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Car Stereo Installation

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Old 07-08-2007, 10:29 AM
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Hi everyone I just bought a brand new 2006 Chevy Monte Carlo. I'ma fan of awesome car stereos and I've currently got a custom installed system in my 2003 Grand Am that myself and some friends did. The problem I'm facing with the new car is I would like to keep the factory head unit in for the moment but I would like to install new 6x9s and hook my amps up to the headunit. Eventually I would like to get a custom headunit but for now I'd like to use the factory. I can wire everything myself I just need to know what kind of wiring harness or adapter and other items I would need to make this possible so I don't take the chance of messing anything up since it's a brand new car. If anyone could help me out I'd appreciate it. Thanks!
 
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Old 07-08-2007, 03:21 PM
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That should help a lil.
https://montecarloforum.com/m_40423/tm.htm
I know if you look on ebay, there is Dash install kits, and wiring harnesses. i believe the speakers were the hardest part..lol
 
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Old 07-09-2007, 01:57 AM
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If you want to use a aftermarket amplifier with the stock head unit, you will need a LOC (Line Output Convertor). Wire it to the 4 wires for the rear 6x9's (2 positive, 2 negative), and it will convert it from speaker wire, to female ports for RCA wires. Then, just install the amp as you would with a aftermarket amp. You will have to run the remote wire to a switched line, or more commonly a fuse, like the radio fuse. That way, when the radio is turned on or off, the amp will turn on and off also.
 
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Old 07-10-2007, 01:10 AM
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you can pick up an loc at any place that sells car stereo stuff thier only about 15-40 depending on where you go
 
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