Hello, I just joined. I bought and 07 GXP and I want to do almost exactly what you have done with your car. I can't install myself and I need alot of help. I'm in South NJ. I got a 2000 dollar quote today. I don't like the setup they were going to give me. Can you help?
Hello, I just joined. I bought and 07 GXP and I want to do almost exactly what you have done with your car. I can't install myself and I need alot of help. I'm in South NJ. I got a 2000 dollar quote today. I don't like the setup they were going to give me. Can you help?
I'd be more than happy to help. I can answer questions or work the soldering iron if needed. Just bring some cold beers along.
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Mean GXP Delivered 1/30/2007 $MSRP +$2K
I picked up my car earlier this evening and all I can say is OMFG this sounds awesome. What a difference the Dynamat made, I almost could not hear the street race exhaust. Then I stomped on it and it came to life as it should No more annoying rattles and squeeks. I am very happy with teh results. The shop (Tweeter) took pictures of the install process for me so I will post the best of those as soon as I get them developed, until then here are a few teaser pics:
New front speakers and tweeters
Flush mounted radar detector in place of the passenger airbag light (will get painted in a few weeks)
Close up of radar detector
Amp Installed behind the drivers seat
more info and pics to come later
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Mean GXP Delivered 1/30/2007 $MSRP +$2K
Chris my installer doing his custom thing on the amp rack:
Behold the wonderful devices that make my ears happy the JL Audio ZR series components ($800) and worth every penny of it.
Dynamat installed:
Dynamat on the doors as well (new speakers installed in factory location):
Even more Dynamat (check out the slick crossover mounting position)
I am very happy with the quality and sound of my new system. I can't wait for the subwoofer to be released so I can complete my system. The bass response is tremendous even without a sub.
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Mean GXP Delivered 1/30/2007 $MSRP +$2K
With the crossovers mounted in the cavity where the sub enclosure goes are you not going to have to relocate them when you do add the sub--(REQUIRED in my mind).
Attached is a photo of my install and you can see where the installer put the larger MB Quart crossovers and there is no problem with the panels coming back together.
I did not notice too much difference with roof down after the install of the Dynamat Extreme covering all the interior, including the floor, firewall, trans tunnel and like you the doors and back wall. To me it made a big difference with the roof up--much more liveable. Now we only have a little wind noise due the soft top but not all the road noise from the floor, doors and drivetrain noise through the tunnel.
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TSW Nogaro 19" Rims, 245/40ZR-19 Dunlop SP Sport Maxx XL Tires, M/F 3" Exhaust, Side Cowl Panels, Side Skirts, Gentex Rear View Mirror, Stubby Antenna, Little Chromies, Momo Shift Knob, Hand Brake, & Floor Plates, Full Interior Reupholstery.
The car is going back to teh shop in a month or 2 for the subwoofer install. I have no idea where he is going to put the sirius adapter or the crossovers when the sub gets installed. I'll leave that up to him, he knew what I wanted to do from the beginning so who knows. I love the sound of my new system.
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Mean GXP Delivered 1/30/2007 $MSRP +$2K
Wow, great information. This post is very helpful. I love how you laid everything out. The amp location and fit looks great! Very nice.
So, umm, going to be in Phoenix anytime soon, I've got boxes of stuff just waiting to go in my Solstice? (just joking... or am I)
Keep up the good work
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2008 Mysterious GXP (MoMo) Solo Mach "Shorty" and Solo High Flow Cat
ADR wheels, XenTec headlights/fogs.
Badges removed, tinted windows.
Pontiac symbol overlays all around.
VIN 100541 - Drove it home 7/13/07. As of today; 26,000 Miles
Pioneer - AVIC D3 (Head unit)
PAC SWI-PS (Steering Wheel control)
Metra - 95-3302 (Double din dash install kit)
Metra - 40-cr10 (Antenna adapter)
METRA - GMOS-LAN-03 (Onstar / chime harness) For monsoon system (also puts out VSS signal)
I have the base stereo right now.
Can I use the GMOS-LAN-04 if I want to have the VSS (even though I am not coming from a Monsoon system)? If I am able to use this one, is it correct that I will not need the relay for the blinkers?
Do I need the Metra 40-cr10 antenna? Is this for the GPS?
