Need Some Help Starting Out

Diversion · 05-03-2009, 03:57 PM

I can't comment on most of what you said - but I do know that you're going to want a headunit that lets you change it's illumination to any color you want using RGB LEDs.. so that if you want your headunit looking as OEM as possible, you can match the illumination to the rest of the car's interior light scheme.

I know a lot of Pioneer units do this..

Jay

takimbe · 05-03-2009, 04:12 PM

I cant comment much, because I had a base model, and my model just had a basic double din setup that allowed easy access and installation.

Since you have the touring, the head unit area seems like its integrated with the climate controls. I had this problem in my dad's G35 and we had to order an aftermarket JDM kit that put us back another 199 dollars on top of everything else.

As for speakers, I highly recommend the boston acoustic sx60 series. I replaced all my stock speakers with the Bostons and it sounds great. I think they were 249 for a pair of 6.5 inch components and 1 inch tweeters. I also got the sx60 3.5s for the back speakers behind the seats.

no sub yet, but when i do get it, ill let you know how i did it.

AlmtyBob · 05-03-2009, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Diversion

...so that if you want your headunit looking as OEM as possible, you can match the illumination to the rest of the car's interior light scheme.

Yah, lighting and color scheme are pretty important. I also plan on swapping all the dash lights for blue ones as soon as I see some others here do it.

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Originally Posted by takimbe

Since you have the touring, the head unit area seems like its integrated with the climate controls.

I'm hoping a good shop can figure out how to do this or will know what I need to order. I'll take a look at those speakers too thanks.

I'm guessing I'm going to need an amp too? Do I need anything beyond speakers/sub/amp/HU?

wstar · 05-04-2009, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by AlmtyBob

Yah, lighting and color scheme are pretty important. I also plan on swapping all the dash lights for blue ones as soon as I see some others here do it.

I know this is kinda offtopic and you may not care at all, but there's a reason so many OEMs go with red for instrument lighting. It doesn't screw with your night vision as bad as other colors, which helps you see better both inside and outside the car on a night drive.

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05-03-2009, 03:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Diversion Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 393 Drives: 09 370Z Silver/Persi Rep Power: 284	I can't comment on most of what you said - but I do know that you're going to want a headunit that lets you change it's illumination to any color you want using RGB LEDs.. so that if you want your headunit looking as OEM as possible, you can match the illumination to the rest of the car's interior light scheme. I know a lot of Pioneer units do this.. Jay

05-03-2009, 04:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
takimbe Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 223 Drives: 09' PG 370Z w/SP Rep Power: 265	I cant comment much, because I had a base model, and my model just had a basic double din setup that allowed easy access and installation. Since you have the touring, the head unit area seems like its integrated with the climate controls. I had this problem in my dad's G35 and we had to order an aftermarket JDM kit that put us back another 199 dollars on top of everything else. As for speakers, I highly recommend the boston acoustic sx60 series. I replaced all my stock speakers with the Bostons and it sounds great. I think they were 249 for a pair of 6.5 inch components and 1 inch tweeters. I also got the sx60 3.5s for the back speakers behind the seats. no sub yet, but when i do get it, ill let you know how i did it.