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bigaudiofanat · 10-19-2011, 05:49 PM

Glad to hear it! Post some pics?

ihatepotholes · 10-20-2011, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Glad to hear it! Post some pics?

i'll post some pics as soon as i take some pics.

harry370z · 10-20-2011, 06:25 PM

Hi bigaudiofanat

What would you suggest as a upgrade to the stock bose Audio system?

Keeping everything looking as stock as possible (would prefer to use the original head unit)

Cheers!

bigaudiofanat · 10-28-2011, 02:06 PM

I am now a proud sponsor of Show and Go garage a car show on Crusin 92.1 on Wednesday nights between 9-10. I also will be working on vintage cars and possibly working for other car clubs. Doing everything from car detailing, to fiberglass to remote starts and alarms. Pictures will be taken of every car I do as I have always done including every step of my installs, I hide NOTHING. Also a sponsor in the local magazine Crusin here are some pics of that.

bigaudiofanat · 10-28-2011, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harry370z

Hi bigaudiofanat

What would you suggest as a upgrade to the stock bose Audio system?

Keeping everything looking as stock as possible (would prefer to use the original head unit)

Cheers!

If you want to keep the original head unit use a JBL re-q5 and add all new amps as you can not use new speakers with the bose amp.Than run all new speaker wires to the new speakers. There are a few threads on this search around for more info and if you are in doubt feel free to ask.

bigaudiofanat · 10-29-2011, 08:40 PM

Today me and me new employee worked on a 2011 Nissan 370z. IT was COLD and it SNOWED but he stuck through it and learned a lot.

Already hard at work! We both took a door and he mirrored what I did to the other one.

Doors removed and starting to run new wiring.

Learning to work in tight spots!

Soldering is KEY!!

Oh boy starting to snow!

Rest!

SNOW!

Tweeters installed

Everything mounted and tested. Forgot pics of the head unit and speakers

vettett15 · 11-17-2011, 08:44 PM

Matt,

Had a couple questions, I should be picking up my 2012 base here soon but I've been reading through the audio section to get some ideas. I'm a big home audio guy, mainly 2 channel but I also built up a Rythmik audio 15".

For the Z I would like to replace the head unit, a 5 channel amp and throw in a component set. I'm not sure that I want a sub in the car, but figure a 5 channel amp would allow for easier future upgrading. Having said that, I would like a component set that fills in the bottom end, which you seem to say that the ID CXS64 V2 do nicely. I was looking and noticed that the CXS64 V1? (WoofersEtc.com - CXS64 - Image Dynamics 6.5" 2 Way Component System) seem to play a little lower. I know there are a lot of factors in determining this and specs aren't everything I was just curious if you knew anything about that.

Anyway, here is my list so far, please critique as you see fit:

Head Unit: Pioneer AVH-P4300DVD or Kenwood DDX418
Kinda like the idea of the bigger screen on the Pioneer

Speakers: Really bouncing back and forth on this one between Hertz HSK165, Focal 165V30 and ID CXS64 V1/V2

Amp: Alpine PDX 5

What would a typical install cost me, I know I am leaving other stuff out like wheel controls, spacers, etc.

bigaudiofanat · 11-19-2011, 05:23 PM

Today I redid a install on a Subaru Legacy 2010. The system had:

Stock head unit
JBL MS-8
Memphis 6.5 woofers
MB Quartz tweeters
JL amps

The problems:
The previous installer said they could install a MS-8 but had no idea on how to tune it.
The MS-8 was sending out a 1 way full channel setup going to mb quartz crossovers than the signal was going to a second crossover from memphis than to the woofer.

So I ran a new wire straight from the woofers to the JL amp. The tweeters did this as well.

Than I tuned the system running 2 way active and no rears. Sounded pretty good. Customer was happy as well which is what counts.

Now the pics.

New amps

MS-8

Ran wires

bigaudiofanat · 11-20-2011, 06:02 PM

Today I takled my fathers new truck. The audio quality as usual was poor and lacking. So after planning things out we got at it.

The products

No rear speakers so we had to run new wires and drill holes for the speakers.

Soldered and heat shrunk

Wires ran to the front

bigaudiofanat · 11-20-2011, 06:04 PM

Fronts were plug and play

Head unit

OMG so small

Soldered and heat shrunk

Alpine power pack wrapped in foam and tucked in dash. Had to hard wire the rear speaker wires to it.

Done

Equinox · 11-22-2011, 07:01 AM

That subaru has a serious Hazard light button.

bigaudiofanat · 11-28-2011, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Equinox

That subaru has a serious Hazard light button.

I know RIGHT

You could mistake it for the start button.

Brendanhay · 12-09-2011, 01:08 PM

How to access Airbag Brain?

bigaudiofanat · 12-14-2011, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brendanhay

How to access Airbag Brain?

