Clarion CX-609 Installed [Pix]

Ubunoir · 08-29-2009, 04:08 PM

Hi all,

Just in case anyone is considering this stereo and wondering what it looks like in the Z's dash...

I'm not a pro, but I did the install myself because I like bonding with my car... well, in this case, my wife's daily driver (which is why it's an auto GRRR!). I love all the A/V and Nav systems you guys are putting in, but she just wanted something that looked close to stock, but with better sound, bluetooth, and Ipod control. I think this works pretty well. I also put Focal polyglass components in the doors and dash. There's nothing to see for those, because I reused all the factory covers. They are invisible. Thanks to Bigaudiofanat and this forum for answering a few of my questions and making the install less stressful.

bigaudiofanat · 08-29-2009, 04:53 PM

Congrats man glad it worked out for you. Dose not look bad at all

vpn2001 · 09-01-2009, 10:39 AM

Where did you mount the mic?

Shunya · 09-01-2009, 10:47 AM

not bad~ I like

xiven · 09-01-2009, 10:50 AM

i like the pics, just needs some navi

SlikNik · 09-01-2009, 03:13 PM

Looks nice, good job. Way to earn bonus points with the wife.

Ubunoir · 09-01-2009, 03:40 PM

@vpn201: I routed the mic cord behind the dash, through the driver's side tweeter opening, then up the pillar behind the plastic paneling. The mic itself peeks out right where the pillar panel meets the roof. Sorry for not taking pictures of that. I stole the idea from another picture in this forum though.

Zcott · 09-01-2009, 04:29 PM

Nice!

I'm looking to replace my stock unit with a NX509.
Let me know how you guys like the performance of Clarion.

LiquidZ · 09-01-2009, 04:34 PM

That looks OEM. Definitely a clean looking head unit.

AK370Z · 09-01-2009, 04:42 PM

Very nice. HU color matching to the interior accent =

. Well done!

dainedazz · 09-01-2009, 06:44 PM

nice job

antennahead · 09-01-2009, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vpn2001

Where did you mount the mic?

I'm leaning hard towards the Clarion VX709. It plays MP3, WMA, and AAC files on DVD, thats a lot of songs on one disc. But the best feature is that the microphone is built into the headunit, no running wires and attaching an external mic somewhere.

John

08-29-2009, 04:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ubunoir Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Claymont, DE Posts: 19 Drives: '99 MX-5 & '09 370z Rep Power: 17	Clarion CX-609 Installed [Pix] Hi all, Just in case anyone is considering this stereo and wondering what it looks like in the Z's dash... I'm not a pro, but I did the install myself because I like bonding with my car... well, in this case, my wife's daily driver (which is why it's an auto GRRR!). I love all the A/V and Nav systems you guys are putting in, but she just wanted something that looked close to stock, but with better sound, bluetooth, and Ipod control. I think this works pretty well. I also put Focal polyglass components in the doors and dash. There's nothing to see for those, because I reused all the factory covers. They are invisible. Thanks to Bigaudiofanat and this forum for answering a few of my questions and making the install less stressful.

08-29-2009, 04:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
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LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 705	That looks OEM. Definitely a clean looking head unit. __________________

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09-01-2009, 10:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
vpn2001 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 31 Drives: MY09PWM6 Rep Power: 16	Where did you mount the mic?

09-01-2009, 10:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
Shunya A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 3,069 Drives: You Crazy! Rep Power: 22	not bad~ I like

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xiven A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta Age: 44 Posts: 4,128 Drives: Cookie Monster Rep Power: 294	i like the pics, just needs some navi

09-01-2009, 03:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
SlikNik Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 294 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51 Rep Power: 18	Looks nice, good job. Way to earn bonus points with the wife.

09-01-2009, 03:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ubunoir Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Claymont, DE Posts: 19 Drives: '99 MX-5 & '09 370z Rep Power: 17	@vpn201: I routed the mic cord behind the dash, through the driver's side tweeter opening, then up the pillar behind the plastic paneling. The mic itself peeks out right where the pillar panel meets the roof. Sorry for not taking pictures of that. I stole the idea from another picture in this forum though.

09-01-2009, 04:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
Zcott Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 89 Drives: 09 370Z Sport PG M6 Rep Power: 16	Nice! I'm looking to replace my stock unit with a NX509. Let me know how you guys like the performance of Clarion.

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