Kennydies Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Hi Guys, I am looking to buy a 350z and am leaning towards an import. I have read several topic in this forum and have a good idea what to expect. I only have 3 questions. Will an import have to have a MPH speedo in to to be road legal in the UK. I wil obvioulsy need to change the BOSE (Better Off with Something Else) stereo. Can someone advise if I can just change the Head Unit or is it more involved. I have never had a bose stereo before and i know they are notoriously difficult to change. I have read the instructions on how to take out the center unit and seems quite simple. Is it just a swap and plug job? I am going to look at an import a week tomorrow, is there anything I should keep an eye out for? Thanks for your help in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Hi Guys, I am looking to buy a 350z and am leaning towards an import. I have read several topic in this forum and have a good idea what to expect. I only have 3 questions. Will an import have to have a MPH speedo in to to be road legal in the UK. I wil obvioulsy need to change the BOSE (Better Off with Something Else) stereo. Can someone advise if I can just change the Head Unit or is it more involved. I have never had a bose stereo before and i know they are notoriously difficult to change. I have read the instructions on how to take out the center unit and seems quite simple. Is it just a swap and plug job? I am going to look at an import a week tomorrow, is there anything I should keep an eye out for? Thanks for your help in advance. hi and Welcome ... yes import will have to be in MPH.should have been done to get it SVA'd though yes bose will only pick up limited stations ..general concensus is to junk it and put in a different system (I did ) just look out for normal things that you would do buying any used car, condition , mileage etc.. ps plenty of threads on Imports etc. on this site if you do a search (all free by the way ) and dont forget to post pics when you buy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 or similarly you could buy one that has already been imported. by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuey Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 hi.......... im just going through the stereo change myself and there is many guys here willing to help and advise you....... the guys here are slowly but surely guiding me through the process........... THANKS GUYS... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam's Z Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Keennydies Answers pretty much covered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Nothing to add but welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikos Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 look out for common faults that UK cars get sorted under warranty ie clicky cv/axles, feathered tyres etc etc. Due to having no warranty they often dont get sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennydies Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 Cheers guys... More importantly the car stereo.... In the bose units is there anything between the HU and the speakers? I am capable of installing a HU myslef just never delt with a BOSE unit. IE can I just put a new HU in and use an adaptor to plug it inot the existing wiring? I did have the Alpine 9855 in the previous car and was more than happy. Am quite tempted by this unit, mainly because of the 70W per channel. http://www.audio66.com/product.asp?id=5 ... variation= Thoughts? Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 try this thread http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3097 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennydies Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 Ah ha, thanks. You are a star. dam head units. The more modern a car the trickier it is install an aftermarket unit grrr. I feel sorry for the people whoes units are moulded into the dashboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Cheers guys... More importantly the car stereo.... In the bose units is there anything between the HU and the speakers? I am capable of installing a HU myslef just never delt with a BOSE unit. IE can I just put a new HU in and use an adaptor to plug it inot the existing wiring? I did have the Alpine 9855 in the previous car and was more than happy. Am quite tempted by this unit, mainly because of the 70W per channel. http://www.audio66.com/product.asp?id=5 ... variation= Thoughts? Ross Don't pay any attention to 'power' outputs from most head units. Your Alpine was a cracking unit and sticking with the same make would get you quality laser and DAC over other Japanese makes. If you're after power etc. then external amps will prevent it becoming an 'UNSA' car....! As for something being between the headunit and speakers, I'd guess there's something between the head and the sub at least? Only had mine a few weeks and not had it all out yet..... HTH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennydies Posted July 31, 2006 Author Share Posted July 31, 2006 The bose system has 6 speakers and to replace the head unit you also need to replace the speakers. Do you have to replace all the speakers and what sort of system is available to take advantage of the 6 speaker set up? I take it I have to get a normal head unit and then a sub? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 The outputs from the BOSE system are somewhere between your standard high level speaker outputs and low level RCA outputs. They go to the BOSE amp (not sure where, probably under the sub or something) where the signal is then sent to the speakers. You could do one of a few things. Find the amp and take the speaker wires from the head unit and cut into the circuit after the amplifier (so you don't have to run new wires to the doors) but then you'd still need to get something to the sub. With a decent set of front speakers and some Dynamat in the front doors, you probably wouldn't miss it. Alternatively, get yourself an amp for the sub too and cut in after the BOSE amp again and connect the BOSE sub (personally a waste of your new amp!) or replace the sub for a new one. As for the rears, very little point other than for general ambience in the car, fade your headunit to the front a bit so you don't know they're there. Result should be a much nicer stereo sound in front of you. Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennydies Posted August 1, 2006 Author Share Posted August 1, 2006 I finally went ahead and bought one, pick it up in just over a week.... Couple of questions, where can i get a facia adaptor for a single din stereo? Is the odometer in an import in MPH or KPH? Just like to say how helpful and quick you guys are. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 the odometer should be MPH, part of the SVA. http://www.edworthys.co.uk/product~ProdID~804039.htm for adaptor plate. They may be other makers, just found this one first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 I finally went ahead and bought one, pick it up in just over a week.... Couple of questions, where can i get a facia adaptor for a single din stereo? Is the odometer in an import in MPH or KPH? Just like to say how helpful and quick you guys are. Thanks Facia adaptor from Ebay oddo will have been in Kms ,but will then clock on in miles when its been converted for SVA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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