Rob_Quads Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 What do you need to fit an aftermarket head unit in the 350z. What you need depends on a few things as there are different parts. Note: The text/part numbers in Blue are links to SextonsDirect who have sold these products to a number of forum members 1) Facia There are a few options here depending on your year of car & type of head unit you are installing Year: Pre06 Year: Pre06Year: 06onwards Single DIN & Pocket Double DIN Single DIN & Pocket OR Double DIN Note all these facias are black so may not match some imports. 2) Looms What loom you want depends on a few things...... Standard Head Unit Replacement without Steering Wheel Controls Non BOSE BOSEBOSE ICT 20-134 ICT 20-260 PAC ROEM-NIS2 & ICT 20-134 & These two looms will need splicing together Standard Head Unit Replacement retaining Steering Wheel Controls Non BOSE BOSE ICT 29-645 + 29-00* ICT 29-674 + 29-00* Details on How to connect up the ICT looms with Steering Controls - http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=31260&p=457835 Head Unit Replacement using aftermarket amps & speakers Non BOSE or BOSE ICT 20-134 NOTES: [*:2qgk45ls]To use a ICT BOSE Compatible looms above your head unit must have pre-out connections.[*:2qgk45ls]Some users who have aftermaket head units with the factory ICT Adapter may find that their system is not quite as loud as they expect. This is due to the way the loom takes the Pre-Out Signal. Each head-unit outputs different level signals i.e. 1v -> 4v. As a result if you have a head unit with a low voltage output you may find the volume lower than you want. To work around this issue you can use a Line Booster as shown below ICT 23-007 - TURBO 1 Variable line driver [*:2qgk45ls]The factory loom does not contain an earth lead. The factory unit earths through its chassis. As a result a custom earth lead will need to be made to a suitable point (i.e. one of the bolts under the head unit.) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Excellent post rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Excellent post rob +1 Should be made a sticky as this is being asked all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Great post especially as i ****ing hate reading ICE threads as I have no idea what they are talking about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 brilliant Rob, moved into the appropriate area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Couple of quick questions, using the looms that retain the original bose amp, will the sat nav still work with voice guidance and the OE bluetooth connection still work or does the new head unit need to have its own bluetooth? Might be going a bit off topic here, but its something thats been puzzling me. Cheers Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewbie Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Brilliant post. Not much use to me though. Let Phil talk me into a K1 exhaust and can't hear a f*&%$£g thing apart from that no matter how loud the ICE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maz77 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 brilliant post. trouble is finding these parts. i am not a great internet wizard. does any one know any decent shops around london,essex or surrey that keep these parts? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomer816 Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Hey guys just wondering, the Double din slot at teh top of the thread, is that actually for 2x single dins or does that middle part come out so it just fits around a double din? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Hey guys just wondering, the Double din slot at teh top of the thread, is that actually for 2x single dins or does that middle part come out so it just fits around a double din? +1 I wondered about that as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomer816 Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I can confirm that to use a double din slot you can use the double din one on the end. You have to cut the middle piece out but this can be done smoothly. i dont suppose anyone knows which wire in the loom is for the steering wheel controls? Having trouble locating it, have found everything else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunset350z Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 I see that the last diagram showing the surrounds states that it fits from 06 onwards. Surely there is a surround available for early models that doesn't need cutting for double din headunits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R800NER Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I see that the last diagram showing the surrounds states that it fits from 06 onwards. Surely there is a surround available for early models that doesn't need cutting for double din headunits? I would like to know this also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1 HNK Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 yes there is: http://www.sextonsdirect.co.uk/facia_pa ... ml?cat=650 although i think this is the same one as posted at the top of the thread! obviously you just have to cut out the central bar. I have had one on order from sextons for over a month now, waiting for stock from US so i keep getting told! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Quads Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 Yeah I think the suppliers of them have been waiting for stock from the USofA Think they are very close to shipping these out to customers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 You should have asked. I have a pre 06 spare if anyone is interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunset350z Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I'm interested, PM me with price and payment details and i'll send you the money pronto. Thats if you still got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Sold to the nice sunset man I will pm you with a price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1 HNK Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 had a call off sextons direct, the shipment of them has just come in today so he has 20 ready to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R800NER Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 I will grab myself one I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1 HNK Posted March 25, 2009 Share Posted March 25, 2009 mine's arrived, looks spot on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez21 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Hi, would someone mind giving me a little advice on installing my new stereo? I have bought a Clarion MAX983HD sat nav, along with the interface for the steering controls. My problem is the bloke at Clarion said I will need a unit to reduce the signal from the unit as its too high to use with the Bose amp. I thought all I needed was the PAC ROEM but everyone seems to mention this boosts the signal?? So i'm a bit wary of buying it incase its the wrong thing. Also what wires do you connect the PAC too on the headunit? Many thanks for any help, its cost me a fortune for this and I dont want to bugger it up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Quads Posted March 27, 2009 Author Share Posted March 27, 2009 The PAC ROAM will work with your unit. It will be used to reduce the speaker level signal to the lower level the BOSE unit expects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez21 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Thanks for the confirmation. Does the PAC just connect to the speaker outputs from the head unit? Does anyone know anywhere else in the UK to get one. Sextons sadit they where sold out?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loafer77 Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 Just to add a bit more confusion If you are retaining the Bose amp/speakers and want a Kenwood unit with the steering controls kept then make sure you have the right adaptor lead (29-??? series). I ordered the 29-005 lead to suit a Kenwood unit. Unfortunately the lead is a single point connection and the headunit (dpx-503u) has a 4 pin DIN connection. Turns out there is more than one Kenwood adaptor. NO retailers or even Incartec mention this on their websites. You will need a 29-005D apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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