New to 370z with questions

bigaudiofanat · 10-24-2011, 07:07 PM

The basic but good upgrade would consist of:

Pac LOC

Polk audio db 6.5 components

Boston Acoustic GTA-502

Than your basic RCA wires and a 8 gauge wiring kit

wildmark · 10-24-2011, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

The basic but good upgrade would consist of:

Pac LOC

Polk audio db 6.5 components

Boston Acoustic GTA-502

Than your basic RCA wires and a 8 gauge wiring kit

Thank you, I appreciate the help!

370Fan2000 · 10-25-2011, 10:52 AM

What is the reason you don't want to change the HU? I would highly recommend changing it. If it's aesthetics, there are two very nice options: The clarion CX501 and the CX609.

Check this thread out: Clarion CX501 Installed

wildmark · 10-25-2011, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Fan2000

What is the reason you don't want to change the HU? I would highly recommend changing it. If it's aesthetics, there are two very nice options: The clarion CX501 and the CX609.

Check this thread out: Clarion CX501 Installed

After plugging in my iPod I now realise the factory head unit is dreadful!

the reason i was hoping to stay with it was that I want the car to look stock, but after seeing yours it looks like it could have come std or as an option, I'll be looking into this

wildmark · 10-25-2011, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by wildmark

After plugging in my iPod I now realise the factory head unit is dreadful!

the reason i was hoping to stay with it was that I want the car to look stock, but after seeing yours it looks like it could have come std or as an option, I'll be looking into this

I did not realise how inexpensive this head unit is plus it looks like it could be standard even down to the color of the lights.

Ok so If I got this head unit could someone let me which speaker set to buy that would work best.

Again I'm coming across as a complete noob! but they way i see it there are right and left door speakers, and on top of the dash the tweeter, and there looks like speaker on eaither side beside the seats...any more?

bigaudiofanat · 10-25-2011, 05:39 PM

Look at the kenwood DPX308U, most head units now you can make the buttons and display color match your stock colors.

Metra axxess will allow you to keep steering wheel controls.

Any new head unit, will make your stock speakers sound better. however going with the polk db's would even be better.

Nismo_Q · 10-25-2011, 09:52 PM

Check out the Pioneer Avic-z130bt. You can change the color of the buttons to match the factory colors. DVD, MP3, SD memory, Navi, Ipod, etc, this unit has it all on a nice 7" screen.

This is what I have in my car and I love it every time I'm in my car.

wildmark · 10-25-2011, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Nismo_Q

Check out the Pioneer Avic-z130bt. You can change the color of the buttons to match the factory colors. DVD, MP3, SD memory, Navi, Ipod, etc, this unit has it all on a nice 7" screen.

This is what I have in my car and I love it every time I'm in my car.

Thanks, but too much money!

rtran704 · 10-27-2011, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by wildmark

Thanks, but too much money!

What about this headunit?
Pioneer AVH-P4300DVD In-Dash Video Receivers (With Screen) at Onlinecarstereo.com

A lot of members here have this one, and it seems to have all the features you wanted... IMO its a good bang for for the bucks

wildmark · 10-27-2011, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by rtran704

What about this headunit?
Pioneer AVH-P4300DVD In-Dash Video Receivers (With Screen) at Onlinecarstereo.com

A lot of members here have this one, and it seems to have all the features you wanted... IMO its a good bang for for the bucks

Looks a great price except I want something thats less of an LCD and looks more OEM,

370Fan2000 · 11-03-2011, 12:02 PM

Which one did you end up getting?

wildmark · 11-03-2011, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Fan2000

Which one did you end up getting?

I have not not it changed yet, I've been too busy but I will be ordering the following;
Clarion CX501 Head Unit
Sirius Connect
Axxess ASWC (Steering wheel control)
Polk Audio db6501 Component Speaker System.

Should make a nice difference the std Hu and speakers are terrible!

wildmark · 11-03-2011, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildmark

I have not not it changed yet, I've been too busy but I will be ordering the following;
Clarion CX501 Head Unit
Sirius Connect
Axxess ASWC (Steering wheel control)
Polk Audio db6501 Component Speaker System.

Should make a nice difference the std Hu and speakers are terrible!

I just ordered all the items on the list above, in total $402.00!!!

Bought mostly from ebay and the sirius from Crutchfield!

Will let you know how it sounds when its fitted.

Out of interest what would the normal labor be at a reputable shop?

bigaudiofanat · 11-03-2011, 09:51 PM

Around 250-350

wildmark · 11-03-2011, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Around 250-350

Thanks!

10-24-2011, 07:07 PM	#16 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	The basic but good upgrade would consist of: Pac LOC Polk audio db 6.5 components Boston Acoustic GTA-502 Than your basic RCA wires and a 8 gauge wiring kit __________________ 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/

10-25-2011, 05:39 PM	#21 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Look at the kenwood DPX308U, most head units now you can make the buttons and display color match your stock colors. Metra axxess will allow you to keep steering wheel controls. Any new head unit, will make your stock speakers sound better. however going with the polk db's would even be better. __________________ 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/

11-03-2011, 09:51 PM	#29 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Around 250-350 __________________ 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/

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10-25-2011, 10:52 AM	#18 (permalink)
370Fan2000 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: VA Posts: 115 Drives: 2010 370z Sport Rep Power: 14	What is the reason you don't want to change the HU? I would highly recommend changing it. If it's aesthetics, there are two very nice options: The clarion CX501 and the CX609. Check this thread out: Clarion CX501 Installed

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Nismo_Q Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orange County Posts: 46 Drives: 09 370z Nismo Rep Power: 14	Check out the Pioneer Avic-z130bt. You can change the color of the buttons to match the factory colors. DVD, MP3, SD memory, Navi, Ipod, etc, this unit has it all on a nice 7" screen. This is what I have in my car and I love it every time I'm in my car.

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370Fan2000 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: VA Posts: 115 Drives: 2010 370z Sport Rep Power: 14	Which one did you end up getting?