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AUS10BMX · 12-17-2010, 02:05 PM

Im in the process of trying to set up a system with a sub and amp in my car, and I have been reading a lot about rattling and stuff in the trunk with the stock speakers. It may be just stating the obvious of what we already know, but I made a video for you guys, and here is what I found.

As most were saying the speakers do rattle fairly bad with even the stock system.

The driver side speaker seemed to rattle the most in my car.

When grabbing the speakers, and stabilizing them, the rattle would go away, and you could hear nothing but clear bass.

I went to Lowe's and bought a small ratchet strap to pull a little tension on the speakers, not to tight, but just enough to stop them from moving. The rattle was still there for the most part. It seems that when holding them firm with my hand was the only thing that stopped the rattle completely.
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Dmundz · 12-17-2010, 02:11 PM

I have the same problem if you figure out something to stop these please share. It does get a little frustrating listening to that rattle

Penaw001 · 12-17-2010, 02:32 PM

I put some sound deadening material on there and it cut down considerably but I do get some rattle on hard hitting songs.

trudawg660 · 12-17-2010, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Penaw001

I put some sound deadening material on there and it cut down considerably but I do get some rattle on hard hitting songs.

sound deadening works very well i just installed some in my car and alot of the rattles went away. just get ready for the back pains of installing it

RedRyder · 12-17-2010, 05:53 PM

Did you try the weatherstrip idea yet? http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...44#post1506844

I did it and there is VERY noticeably less rattle.

But I agree that we need a better solution.

SummoneR · 12-18-2010, 01:44 AM

Same issue here too.
It's even worse with my windows up, with them down it is hardly noticeable.

Black Maro SS · 12-18-2010, 02:34 PM

I had the same problem and my dealer say they can fix it so i will go and see then i will let you know if its gone or still

Revo1 · 12-18-2010, 02:47 PM

Hate to be the one to say it, but maybe try taking her back tot he dealer and see if you can get this taken care of under warranty...

Revo1 · 12-18-2010, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black Maro SS

I had the same problem and my dealer say they can fix it so i will go and see then i will let you know if its gone or still

You already said it! LOL!

midnighter · 12-18-2010, 03:34 PM

I like that idea with the tiedowns.

Dmundz · 12-18-2010, 10:33 PM

yeah i have the weather stripping on my trunk it reduced the rattle. But still get the rattle from the speakers!

xxlbeerz · 12-19-2010, 12:19 AM

I don't really see a permanent to fix that without stiffening the metal.

I'll probably try buying some adapters and putting in smaller 6.5" or 5.25" speakers and sound deadening the adapter plates and surrounding metal area. Or just put my fader mostly to the front.

booenson · 12-19-2010, 07:42 AM

On the left side it looks as if the metal around the entire speaker is flexing as well. The right side is doing it a tiny bit too but not as much as the left though.

Moriartii · 12-22-2010, 01:19 PM

I know how to fix that issue, put a real sub in the car and stop feeding base to a set of speakers not meant to handle it. Those 6x9 are basically mids not woofers.
Cheers
K

12-17-2010, 02:05 PM	#1
AUS10BMX Drives: 2010 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: G Posts: 1,257 View My Garage	Boston Speakers in trunk rattling - Video Im in the process of trying to set up a system with a sub and amp in my car, and I have been reading a lot about rattling and stuff in the trunk with the stock speakers. It may be just stating the obvious of what we already know, but I made a video for you guys, and here is what I found. As most were saying the speakers do rattle fairly bad with even the stock system. The driver side speaker seemed to rattle the most in my car. When grabbing the speakers, and stabilizing them, the rattle would go away, and you could hear nothing but clear bass. I went to Lowe's and bought a small ratchet strap to pull a little tension on the speakers, not to tight, but just enough to stop them from moving. The rattle was still there for the most part. It seems that when holding them firm with my hand was the only thing that stopped the rattle completely.

12-18-2010, 01:44 AM	#6
SummoneR Paul Drives: '10 2SS/RS M6 "Marauder" Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NOR*CAL Posts: 6,257	Same issue here too. It's even worse with my windows up, with them down it is hardly noticeable. __________________

12-18-2010, 02:47 PM	#8
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Hate to be the one to say it, but maybe try taking her back tot he dealer and see if you can get this taken care of under warranty... __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

12-17-2010, 02:11 PM	#2
Dmundz Drives: 2010 Cyber Gray 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 141	I have the same problem if you figure out something to stop these please share. It does get a little frustrating listening to that rattle

12-17-2010, 02:32 PM	#3
Penaw001 Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Garland Texas Posts: 119 View My Garage	I put some sound deadening material on there and it cut down considerably but I do get some rattle on hard hitting songs.

12-17-2010, 05:53 PM	#5
RedRyder Drives: 2010 VR 2SS/RS M6 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 499 View My Garage	Did you try the weatherstrip idea yet? http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...44#post1506844 I did it and there is VERY noticeably less rattle. But I agree that we need a better solution.

12-18-2010, 02:34 PM	#7
Black Maro SS Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kuwait Posts: 55	I had the same problem and my dealer say they can fix it so i will go and see then i will let you know if its gone or still

12-18-2010, 03:34 PM	#10
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	I like that idea with the tiedowns.

12-18-2010, 10:33 PM	#11
Dmundz Drives: 2010 Cyber Gray 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 141	yeah i have the weather stripping on my trunk it reduced the rattle. But still get the rattle from the speakers!

12-19-2010, 12:19 AM	#12
xxlbeerz Drives: 2010 Black on Black Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 533	I don't really see a permanent to fix that without stiffening the metal. I'll probably try buying some adapters and putting in smaller 6.5" or 5.25" speakers and sound deadening the adapter plates and surrounding metal area. Or just put my fader mostly to the front.

12-19-2010, 07:42 AM	#13
booenson Drives: 2010 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 115	On the left side it looks as if the metal around the entire speaker is flexing as well. The right side is doing it a tiny bit too but not as much as the left though.

12-22-2010, 01:19 PM	#14
Moriartii Drives: 11 IOM 2SS/RS M6 w/Hurst Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 1,269	I know how to fix that issue, put a real sub in the car and stop feeding base to a set of speakers not meant to handle it. Those 6x9 are basically mids not woofers. Cheers K