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2008 350Z - Budget install - need ideas.
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<blockquote data-quote="Chromatic" data-source="post: 8209122" data-attributes="member: 659121"><p>I'm already putting Front A-Arms on the car, Rear Camber arms.. and having to drill out the subframe to put in aftermarket toe bolts as we speak..</p><p></p><p>I don't REALLY want a system,.. I just want an upgraded decent sounding sound. A "System" to me is what I had years ago with tons of bass etc. This is a three speaker setup.. One amp.</p><p></p><p>I'm doing research man,.. I really am. But Trying to fish wires through holes I don't even know where they exist from the headunit through some hole in the door hinge (only thing I can think of logical.. the wires have to get to the door without getting squished by the door..) -- Having to run power wires from battery to a fuse box near the amp.. running wires from amp to the sub is no big deal.. obviously.. running wires (under carpet?) then into the doors I've no clue. I can figure it out.. no doubt. But, I'd rather pay $200 bucks for someone else to do it in THIS case.. Put on new brake calipers, pads.. water pump.. alternator whatever.. I'm fine with.. but wiring with my huge hands and fishing wires I hate with a passion! But sounds like what I'll end up doing. So let's just pretend, I'm installing it myself.</p><p></p><p>Happy?</p><p></p><p>What I don't understand, is why no one will simply answer a few of my questions? I mean I've settled on speaker type, I have headunit.. All I guess I'm amazed no one has replied with is What brand of amp and a link to one or two that would run the very specific requirements I have listed.</p><p></p><p>I know people on forums want everyone to do their own searching and figure it out themselves.. but can't a guy be thrown ONE bone?</p><p></p><p>I'm not just saying, hey I have a car and want a system.. what do I get?</p><p></p><p>I'm saying -- I have the 70watt rms 6.5" coaxial Mb Quarts,.. JL W1 10" sub (I asked about 8 vs 10.. but if no one wants to reply, that's ok).. And the pioneer Headunit. From MY research I am thinking a Kenwood or Alpine amp at 4 channels would be pretty fair mid range amp to fit the budget,.. yes, no? Other brands? What amps to stay away from? Whats the bottom line amp that is still good enough to run a simple 3 speaker setup like I'm discussing?</p><p></p><p></p><p>Yes, you are probably right. I'm just missing experience with audio installs/wiring. And again, with my budget, I'll be installing it.. it always ends up that way.</p><p></p><p></p><p>I can build the box if I wanted to go that route. But there are SO MANY 350z enclosures at all different prices.. why build? When I can buy an exact fit enclosure for $90 bucks? That's carpet, right cubic space for the speaker size.. has the audio input/output installed etc..</p><p></p><p></p><p>I'll be installing.. ok that's settled. So maybe a little "advice" on amps for my speaker setup ? If I'm installing, have any preferred Wiring kits to buy? Tool wise,.. Anything special I really need?</p><p></p><p>In my head I was thinking.. to route wires from headunit to doors.. maybe I tie new larger gauge wire to speaker wire at back of headunit.. and pull it through the door .. that work? Seems like a smart way to feed wires and save headache. But I don't know..</p><p></p><p>Thanks,</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Chromatic, post: 8209122, member: 659121"] I'm already putting Front A-Arms on the car, Rear Camber arms.. and having to drill out the subframe to put in aftermarket toe bolts as we speak.. I don't REALLY want a system,.. I just want an upgraded decent sounding sound. A "System" to me is what I had years ago with tons of bass etc. This is a three speaker setup.. One amp. I'm doing research man,.. I really am. But Trying to fish wires through holes I don't even know where they exist from the headunit through some hole in the door hinge (only thing I can think of logical.. the wires have to get to the door without getting squished by the door..) -- Having to run power wires from battery to a fuse box near the amp.. running wires from amp to the sub is no big deal.. obviously.. running wires (under carpet?) then into the doors I've no clue. I can figure it out.. no doubt. But, I'd rather pay $200 bucks for someone else to do it in THIS case.. Put on new brake calipers, pads.. water pump.. alternator whatever.. I'm fine with.. but wiring with my huge hands and fishing wires I hate with a passion! But sounds like what I'll end up doing. So let's just pretend, I'm installing it myself. Happy? What I don't understand, is why no one will simply answer a few of my questions? I mean I've settled on speaker type, I have headunit.. All I guess I'm amazed no one has replied with is What brand of amp and a link to one or two that would run the very specific requirements I have listed. I know people on forums want everyone to do their own searching and figure it out themselves.. but can't a guy be thrown ONE bone? I'm not just saying, hey I have a car and want a system.. what do I get? I'm saying -- I have the 70watt rms 6.5" coaxial Mb Quarts,.. JL W1 10" sub (I asked about 8 vs 10.. but if no one wants to reply, that's ok).. And the pioneer Headunit. From MY research I am thinking a Kenwood or Alpine amp at 4 channels would be pretty fair mid range amp to fit the budget,.. yes, no? Other brands? What amps to stay away from? Whats the bottom line amp that is still good enough to run a simple 3 speaker setup like I'm discussing? Yes, you are probably right. I'm just missing experience with audio installs/wiring. And again, with my budget, I'll be installing it.. it always ends up that way. I can build the box if I wanted to go that route. But there are SO MANY 350z enclosures at all different prices.. why build? When I can buy an exact fit enclosure for $90 bucks? That's carpet, right cubic space for the speaker size.. has the audio input/output installed etc.. I'll be installing.. ok that's settled. So maybe a little "advice" on amps for my speaker setup ? If I'm installing, have any preferred Wiring kits to buy? Tool wise,.. Anything special I really need? In my head I was thinking.. to route wires from headunit to doors.. maybe I tie new larger gauge wire to speaker wire at back of headunit.. and pull it through the door .. that work? Seems like a smart way to feed wires and save headache. But I don't know.. Thanks, [/QUOTE]
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