The Install Videos

tommyguns · 04-17-2010, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SlikNik

I wouldn't bother, Bose system is not really good. Better than the base, yes, but I don't think it would be worth your efforts for the $ you would spend. Purchase a quality double din headunit with navigation and build your system around that.

+1 rep to you my friend, what a great video. If I didn't already have an amp and speaker upgrade done to my stock head unit I would do it myself after watching that. I decided to stick with the stock head unit just for the fact that I want to concentrate on performance on this car as opposed to my Infiniti FX For those who installed aftermarket speakers w/ the stock headunit. I went nuts with that car, dual video monitors, play station 2 that slides out from under the front seat, integrated the front nav screen for video and games and a sound system that would knock your socks off.
. I will be using your vid on the cubby removal so that I can hard wire my nav unit that I have hidden in the cubby. Thanks for the help.
Kindest regards,
Tom

rockhounds · 05-20-2010, 09:14 AM

Hi Nik, I realized that the enclosure sold by ZEnclosures has 1.18 cu ft and the recommended by JL Audio for the 12W6v2 is 1.25 cu ft. Did you feel any loss of quality or power? I'm thinking serious to get the same enclosure for me since it fits better than the factory one made by JL.

Thanks and congrats for the videos... I'm still taking courage to make it by myself. lol

SlikNik · 05-20-2010, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by rockhounds

Hi Nik, I realized that the enclosure sold by ZEnclosures has 1.18 cu ft and the recommended by JL Audio for the 12W6v2 is 1.25 cu ft. Did you feel any loss of quality or power? I'm thinking serious to get the same enclosure for me since it fits better than the factory one made by JL.

Thanks and congrats for the videos... I'm still taking courage to make it by myself. lol

Not at all Rockhounds, it slams hard in that box. I love mine. I put some poly fill in the box but really don't think it made a difference.

rockhounds · 05-21-2010, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SlikNik

Not at all Rockhounds, it slams hard in that box. I love mine. I put some poly fill in the box but really don't think it made a difference.

Ok, just bought mine from ZEnclosures. By the way they shipped really fast... I bought it yesterday at 11PM and this morning around 9AM I received an e-mail with the tracking number - incredible!
I have another question for you: my system includes a Pioneer Z110BT, a pair of Focals Polyglass 165 VR 6.5", JL Audio HD 900/5 and JL Audio 12W6v2. The power wire I'm using is the JL Metawire 4 gauge for a single amp but I'm stuck on the RCA cables... I'm seeing a bunch of Streetwires Zero Noise with different channels. I'll bridge the 4 channels for the midwoofers/tweeters and the mono channel goes to the sub. Should I have to get a Zero Noise 9 for 4 channels?

Is there a better way to get everything hooked up?

Thanks!

rockhounds · 05-28-2010, 10:45 PM

Audio system installed today guys. It's beating up... the Focals are incredible and I'm happy with the 12W6v2 but the enclosure could be a little bit better in my opinion. I've noticed also that when I'm not listening music, there is a small background noise like "shhhhh" that I'm not sure whether is normal or not. I took the car to bestbuy but I don't know if that was the best option.

NewYorkJon34 · 06-05-2010, 05:29 PM

Can anyone put a video on how to program the PAC-swi-JACK for a kenwood NAV?

jezemon · 06-22-2010, 02:57 PM

these vids are aweesome and saved my butt when doing my wn install.
Quick questions...when replacing just the door speakers, and not the head unit, how can I tell which speaker wires are positive and negative?
also, if my car did not come with rear speakers, is there already a place for them and do the interior panels work for adding rear speakers?
Thanks for any help,

azote · 06-23-2010, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jezemon

these vids are aweesome and saved my butt when doing my wn install.
Quick questions...when replacing just the door speakers, and not the head unit, how can I tell which speaker wires are positive and negative?
also, if my car did not come with rear speakers, is there already a place for them and do the interior panels work for adding rear speakers?
Thanks for any help,

i believe I guessed....

there are holes in the back ... but there is no cables ... so you have to run the cables your self...
I can't remember the size.. but they are smaller than the ones in the doors...

azote · 06-23-2010, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by rockhounds

Audio system installed today guys. It's beating up... the Focals are incredible and I'm happy with the 12W6v2 but the enclosure could be a little bit better in my opinion. I've noticed also that when I'm not listening music, there is a small background noise like "shhhhh" that I'm not sure whether is normal or not. I took the car to bestbuy but I don't know if that was the best option.

something is doing ground... that sound is not normal ...

dlmartin81 · 07-18-2010, 08:21 PM

wow!!....first time lookin at this thread. nice vids!!

