Please help!!
G22DET
06-09-2001, 06:40 PM
Hello guys...I have very little knowledge about audio systems for the car so i need help.
i bought a kenwood head unit because i need to get rid of the single din so i can put my gauges in the center console (for my turbo)...i don't want to splice the wires to hook up the new headunit because it's too messy. I went to a local audio shop to get a harness, however, the guy told me that since the Bose speakers are only 1 ohm and the kenwood output is 4, if i keep the speakers i will fry my headunit? is this true?? I really don't listen to my radio that much and the ONLY reason i got a headunit is to make room for my gauges...if i leave everything else stock (amp, speakers, tweeters what have you) would i still get a messed up headunit? also, where can i get a harness for the bose system? (b00gie, i know you send me a link..but i lost it hehe)
thanks for the help! oh, i also moved my AC controller to the center of the console instead of the top cuz thats where my gauges go, it actually fits quite nicely...just like stock :D
i bought a kenwood head unit because i need to get rid of the single din so i can put my gauges in the center console (for my turbo)...i don't want to splice the wires to hook up the new headunit because it's too messy. I went to a local audio shop to get a harness, however, the guy told me that since the Bose speakers are only 1 ohm and the kenwood output is 4, if i keep the speakers i will fry my headunit? is this true?? I really don't listen to my radio that much and the ONLY reason i got a headunit is to make room for my gauges...if i leave everything else stock (amp, speakers, tweeters what have you) would i still get a messed up headunit? also, where can i get a harness for the bose system? (b00gie, i know you send me a link..but i lost it hehe)
thanks for the help! oh, i also moved my AC controller to the center of the console instead of the top cuz thats where my gauges go, it actually fits quite nicely...just like stock :D
b-b00gie
06-10-2001, 10:41 PM
whoever told you that seriously has some issues..
you'd run into a problem if you scrapped the stock AMP and kept the Bose speakers... but they also make adapters to save you there...
i know at least 10 people who own p11 g20's and swapped their headunits only and have not ever had problems. Also for the first 8 months i had an Alpine head unit only and the BOSE speakers and everything worked fine (and sounded A LOT better than stock i might add...)
the adapter is at www.autotoys.com goto the shopping area and then you'll see it in one of there sub sections.. "BOSE Adapters". it's the one that says something like "95+ Nissan Bose Adapter (Infiniti)"
just make sure you get the one that says its to replace the stock stereo headunit (they also have BOSE amp adapters...)
you'd run into a problem if you scrapped the stock AMP and kept the Bose speakers... but they also make adapters to save you there...
i know at least 10 people who own p11 g20's and swapped their headunits only and have not ever had problems. Also for the first 8 months i had an Alpine head unit only and the BOSE speakers and everything worked fine (and sounded A LOT better than stock i might add...)
the adapter is at www.autotoys.com goto the shopping area and then you'll see it in one of there sub sections.. "BOSE Adapters". it's the one that says something like "95+ Nissan Bose Adapter (Infiniti)"
just make sure you get the one that says its to replace the stock stereo headunit (they also have BOSE amp adapters...)
b-b00gie
06-10-2001, 10:47 PM
heres the exact link....
1995-2000 Nissan (Infiniti) Plug in adapter for BOSE to Aftermarket headunit replacement using Stock BOSE sound system (http://store.autotoys.com/cgi-bin/wfp53024.storefront/3b24301500d8a0a2274fd8f5a5060681/Product/View/NISSANAR95)
1995-2000 Nissan (Infiniti) Plug in adapter for BOSE to Aftermarket headunit replacement using Stock BOSE sound system (http://store.autotoys.com/cgi-bin/wfp53024.storefront/3b24301500d8a0a2274fd8f5a5060681/Product/View/NISSANAR95)
G22DET
06-11-2001, 02:03 AM
thanks b00gie!!!
that's what i thoguht too...i mean from what i heard at that stupid shop, they made it sound like if you have Bose unit, u cant get anything else...foos hehe
that's what i thoguht too...i mean from what i heard at that stupid shop, they made it sound like if you have Bose unit, u cant get anything else...foos hehe
G22DET
06-11-2001, 02:52 AM
this is what my dash looks like right now...going to put gauges on the top and my headunit on the bottom
MauiBlueGRide
06-11-2001, 06:20 AM
Dude - how hard was it to move the climate controls? I wanted to do this and a few people said it might be hard (I STILL haven't pulled the dash off yet). Anyways I'm putting in a fold out flip up screen in my car and if I leave the controls where they are when the screen is up it will be a pain to use it.....
Your Cars lookin cool and so is the engine
Chris
Your Cars lookin cool and so is the engine
Chris
b-b00gie
06-11-2001, 06:44 AM
Luke... sweet.
Chris... its really easy to get too and check out, just remove the two screws underneath and then give it a tug. its got some sturdy metal clips but nothing will break. takes about 30 seconds to get it off and look inside ;)
Chris... its really easy to get too and check out, just remove the two screws underneath and then give it a tug. its got some sturdy metal clips but nothing will break. takes about 30 seconds to get it off and look inside ;)
G22DET
06-11-2001, 10:40 AM
thanks b00gie man!
chris, yeh, just like b00gie said, it's really ez to take off the dash...to remove the ac controls, there's two screws on each side..and that's pretty much it.
chris, yeh, just like b00gie said, it's really ez to take off the dash...to remove the ac controls, there's two screws on each side..and that's pretty much it.
graphXtrend.com
08-05-2001, 04:22 AM
Post some pictures up when you get the gauges in. CAn't wait to see!
endfro
08-06-2001, 02:08 PM
G22DET:
Dont listen to most people that will tell you stuff about systems in cars. Most of the time they are trying to ream your ass and make a buck off you.
