Houston Chat Thread

jennyt71 · 09-09-2012, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert_K

I prefer Car Toys. Defiantly can get them installed cheaper though. Jenny71 has a very nice audio set-up in her Nismo. Maybe she can recommend her installer.

Id recommend both 45 Modern Sounds (Tony) and Executive Tint on Hilcroft (Brandon).. I have the Kenwood DNX9960 and would not recommend it (I think its discontinued anyways).. very SLOW. Im looking to get a new Sony at the end of the year.

you'll laugh when they show you the speakers that come out of your car. In one of my albums, I have pictures from when I was trying to sell it. LOL.

Best of luck & let us know what you go with.. no matter what installer you go with.

dansracing · 09-09-2012, 10:07 AM

I just had a system installed in my Nismo last week. I went to Custom Car Sounds (I think that is the name) over on I-10 and Kirkwood. The installers there are good and I stayed all day while they worked on my car. They had the entire interior pulled out. Kind of scary but they did a great job.

I didn't want the nav so I opted for the Pioneer P3400BH which has everything but nav. Like Jenny said, the factory speakers are a joke. I don't think you could pick up a paper clip with the magnets on them.

I went with Alpine component speakers for the doors and upper tweets. We tried to retro fit something for the rear but couldn't get anything to work because of the contours of the rear panels. I didn't want any speakers showing. I also got a Memphis Audio amp for power and they mounted it behind my drivers side seat. Along with that, I had a rear camera installed with sensors that all mount inside the license plate frame, and the image shows on the radio screen.

Last, I manufactured a mount for my 10" Sub in the rear that goes under the carpet and in the spare tire area (with the spare still in place) For the type of music I listen to (rock) it sounds great!

Actually one more last thing. I had them put some LED clusters behind the reflectors in the doors so when they open, they light up.

jennyt71 · 09-09-2012, 04:35 PM

Dan -- sounds impressive!!

Im getting LEDs at the end of this year too.. going with red. did you go with a color or white?
I got a backup camera too - now I want one on the front end.

I agree about being scary when they pulled all the interior out.. I couldnt watch.

Compdoc777 · 09-09-2012, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dansracing

I just had a system installed in my Nismo last week. I went to Custom Car Sounds (I think that is the name) over on I-10 and Kirkwood. The installers there are good and I stayed all day while they worked on my car. They had the entire interior pulled out. Kind of scary but they did a great job.

I didn't want the nav so I opted for the Pioneer P3400BH which has everything but nav. Like Jenny said, the factory speakers are a joke. I don't think you could pick up a paper clip with the magnets on them.

I went with Alpine component speakers for the doors and upper tweets. We tried to retro fit something for the rear but couldn't get anything to work because of the contours of the panels up.

The infinity 3.5 kappas fit behind the rear covers with a little plastic removal behind the panel.

I can do the LEDs in the car any color. Doors switch, ignition, cluster, AC, triple cluster.

I did my 370 sport in blue, but I am thinking of doing the NISMO in red. Orange is so drab.

dansracing · 09-09-2012, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jennyt71

Dan -- sounds impressive!!

Im getting LEDs at the end of this year too.. going with red. did you go with a color or white?
I got a backup camera too - now I want one on the front end.

I agree about being scary when they pulled all the interior out.. I couldnt watch.

Did the full interior in red. Thought it would be cool with the black car..... Love it!

Good to know about the infinity speakers for the rear. Something I may add later but im pretty satisfied with sound so far.

Unexpectedfar · 09-09-2012, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jennyt71

Id recommend both 45 Modern Sounds (Tony) and Executive Tint on Hilcroft (Brandon).. I have the Kenwood DNX9960 and would not recommend it (I think its discontinued anyways).. very SLOW. Im looking to get a new Sony at the end of the year.

you'll laugh when they show you the speakers that come out of your car. In one of my albums, I have pictures from when I was trying to sell it. LOL.

Best of luck & let us know what you go with.. no matter what installer you go with.

