Clarion CX501 Installed

NYBladeZ · 08-30-2011, 12:04 PM

After going through a few threads it looks like people are increasing unhappy with the Metra dash kit. Now trimming the bezel for a double din makes sense and fits but what have people who are running a single din doing?

370Fan2000 · 10-18-2011, 07:42 PM

I love this unit, but there is one flaw (for me). The USB port in the front. It looks aweful! I rarely use CD's. All my music comes from the ipod/phone. Does anyone know if there is a unit similar to this one with the port in the back? Or if there is a way to put a port on this one on the back (ideally).

370Fan2000 · 10-18-2011, 07:51 PM

I think I answered my own question. The CX609 seems to be what I was looking for. Thanks for the inspiration.

eastwest2300 · 10-19-2011, 09:28 PM

Thats a good install.

creellimit · 10-20-2011, 05:31 PM

Thanks for that eastwest2300.
370Fan2000, the bluetooth connection to my iphone works so well, I never even use the USB. I just play all my music over the BT connection.

eastwest2300 · 10-20-2011, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by creellimit

Thanks for that eastwest2300.
370Fan2000, the bluetooth connection to my iphone works so well, I never even use the USB. I just play all my music over the BT connection.

Nice! Very very nice!

370Fan2000 · 10-21-2011, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by creellimit

Thanks for that eastwest2300.
370Fan2000, the bluetooth connection to my iphone works so well, I never even use the USB. I just play all my music over the BT connection.

cool. Do you happen to know the sample rate that BT is playing at?

creellimit · 10-22-2011, 05:21 PM

Dude, I have no idea.

wildstrykex · 11-21-2011, 11:59 PM

hey, i am getting the same HU for my 370z... i am really confuse to what i need to make all my hariness work with the oem. Can you please show me how u wired the hariness to the Clarion Mobile Electronics CX501?

wildstrykex · 11-22-2011, 12:42 AM

if i dont install the Metra Axxess ASWC, will the buttons for cruise, etc work? or i will only lose the audio control w/o it?
Another question i have, the base model for the z only have 2 front speakers, can i bridge teh clarion cx501 into 2 speakers? making it 100x2 or somewhat higher power than 50x4?

370Fan2000 · 11-22-2011, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildstrykex

if i dont install the Metra Axxess ASWC, will the buttons for cruise, etc work? or i will only lose the audio control w/o it?
Another question i have, the base model for the z only have 2 front speakers, can i bridge teh clarion cx501 into 2 speakers? making it 100x2 or somewhat higher power than 50x4?

Check the manual for the HU, but I highly doubt it.

creellimit · 11-22-2011, 05:23 PM

Here is what you need (part numbers are from Crutchfield):
120ASWC Metra ASWC Auto Sensing Steering Wheel Cntrl Intrfc
120707552 Nissan Wire Harness receiver, 2007-up
12040NI12 Nissan Antenna Adapter OEM antenna to Motorola Male
0000390076 NISS 370Z 09- MS (Master instruction and wiring sheet)
Optional:
126CR3NGL Bojo ATH-CR3-NGL 3pc. Plastic Pry Tool Kit

If you don't install the Metra, your cruise control will still work. It has nothing to do with the radio controls.
If you install the HU, install the Metra! It's easy and works great.

The base model has 4 speakers.

wildstrykex · 11-24-2011, 01:49 PM

thank you, i got all the items needed from amazon.
as for the speakers, i only know the 2 front speakers. Where are the other 2? when i test volume control on the balance for rear, there were no sounds...

bigaudiofanat · 11-24-2011, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildstrykex

thank you, i got all the items needed from amazon.
as for the speakers, i only know the 2 front speakers. Where are the other 2? when i test volume control on the balance for rear, there were no sounds...

There are no rear speakers in the stock z and no speaker wires leading to the back as well.

Most do not even bother putting them in as they are only like 3 1/4

eastwest2300 · 11-24-2011, 09:26 PM

Get brackets made so you can fit 6X9s in the doors.

