Cerwin Vega spare tire subwoofer

redondoaveb · 10-05-2019, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by NVSTR

I bought an amp wiring kit. Anything else you suggest?

Are you hooking it up to an aftermarket hu?

NVSTR · 10-05-2019, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Are you hooking it up to an aftermarket hu?

I am guessing its considered aftermarket. Its a Pioneer 4100NEX. It came with my car (I bought my Z used).

redondoaveb · 10-05-2019, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by NVSTR

I am guessing its considered aftermarket. Its a Pioneer 4100NEX. It came with my car (I bought my Z used).

It's aftermarket. That's an easy install. Just do what I mentioned in the my post you first responded to.

NVSTR · 10-05-2019, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

It's aftermarket. That's an easy install. Just do what I mentioned in the my post you first responded to.

Thanks again for the assistance. Will follow up with how it goes.

Thanks,
Justin

NVSTR · 10-14-2019, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

It's aftermarket. That's an easy install. Just do what I mentioned in the my post you first responded to.

Just wanted to follow up. Got it all installed. Was my first foray into car audio. Definitely a learning experience, but feel way more comfortable with future audio upgrades.

Besides that, you were 100% right. Is the perfect OEM replacement for the Bose subwoofer and sounds MUCH MUCH better. Its how the car should have come.

Thanks again.

-Justin

redondoaveb · 10-14-2019, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by NVSTR

Just wanted to follow up. Got it all installed. Was my first foray into car audio. Definitely a learning experience, but feel way more comfortable with future audio upgrades.

Besides that, you were 100% right. Is the perfect OEM replacement for the Bose subwoofer and sounds MUCH MUCH better. Its how the car should have come.

Thanks again.

-Justin

Glad it worked out and you're happy with it BUT:

NVSTR · 10-14-2019, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Glad it worked out and you're happy with it BUT:

Me getting everything back in place:

Also made a YouTube video of me sorting out the install in case anyone else wanted to make this a project for themselves with no experience. Was a good learning experience. I can say I know just about every piece of trim, wiring route, and grommet on the Z now (since I didnt know exactly how to approach this to begin with) lol

NVSTR · 10-14-2019, 11:43 AM

As I was figuring out the wire routing, at one point, I had just about every single piece of trim in the back removed. Luckily, I figured out I could tap into the power outlet on the passenger side of the car for the amp remote on feature. With some quick taps, it went by super quickly afterwards. I gave up on trying to solder (especially with the thicker cables). The butt connectors made life way easier as well. All lessons learned.

redondoaveb · 10-14-2019, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by NVSTR

Me getting everything back in place:

Also made a YouTube video of me sorting out the install in case anyone else wanted to make this a project for themselves with no experience. Was a good learning experience. I can say I know just about every piece of trim, wiring route, and grommet on the Z now (since I didnt know exactly how to approach this to begin with) lol

Looks good! What's the Youtube link?

NVSTR · 10-14-2019, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Looks good! What's the Youtube link?

Im a stupid small channel, but I post mods that I do to my Z as well as general updates. I also gave you a shout-out for the idea (hope you don't mind).

redondoaveb · 10-14-2019, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by NVSTR

Im a stupid small channel, but I post mods that I do to my Z as well as general updates. I also gave you a shout-out for the idea (hope you don't mind).

I already found it and just got through watching it. Very well made video. Thanks for the shout out.

NVSTR · 10-14-2019, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

I already found it and just got through watching it. Very well made video. Thanks for the shout out.

Thanks for the idea!

CRiZO · 10-14-2019, 04:22 PM

Here's what I did with my remote. I'll eventually grab a rubber grommet for the hole. It had to be large enough to run the phone jack end of the cable through. Fits perfectly and doesn't move around.

redondoaveb · 10-14-2019, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CRiZO

Here's what I did with my remote. I'll eventually grab a rubber grommet for the hole. It had to be large enough to run the phone jack end of the cable through. Fits perfectly and doesn't move around.

That's where mine went also. A little velcro on both sides and it really doesn't go anywhere. I posted a pic in post #11

CRiZO · 10-14-2019, 06:19 PM

Ha, that's probably where I got the idea. Been a while since I installed, just saw the guys video where he put it behind the seat.

10-14-2019, 04:22 PM	#58 (permalink)
CRiZO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 672 Drives: in traffic Rep Power: 20699	Here's what I did with my remote. I'll eventually grab a rubber grommet for the hole. It had to be large enough to run the phone jack end of the cable through. Fits perfectly and doesn't move around. Uxi, NVSTR, ZontheRocks and 2 others like this.

10-14-2019, 06:19 PM	#60 (permalink)
CRiZO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 672 Drives: in traffic Rep Power: 20699	Ha, that's probably where I got the idea. Been a while since I installed, just saw the guys video where he put it behind the seat. NVSTR and redondoaveb like this.

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10-14-2019, 11:43 AM	#53 (permalink)
NVSTR Base Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Houston Posts: 49 Drives: 2014 370z Nismo Rep Power: 9	As I was figuring out the wire routing, at one point, I had just about every single piece of trim in the back removed. Luckily, I figured out I could tap into the power outlet on the passenger side of the car for the amp remote on feature. With some quick taps, it went by super quickly afterwards. I gave up on trying to solder (especially with the thicker cables). The butt connectors made life way easier as well. All lessons learned.