I've had tons of friends go to best buy, and the guys will be like "well, its gonna cost $50 more to bypass the stock amp" I mean come on.. $50 for bypassing a stock amp? A 4 year old can do it. :)
Dont listen to most people that will tell you stuff about systems in cars. Most of the time they are trying to ream your ass and make a buck off you.
I've had tons of friends go to best buy, and the guys will be like "well, its gonna cost $50 more to bypass the stock amp" I mean come on.. $50 for bypassing a stock amp? A 4 year old can do it. :)
redvalkrie
08-07-2001, 12:59 PM
Hey Luke did you get an adapter for the deck around it so its flush, I have had problems with this, I looked for one every one said on wasnt available for the G I was told use the pathfinder I tried it did not look right so I had to fabricate my own with PLEXI glass in black still have some tweeking to do so it looks flush & stock.:bloated:
Might want to ask chris what he is going to use I have been told several kits put together will do it but several kits will run up the price too!:bloated:
Might want to ask chris what he is going to use I have been told several kits put together will do it but several kits will run up the price too!:bloated:
MauiBlueGRide
08-07-2001, 05:35 PM
Old trick I learned in the army, ok well in the install bay. This works on yoda's and nissans, so shouldn't be a problem with the G's.... (my 200sx has double din like the G and I did it on it). Ok first, you know how they say to rip off the trim ring for the jap cars? ERRRRRR, keep it on there, line it up with the back of the plastic dash piece, normally you can find a hole in each side of the radio to mount into the stock bracket, then I carefully drill and use two small screws elsewhere. That way some of the radio's trim ring is able to be seen when it is installed, it takes up that nasty empty space :-)
Best of luck
Oh - and bypassing the factory amp, hey come on they gotta make their money, and show me a four year old that can and does do it and I'll kiss their ass... hehehe Many people can DO something, but it's doing it RIGHT that counts :-P
Chris
Best of luck
Oh - and bypassing the factory amp, hey come on they gotta make their money, and show me a four year old that can and does do it and I'll kiss their ass... hehehe Many people can DO something, but it's doing it RIGHT that counts :-P
Chris
poppy_morenito
08-08-2001, 10:30 AM
Originally posted by MauiBlueGRide
Old trick I learned in the army, ok well in the install bay. This works on yoda's and nissans, so shouldn't be a problem with the G's.... (my 200sx has double din like the G and I did it on it). Ok first, you know how they say to rip off the trim ring for the jap cars? ERRRRRR, keep it on there, line it up with the back of the plastic dash piece, normally you can find a hole in each side of the radio to mount into the stock bracket, then I carefully drill and use two small screws elsewhere. That way some of the radio's trim ring is able to be seen when it is installed, it takes up that nasty empty space :-)
Best of luck
Oh - and bypassing the factory amp, hey come on they gotta make their money, and show me a four year old that can and does do it and I'll kiss their ass... hehehe Many people can DO something, but it's doing it RIGHT that counts :-P
Chris
will this work with a P 10 model my install looks crappy with a Gap... Best Buy said that this with all Nissans but my other 91 has an aftermarket radio ( SONY ) but it nice and flush .....
Old trick I learned in the army, ok well in the install bay. This works on yoda's and nissans, so shouldn't be a problem with the G's.... (my 200sx has double din like the G and I did it on it). Ok first, you know how they say to rip off the trim ring for the jap cars? ERRRRRR, keep it on there, line it up with the back of the plastic dash piece, normally you can find a hole in each side of the radio to mount into the stock bracket, then I carefully drill and use two small screws elsewhere. That way some of the radio's trim ring is able to be seen when it is installed, it takes up that nasty empty space :-)
Best of luck
Oh - and bypassing the factory amp, hey come on they gotta make their money, and show me a four year old that can and does do it and I'll kiss their ass... hehehe Many people can DO something, but it's doing it RIGHT that counts :-P
Chris
will this work with a P 10 model my install looks crappy with a Gap... Best Buy said that this with all Nissans but my other 91 has an aftermarket radio ( SONY ) but it nice and flush .....
Anthony
08-08-2001, 11:11 AM
Hint: Hold the camera still whilst taking pictures ;)
poppy_morenito
08-08-2001, 01:26 PM
I am sorry I was acually driving when this car honked his car to let me merge and I was like " WOW "
poppy_morenito
08-08-2001, 01:29 PM
... and then he blew right by me !!! I'll get him next time ....all I need is some super horsepower stuff from STEALIN ( Stillen ).... just the air intake alone will give me 25 hp....lol
poppy_morenito
08-08-2001, 01:31 PM
" Come back here , my flux capicitor has not kicked in yet !!!!"
endfro
08-08-2001, 01:59 PM
Hahaha, Ferarris got nothin im telling ya.
I beat this Lamborghini Diablo the other day, he didnt stand a chance.
Sure, he was parked and not moving, but a race is a race and I won!
/me declares himself champion of the world
I beat this Lamborghini Diablo the other day, he didnt stand a chance.
Sure, he was parked and not moving, but a race is a race and I won!
/me declares himself champion of the world
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