What did you do with your Z today V (ON TOPIC DISCUSSION ONLY)

DeliriousClam · 07-23-2017, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

I plan to buy some generic USB mounts (you can get cigarette lighter style ones) and install in my center console so I have ports for my headunits USB/Aux ports, and also for the USB update ports for my AL Priority and ASWC-1. Will be nice to use/update/configure without having to pull any panels.

I can get the stereo out of the Z in under 5 minutes so not a big deal to me. I've done it so many times already

ChopsZ · 07-23-2017, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Did you get an adapter and plug it into your center console usb?

No, but that's a great idea, and I will do that once I get an adapter.

ChopsZ · 07-23-2017, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

I am running the same setup as you, thought with a lower end pioneer headunit (avh-3800bhs). Base speakers actually sound pretty good to me, I plan to keep them =)

Make sure you remove the on-board crossover from the factory dash speakers! just a capacitor - desolder and short.

The stock speakers do sound amazingly good. Tight and punchy bass also.

As for the dash speakers, I left the caps on them. I'm running the Pioneer crossover as low as it will go for the tweeter high-pass (1.25 kHz). I plan on replacing them with Memphis Audio PRX27 drivers. It's a shame the Pioneer crossover doesn't go lower. I'd love to run the new dash speakers down around 500 Hz.

Jayhovah · 07-23-2017, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ

The stock speakers do sound amazingly good. Tight and punchy bass also.

As for the dash speakers, I left the caps on them. I'm running the Pioneer crossover as low as it will go for the tweeter high-pass (1.25 kHz). I plan on replacing them with Memphis Audio PRX27 drivers. It's a shame the Pioneer crossover doesn't go lower. I'd love to run the new dash speakers down around 500 Hz.

Keep in mind the OEM crossover point is about 8khz. So if you have both mid and low crossed at 1.25k there could be a hole in the response between 1.25 and 8.

ChopsZ · 07-23-2017, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

Keep in mind the OEM crossover point is about 8khz. So if you have both mid and low crossed at 1.25k there could be a hole in the response between 1.25 and 8.

Yesterday, I was just listening to random crap on the radio, and it sounded pretty good. Bass strong and tight, better treble extension and smoothness. Though today, I've been out in the car for about the past hour streaming Tidal with music I'm familiar with. Turning the gains all the way down on the door speakers and playing with crossover points on the tweeters, I came to same conclusion that the caps on the tweeters roll off around 8 kHz.

Switching things around, I turned the gains all the way down on the tweeters and just listened to the door speakers. With the crossover point rather low, below 2 kHz, the tonal balance isn't too bad. Once you start getting up past 4 kHz, those door speakers start getting a bit muddy, cupped and honky sounding.

I'll definitely be upgrading those tweeters to the Memphis PRX27 drivers. The lower the crossover frequency on those the better.

Long story short, these last couple of posts should probably be over in the "Audio" section.

redondoaveb · 07-23-2017, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ

No, but that's a great idea, and I will do that once I get an adapter.

Here's the adapter I'm using. I got it off Amazon. Works great.

https://goo.gl/images/Xtfb8t

ElwoodBlues · 07-23-2017, 08:53 PM

I added a Nismo NS style spoiler

ChopsZ · 07-24-2017, 09:19 PM

A couple of night time shots. The color match of the Pioneer buttons and the HVAC controls are pretty much perfect in person, though the camera shows a little difference. Then again, it does that with the entire dash anyway.

And yes, I listen to a lot of classical and jazz.

P's_Z · 07-25-2017, 07:44 AM

Tried to replace fr sway bar with new eibach sway, bolts were so tight i busted my knuckles on the ground and said f*** it!