If I don't care about the steering wheel controls, could I go with a basic harness? *just wondering
Great looking system! I had a few questions though. Best Buy has been doing my install, and they are having trouble getting everything to work correctly. Specifically, I wanted to know how the Sirius reception is with the antenna in the spot you noted. Everywhere they stick it, it drops all the time.
I'm using an Eclipse headunit (the one with the tomtom built in) and we're also having trouble with white noise through the tweeters (components run by a fosgate amp), steering wheel controls (only a couple of buttons work), and the dimmer. I missed where you hooked up the auto dimmer. Mine works most of the time, but occasionally it switches between bright/dim for no reason. If you could provide that again, I would really appreciate it!
Pioneer - AVIC D3 (Head unit)
PAC SWI-PS (Steering Wheel control)
Metra - 95-3302 (Double din dash install kit)
Metra - 40-cr10 (Antenna adapter)
METRA - GMOS-LAN-03 (Onstar / chime harness) For monsoon system (also puts out VSS signal)
I have the base stereo right now.
Can I use the GMOS-LAN-04 if I want to have the VSS (even though I am not coming from a Monsoon system)? If I am able to use this one, is it correct that I will not need the relay for the blinkers?
Do I need the Metra 40-cr10 antenna? Is this for the GPS?
If I don't care about the steering wheel controls, could I go with a basic harness? *just wondering
Thanks for any info anyone can provide.
Yes you can use the GMOS-LAN-04 harness as it will have the VSS wire and you will not need a relay to keep the blinker click.
The antenna adapter is to hook up the factory radio antenna to the new radio, so if you listen to FM or AM you will need it.
The GMOS harness will keep your onstar as well as your factory beeps and warning tones. So you will need that regardless of what radio you decide to get. The steering wheel adapter is a separate piece.
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Originally Posted by z6joker9
Great looking system! I had a few questions though. Best Buy has been doing my install, and they are having trouble getting everything to work correctly. Specifically, I wanted to know how the Sirius reception is with the antenna in the spot you noted. Everywhere they stick it, it drops all the time.
I'm using an Eclipse headunit (the one with the tomtom built in) and we're also having trouble with white noise through the tweeters (components run by a fosgate amp), steering wheel controls (only a couple of buttons work), and the dimmer. I missed where you hooked up the auto dimmer. Mine works most of the time, but occasionally it switches between bright/dim for no reason. If you could provide that again, I would really appreciate it!
I have had no issues with my Sirius antenna in its current location. I actually get better reception than I do in my Jeep with the antenna in plain view on the hood of the Jeep. The eclipse uses a different adapter box so that my have some issues I'm not aware of.
White noise - check your connections and make sure you power and signal wires are not running right next to each other. Only other options I can think of are check your ground wire and make sure the gains are not turned up to the max on the amp.
The dimmer should work just fine or not at all. My screen will turn to night mode if I turn the fog lights on. You can test it by holding your hand over the light sensor on the dash. If it turns to night mode it's hooked up correctly.
As for the steering wheel, it seems like there is a programming issue. All my buttons work as they should. volume, track and ff/rw as well as mute.
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Mean GXP Delivered 1/30/2007 $MSRP +$2K
Im looking to do one of these installs myself soon. I have an '07 GXP with onstar and monsoon. One quick question: Where is the factory XM reciever box installed?
Thanks! (I'm sure I'll have more soon)
I got to see Morfious' radio last weekend, I've got to tell you, that is cool $hit, I gotta have one. If anyone knows how to get ahold of SkyNV, PM me, he's selling his.
Im looking to do one of these installs myself soon. I have an '07 GXP with onstar and monsoon. One quick question: Where is the factory XM reciever box installed?
Thanks! (I'm sure I'll have more soon)
In the trunk on the passenger side under the carpet.
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Owner of Mysterious GXP, Son of DeepBlueGXP, Electronic Technician.
Waste gate mod, Gm certified cold air intake, garage door opener install, magnaflow exhaust, painted brake calipers with GXP lettering, wind restrictor, debadged, Front license plate hide away holder, JPM center council w/shadow, custom license plate reads "DRKTECH, Dejon spring. Norms Fiberglass Dual out valance with defusers.
No more annoying rattles and squeeks. I am very happy with teh results. The shop (Tweeter) took pictures of the install process for me so I will post the best of those as soon as I get them developed, until then here are a few teaser pics:
