Good advice for a 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier
02-13-2011, 05:29 PM
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Good advice for a 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier
First of all thanks for even looking at this thread I appreciate your help because I am new to audio, just looking to find some advice and a place to install some great audio. I have a 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier I just bought, first car looking to get audio in it but no one to trust to find a good deal or the first clue on what to look for. I was originally looking on a thread here called "Toronto Install Shops... " looking for a install shop in the GTA but decided to post my own thread since I wouldn't know what to ask for. I am looking for a deck for a good package which includes a deck, amp, and a sub installed at a place where I can trust. I do live in the GTA and am willing to go almost anywhere as long as service and installation is very trustworthy. Does anyone have any reccomendations on what I should buy for this car?
02-13-2011, 06:44 PM
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YouTube - Chevy Cav Dash Removal Part 1 A shop is going to want a lot to install a new head unit in to this. xD
As for good shops I cant comment as Im not in the GTA.
As for good shops I cant comment as Im not in the GTA.
02-13-2011, 08:19 PM
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I looked at the video and I don't think I should be doing that myself. I'm very unexperienced and I rather may the extra whatever (unless its a very large amount) to get it installed professionally. My goal is to get a package from a reputable car audio company and hope to get a deal on installation since I will be buying a package. Does any one know the size of the deck of the 01 Cavalier to replace it with a DVD/GPS deck and no open space to fit right in?
02-13-2011, 08:42 PM
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if you want to go with a dvd/gps unit, you'll want to go with a single din fold out unit and a dash kit to fill in the hole. a double din unit will not fit in our dashes unless you pull it off and do a lot of fabrication work. ie cut open to fit the unit then fiberglass to finish it off and make it look nice.
I have a 2004 sunfre and was looking into a double din unit and found out they dont fit right.
if you want more info on this check out j-body.org - the jbody organization and search around in the audio section of the forum. there is tons of great info in there about our cars.
I have a 2004 sunfre and was looking into a double din unit and found out they dont fit right.
if you want more info on this check out j-body.org - the jbody organization and search around in the audio section of the forum. there is tons of great info in there about our cars.
02-13-2011, 08:57 PM
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02-13-2011, 09:10 PM
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Not too sure on pricings. For someone that is looking for this kind of package how much do they usually spend for it? Can a package like this go for $500-$600 or since I'm all at factory do I got to be spending over $1000?
02-13-2011, 10:48 PM
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If you want the best bang for your buck then buy what you need online, take the dash apart yourself, and then take it to a shop.
With (+/- $200) $1000 I'd be looking at:
Cheap deck & harness - might be a $120 harness
Set of CDT (or cheaper) 6.5's (and door-pods) with tweeters
Used component amp (400W x 4 channel)
2 Sound Solutions Audio DCON 12's
Custom 4.5 cube ported box
Used sub amp (600W x 1 channel @ 1 ohm)
1/0 gauge wire where possible
Battery (new)
Sound deadener
With (+/- $200) $1000 I'd be looking at:
Cheap deck & harness - might be a $120 harness
Set of CDT (or cheaper) 6.5's (and door-pods) with tweeters
Used component amp (400W x 4 channel)
2 Sound Solutions Audio DCON 12's
Custom 4.5 cube ported box
Used sub amp (600W x 1 channel @ 1 ohm)
1/0 gauge wire where possible
Battery (new)
Sound deadener
02-14-2011, 08:11 AM
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If you want the best bang for your buck then buy what you need online, take the dash apart yourself, and then take it to a shop.
With (+/- $200) $1000 I'd be looking at:
Cheap deck & harness - might be a $120 harness
Set of CDT (or cheaper) 6.5's (and door-pods) with tweeters
Used component amp (400W x 4 channel)
2 Sound Solutions Audio DCON 12's
Custom 4.5 cube ported box
Used sub amp (600W x 1 channel @ 1 ohm)
1/0 gauge wire where possible
Battery (new)
Sound deadener
With (+/- $200) $1000 I'd be looking at:
Cheap deck & harness - might be a $120 harness
Set of CDT (or cheaper) 6.5's (and door-pods) with tweeters
Used component amp (400W x 4 channel)
2 Sound Solutions Audio DCON 12's
Custom 4.5 cube ported box
Used sub amp (600W x 1 channel @ 1 ohm)
1/0 gauge wire where possible
Battery (new)
Sound deadener
