Our first 370Z build.

Jeff Smith · 04-22-2009, 11:33 PM

Hello everyone here are pics from our first 370Z project. We did the project in 4 days total from start to finish. I could see that this car has a million possibilities for A/V systems. The client (SRR2449) expressed the need to have a stock appearance and sound amazing. Here are a few pics for you I hope you enjoy.

Radio: Kenwood DNX 8120 (ipod, bluetooth, nav) W/ (steering wheel controls & Boyo VTL351 back-up plate camera.

Front Spk: Hertz HSK163.3 (6.5" midbass, 3" midrange, 1" softdome tweets)

Subs: JL 10w1V2-8 (2) sealed box in spare tire well.

Amp: Audison LRX 3.1k ( 3ch amp 170x2 & 750 x1) custom amber logo and end caps and center trim painted white to match.

mcheddadi · 04-22-2009, 11:39 PM

that looks awesome! pics of the nav and the rear view videofeed on the lcd?

ssqpolo · 04-22-2009, 11:52 PM

hi5 to life. very clean. an almost exact setup that i want.

antennahead · 04-23-2009, 12:07 AM

Nice. So the 3" mids will fit in the factory tweeter location, cool. What are the crossover points please? Is the tweeter mounted in the pillar next to the mid location?

John

imag · 04-23-2009, 12:09 AM

Wow. That is sick. You guys have set the standard for what I want my install to be. It's too bad you're across the country, or I'd see if you could just do this again.

Do you mind my asking how much it was? I'm just trying to gauge how much that would cost me out here...

Jeff Smith · 04-23-2009, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antennahead

Nice. So the 3" mids will fit in the factory tweeter location, cool. What are the crossover points please? Is the tweeter mounted in the pillar next to the mid location?

John

The HL70 requires a lil modification to the dash. Nothing major. The tweets are about 1 " above the mids. The X-over points are:

Tweet 4.5K
Midrange 450hz-4.5K
Midbass 450hz-40hz
Subs 50hz

Kenwood DNX8120 has EQ and time correction in it. The car images and stages like crazy!

Jeff Smith · 04-23-2009, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imag

Wow. That is sick. You guys have set the standard for what I want my install to be. It's too bad you're across the country, or I'd see if you could just do this again.

Do you mind my asking how much it was? I'm just trying to gauge how much that would cost me out here...

Thx. Well price would depend on your choice of equipment and the level of fit and finish you want in your system.

antennahead · 04-23-2009, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Smith

The HL70 requires a lil modification to the dash. Nothing major. The tweets are about 1 " above the mids. The X-over points are:

Tweet 4.5K
Midrange 450hz-4.5K
Midbass 450hz-40hz
Subs 50hz

Kenwood DNX8120 has EQ and time correction in it. The car images and stages like crazy!

Thanks! Would I be correct the dash mod you speak of is under the factory grill, and not visible once the grill is re-installed?

John

Jeff Smith · 04-23-2009, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antennahead

Thanks! Would I be correct the dash mod you speak of is under the factory grill, and not visible once the grill is re-installed?

John

Yes the mod is under the grill. There are 4 alignment tabs for the 2.5" square speaker and the opening for the speaker has to be enlarged. We wrapped the pillar and dash grill in black grill cloth so that they blend in like factory.

srr2449 · 04-23-2009, 05:26 AM

Jeff,

When should I come back in so we can get everything tweaked just right? I have been running the speakers a lot this week.

-Sean

AK370Z · 04-23-2009, 05:45 AM

Excellent job! Two of my favorite things in this install are a. Stealthiness of the install. Two thumbs way up

. b. change the color of the audison led to match the interior accent. It shows your attention to detail.

srr2449, enjoy the system and feel free to write a review (or post a video) of the system.

antennahead · 04-23-2009, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Smith

Yes the mod is under the grill. There are 4 alignment tabs for the 2.5" square speaker and the opening for the speaker has to be enlarged. We wrapped the pillar and dash grill in black grill cloth so that they blend in like factory.

