What did you get on your Z that you see now is no big deal?

Wolfenstein · 01-03-2014, 11:31 AM

The Bose Audio Package is kind of a joke and not worth the money. I could have put an amazing system in for what they wanted for the Bose package.

winnre · 01-03-2014, 11:59 AM

The bose in my Mercedes and Porsche were much better. I guess this one can be upgraded but at what cost?

kenchan · 01-03-2014, 02:01 PM

you can swap head units (need 4V+ pre-outs) and speakers. that alone will be a world of difference.

axmea? · 01-03-2014, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

you can swap head units (need 4V+ pre-outs) and speakers. that alone will be a world of difference.

Someone knows about headroom and car audio.

I like how integrated everything is with the stock Nav. Granted it is not audiophile grade, it does meet what I basically need. Getting the stock Nav system's guts upgraded to deliver a 4 volt signal and switched to pre outs is do able but at a premium. It'll take a dedicated tech and audiophile with access to quality components to get it done. Speakerworks out of Orange, Ca did quite a few of these in their heyday modifying Alpine 7909's (if my memory serves me right).

winnre · 01-03-2014, 02:29 PM

Don't suppose you can be a tad more specific for those of us who like music but aren't sound techs?

axmea? · 01-04-2014, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by winnre

Don't suppose you can be a tad more specific for those of us who like music but aren't sound techs?

A bit off topic but related since we are talking about the unit Nissan put in their audio system. Audio section has more info about how "weak" the stock nav unit is. When you set up and tune a high grade audio system, you need to set your h/u and the gains in your processors and amps to reach their maximum clean volume output just before clipping (not max power). Typical setting is 75% of max volume of your h/u with all gains in your processors and amps set to flat. Then begin to increase your gains in your amps first just before clipping and backing off a tad. Do the same with your other amps, balance it off between your sub, midbass, mid, and high amps and do the same with your processors. This is called level matching and maximizes the efficiency of every component in the chain. The head unit has to produce clean signals for clean sound. 2 volt signals are basic and 4 volt signals provide clean output down the chain. Processors and amps simply reproduce and magnify the signal. This is why 4v minimum outputs on h/u are important for good audio reproduction especially in car audio where noise easily comes in. Excellent signals from your your h/u give you more headroom in car audio. Something the stock system cannot provide when compared to aftermarket units.

kenchan · 01-03-2014, 02:37 PM

have an audio guy install if for you. it's not difficult to do, if you know wat you're doing.

TerribleONE · 01-03-2014, 02:41 PM

No real regrets but the touring package was a waste. Only thing thats left from it is the bose radio which is coming out any day now

XwChriswX · 01-03-2014, 02:42 PM

The only thing I didn't get with mine that I wanted was the Illuminated Door Sills.

As for the comment about everyone not getting the sport package making the "wrong" choice... I'm not so sure about that.

I did get the sport package, however I have upgraded everything on the brakes, and added an aftermarket wing. The next step would be replacing the VLSD for a real LSD.

Sport Brakes - Upgraded
Sport Wheels - Sold
Sport Aero - Removed or not installed (front chin spoiler)
Sport VSLD - Planned Replacement

So it's not a far stretch for someone planning to mod these areas to not see the sport package as worthwhile... Unless you wanted SRM on the 6MT (I don't believe that comes on a base right? Or yes?) And that doesn't impact me due to being a 7AT.

XiP · 01-03-2014, 02:44 PM

deja vu

ElVee · 01-03-2014, 03:13 PM

Compared to so many other cars, we don't have all that many options to choose from (or regret), which is great!

For the money, I'm pretty happy with what I got stock. Exhaust would use an upgrade no matter what, but it's not like you can do that from the dealer.

If I had anything to add, it would be that I wish I had bought it gently used and not new, but that's a budget thing, not a car thing. Maybe a new head unit so that I can tell both the song AND artist when an XM tune is playing...and cleaner ipod access.

