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Old Dec 27, 2017 | 02:35 AM
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im new here i just got a 1999 v6 camaro and want to replace the speakers and from what i read most say dont bother with the ones in the hatch and i was looking at em and the wiring and noticed they are riveted in the plastic is this normal and idk if i should change em and deal with all that or just leave em... any help is appreciated
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Old Dec 31, 2017 | 12:59 PM
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I think the ones in the hatch gives a nice fill.
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Old Dec 31, 2017 | 03:13 PM
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Yes they are riveted from the factory, PITA, but I drilled mine out, and replaced those speakers along with everything else.


Find some small bolts and nuts to mount the replacement speakers with, easy enough to do.
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