The Install Videos
 

Ok guys, I finished my audio install a couple weeks ago and have been sifting through hours of install video footage. I have been breaking them up into roughly 5 minute clips of "How To's"
Much of what is on there is info you guys have posted in various reports with pictures and some good reading. I have added a different take with some actual footage of the install.
Let me first say that I am not a profesional installer but I have learned and worked on many over the years and enjoy doing my own installs. Plus I HATE people working on my car.

These are the first 4 videos that I have completed so far. Check back often as I will edit this original post and add more videos as I finish them.

I would also like to thank BigAudiofanat for answering a couple questions I had and for getting back to me so quickly. Also thank Division and Jeff Smith for some help too.:tup:

I love the forum and hope you guys enjoy my videos.

Video#1 Audio Install in a 2009 370Z on Vimeo
* Intro/ rear hatch panel removal

Video #2 Audio Install in a 2009 370Z on Vimeo
*Dynamat/Door Panel removal/Door Molex

Video#3 Audio Install in a 2009 370Z on Vimeo
*Headunit removal/center console/seat removal

Video#4 Audio Install in a 2009 370Z on Vimeo
*tweeter rem/amp location/bluetooth/gps/comp.speaker install/tweeter brackets

Video#5 http://vimeo.com/7507588
*RCA Run / Power wire run / Ground location

Video #6 http://vimeo.com/7628850
*Head Unit Install / Z Enclosures tour / Bass Knob install in the dummy switch

I hope one of those video's details how to pull the door connector apart :) Aside from our posts, I don't think that has been properly documented yet.

video #2 it's on there bud:tup: too funny

Wow...excellent vids! :tup: :tup:

+rep for you.

Thanks man glad it all turned out. Anytime anyone needs help just ask!

Just a suggestion sliknik, maybe you should type up everything you installed.

Cool vids. I didn't like the idea of destroying the factory tweeters either in case i ever sold the car or whatever. I did the same thing pretty much but just used some 1/4" fiberboard instead of the plastic. My GPS antena I put right inside the trim piece with the pocket in it at the top and seems to work good there. I didn't like the idea of it sitting out on the dash. Your work is very thorough and clean, good job.

The tweeter if you do not want to destroy them like me and him both did. You can go to your local radio shack or model store and pickup a piece of black plastic than cut them out to size and cut a hole in them for the tweeter. Than keep your old tweeter and just put the new one in.

Eclipse AVN726e nav/dvd/receiver

JL Audio Hd900/5 amp

Jl Audio 12w6v2 sub in a ZEnclosure

Boston Acoustic Pro60se component speakers

12 guage speaker wire

JL Hd-RLC Bass Control Knob

Dynamat Extreme

should have put the Sat radio adapter in as well, ( oh well, do it later)

future vids coming soon



At the opening of every video, you will see a list of items that were talked about in each.

Good stuff :tup: Where did you pick up your trim removal tool?

You can get them at any auto part store.

Walmart....15 bucks.. The same kit is at best buy for 25.
That panel tool was very handy as well as the rca snake tool. Worth the $

I was thinking about letting someone else do my install this time. Thanks for inspiring me to again do it myself.

SlikNik

Awesome vids man! Now that's dedication to the community! +1 :tup:

The Eclipse AVN726e nav/dvd/receiver received great reviews, great choice!


Eclipse AVN726E DVD/GPS receiver Car GPS (Navigation) reviews - CNET Reviews


CNET Editors' Choice

CNET Editors' Choice Awards 2009 Winners

I have Boston Acoustic speakers in my home theater with the SVS sub woofers and absolutely love them..........I thinking about buying them for my 370Z.

What do you think of them? pros & cons............

They absolutely scream with no distortion. Love them so far.
They fit perfectly in the door with the Zenclosure spacer 3/4"

:tup: from me

Take it easy on them slik for a few days. You have to let them break in.

:icon18: my wife says I am deaf enough already.

HAHA well just let the adhesive in the speakers settle than crank it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

where do i get hold of one of those orange removal tools?

As said earlier you can get them at local auto part stores. Just ask for them. :tiphat:

i live in the uk and ive never seen anything like that in any auto parts stores lol :happydance:

Than you might have to order it online just google panel removal tool.

just looked thru about 4 pages of google i cant find a tool like that... hmmm

Richie, do they have Walmarts over there? They have them for 15us $

My next video which I will be posting in a few minutes shows the exact kit by Scosche.

Here is a link I just googled up for you.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Scosche+...=1201913866566

try googling Scosche tool kit

Video #5 link is up

rca run / power wire run / ground location

see original post for link

Here is a whole bunch of different ones.

Door Panel Removal Tool - Compare Prices, Reviews and Buy at NexTag - Price - Review

wow great job with these. I'll prob pause and play these as i go to make sure i don't miss something with regards to dis assembly.

edit: so that firewall penetration is there from the factory? or did you drill that location?

It is there you just have to get the grommet and slide the new wire threw.

Hey sliknik,

Just in case you ever decide to purchase and install the Nismo brace kit, the interior brace attaches to one of the bolts you used for ground at the end of video 5.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b5...x/DSC01753.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b5...dwocoversi.jpg

If not, no big deal. Just an FYI/heads up just in case :p

Great videos! :tup:

Thanks for the heads up but doubt that would be in my future.
Thanks for the compliments as well. Glad you like them.
More to come soon

I think it offers a little different take on the install than just pictures. Ideally I would have been in a larger garage and had brighter lighting and maybe my wife holding the camera. lol

I'm exhausted just from watchin you, if I was ever going to attempt to do any of this stuff myself this video would have been the perfect guide, you are awesome for posting this how-to. As it turns out, I think that I will use my hard earned cash and pay someone else........maybe.

Nice job Nik!

Are you going to be at The Run in December? I'd like to see and hear the setup.

As far as the tweeter mount brackets. If someone can hook me up with a tweeter or the measurements I can make the adaptor brackets on the CNC......

I would need the length x width, the bolt hole size, and distance between the bolt holes.

Mike

HMMM maybe you would need some help with that install.:rolleyes::icon17:

Video 6 now up,
Video #6 http://vimeo.com/7628850

*Head unit ( double din install )

*Z Enclosures tour

*Bass knob install in the dummy switch

SlikNik, I wanted to thank you for all the time and effort you spent with sharing these videos with the forum. They are going to be a great help when I do my upgrade.

Your welcome getmecoffee! I need to shoot one final video with everything back together and playing as well as a demo of the Eclipse Avn726 HeadUnit.

I miss hearing my Z though when I am driving, but I can't turn the audio down:happydance:

so, just to double check... your amp is now under your zenclousure box?

Yes, exact same location as the photo above.

under the ZEnclosure box and under the black foam piece the box rests on.