Pontiac G6 Forum

D.I.C Under spedometer and after market head unit.

DDub — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:01:17 GMT

Hello Guys,

I recently purchased a 2009.5 Pontiac G6 GT and I'm really liking it, I've owned many Pontiacs over the years including 2 Grand Am's and a Grand Prix. As my Grand Prix was going on 10 years old I decided now was the time to purchase one last Pontiac with a warranty, sad their gone isn't it?

Anyways I've tried my best to answer my question without having to ask in case it's been answered many times but couldn't find a lot of information. On the 09.5's the DIC is built in right under the speedometer and fortunately not in the radio. I'm looking at possibly adding a aftermarket head unit ( I have the monsoon system, hopefully this functions as normal with a new HU ) because I'd kinda like to get at least a few 10's set up nicely in the trunk to give it a little thump.

Now with the DIC being under the speedometer is any functionality going to be lost by removing the stock player? I really would like to retain all of the DIC's functionality as most of it is quite slick and occasionally useful.

Thanks guys I appreciate the help!

How i became a g6 owner

RIDINPURDY07 — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 02:36:09 GMT

So my story starts with the 06 chevy equinox o bought 2 months ago. Nothing but problems, the car would shake, and the dealer had to replace stuff every other week. So my fiance said lets go get you another car. Went to the dealership with him and i saw the 2007 pontiac g6 gt. I love it. My budget isn't much so i think i got a good deal. Its got 49,553 miles on it and they gave ame an even trade for it with my fiance as a co-signer...Car is fully loaded and I pick it up thursday

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Canada unveils new speed bump: optical illusion of a child

waterfowler76 — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:27:05 GMT

Hey did you guys read about the new speed bumps in Canada??

Officials in West Vancouver, Canada, apparently aren't satisfied with the driver-slowing properties of traditional speed bumps. On Tuesday, the town unveiled a new way to persuade motorists to ease off the gas pedal in the vicinity of the �cole Pauline Johnson Elementary School: a 2-D image of a child playing, creating the illusion that the approaching driver will soon blast into a child.

According to Discover magazine, the pavement painting appears to rise up as the driver gets closer to it, reaching full 3-D realism at around 100 feet: "Its designers created the image to give drivers who travel at the street's recommended 18 miles per hour (30 km per hour) enough time to stop before hitting Pavement Patty -- acknowledging the spectacle before they continue to safely roll over her."

You have to wonder if the designers of the "speed bump of the future" considered that drivers might become conditioned to disregard Pavement Patty and her imaginary cohorts, creating something similar to a "boy who cried wolf" effect. Couldn't such conditioning reduce drivers' caution if a real child should cross their path?

Asked whether confusing and/or tricking drivers with such images might create such unintended hazards, David Dunne of the British Columbia Automobile Association Traffic Safety Foundation said that pedestrians need to be just as alert as drivers.

"People tune out. It takes an attitude shift for people to change," Dunne said. "Pedestrians need an attitude shift too. They have to realize that just because they are in a crosswalk doesn't mean they are safe. In fact, most get hit while using crosswalks."

As for drivers who become can't process optical illusions, Dunne argued that they have no business on the road in the first place.

"It's a static image," he said. "If a driver can't respond to this appropriately, that person shouldn't be driving, and that's a whole different problem."

selling my 2007 G6 coupe

milk man — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:46:21 GMT

2007 G6 GT Auto/ 3.5 liter Color ( Blue -Crystal Metallic) 34700 miles, this car is in very nice condition, well maintained just had a tune-up used Castrol Edge motor oil, replaced stock air filter with K&N drop in filter & E3 spark plugs, this car has BF Goodrich Gforce SS V RATED tires on chrome 17 in GT WHEELS, has a hammerhead wing asking $ 13000.00 OBO, I am looking to get into a bigger car. If interested leave me a post and I will get back to you or 216-990-9460. Thanks Mike
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Bambamm's 2009 G6GT: My 2nd G6 Bought 6/1/2010

Bambamm — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:33:56 GMT

Left the dealership and went directly to the shop to take starter pictures:

1st Mod: 5/30, I pulled off the stock tail lights and put on the LED Tail Lights. Picture isn't too clear, but it will do for now.

2nd Mod: 6/2, Wheels/Tires & Eiback Lowering Kit, DONE! Swapped out the mouldings at the doors. Notice no chrome on the door moulding??

