re: Stereo upgrade for Coupe GT

[Ken Keith <auditude@impulsedata.net>]

"RJA" <konecc@mindspring.com> wrote:
> 
> Just purchased a new JVC CD receiver for my '83 Coupe GT.  It's one of the
> few units that will actually fit into the limited available depth (about 6 -
> 6 1/4 in).

I've never noticed any limited depth issues.  Is
this correct?

> 1. The rear speakers have a common negative lead, conncecting it that way
> causes distortion at higher levels.  The manufacturer advises running
> separate negative leads to each speaker.  Doing this immediately clears up
> the problem.  Any idea where in the car these leads are joined?

I don't remember this problem either.  I would run
my own wires if I was 
having a problem tho'.
 
> 3. Any suggestions for upgrading the stock 4" speakers in the rear deck?
> Bought a nice pair of 6 1/2" coaxial speakers at a closeout for a great
> price, but grills are too big to fit in the rear deck, even if I cut out the
> sheet metal underneath.

Are you putting them in the metal, or in the
masonite?

Ken
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