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TheShoeMob · 01-17-2013, 12:47 PM

I have a 2011 SS with BA system. I have already replaced the headunit with an Alpine W910bt. I am now going to install Alpine SPR-60C (6.5's) and Alpine SPR-69 (6x9's) as well as an Alpine PDX 4.150 amp. I was wondering if anyone could help me as to replacing the front center speaker. Has anyone done this? Also can i remove the factory amp when i do this? I'd appreciate any help. Thanks in advance!!

EDIT:
Thanks for the advice. Also thinking of getting ********s adapters and running the factory speaker wire. Anyone know what gage the factory wires are?

Twilborne · 01-17-2013, 01:17 PM

Yes you can remove the factory amp. ******** sells a FARK kit (factory amp replacement kit) that makes it easy. Most people disconnect the center speaker, but I am sure you can figure out a way to keep it if you want.

justa25thTA · 01-17-2013, 01:18 PM

just remove it, you will never miss it and it will sound better without it.

TheShoeMob · 01-17-2013, 01:25 PM

i was actually thinking of replacing the speaker with an upgraded one...

Drago77 · 01-17-2013, 02:03 PM

The center speaker actually throws off the surround sound effect. Its much better without. I removed.mine and installed my GPS antenna in the cavity.

TheShoeMob · 01-17-2013, 03:14 PM

Thanks for the advice. Also thinking of getting ********s adapters and running the factory speaker wire. Anyone know what gage the factory wires are?

DangerZL1 · 01-17-2013, 03:35 PM

If you put an amp in using the FARK harness the center speaker doesn't work anymore anyway.

01-17-2013, 12:47 PM	#1
TheShoeMob Drives: '11 Chevy Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: LA Posts: 53	Aftermarket Install Questions. Please Help. I have a 2011 SS with BA system. I have already replaced the headunit with an Alpine W910bt. I am now going to install Alpine SPR-60C (6.5's) and Alpine SPR-69 (6x9's) as well as an Alpine PDX 4.150 amp. I was wondering if anyone could help me as to replacing the front center speaker. Has anyone done this? Also can i remove the factory amp when i do this? I'd appreciate any help. Thanks in advance!! EDIT: Thanks for the advice. Also thinking of getting *******s adapters and running the factory speaker wire. Anyone know what gage the factory wires are? Last edited by TheShoeMob; 01-17-2013 at 04:51 PM.*

01-17-2013, 01:18 PM	#3
justa25thTA Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,630	just remove it, you will never miss it and it will sound better without it. __________________ Yeah, I'll get around to it...

01-17-2013, 02:03 PM	#5
Drago77 Treasure Coast Camaro 5 Drives: 19 2SS vert, Mosaic Blk, A10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 4,565 View My Garage	The center speaker actually throws off the surround sound effect. Its much better without. I removed.mine and installed my GPS antenna in the cavity. __________________ My build:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132722 http://www.treasurecoastcamaro5.com Last edited by Drago77; 01-17-2013 at 03:53 PM.

01-17-2013, 01:17 PM	#2
Twilborne Drives: 2013 Blue Ray Blue 2LT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Orange Park, Fl. Posts: 376 View My Garage	Yes you can remove the factory amp. ******** sells a FARK kit (factory amp replacement kit) that makes it easy. Most people disconnect the center speaker, but I am sure you can figure out a way to keep it if you want.

01-17-2013, 01:25 PM	#4
TheShoeMob Drives: '11 Chevy Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: LA Posts: 53	i was actually thinking of replacing the speaker with an upgraded one...

01-17-2013, 03:14 PM	#6
TheShoeMob Drives: '11 Chevy Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: LA Posts: 53	Thanks for the advice. Also thinking of getting ********s adapters and running the factory speaker wire. Anyone know what gage the factory wires are?

01-17-2013, 03:35 PM	#7
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	If you put an amp in using the FARK harness the center speaker doesn't work anymore anyway.