3rd Mod: 6/3, Put on the Front Pipe Upgrade. I made a slightly larger hole and popped the vacuum tube into the hole and sealed the penetration around it. I've gotta take the male portion of the stock vacuum connection off the stock intake, and then seal it to the silicone bend that goes to the throttle body! How's it Look?

audio monsoon and wiring

Evan1715 — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:55:46 GMT

1. so i just got a g6 like a month ago and i want to install my old system in it... but i got a problem, how do i tell if its a monsoon system?

i checked the bottom of the 6x9's magnet in the back and i do not see any sort of brand name to tell me, there is no monsoon logo on the stereo head unit, there is no stock subwoofer and there is only 2 wires going to each 6x9 in the back and not 4 like i've read about.... also i do not find this "amplifier" im also reading about

2. how are the door speakers wired? is the tweeter wired separately or is it together with the door speaker?
like should i buy component speakers with a separate woofer and tweeter to replace the tweeter and speaker on the doors?
or should i buy a regular speaker with a tweeter on it and separate tweeters to replace the stock?
... is the wiring to the tweeter only highs and the woofer is only lows? i dont want to spend the extra money on a speaker with tweeters on it if they arent even going to be used

3. if i replace the 6 x 9's, is it worth saving the $60 to have like best buy install them or is it easier than it looks to replace it and $60 isnt going to be worth the installment?
all other wiring im going to do. (amp, receiver, door speakers)

4. if i do get new front tweeters, do they have to be 1 1/2 or can they be smaller, or would that be a bad idea?

5. if i replace my speakers, should i go with the higher watt speaker or should i go with the lower-watt speaker since im just going to use the head unit with no amp (price doesn't matter on these 2 items below)
like uh these:
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...S-GTX1641.html
vs.
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...S-GT1626A.html

thanks, sorry if its confusing, it's just im so confused, lol.

Issues with police and tinted tails??

G6-Lover — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:44:55 GMT

I'm thinking about tinting my tails this weekend, has anyone had any trouble with the police about them being tinted. cops around here dont seem to care too much about modding but you never know. Was just curious if anyone has been pulled over for em??

2007 G6 GTP Alternator Search

PIsland — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:13:27 GMT

I have a 2007 G6 GTP that needs a new alternator. The car has been in a Chevy dealership for a week and I have been told that they can not find one in any GM dealership's inventory in the United States. They have not been able to give me a time frame when I can expect to see one. The GTP has the 252 hp 3.6 liter engine in it.

I have also called a couple of other GM dealers in the area and have received the same answer. Any recommendations on how to get one? There also appears to be two alternator options listed for this particular engine that no parts dealer could really answer.

What's your other RIDE?????

smc971 — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:50:10 GMT

M1A2 Abrams Tank

Alternator/Electrical problem

blakbeltkid92 — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:47:40 GMT

So ive had my g6 for around a month now. About a week after purchasing I went to go unlock my car, and nothing happend. I checked every electrical peice of the car, nothing was getting power. I took it to the dealership, and they said it was the battery. Due to the timely problem, it was replaced for free, along with my tires. About a week after that the same issue happend again and my aunt who works for a local toyota dealership looked at it and realized they had not put the battery terminals on properly at the dealership and it seemed to be working fine after this.

However, yesterday I went to go turn on the car and once again nothing. All power was not working so i had to jump my car to get it to the dealership. Once the car was not driving and the engine was off, within 3 minutes everything turned off again. The dealership just called me and said the alternator is malfunctioning and isnt charging the battery, though, is it just me or if the alternator was malfunctioning wouldnt the car have had a slim to none chance of making it 30 miles to the dealership (in stop and go city traffic)?

Has Anybody Read This?

jpbales — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:34:49 GMT

It makes me want to slap the guy who wrote it:

http://www.insideline.com/pontiac/g6...gtp-coupe.html

Full eyelids wanted

NoveL — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:44:21 GMT

I am looking to buy eyelids for my g6 coupe, But I dont want them to stop at the blinker bulb, I want them to go onto that too, If you dont know what I mean i will post pictures below.

These are what I DONT want

These are what I DO want, (Darlene <3)

If your not selling it or are out of stock, if you could please provide a company that is selling it, I would appreciate it a lot.

Thanks :]

Front end squeaks when entering car

EqualPotential — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:16:26 GMT

Recently I have noticed that any time I go in and out of the driver side of my 6 something squeaks..what could it be?!?!

Gwg rims on the g6

NoveL — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:47:45 GMT

Well, Im getting the full AIT body kit, and I'm now looking for rims to fit my g6 :D.

Can I have some suggestions?

This is the best fit I've found so far. And i think it looks awesome.

My G6 is black, so i think that will blend it all together

G-force preformance chip

Klixslide — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:43:54 GMT

im looking at this for my car...but im not sure if this is the right one...anyone know if this is good or there is better...
thanks

http://www.gforcechips.com/pontiacg6.aspx