370Z #2 basic upgrade! AMAZING SQ

Jeff Smith · 05-02-2009, 07:59 PM

Ok guys got another 370z in yesterday and only had 1 day to replace the front speakers add rear speakers and install 4 ch amp. Customer stated that he didnt want to add a sub or change the radio but wanted improve the SQ of the car and retain his stock appearance. So this is what I did:

Front Speakers: HERTZ HSK165.5 6.5" 2 way Component Set 50hz-22k
Rear Speakers: HERTZ HL70 3" mids 200hz-14K
Amp: AUDISON SRX-4 4ch amp rated @ 65x4 actual power 80x4 (TESTED)
OEM interface: Peripheral SVEN4*
Wiring: Stinger HPM
Sound Dampening: DYNAMAT EXTEREME 10435 Door kit & 10425 Speaker kit

THIS CAR WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! BOSE CANT TOUCH IT! And for those who ask me about price this system was roughly $2000 installed.

* the base model 370Z's that dont come with rear speakers arent wired for rear speakers! There are no wires coming out of the factory harness for them either! I had to add a 70-7552 & 71-7552 and create a Y-adaptor and add wires to the harness in order to maintain all the stock features. Please make sure if you DIY you look closely at the wiring before you start! ENJOY Guys!

CBRich · 05-02-2009, 08:22 PM

Thanks a lot for the write up. As I see you are located about 2 hours from me maybe I'll have to stop by on my way to Forged Performance sometime.

antennahead · 05-02-2009, 08:31 PM

You know you are going to force me to drive to Atlanta to have my car done with all this expert work and 370Z experience you have going!!!

John

Jeff Smith · 05-03-2009, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CBRich

Thanks a lot for the write up. As I see you are located about 2 hours from me maybe I'll have to stop by on my way to Forged Performance sometime.

The guys at FORGED are amazing! My buddy Phil from NJ comes all the way down to ATL to let them tune his G35.

Jeff Smith · 05-03-2009, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

You know you are going to force me to drive to Atlanta to have my car done with all this expert work and 370Z experience you have going!!!

John

Let me know when your ready!

JerryK · 05-03-2009, 08:16 AM

Jeff, thanks for the pics, it really helps the DIY guys. Can you offer any tips on removing the kick covers and the rear speaker covers?

Jeff Smith · 05-03-2009, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerryK

Jeff, thanks for the pics, it really helps the DIY guys. Can you offer any tips on removing the kick covers and the rear speaker covers?

The kick panels are easy as pie! You need a panel removal tool to help with all the plastic clips. Remove the door sill plastic first then the kick panel is held in by 2 plastic clips and a single plastic nut of the fire wall. As for the rear speakers.........DUDE good luck! Here is how you do it:

1. Remove the door sills.
2. Remove the top of the sturt tower bar plastic in each corner.
3. The rear hatch plastic panels then the rear speaker covers can be removed!

DIGItonium · 05-03-2009, 03:00 PM

Nice install, Jeff! I have a pair of tweeters from the Diamond HEX S600s components. Did you fabricate a custom bracket to mount the tweeter?

I'm not sure what the approach is, but I do have 1/4" thick acrylic panel that can be cut to match the original tweeter cutout.

I'm also thinking about squeezing the crossover in the kick panel area as well... if it fits. I don't plan to use factory wiring for the speakers as well.

Jeff Smith · 05-03-2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

Nice install, Jeff! I have a pair of tweeters from the Diamond HEX S600s components. Did you fabricate a custom bracket to mount the tweeter?

I'm not sure what the approach is, but I do have 1/4" thick acrylic panel that can be cut to match the original tweeter cutout.

I'm also thinking about squeezing the crossover in the kick panel area as well... if it fits. I don't plan to use factory wiring for the speakers as well.

All Hertz tweets come with a mounting ring that will fit up to a 3" hole! I love them! The passives should fit, I always try to run new wire if I can or the customer pays for it!

kevr6 · 05-04-2009, 07:52 PM

FYI: These guys are conveniently located across the street from FORGED Performance shop! You can visit and kill two birds!!

Jeff Smith · 05-05-2009, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevr6

FYI: These guys are conveniently located across the street from FORGED Performance shop! You can visit and kill two birds!!