I want to install a garmin GPS on the chubby and replace the stock radio with my alpine deck. I also got a pair of speakers & 2 tweeters from my old build (celica RIP) that I took out when I got rid of it. Still working and an alpine amp & kickers subs. Just wondering how much it'll cost for them to have it all mounted on the car. Do they have a phone number or website I can contact them? Thanks in advance.

dansracing · 09-09-2012, 09:46 PM

My red interior:

Unexpectedfar · 09-10-2012, 04:34 AM

its 4:34 am and I still cant sleep. Woke up at 1pm this afternoon...

theDreamer · 09-10-2012, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Unexpectedfar

any good/reputable place in Houston to check out in dash nav?!

Answered your question in another thread.
If you want to see my setup, my car is currently at Baker Nissan (North). If you stop by and ask for Paul Morgan he will show you the interior if you want.

Robert_K · 09-10-2012, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Answered your question in another thread.
If you want to see my setup, my car is currently at Baker Nissan (North). If you stop by and ask for Paul Morgan he will show you the interior if you want.

I think your car has been in the shop more than mine!

jennyt71 · 09-10-2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Answered your question in another thread.
If you want to see my setup, my car is currently at Baker Nissan (North). If you stop by and ask for Paul Morgan he will show you the interior if you want.

Mine's there too -- you can see both if you stop by there. LOL

Unexpectedfar · 09-10-2012, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jennyt71

Mine's there too -- you can see both if you stop by there. LOL

Haha thats awesome! I bought my car at the same dealer! Maybe when I pick up my plates I'll check them both out!!!!

Also JennyT any chance your car has been at Baker Nissan since last Friday? When I picked my car up one of them said they also had a white nismo in the back.

Unexpectedfar · 09-10-2012, 02:26 PM

Saw a red nismo at 4635 southwest freeway today. Nice

jennyt71 · 09-10-2012, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Unexpectedfar

Haha thats awesome! I bought my car at the same dealer! Maybe when I pick up my plates I'll check them both out!!!!

Also JennyT any chance your car has been at Baker Nissan since last Friday? When I picked my car up one of them said they also had a white nismo in the back.

Yep!

Unexpectedfar · 09-10-2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jennyt71

Yep!

Nice! If my plates come in this week I'm gonna go stalk it...err check it out.

09-09-2012, 04:35 PM	#603 (permalink)
jennyt71 Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 637 Drives: '10 PW Nismo #393 Rep Power: 16	Dan -- sounds impressive!! Im getting LEDs at the end of this year too.. going with red. did you go with a color or white? I got a backup camera too - now I want one on the front end. I agree about being scary when they pulled all the interior out.. I couldnt watch. __________________

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dansracing Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Katy Texas Posts: 183 Drives: 2012 370 Nismo Rep Power: 13	My red interior: __________________ Last edited by dansracing; 09-09-2012 at 09:49 PM.

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09-09-2012, 10:07 AM	#602 (permalink)
dansracing Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Katy Texas Posts: 183 Drives: 2012 370 Nismo Rep Power: 13	I just had a system installed in my Nismo last week. I went to Custom Car Sounds (I think that is the name) over on I-10 and Kirkwood. The installers there are good and I stayed all day while they worked on my car. They had the entire interior pulled out. Kind of scary but they did a great job. I didn't want the nav so I opted for the Pioneer P3400BH which has everything but nav. Like Jenny said, the factory speakers are a joke. I don't think you could pick up a paper clip with the magnets on them. I went with Alpine component speakers for the doors and upper tweets. We tried to retro fit something for the rear but couldn't get anything to work because of the contours of the rear panels. I didn't want any speakers showing. I also got a Memphis Audio amp for power and they mounted it behind my drivers side seat. Along with that, I had a rear camera installed with sensors that all mount inside the license plate frame, and the image shows on the radio screen. Last, I manufactured a mount for my 10" Sub in the rear that goes under the carpet and in the spare tire area (with the spare still in place) For the type of music I listen to (rock) it sounds great! Actually one more last thing. I had them put some LED clusters behind the reflectors in the doors so when they open, they light up.

09-10-2012, 04:34 AM	#608 (permalink)
Unexpectedfar Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Cypress Posts: 127 Drives: 2010 370 Nismo Rep Power: 13	its 4:34 am and I still cant sleep. Woke up at 1pm this afternoon...

09-10-2012, 02:26 PM	#613 (permalink)
Unexpectedfar Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Cypress Posts: 127 Drives: 2010 370 Nismo Rep Power: 13	Saw a red nismo at 4635 southwest freeway today. Nice