DIY: Kenwood DNX6140 installed in my 370Z with Sirius and back up Cam (AK370Z)

bigaudiofanat · 09-04-2009, 07:35 AM

LOL PM sent

Shunya · 09-04-2009, 08:17 AM

^Thank You<3

chanh55 · 09-09-2009, 10:39 AM

I scratched up the plastics around my shifters pretty good doing this install... any ideas on making it look better?

bigaudiofanat · 09-09-2009, 10:52 AM

No that does happen and I should of warned you put something under the shifter ring before laying it down. Your best bet is to buy a new piece.

Equinox · 09-09-2009, 10:55 AM

the silver peice can come off seperate, and you can sand it with high grit sandpaper - buy some silver metallic auto paint at a local auto parts store, spray it up, and put it back on!

kenchan · 09-09-2009, 02:57 PM

get some painter's tape blue and mask off the area that are prone to scratching (including your LCD..use sticky side out dont tape directly onto the screen). that's wat i usually do for interior installs.

also a good thing to have a towel handy when you need to place the head unit against your shifter, etc. i didn't remove my shifter ring when i did my install.

btw, thanks for all the picts on this thread. it really helped me out on the install.

i just wanted to contribute something back. lol

bigaudiofanat · 09-09-2009, 04:05 PM

Good idea with the painters tap I just use a cloth. Also ya most of use did not remove the ring all the way.

AK370Z · 09-24-2009, 09:26 PM

I have been getting a lot pm and email about where I bought the camera from (since the link in post 1 is dead).

I bought the back up cam from Ebay. It ships from Asia. I don't know how long it usually takes but for me, it only took 5 days to get here. Maybe I was lucky.

This is the EXACT model I have:
Wholesale, New Car Rear Backup Camera with 5M Cable - eBay (item 120471367496 end time Sep-26-09 16:20:12 PDT)
Sample picture

the seller also have other models with diff mounting option:
This one's pretty cool as you can adjust the angle
New Car Rear Backup Camera Reverse Wide View Vision - eBay (item 110322071777 end time Sep-30-09 21:43:55 PDT)

Our member bpd138 used this model in his 370Z
Black Car Rear Backup Camera Reverse Wide View Vision - eBay (item 120345061414 end time Sep-30-09 21:11:07 PDT)
sample picture

Seller's EBAY STORE: eBay My World - seasonsun2008

I hope this helps

corey99699 · 10-03-2009, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Equinox

Thanks for all the help big, got it on and workin - even with Reverse interrupt, and manual turn on to watch cars chase me :P

I put my camera under the bumper instead of screw into the bumper. ALso I dremel'd off the brackets on the side, and used Body shop grade 3M double sided tape, and just stuck it on a tab on the under side.

Which camera is that Equinox?Is that the one that can be tilted that AK posted the link for?If it is that's the same one I just ordered.I just wondered how big it was I was hoping to be able to mount it centered above my plate but not sure.Also if that is the one I speak of does it have the colored guidance lines like the one AK has?

bigaudiofanat · 10-03-2009, 02:17 PM

You can not put a camera there because of the truck release is there. To the left or to the right would be the best bet.

corey99699 · 10-03-2009, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

You can not put a camera there because of the truck release is there. To the left or to the right would be the best bet.

Sorry I should have said,I don't drive a Z,wish I did, it should work there on my car,only thing I have to worry about is if it hangs down too low.

bigaudiofanat · 10-03-2009, 03:46 PM

Okay got ya.

kenchan · 10-05-2009, 07:02 AM

big- on the video cord from the rear camera, did you run the cord through the center console?

Any heat related concerns running the wire through there? I'm using a larger gauge for the reverse signal wire on purpose...but I'm thinking I should run the video cord through plastic wrapping...(?)
Overkill?

bigaudiofanat · 10-05-2009, 08:16 AM

It would be over kill there is not going to be much of any heat coming from the counsel more heat from outside in the summer heat than there.

kenchan · 10-05-2009, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

It would be over kill there is not going to be much of any heat coming from the counsel more heat from outside in the summer heat than there.

cool. im going to check the service manual to see where exactly the exhaust runs below the console. some cars have it run right below so heat builds up in that area.

the factory harness is wrapped in a hard plastic shell so
was wondering.

09-04-2009, 07:35 AM	#106 (permalink)
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09-09-2009, 10:39 AM	#108 (permalink)
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09-09-2009, 10:52 AM	#109 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	No that does happen and I should of warned you put something under the shifter ring before laying it down. Your best bet is to buy a new piece. __________________ 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; 09-09-2009 at 11:12 AM.

09-09-2009, 10:55 AM	#110 (permalink)
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09-09-2009, 04:05 PM	#112 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Good idea with the painters tap I just use a cloth. Also ya most of use did not remove the ring all the way. __________________ 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/

09-04-2009, 08:17 AM	#107 (permalink)
Shunya A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 3,069 Drives: You Crazy! Rep Power: 21	^Thank You<3

09-09-2009, 02:57 PM	#111 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	get some painter's tape blue and mask off the area that are prone to scratching (including your LCD..use sticky side out dont tape directly onto the screen). that's wat i usually do for interior installs. also a good thing to have a towel handy when you need to place the head unit against your shifter, etc. i didn't remove my shifter ring when i did my install. btw, thanks for all the picts on this thread. it really helped me out on the install. i just wanted to contribute something back. lol

09-24-2009, 09:26 PM	#113 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	I have been getting a lot pm and email about where I bought the camera from (since the link in post 1 is dead). I bought the back up cam from Ebay. It ships from Asia. I don't know how long it usually takes but for me, it only took 5 days to get here. Maybe I was lucky. This is the EXACT model I have: Wholesale, New Car Rear Backup Camera with 5M Cable - eBay (item 120471367496 end time Sep-26-09 16:20:12 PDT) Sample picture the seller also have other models with diff mounting option: This one's pretty cool as you can adjust the angle New Car Rear Backup Camera Reverse Wide View Vision - eBay (item 110322071777 end time Sep-30-09 21:43:55 PDT) Our member bpd138 used this model in his 370Z Black Car Rear Backup Camera Reverse Wide View Vision - eBay (item 120345061414 end time Sep-30-09 21:11:07 PDT) sample picture Seller's EBAY STORE: eBay My World - seasonsun2008 I hope this helps __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

10-03-2009, 02:17 PM	#115 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	You can not put a camera there because of the truck release is there. To the left or to the right would be the best bet. __________________ 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/

10-03-2009, 03:46 PM	#117 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Okay got ya. __________________ 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/

10-05-2009, 07:02 AM	#118 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	big- on the video cord from the rear camera, did you run the cord through the center console? Any heat related concerns running the wire through there? I'm using a larger gauge for the reverse signal wire on purpose...but I'm thinking I should run the video cord through plastic wrapping...(?) Overkill?

10-05-2009, 08:16 AM	#119 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	It would be over kill there is not going to be much of any heat coming from the counsel more heat from outside in the summer heat than there. __________________ 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/

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