This is TRUE!!

david712370 · 05-05-2009, 08:02 AM

Hey Jeff. I was thinking about putting two amps in the location that you put the 4 channel amp. Do you know if there is any air ventilation problems at that location?

Jeff Smith · 05-05-2009, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by david712370

Hey Jeff. I was thinking about putting two amps in the location that you put the 4 channel amp. Do you know if there is any air ventilation problems at that location?

No issues, there is plenty of room in there! Go for it!

tranceformer · 05-05-2009, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Smith

The guys at FORGED are amazing! My buddy Phil from NJ comes all the way down to ATL to let them tune his G35.

Philthy?

OP, great job on the build. It's kinda got me interested in doing one myself.

david712370 · 05-05-2009, 04:59 PM

Hey Jeff real quick, did the stock head unit have signal outputs i wouldn't think so.....

05-02-2009, 07:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jeff Smith Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 96 Drives: The ladies crazy Rep Power: 285	370Z #2 basic upgrade! AMAZING SQ Ok guys got another 370z in yesterday and only had 1 day to replace the front speakers add rear speakers and install 4 ch amp. Customer stated that he didnt want to add a sub or change the radio but wanted improve the SQ of the car and retain his stock appearance. So this is what I did: Front Speakers: HERTZ HSK165.5 6.5" 2 way Component Set 50hz-22k Rear Speakers: HERTZ HL70 3" mids 200hz-14K Amp: AUDISON SRX-4 4ch amp rated @ 65x4 actual power 80x4 (TESTED) OEM interface: Peripheral SVEN4* Wiring: Stinger HPM Sound Dampening: DYNAMAT EXTEREME 10435 Door kit & 10425 Speaker kit THIS CAR WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! BOSE CANT TOUCH IT! And for those who ask me about price this system was roughly $2000 installed. * the base model 370Z's that dont come with rear speakers arent wired for rear speakers! There are no wires coming out of the factory harness for them either! I had to add a 70-7552 & 71-7552 and create a Y-adaptor and add wires to the harness in order to maintain all the stock features. Please make sure if you DIY you look closely at the wiring before you start! ENJOY Guys! __________________ Jeff Smith Autosound Specialist Atlanta, GA Last edited by Jeff Smith; 05-02-2009 at 08:01 PM. Reason: photo error

05-03-2009, 03:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Nice install, Jeff! I have a pair of tweeters from the Diamond HEX S600s components. Did you fabricate a custom bracket to mount the tweeter? I'm not sure what the approach is, but I do have 1/4" thick acrylic panel that can be cut to match the original tweeter cutout. I'm also thinking about squeezing the crossover in the kick panel area as well... if it fits. I don't plan to use factory wiring for the speakers as well. __________________

05-04-2009, 07:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
kevr6 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N.W. Atlanta Posts: 1,515 Drives: '09 Graphite 370Z 6M Rep Power: 666	FYI: These guys are conveniently located across the street from FORGED Performance shop! You can visit and kill two birds!! __________________ *Beware...* Daily Sliding In My ZLED!

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05-02-2009, 08:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	Thanks a lot for the write up. As I see you are located about 2 hours from me maybe I'll have to stop by on my way to Forged Performance sometime.

05-02-2009, 08:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
antennahead A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 15,181 Drives: '07 Z4 "M" Roadster Rep Power: 57	You know you are going to force me to drive to Atlanta to have my car done with all this expert work and 370Z experience you have going!!! John

05-03-2009, 08:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
JerryK Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Scottsdale AZ Posts: 64 Drives: 2009 370Z Yellow 7AT Rep Power: 16	Jeff, thanks for the pics, it really helps the DIY guys. Can you offer any tips on removing the kick covers and the rear speaker covers?

05-05-2009, 08:02 AM	#12 (permalink)
david712370 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: baltimore Posts: 104 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z PG M6 Rep Power: 16	Hey Jeff. I was thinking about putting two amps in the location that you put the 4 channel amp. Do you know if there is any air ventilation problems at that location?

05-05-2009, 04:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
david712370 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: baltimore Posts: 104 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z PG M6 Rep Power: 16	Hey Jeff real quick, did the stock head unit have signal outputs i wouldn't think so.....