Our first 370Z build.

Jeff Smith · 04-26-2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by NA&CH

Awesome work Jeff. The looks OEM. Congrats to the owner.

Where in ATL? I have a buddy that is big into car audio. He lives in the dunwoody area.

Chris

Sound Sensations in Marietta

david712370 · 04-26-2009, 06:39 PM

I am curious about this as well. In my car there is no place for a tweeter in the pillar, you would have to cut into the pillar.

david712370 · 04-30-2009, 10:46 AM

Hello Jeff. I would just like to say thanks for all the helpful information that you have shared with us on this particular install. I really liked how it turned out and used the idea of wrapping the pillar and front grill with speaker cloth. The cloth is a bit different than what you used and I had to cut out holes for the tweeters. Although, I am only an installer by hobby and my work is not nearly as professional as yours I am happy with the results I was able to achieve with your helpful information. I hope to post some pictures later. Btw I did get those 3 way DLS speakers. They were a bit of a pain to install but I managed.

There was one thing. Currently I'm using the pre-existing wiring for the speakers in the door. I had difficulty pulling out the plug that goes from the door into the car. Is there a trick to do this. I know that there is a lever that you pull down but i still could not pop it off. I would like to run thicker speaker wire to that 6.5" woofer.

Thanks,
David

Jeff Smith · 04-30-2009, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by david712370

Hello Jeff. I would just like to say thanks for all the helpful information that you have shared with us on this particular install. I really liked how it turned out and used the idea of wrapping the pillar and front grill with speaker cloth. The cloth is a bit different than what you used and I had to cut out holes for the tweeters. Although, I am only an installer by hobby and my work is not nearly as professional as yours I am happy with the results I was able to achieve with your helpful information. I hope to post some pictures later. Btw I did get those 3 way DLS speakers. They were a bit of a pain to install but I managed.

There was one thing. Currently I'm using the pre-existing wiring for the speakers in the door. I had difficulty pulling out the plug that goes from the door into the car. Is there a trick to do this. I know that there is a lever that you pull down but i still could not pop it off. I would like to run thicker speaker wire to that 6.5" woofer.

Thanks,
David

The door molex plug is easy there is a push style locking tab on side facing away from you. Push it in to release the lever and the lever will come down. You will have to drill out the plastic on the empty side of the harness in order to run larger gauge wire into the door. I ran Stinger 16 ga into my door.

imag · 05-02-2009, 08:06 AM

Just out of curiousity - was there a reason you didn't go with 10W3 or 10W6 subs other than cost?

Jeff Smith · 05-03-2009, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by imag

Just out of curiousity - was there a reason you didn't go with 10W3 or 10W6 subs other than cost?

The depth of the other woofer would have pushed the box and trim above the ledge of the hatch area.

imag · 05-03-2009, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Smith

The depth of the other woofer would have pushed the box and trim above the ledge of the hatch area.

aHA! Thanks!

bigaudiofanat · 07-25-2009, 02:10 PM

Or for the drilling out the door connectors. You could just use the factory wiring and save the hassle there is no reason not to use the factory wiring it is perfectly capable or handling the wattage that the speakers would be getting. Just make sure to bypass the factory crossover.

srr2449 · 07-10-2010, 02:37 PM

I am the owner of this vehicle and am putting it up for sale.. PM me if you are interested. 14k mileage.

Plasmaball · 07-10-2009, 01:24 AM

badass...I love the stealth look you have in here. Not sure if i want two Subs, but i would love to mimic this with my one sub.

bigaudiofanat · 07-10-2009, 08:53 AM

You definitely do not need two subs in a car that size.

2fast4thelaw · 07-12-2009, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

You definitely do not need two subs in a car that size.

I agree. I had one 12" sub in my 350Z and it was insanely loud! Only 250 watts to boot as well. A second 12 would be beyond insane and would make your head implode. Well, not really but you get my point.

KusoSama · 08-10-2010, 06:59 AM

Have you done any research into installing an 8" sub into the plastic between the storage bins behind the seats? So that the sub is pointing into the cabin and including an amp behind that in the location where there is foam to power everything?

KusoSama · 08-10-2010, 05:06 PM

Would love to see pics of where the tweeters were installed.

**EDIT**

Would the below locations work for tweeter placement?

srr2449 · 09-21-2010, 04:06 PM

about to post some video on the head unit. just waiting for it to finish uploading to youtube. will post today.

07-25-2009, 02:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Or for the drilling out the door connectors. You could just use the factory wiring and save the hassle there is no reason not to use the factory wiring it is perfectly capable or handling the wattage that the speakers would be getting. Just make sure to bypass the factory crossover. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

07-10-2009, 08:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	You definitely do not need two subs in a car that size. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

08-10-2010, 05:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
KusoSama Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UP Posts: 127 Drives: 2010 370Z Sport MB Rep Power: 15	Would love to see pics of where the tweeters were installed. EDIT Would the below locations work for tweeter placement? Last edited by KusoSama; 08-11-2010 at 12:51 PM. Reason: Adding supporting information

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04-26-2009, 06:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
david712370 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: baltimore Posts: 104 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z PG M6 Rep Power: 16	I am curious about this as well. In my car there is no place for a tweeter in the pillar, you would have to cut into the pillar.

04-30-2009, 10:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
david712370 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: baltimore Posts: 104 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z PG M6 Rep Power: 16	Hello Jeff. I would just like to say thanks for all the helpful information that you have shared with us on this particular install. I really liked how it turned out and used the idea of wrapping the pillar and front grill with speaker cloth. The cloth is a bit different than what you used and I had to cut out holes for the tweeters. Although, I am only an installer by hobby and my work is not nearly as professional as yours I am happy with the results I was able to achieve with your helpful information. I hope to post some pictures later. Btw I did get those 3 way DLS speakers. They were a bit of a pain to install but I managed. There was one thing. Currently I'm using the pre-existing wiring for the speakers in the door. I had difficulty pulling out the plug that goes from the door into the car. Is there a trick to do this. I know that there is a lever that you pull down but i still could not pop it off. I would like to run thicker speaker wire to that 6.5" woofer. Thanks, David

05-02-2009, 08:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
imag Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 446 Drives: up the wall Rep Power: 17	Just out of curiousity - was there a reason you didn't go with 10W3 or 10W6 subs other than cost?

07-10-2010, 02:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
srr2449 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 35 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 17	I am the owner of this vehicle and am putting it up for sale.. PM me if you are interested. 14k mileage.

07-10-2009, 01:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
Plasmaball Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 113 Drives: 6sp PG 370z Rep Power: 17	badass...I love the stealth look you have in here. Not sure if i want two Subs, but i would love to mimic this with my one sub.

08-10-2010, 06:59 AM	#13 (permalink)
KusoSama Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UP Posts: 127 Drives: 2010 370Z Sport MB Rep Power: 15	Have you done any research into installing an 8" sub into the plastic between the storage bins behind the seats? So that the sub is pointing into the cabin and including an amp behind that in the location where there is foam to power everything?

09-21-2010, 04:06 PM	#15 (permalink)
srr2449 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 35 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 17	about to post some video on the head unit. just waiting for it to finish uploading to youtube. will post today.