Jeff, as the custom install manager, what do you think about a custom enclosure that will fit inside the spare tire itself, for those of us that don't want to remove the spare. Something that would fit an 8" or 10" sub like the new slimline Pioneer series?

John

Jeff Smith · 04-23-2009, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antennahead

Jeff, as the custom install manager, what do you think about a custom enclosure that will fit inside the spare tire itself, for those of us that don't want to remove the spare. Something that would fit an 8" or 10" sub like the new slimline Pioneer series?

John

I personally think that the better choice is going to be removing the foam in the cavity just in front of the spare tire below the strut bar and installing a JL 6W3 ported in that location. It will rock the house! I just need another local car here to test this in. There is enough roon there to install amp and sub. Without going need the spare at all!

Jeff Smith · 04-23-2009, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srr2449

Jeff,

When should I come back in so we can get everything tweaked just right? I have been running the speakers a lot this week.

-Sean

Saturday will be good.

Ricochet48 · 04-23-2009, 12:24 PM

Awesome install, great job on the dynamatt too. I wish I could cut better and had to tools to do that stealth install. Overall killer install and an Audison amp, SQ FTW!

04-22-2009, 11:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jeff Smith Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 96 Drives: The ladies crazy Rep Power: 285	Our first 370Z build. Hello everyone here are pics from our first 370Z project. We did the project in 4 days total from start to finish. I could see that this car has a million possibilities for A/V systems. The client (SRR2449) expressed the need to have a stock appearance and sound amazing. Here are a few pics for you I hope you enjoy. Radio: Kenwood DNX 8120 (ipod, bluetooth, nav) W/ (steering wheel controls & Boyo VTL351 back-up plate camera. Front Spk: Hertz HSK163.3 (6.5" midbass, 3" midrange, 1" softdome tweets) Subs: JL 10w1V2-8 (2) sealed box in spare tire well. Amp: Audison LRX 3.1k ( 3ch amp 170x2 & 750 x1) custom amber logo and end caps and center trim painted white to match. __________________ Jeff Smith Autosound Specialist Atlanta, GA Last edited by Jeff Smith; 04-22-2009 at 11:45 PM. Reason: stupidity

04-23-2009, 05:45 AM	#11 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	Excellent job! Two of my favorite things in this install are a. Stealthiness of the install. Two thumbs way up . b. change the color of the audison led to match the interior accent. It shows your attention to detail. srr2449, enjoy the system and feel free to write a review (or post a video) of the system. __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

04-23-2009, 12:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
Ricochet48 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Darien, IL Posts: 117 Drives: 06 Acura RSX Type S Rep Power: 17	Awesome install, great job on the dynamatt too. I wish I could cut better and had to tools to do that stealth install. Overall killer install and an Audison amp, SQ FTW! __________________ I feel like some RWD and torque!

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04-22-2009, 11:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
mcheddadi Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: canada Posts: 31 Drives: 08 altima coupe 3.5 Rep Power: 16	that looks awesome! pics of the nav and the rear view videofeed on the lcd?

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ssqpolo Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 882 Drives: '12 Black Nismo Rep Power: 267	hi5 to life. very clean. an almost exact setup that i want.

04-23-2009, 12:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
antennahead A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 15,181 Drives: '07 Z4 "M" Roadster Rep Power: 57	Nice. So the 3" mids will fit in the factory tweeter location, cool. What are the crossover points please? Is the tweeter mounted in the pillar next to the mid location? John

04-23-2009, 12:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
imag Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 446 Drives: up the wall Rep Power: 16	Wow. That is sick. You guys have set the standard for what I want my install to be. It's too bad you're across the country, or I'd see if you could just do this again. Do you mind my asking how much it was? I'm just trying to gauge how much that would cost me out here...

04-23-2009, 05:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
srr2449 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 35 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	Jeff, When should I come back in so we can get everything tweaked just right? I have been running the speakers a lot this week. -Sean