I would definitely go nuts with the speakers now. You invested alot of money when you could have gotten the Nissan Nav for quite a bit less (but no backup
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05-23-2009, 06:19 PM | #61 (permalink) |
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I would definitely go nuts with the speakers now. You invested alot of money when you could have gotten the Nissan Nav for quite a bit less (but no backup camera) when you bought the car, and much better integration. If I invested what you did, I would definitely get some amps, new speakers and a nice sub. Then you will truly have something that blows the doors off the Nissan Bose system. It is a great looking install you have there. I think the Garmin Nav system is much more user friendly than the Nissan system, and it is cool how it is integrated in the Kenwood. I got tired of having Navs stuck to my windshield and having to put them away all the time, so I just went with the integrated system that was offered by Nissan.
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Not having read every post in the thread, I'm not sure if this has been mentioned. Kenwood has a compatibility check on their website (Bluetooth Compatibility List | Kenwood Corporation) which allows you to search by both the Kenwood product and the phone to see if it is compatible and with what features. It even tells you if it is a limit of the phone or the unit.
In the case of the iPhone 3G it looks like to phone doesn't support it, but hopefully we will get the option with iPhone OS 3.0. |
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Whats the make and model of the Steering wheel control adapter - is it PAC? And how is the response time using it? Finally did you also by a wiring harness, or did the pros take care of that issue? p.s. Doing a similar mod as you did, but with the dnx-5120 on the 370 - I'm changing everything but the stock tweeters - should I change those too (or will it matter much? ) I hope you can answer these questions, as your mod is the most awesome and you are quite knowledgeable on the subject now. Thanks |
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05-30-2009, 02:52 PM | #65 (permalink) |
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The part is PAC-SWI-JACK.
This thread (PAC Steering Wheel Control Poll) is an attempt to discuss performance of it. |
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you'll be fine with crimping the wires. Just make sure your crimps are solid (give a little tug on them after each crimp. I've installed several radios using crimp connectors and as long as you make solid connections you should be fine.
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I've been thinking of installing a new H/U into my car as well, and my stock car has a similar set-up like yours. (Non-Nav with Bose) I was just wondering if you have any particular reasons that you didn't use the DNX9140 system?
And currently, Crutchfield is adding a free back-up cam to the expensive orders. Would you recommend the back-up cam you used, or the Boyo Rear-View, which is free? I've read reviews that the Boyo chrome flakes and rust, so does your cam do the same? If anyone has any suggestions on good H/Us, please let me know. I would like one that basically has everything. Speakers and Amps will have to wait another day though. |
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I do not favor crimp connectors when possible. They work fine just I put more trust in solder and heat shrink. But you can use crimp connectors. They will work fine.
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hey guys..just need some info on this topic as i have searching different threads and the information conflicts....
some people are saying its very hard to hook up an after market head unit with Bose system? is it true. and second do you have to buy a separate GPS system along with the headunit as im in dubai and this wont work here so want to buy accordingly. Third and last whats the size of our door speakers and tweets |
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Subwoofer Upgrade to Bose Touring Stereo Advice wanted: Yanking the OEM Bose unit for something better? Bose w/Nav options
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I dont know to me without the nav up top, putting a screen with no controls around it kinda makes the whole area look like its missing something. Im sure the unit is nice but just looks more plain now. Now if the nav was there up top then I think it would blend in better, but then you wouldnt need to get the new HU then. Did you change out speakers too? Did the new HU make any difference in the sound quality?
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