+1 rep for you, sir.

mdbrich · 08-18-2010, 03:49 PM

Sweet videos. I am in the process of installing Components and a new Headunit at the moment.

For the tweeter mounts. I just used a plastic DVD case, cut it to shape and mounted the tweeters to it. Works like a charm.

dAvenue · 11-07-2010, 09:22 AM

Thank you for the videos, SlikNik. They helped me a great deal when I installed my HU yesterday.

SlikNik · 11-07-2010, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dAvenue

Thank you for the videos, SlikNik. They helped me a great deal when I installed my HU yesterday.

UR welcome

itsaclipord · 12-02-2010, 02:48 PM

your videos was great i just had one question, what did you use for the steering wheel controls

SlikNik · 12-03-2010, 08:25 AM

didn't bother installing that feature, there is plenty of info on that subject. Just type in a search for steering wheel controls.

05-20-2010, 09:14 AM	#62 (permalink)
rockhounds Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Miami/FL Posts: 67 Drives: 2009 GT-R Rep Power: 15	Hi Nik, I realized that the enclosure sold by ZEnclosures has 1.18 cu ft and the recommended by JL Audio for the 12W6v2 is 1.25 cu ft. Did you feel any loss of quality or power? I'm thinking serious to get the same enclosure for me since it fits better than the factory one made by JL. Thanks and congrats for the videos... I'm still taking courage to make it by myself. lol __________________ “Three Rules of Work: Out of clutter find simplicity; From discord find harmony; In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” - Einstein

05-28-2010, 10:45 PM	#65 (permalink)
rockhounds Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Miami/FL Posts: 67 Drives: 2009 GT-R Rep Power: 15	Audio system installed today guys. It's beating up... the Focals are incredible and I'm happy with the 12W6v2 but the enclosure could be a little bit better in my opinion. I've noticed also that when I'm not listening music, there is a small background noise like "shhhhh" that I'm not sure whether is normal or not. I took the car to bestbuy but I don't know if that was the best option. __________________ “Three Rules of Work: Out of clutter find simplicity; From discord find harmony; In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” - Einstein

06-22-2010, 02:57 PM	#67 (permalink)
jezemon Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Nashville Posts: 1 Drives: 2010 370Z Nismo, Bla Rep Power: 14	BIG help these vids are aweesome and saved my butt when doing my wn install. Quick questions...when replacing just the door speakers, and not the head unit, how can I tell which speaker wires are positive and negative? also, if my car did not come with rear speakers, is there already a place for them and do the interior panels work for adding rear speakers? Thanks for any help,

07-18-2010, 08:21 PM	#70 (permalink)
dlmartin81 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chalfont, PA Age: 42 Posts: 923 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 607	wow!!....first time lookin at this thread. nice vids!! +1 rep for you, sir. __________________ Dan F.I. SS CBE 18-R \|\| Llumar 40% tint

12-03-2010, 08:25 AM	#75 (permalink)
SlikNik Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 294 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51 Rep Power: 17	didn't bother installing that feature, there is plenty of info on that subject. Just type in a search for steering wheel controls. __________________ Enjoy my Audio Install Videos. http://www.the370z.com/audio-video/1...ll-videos.html

06-05-2010, 05:29 PM	#66 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1064	Can anyone put a video on how to program the PAC-swi-JACK for a kenwood NAV?

08-18-2010, 03:49 PM	#71 (permalink)
mdbrich Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 171 Drives: Nizmo, DD Honda Fit Rep Power: 15	Sweet videos. I am in the process of installing Components and a new Headunit at the moment. For the tweeter mounts. I just used a plastic DVD case, cut it to shape and mounted the tweeters to it. Works like a charm.

11-07-2010, 09:22 AM	#72 (permalink)
dAvenue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: present Posts: 1,971 Drives: angry Rep Power: 48	Thank you for the videos, SlikNik. They helped me a great deal when I installed my HU yesterday.

12-02-2010, 02:48 PM	#74 (permalink)
itsaclipord Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: la Posts: 32 Drives: 2010 base white 370z Rep Power: 15	your videos was great i just had one question, what did you use for the steering wheel controls

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