Has anyone tried adding an aftermarket sub and amp in the stock location of the bose sub? My 04 zr doesnt come with the bose setup thats why i ask.

 

Asked and answered a million times. Short version is, build a sturdy, sealed box for the sub of the proper volume for the sub, and get an adequate amp. Free-air subs mounted in the stock Bose plate will sound just as bad as the original. Other problem is getting a good, clean signal from the horrible Bose HU.

 

Perhaps, but it's the first time that I have ever seen it brought up on these forums! And how in the hell are you supposed to put a subwoofer box in a ZR, unless you are a midget and can actually move the seat forward from its rear-most position? I guess you could butcher the interior of your car and somehow fit one in, but only a braindead teenybopper would do something like that just to get more bass, lol. Actually, I think the factory sub may not be completely bad if you replace the HU and wiring so you get a good clean signal, because the Bose HU sucks bad!!

 

You can build a box that's 18" wide, 12.5" deep, and 6.5" tall, which will fit inside the compartment behind the driver's seat. Amp can be mounted in or under the glove compartment on the other side. Alternatively, you can buy a manufactured box to fit in that space:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nissan-350z-Coupe-Custom-Sub-Box-Subwoofer-Enclosure-/250664954351?pt=US_Speaker_Sub_Enclosures&hash=item3a5ccba9ef

 

The box is installed behind the oem sub location. It's a great mod, OP, search around for some some guides on the process.

 

Thanks k51! Bass really isnt my goal i just want better sound to drown out the road noise!

 

Are the lites on the doors suppose to come on ever?

 

If you mean those oval red lenses on the lower, rear edges of the doors, no. Reflectors is all they are, although there is a thread about installing LED's in them, so they illuminate when the doors open.

 

I installed a low profile sub in the Bose sub location. For about $90 you can get one with 800w and an either an 8" or 10" speaker. It sounds great and was very easy to install.