If you're the kind of person who replaces stuff on the car, you probably would wish you hadn't gotten whatever you replace. But that's on you.

edub370 · 01-03-2014, 04:31 PM

did anyone not opt for the miata door option?

Gadgetech · 01-03-2014, 04:36 PM

Pilot's bladder…I could've done without that one.

View Poll Results: What did you want so badly on your Z that is now no big deal?
I wish I hadn't been so fussy about the color.	1	1.82%
I held out for the 7-speed auto transmission. No biggee.	2	3.64%
I held out for the 6-speed manual transmission. No biggee.	3	5.45%
Sport Option. Meh.	2	3.64%
Touring Option is not that hot really.	3	5.45%
Touring and Nav. All that cash, gone.	3	5.45%
Roadster! What a waste!	1	1.82%
The Nismo. I just don't feel the vibe.	1	1.82%
I planned it right the first time, y'all suck.	47	85.45%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 55. You may not vote on this poll

01-03-2014, 11:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Wolfenstein Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Cleveland Posts: 221 Drives: '13 Nismo \| '14 WRX Rep Power: 13	The Bose Audio Package is kind of a joke and not worth the money. I could have put an amazing system in for what they wanted for the Bose package. XwChriswX likes this.

01-03-2014, 02:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	you can swap head units (need 4V+ pre-outs) and speakers. that alone will be a world of difference. axmea? likes this.

01-03-2014, 02:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5851	No real regrets but the touring package was a waste. Only thing thats left from it is the bose radio which is coming out any day now __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

01-03-2014, 02:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 453	The only thing I didn't get with mine that I wanted was the Illuminated Door Sills. As for the comment about everyone not getting the sport package making the "wrong" choice... I'm not so sure about that. I did get the sport package, however I have upgraded everything on the brakes, and added an aftermarket wing. The next step would be replacing the VLSD for a real LSD. Sport Brakes - Upgraded Sport Wheels - Sold Sport Aero - Removed or not installed (front chin spoiler) Sport VSLD - Planned Replacement So it's not a far stretch for someone planning to mod these areas to not see the sport package as worthwhile... Unless you wanted SRM on the 6MT (I don't believe that comes on a base right? Or yes?) And that doesn't impact me due to being a 7AT. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

01-03-2014, 11:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
winnre Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Close to Redlands, CA Posts: 534 Drives: '14 370Z Touring Spt Rep Power: 13	The bose in my Mercedes and Porsche were much better. I guess this one can be upgraded but at what cost?

01-03-2014, 02:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
winnre Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Close to Redlands, CA Posts: 534 Drives: '14 370Z Touring Spt Rep Power: 13	Don't suppose you can be a tad more specific for those of us who like music but aren't sound techs?

01-03-2014, 02:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	have an audio guy install if for you. it's not difficult to do, if you know wat you're doing.

01-03-2014, 02:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
XiP A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: no clipping Posts: 11,096 Drives: ↑ ↓ Rep Power: 534	deja vu LMBmikeZ and Gadgetech like this. __________________ I <3 Frost!!!

01-03-2014, 03:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
ElVee Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 750 Drives: 13 370z 7at t+s grey Rep Power: 17	Compared to so many other cars, we don't have all that many options to choose from (or regret), which is great! For the money, I'm pretty happy with what I got stock. Exhaust would use an upgrade no matter what, but it's not like you can do that from the dealer. If I had anything to add, it would be that I wish I had bought it gently used and not new, but that's a budget thing, not a car thing. Maybe a new head unit so that I can tell both the song AND artist when an XM tune is playing...and cleaner ipod access. If you're the kind of person who replaces stuff on the car, you probably would wish you hadn't gotten whatever you replace. But that's on you. winnre likes this.

01-03-2014, 04:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 21	did anyone not opt for the miata door option? Gadgetech likes this. __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

01-03-2014, 04:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
Gadgetech A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 1,559 Drives: The Short Bus Rep Power: 870	Pilot's bladder…I could've done without that one. __________________ Upstate Z Club

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