Just bought a Z! some audio questions
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When I am in a jam, I use crutchfield(like most do). The site shows this harness ~ http://www.crutchfield.com/p_1207075...g-Harness.html
There are numerous threads on here that I'm sure would help you .
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Cool thanks Matt
I email PAC and they said I should be OK using the regular harness if I plan to replace all stock parts including amp... That harness in the link you gave is for if you want to keep using the factory Bose amp.
And for anyone bumping into this thread confused as I was, there's also another harness that will work for my situation.. its called the Best Kits harness BHA7550..
Cheers!
I email PAC and they said I should be OK using the regular harness if I plan to replace all stock parts including amp... That harness in the link you gave is for if you want to keep using the factory Bose amp.
And for anyone bumping into this thread confused as I was, there's also another harness that will work for my situation.. its called the Best Kits harness BHA7550..
Cheers!
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got the alpine type R's instead... mounting depth is a big deeper (2.3125in) but I did some reading and it looks like they will fit with OME spacer... I just hope the plastic doesnt crack when I screw the speaks into the spacer :/ And I hope they dont rattle..... I really dont wanna spend 25$ on the zenclosure MDF spacers
Last edited by openupitsdave; 10-08-2014 at 12:36 AM.
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^^ Dave… The OEM speaker-mounting-rings will provide the spacer you need for your new Alpines. The OEM mounting-rings are robust and won’t crack when used as a spacer. In fact they are built better than a spacer.
I used the OEM speaker-mounting-rings as spacers for my Focal speakers, and I never noticed any problem. --Spike
I used the OEM speaker-mounting-rings as spacers for my Focal speakers, and I never noticed any problem. --Spike
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Looking for a tutorial on speaker wire routing
Im looking to install new door speakers which will be powered by amp behind passenger seat. I will be using my own speaker wires obviosly. Now I just need to find the right tutorial on how to route the wires....and i'm not talking about the tutorial that says to drill through your Molex - That just seems like such a stupid thing to do! I've heard MANY people say they messed up and now their window wont open, trunk wont pop, etc... NO THANKS!
I've heard of people drilling holes, routing the wire from the door to the inside of the car with no probs. (just that it doesn't "look stock"). I don't mind drilling holes if it means I don't have to drill my damn Molex harness. I just need to know exactly where the holes go so I don't drill into something and permafudge whatever's behind it..
Been searching forums with no luck... deleted photos..
Anything but the Molex, please!
I've heard of people drilling holes, routing the wire from the door to the inside of the car with no probs. (just that it doesn't "look stock"). I don't mind drilling holes if it means I don't have to drill my damn Molex harness. I just need to know exactly where the holes go so I don't drill into something and permafudge whatever's behind it..
Been searching forums with no luck... deleted photos..
Anything but the Molex, please!
Last edited by openupitsdave; 10-09-2014 at 10:59 PM.
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When you say molex do you mean that beefy harness that is inside the door jam, like near the hinges?
If so, that is where I routed my speaker wires, except instead of drilling through it, I simply pulled the black boot out a little and ran the speaker wires through that and then simply pushed the black boot back on.
Hopefully that makes sense. Ive had it like that for 8 months now and no issues.
If so, that is where I routed my speaker wires, except instead of drilling through it, I simply pulled the black boot out a little and ran the speaker wires through that and then simply pushed the black boot back on.
Hopefully that makes sense. Ive had it like that for 8 months now and no issues.
#53
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iideadeyeii. Its bose. (03 touring)
craig, that sounds pretty easy too... Im blown away by the amount the people that are drilling through the harness... madness spreads!
craig, that sounds pretty easy too... Im blown away by the amount the people that are drilling through the harness... madness spreads!
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Door speaker VS rear speakers
Everyone is saying to go with only door speakers... Why not ONLY rear speakers? How would it sound any better or worse than door speakers?? Yes the rear sound hits the back of your seat, but the door sounds hit your feet....
in most cases, a car has rear speakers way in the back seats but the 350z does not... the 350's rear speakers are relatively close to your ears. Maybe even closer than the door speakers... I think people are just keeping up this trend of "door speakers only" when it shouldn't even apply to the 350z..
thoughts?
in most cases, a car has rear speakers way in the back seats but the 350z does not... the 350's rear speakers are relatively close to your ears. Maybe even closer than the door speakers... I think people are just keeping up this trend of "door speakers only" when it shouldn't even apply to the 350z..
thoughts?