Simple upgrade for base stereo

NYBladeZ · 09-01-2011, 04:56 PM

I always said good things come to those who wait. Well I'm finally fed up with the stock Z stereo. After all the work I've put into it, the car looks great, feels great, the exhaust sounds great but the base stereo absolutely blows. So I've finally decided to address the issue. I'm not going with anything crazy but if those with the base stereo know that anything would be better. Going with an Alpine CDA 105 single din, 6.5" Alpine R components and an Alpine PDX5 amp. Nothing crazy for now but plenty of room to grow should I feel like it. Also can anyways suggest where is the best deal on the steering controls adapter? I'm excited for the parts to come in and then I'll probably hit up Matt and hope he's free sooner than later.

kenchan · 09-01-2011, 05:03 PM

get a doubledin for sure unless you need the lower din space for something. also wire up the PAC remote module and call it a day. might even suggest wiring up a rear view camera as well since you have a larger screen.

GL

TreeSemdyZee · 09-01-2011, 06:46 PM

I would HIGHLY recommend the Metra Axxess ASWC steering wheel control. I've had both the PAC and the Metra and the Metra is much faster, much sturdier and doesn't require resistors. I hated the PAC unit.

bigaudiofanat · 09-01-2011, 07:58 PM

You got my PM!

NYBladeZ · 09-02-2011, 12:31 AM

Not feeling a double din, it just screams "break into me." At least with a single din I can take the face plate out and worry a little less.

09-01-2011, 04:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	Simple upgrade for base stereo I always said good things come to those who wait. Well I'm finally fed up with the stock Z stereo. After all the work I've put into it, the car looks great, feels great, the exhaust sounds great but the base stereo absolutely blows. So I've finally decided to address the issue. I'm not going with anything crazy but if those with the base stereo know that anything would be better. Going with an Alpine CDA 105 single din, 6.5" Alpine R components and an Alpine PDX5 amp. Nothing crazy for now but plenty of room to grow should I feel like it. Also can anyways suggest where is the best deal on the steering controls adapter? I'm excited for the parts to come in and then I'll probably hit up Matt and hope he's free sooner than later. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

09-01-2011, 07:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	You got my PM! __________________ 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/

09-02-2011, 12:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	Not feeling a double din, it just screams "break into me." At least with a single din I can take the face plate out and worry a little less. __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

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09-01-2011, 05:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	get a doubledin for sure unless you need the lower din space for something. also wire up the PAC remote module and call it a day. might even suggest wiring up a rear view camera as well since you have a larger screen. GL

09-01-2011, 06:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,885 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	I would HIGHLY recommend the Metra Axxess ASWC steering wheel control. I've had both the PAC and the Metra and the Metra is much faster, much sturdier and doesn't require resistors. I hated the PAC unit.