It is probably part of the ECU located on the right hand side of the car under the kick panel.

Equinox · 12-14-2011, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brendanhay

How to access Airbag Brain?

you trying to reset the airbag light, or what is the intention?

10-19-2011, 05:49 PM	#271 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Glad to hear it! Post some pics? __________________ 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/

10-28-2011, 02:06 PM	#274 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	I am now a proud sponsor of Show and Go garage a car show on Crusin 92.1 on Wednesday nights between 9-10. I also will be working on vintage cars and possibly working for other car clubs. Doing everything from car detailing, to fiberglass to remote starts and alarms. Pictures will be taken of every car I do as I have always done including every step of my installs, I hide NOTHING. Also a sponsor in the local magazine Crusin here are some pics of that. __________________ 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/

10-29-2011, 08:40 PM	#276 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Today me and me new employee worked on a 2011 Nissan 370z. IT was COLD and it SNOWED but he stuck through it and learned a lot. Already hard at work! We both took a door and he mirrored what I did to the other one. Doors removed and starting to run new wiring. Learning to work in tight spots! Soldering is KEY!! Oh boy starting to snow! Rest! SNOW! Tweeters installed Everything mounted and tested. Forgot pics of the head unit and speakers __________________ 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/

11-19-2011, 05:23 PM	#278 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Today I redid a install on a Subaru Legacy 2010. The system had: Stock head unit JBL MS-8 Memphis 6.5 woofers MB Quartz tweeters JL amps The problems: The previous installer said they could install a MS-8 but had no idea on how to tune it. The MS-8 was sending out a 1 way full channel setup going to mb quartz crossovers than the signal was going to a second crossover from memphis than to the woofer. So I ran a new wire straight from the woofers to the JL amp. The tweeters did this as well. Than I tuned the system running 2 way active and no rears. Sounded pretty good. Customer was happy as well which is what counts. Now the pics. New amps MS-8 Ran wires __________________ 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/

11-20-2011, 06:02 PM	#279 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Today I takled my fathers new truck. The audio quality as usual was poor and lacking. So after planning things out we got at it. The products No rear speakers so we had to run new wires and drill holes for the speakers. Soldered and heat shrunk Wires ran to the front __________________ 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/

10-20-2011, 06:25 PM	#273 (permalink)
harry370z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 67 Drives: Nissan 370z 2010 Rep Power: 13	Hi bigaudiofanat What would you suggest as a upgrade to the stock bose Audio system? Keeping everything looking as stock as possible (would prefer to use the original head unit) Cheers!

11-17-2011, 08:44 PM	#277 (permalink)
vettett15 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: melbourne, fl Posts: 28 Drives: United States Rep Power: 13	Matt, Had a couple questions, I should be picking up my 2012 base here soon but I've been reading through the audio section to get some ideas. I'm a big home audio guy, mainly 2 channel but I also built up a Rythmik audio 15". For the Z I would like to replace the head unit, a 5 channel amp and throw in a component set. I'm not sure that I want a sub in the car, but figure a 5 channel amp would allow for easier future upgrading. Having said that, I would like a component set that fills in the bottom end, which you seem to say that the ID CXS64 V2 do nicely. I was looking and noticed that the CXS64 V1? (WoofersEtc.com - CXS64 - Image Dynamics 6.5" 2 Way Component System) seem to play a little lower. I know there are a lot of factors in determining this and specs aren't everything I was just curious if you knew anything about that. Anyway, here is my list so far, please critique as you see fit: Head Unit: Pioneer AVH-P4300DVD or Kenwood DDX418 Kinda like the idea of the bigger screen on the Pioneer Speakers: Really bouncing back and forth on this one between Hertz HSK165, Focal 165V30 and ID CXS64 V1/V2 Amp: Alpine PDX 5 What would a typical install cost me, I know I am leaving other stuff out like wheel controls, spacers, etc.

11-20-2011, 06:04 PM	#280 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Fronts were plug and play Head unit OMG so small Soldered and heat shrunk Alpine power pack wrapped in foam and tucked in dash. Had to hard wire the rear speaker wires to it. Done __________________ 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/

11-22-2011, 07:01 AM	#281 (permalink)
Equinox Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Beaumont, TX Posts: 685 Drives: 06 Porsche Carrera S Rep Power: 17	That subaru has a serious Hazard light button. __________________ Check out my Albums '13 Subaru WRX STi \| '06 Porsche 911 Carrera S (SOLD) \| '96 Mazda RX-7 6.0L V8 RHD (SOLD) \| '09 Nissan Nismo #0058 (SOLD)

12-09-2011, 01:08 PM	#283 (permalink)
Brendanhay Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Francisco Posts: 27 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 15	How to access Airbag Brain?