08-30-2011, 12:04 PM	#16 (permalink)
NYBladeZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New York Posts: 2,158 Drives: Lotus Exige S Rep Power: 20	After going through a few threads it looks like people are increasing unhappy with the Metra dash kit. Now trimming the bezel for a double din makes sense and fits but what have people who are running a single din doing? __________________ 2009 Carbon Fiber/Red 370z aka Trish: Sports Package, Meisterschaft full catback, Fast Intentions Longtube Headers, Injen Long Tube Intakes, UpRev Tune: Sold 2008 Lotus Exige S Club Racer aka Bella, always leaves me smiling

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eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,824 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	Thats a good install. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

11-22-2011, 12:42 AM	#25 (permalink)
wildstrykex Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: san jose Posts: 22 Drives: nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	if i dont install the Metra Axxess ASWC, will the buttons for cruise, etc work? or i will only lose the audio control w/o it? Another question i have, the base model for the z only have 2 front speakers, can i bridge teh clarion cx501 into 2 speakers? making it 100x2 or somewhat higher power than 50x4? Last edited by wildstrykex; 11-22-2011 at 01:07 AM.

11-24-2011, 09:26 PM	#30 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,824 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	Get brackets made so you can fit 6X9s in the doors. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

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10-18-2011, 07:42 PM	#17 (permalink)
370Fan2000 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: VA Posts: 115 Drives: 2010 370z Sport Rep Power: 14	I love this unit, but there is one flaw (for me). The USB port in the front. It looks aweful! I rarely use CD's. All my music comes from the ipod/phone. Does anyone know if there is a unit similar to this one with the port in the back? Or if there is a way to put a port on this one on the back (ideally).

10-18-2011, 07:51 PM	#18 (permalink)
370Fan2000 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: VA Posts: 115 Drives: 2010 370z Sport Rep Power: 14	I think I answered my own question. The CX609 seems to be what I was looking for. Thanks for the inspiration.

10-20-2011, 05:31 PM	#20 (permalink)
creellimit Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SC Posts: 19 Drives: 09 370Z MB 6MT Rep Power: 14	Thanks for that eastwest2300. 370Fan2000, the bluetooth connection to my iphone works so well, I never even use the USB. I just play all my music over the BT connection.

10-22-2011, 05:21 PM	#23 (permalink)
creellimit Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SC Posts: 19 Drives: 09 370Z MB 6MT Rep Power: 14	Dude, I have no idea.

11-21-2011, 11:59 PM	#24 (permalink)
wildstrykex Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: san jose Posts: 22 Drives: nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	hey, i am getting the same HU for my 370z... i am really confuse to what i need to make all my hariness work with the oem. Can you please show me how u wired the hariness to the Clarion Mobile Electronics CX501?

11-22-2011, 05:23 PM	#27 (permalink)
creellimit Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SC Posts: 19 Drives: 09 370Z MB 6MT Rep Power: 14	Here is what you need (part numbers are from Crutchfield): 120ASWC Metra ASWC Auto Sensing Steering Wheel Cntrl Intrfc 120707552 Nissan Wire Harness receiver, 2007-up 12040NI12 Nissan Antenna Adapter OEM antenna to Motorola Male 0000390076 NISS 370Z 09- MS (Master instruction and wiring sheet) Optional: 126CR3NGL Bojo ATH-CR3-NGL 3pc. Plastic Pry Tool Kit If you don't install the Metra, your cruise control will still work. It has nothing to do with the radio controls. If you install the HU, install the Metra! It's easy and works great. The base model has 4 speakers.

11-24-2011, 01:49 PM	#28 (permalink)
wildstrykex Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: san jose Posts: 22 Drives: nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	thank you, i got all the items needed from amazon. as for the speakers, i only know the 2 front speakers. Where are the other 2? when i test volume control on the balance for rear, there were no sounds...