My New/old Stereo

wgw370z · 09-12-2010, 08:17 PM

I pulled it out of my truck and put it it the Z. The truck just doesn't see much road time anymore.

I used the Metra mounting kit. It's very clean. There is a white box mounted under the factory stereo, using the stereo mounting brackets. I had to cut the top of the brackets off, but other than that, it was pretty smooth.

The Bluetooth module I mounted under the white box just below the head unit. The Garmin GPS module and XM module I mounted under the passenger seat.

The iPod interface, I ran into the center console:

The PAC steering wheel controll interface is mounted directly under the shift boot. Works just like advertised.

The XM (picture center) and GPS (picture left) antenna's are mounted under the rear deck carpet:

GPS reception is great. I originally had the XM on the right side but moved it to the center because my reception was weak while moving. I'm hoping with it in the center it will get better reception.

Just thought I'd share what I did. It went pretty smooth.

WGW

DeEePiDDy · 09-12-2010, 08:39 PM

You don't have any reception issues for the GPS? it's my understand that the antenna should be facing the sky with as little obstructions as possible...

bigaudiofanat · 09-12-2010, 09:01 PM

He can have it in the middle of the dash. Not sure about in the trunk might be bad reception on cloudy days.

kenchan · 09-13-2010, 10:09 AM

HU looks great, nice job.

ROC1ROB · 09-13-2010, 02:59 PM

Nice!

vividracing · 09-13-2010, 09:10 PM

nice HU! great job!

wgw370z · 09-14-2010, 07:50 AM

Thanks all!

DeEePiDDy - No issues with GPS reception.

I'm going to have to move the XM antenna though. I really don't want it on the dash or body. I may try moving it area between the windshield wipers.

WGW

09-12-2010, 08:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
wgw370z Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 48 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 14	My New/old Stereo I pulled it out of my truck and put it it the Z. The truck just doesn't see much road time anymore. I used the Metra mounting kit. It's very clean. There is a white box mounted under the factory stereo, using the stereo mounting brackets. I had to cut the top of the brackets off, but other than that, it was pretty smooth. The Bluetooth module I mounted under the white box just below the head unit. The Garmin GPS module and XM module I mounted under the passenger seat. The iPod interface, I ran into the center console: The PAC steering wheel controll interface is mounted directly under the shift boot. Works just like advertised. The XM (picture center) and GPS (picture left) antenna's are mounted under the rear deck carpet: GPS reception is great. I originally had the XM on the right side but moved it to the center because my reception was weak while moving. I'm hoping with it in the center it will get better reception. Just thought I'd share what I did. It went pretty smooth. WGW

09-12-2010, 08:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
DeEePiDDy Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Horsham, PA Posts: 548 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z CY MT Rep Power: 15	You don't have any reception issues for the GPS? it's my understand that the antenna should be facing the sky with as little obstructions as possible... __________________ 2009 Nissan 370Z Chicane Yellow Base Manual Transmission

09-12-2010, 09:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	He can have it in the middle of the dash. Not sure about in the trunk might be bad reception on cloudy days. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/ Last edited by bigaudiofanat; 09-12-2010 at 09:18 PM.

09-13-2010, 09:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
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wgw370z Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 48 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 14	Thanks all! DeEePiDDy - No issues with GPS reception. I'm going to have to move the XM antenna though. I really don't want it on the dash or body. I may try moving it area between the windshield wipers. WGW