Vehicle Owner

Member ID: RedraifExtras

Location: Here, GA

Vehicle Info

1987 Pontiac Firebird

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile16.8 sec @ 80 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed-1mph
  • HP134
  • Weight3755lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

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Interior

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    • Currently 2.5/5 Stars.
    • Currently 2.5/5 Stars.
    • Currently 2.5/5 Stars.
    • Currently 2.5/5 Stars.
    • Currently 2.5/5 Stars.
    • Currently 2.5/5 Stars.

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Last updated: Oct 10, 2006

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REDRAIF’s Pontiac Firebird
“RAIF'S STEREO MODIFICATIONS”

  • Currently 2.5333333333333 /5 Stars.
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RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac FirebirdHEAD UNIT
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For my Birthday in 1999, I got an Alpine DIN and a half CD receiver from Ryan.
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Here it is doing its thing! RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac FirebirdRedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird
The mass of wiring behind it!

RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird

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SONY CD CHANGER
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I had this from when I used to run my factory head unit. It�s hooked up to the alpine as well still on the FM Modulator. I plan to get an Alpine one at some point so I can do away with the modulator.

Here is the wiring and brain of the modulator...

RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird


Here is the changer...up under the neon tube...need better pic!
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Finally, here is the controller!

RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird

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SPEAKERS
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DASH
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For the tiny 4x6 speakers GM bestowed on the Firebird dash, I got new 4X6 Pioneer plates.
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A plate speaker for those who don't know...instead of a 4x6 speaker, you get a tweeter and midrange speaker side by side.

RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird


Its still fits in a 4x6 area. In my dash, this took some cutting on the driver�s side speaker hole, but I got it to fit.

RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird


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I had to trim the inner plastic dash to get the mid range speaker to clear it also.

Once installed I trimmed out the speaker covers in red speaker cloth!

RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird

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DOOR SPEAKERS
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Now those who know 3rd gens know they did not come with door speakers...But mine has them now!

While I had the door panels off for sound proofing, I got to thinking. There looked to be enough room next to the window crank, where a power window car would have its motor. I measured & a 5-1/4 speakers would do the trick! Perfect for more midrange.

I got a set of Pioneer 5-1/4 in 2 way speakers. I installed those speakers in the hole where the factory power window motor would have been.
Here it is installed...

RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird


Between the speaker and metal you see foam padding. This is for waterproofing the speaker from any dust, dirt or water that may get in the door.

I cut a hole for the 5-1/4s in the door panel

RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird


I did not want to deal with the unsightly crank gear from my old non-power windows, so I covered the speaker and the window crank with a 6X9 speaker cover.
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RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird

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REAR SPEAKERS
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I upgraded the rear 6X9s, in the sail panels, to 3 way Pioneers.
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RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird
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RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird
DIRECTORY FOR RAIF'S STEREO SITE
01 Site Intro
02 Soundproofing Info
03 Soundproofing Doors and Dash
04 Soundproofing Interior
05 Thermoshield
06 Soundproofing Interior Paneling
07 Soundproofing Undercarriage
08 Stereo Wiring
09 Head Unit & Speakers <<<
10 Building The Sub Box: Making The Pattern
11 Building The Sub Box: MDF
12 Building The Sub Box: Sealing
13 Building The Sub Box: Covering
14 Amplifier Specs & Hook Up
15 Amplifier Installation
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ntextreme3  

Posted by: ntextreme3

09/14/2009 06:12PM

i remember when i had my bird.. im looking at your sound page- i did the same thing with the air pressure relief vents.. i remember for a while i thought a screw on the 6x9 speakers were loose haha.. good old times.. sad to get rid of it.. great lookin bird. 5*

RedraifExtras  

Posted by: RedraifExtras

06/22/2005 09:24AM

No melting in the heat with my coating, but gas will make it melt as will other car chemicals! I would say heat softens the stuff, but all mine is out of direct sunlight and is undercarpet padding, or under paneling... so it causes no problems! In the dead of summer sitting on hot asphalt I have never noticed the underside coating melting, though I sealed it by painting it.

steelweaver  

Posted by: steelweaver

05/19/2005 06:53AM

Nice Ride! I've read a comment about the undercoating melting and stinking in the summer heat... did you ever get that problem?

suga_shane69  

Posted by: suga_shane69

04/28/2005 07:22PM

Pioneers are wal-mart shit around here. Go big or go home is my motto. email me and i can help you out with the DD stuff.

suga_shane69  

Posted by: suga_shane69

04/28/2005 07:21PM

Yo thats a sweet ride,but whats with the pioneer stuff. you are getting new subs huh. The best out there i've heard,beats JL and Memphis are DDs Digital Designs out of Oklahoma City. I have 2 tens, in my truck,they have the most bass. oughta find some and listen. when install right,DAMN. but sweet ride. You put in a lot of hard work.

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Member ID: RedraifExtras

Location: Here, GA