Took it to the shop that does all my suspension work, they did it in about what seemed like 15min

***Already asked the wife for a battery powered "impact gun" and low profile jack for christmas***

Feedback on new sway is that the car feels tighter, more stable and taking curves at higher speeds than i used to is easier, although I need to do more driving to really test it out

Then went for a wash, now shes looking sexy

Ommateal · 07-25-2017, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ElwoodBlues

I added a Nismo NS style spoiler

Id like some full view pics from various angles in good detail please! Been considering one of these for like a year now haha. xD

But as far as recent with my Z I ran USB and Aux from my Sterio up to the blank buttons slots - Hopefully Ill fab the blank to perfectly fit these but for now they can just dangle lol

Also my fuel basket from a 16' Nismo was shipped today - hopefully this will cure my long standing issues I am currently having with my Z.

KONZ · 07-25-2017, 03:57 PM

New member just got my z back in april love the car , Just got my new cf5v wheels in matte antique bronze and it looks awesome!

TreeSemdyZee · 07-25-2017, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by P's_Z

Tried to replace fr sway bar with new eibach sway, bolts were so tight i busted my knuckles on the ground and said f*** it!

Took it to the shop that does all my suspension work, they did it in about what seemed like 15min

***Already asked the wife for a battery powered "impact gun" and low profile jack for christmas***

Feedback on new sway is that the car feels tighter, more stable and taking curves at higher speeds than i used to is easier, although I need to do more driving to really test it out

Then went for a wash, now shes looking sexy

Did you loosen the bushings first? If not the ends can be very difficult to get off. Plus you need a wrench on the backside or they'll just spin.

Anyway, glad you like 'em. I've had mine for a few years and really like them. I added Hotchkis greasable bushings to mine to make lubing easier.

Rusty · 07-25-2017, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by KONZ

New member just got my z back in april love the car , Just got my new cf5v wheels in matte antique bronze and it looks awesome!

What part of the state you in? Around the 'burgh, or "The City of Brothers on Drugs" Philly?

Rusty · 07-25-2017, 11:17 PM

Thinking on mothballing the Z for a few months. Won't be able to drive it and work on it one handed. Have an appointment with the surgeon this Friday about reattaching my bicep muscle to my forearm.

KONZ · 07-25-2017, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Thinking on mothballing the Z for a few months. Won't be able to drive it and work on it one handed. Have an appointment with the surgeon this Friday about reattaching my bicep muscle to my forearm.

Yeah im about 40mins out side of philly ... And damn that does not sound like a good time good luck!!

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ChopsZ Track Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central Florida Age: 49 Posts: 965 Drives: 2016 370Z GM 6MT Rep Power: 2301	A couple of night time shots. The color match of the Pioneer buttons and the HVAC controls are pretty much perfect in person, though the camera shows a little difference. Then again, it does that with the entire dash anyway. And yes, I listen to a lot of classical and jazz. TreeSemdyZee, axmea?, Hotrodz and 4 others like this. __________________ She's For Sale! PERFORMANCE: Aero Workz \| Akebono \| BC Racing \| EcuTek \| HKS \| MaxBore \| Motordyne \| Nismo \| RJM \| SPL \| StopTech \| Z1 AUDIO: Arc Audio \| Bazooka \| Helix \| Pioneer \| Stereo Integrity

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P's_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: PR Posts: 1,530 Drives: Zeta Rep Power: 469	Tried to replace fr sway bar with new eibach sway, bolts were so tight i busted my knuckles on the ground and said f* it! Took it to the shop that does all my suspension work, they did it in about what seemed like 15min Already asked the wife for a battery powered "impact gun" and low profile jack for christmas** Feedback on new sway is that the car feels tighter, more stable and taking curves at higher speeds than i used to is easier, although I need to do more driving to really test it out Then went for a wash, now shes looking sexy axmea?, Hotrodz, madwi and 2 others like this. __________________ Zeta

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,180 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	Thinking on mothballing the Z for a few months. Won't be able to drive it and work on it one handed. Have an appointment with the surgeon this Friday about reattaching my bicep muscle to my forearm. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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