Factory subwoofers in '88 GTA. Where can I find replacements?
10-22-2015, 04:14 PM
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Factory subwoofers in '88 GTA. Where can I find replacements?
The factory 4" subs are trashed and I was wanting a replacement. Should I just run a 6x9 and remove the subs?
10-23-2015, 01:03 PM
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Re: Factory subwoofers in '88 GTA. Where can I find replacements?
You'll get varying opinions on the 4x6 and sub Vs. 6x9 argument.
If the coils and cones are still good in your subs, but the foam edge around the paper cone is shot (normal), they can be rebuilt. Mantaguy turned me on to this idea. Here are a few places that offer the service.
http://heavysoundco.com/oldcarradiospeakers.html
http://www.nostalgiasounds.com/radio/speaker.html
This recent thread has a little info and some photos of an aftermarket alternative.
http://www.gtasourcepage.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=54910
If the coils and cones are still good in your subs, but the foam edge around the paper cone is shot (normal), they can be rebuilt. Mantaguy turned me on to this idea. Here are a few places that offer the service.
http://heavysoundco.com/oldcarradiospeakers.html
http://www.nostalgiasounds.com/radio/speaker.html
This recent thread has a little info and some photos of an aftermarket alternative.
http://www.gtasourcepage.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=54910
10-26-2015, 05:10 AM
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Re: Factory subwoofers in '88 GTA. Where can I find replacements?
Kee Audio does a complete speaker refit for the UQ7 boxes using modern speakers. I've been talking with him via Facebook and it sounds like a pretty good deal. I'm leaning that way for my GTA right now...
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Re: Factory subwoofers in '88 GTA. Where can I find replacements?
There are many available through here: http://www.parts-express.com/ great prices too
10-26-2015, 09:28 AM
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Re: Factory subwoofers in '88 GTA. Where can I find replacements?
I used these guys and re-foamed my surround for about $10.00. Sounds good as new.
http://www.speakerworks.com/speaker_..._kits_s/65.htm
SURROUND KITS
OLD SURROUNDS TOAST
NEW FOAM GLUE. GLUE DRIES CLEAR
http://www.speakerworks.com/speaker_..._kits_s/65.htm
SURROUND KITS
OLD SURROUNDS TOAST
NEW FOAM GLUE. GLUE DRIES CLEAR
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Re: Factory subwoofers in '88 GTA. Where can I find replacements?
taws61985 had some rebuilt ones for swale awhile ago.
check this thread, it's actually Bobs thread.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/car-...ments-uq7.html
check this thread, it's actually Bobs thread.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/car-...ments-uq7.html
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