Ultimate GU Stereo Installation - Lots of pics

[Punderhead]

Yeah I like the under the seat idea. Least then the Ms won't see it and ask when i got it ha ha

Just dirty the box, hide it in the garage, pull it out and go look honey, I bought this years ago, and forgot all about it! (Works with other mods too, just not all at once!)

With regards to under the seat I wouldn't put mine there because I always seem to drag a lot of mud into the footwell. And don't really want to kick any underneath.

Cheers

[lucus30]

Just dirty the box, hide it in the garage, pull it out and go look honey, I bought this years ago, and forgot all about it! (Works with other mods too, just not all at once!)

With regards to under the seat I wouldn't put mine there because I always seem to drag a lot of mud into the footwell. And don't really want to kick any underneath.

Cheers

ha ha I like your thinking. Might have to wait a bit I'm already in trouble for buying a new drill and impact driver

[TD42_PWR]

Here's a list of all the gear I used:

• Apline Head Unit: $320
• Nissan DX single DIN pocket: $40
• Custom RCA Leads: $74
• USB Socket: $30
• Nissan Radio adaptor: $12
• JL 5 Channel Amplifier: 650
• DC Power cable: $40
• Speaker Cable: $50
• Nissan Connector (from wreckers): $50
• Dynamat: $320
• JL CS5 Splits: $680
• Apline Type R Coaxials: $160
• Pioneer Subwoofer: $50 (second hand)
• Ti A pillar trims: $190
• Miscellaneous items (crimps, tape, cables ties, split tube, etc.): $60

Total: $2046

where did you get the pillar trims? i have a set of splits id like to put in my truck and i was trying to decide where to mount the tweeters, i like the look of those pillar trims

[poindexter]

where did you get the pillar trims? i have a set of splits id like to put in my truck and i was trying to decide where to mount the tweeters, i like the look of those pillar trims

yes I'm interested in the trims too.
no luck on ebay as yet.
I suspect it will be a dealer sourced item.

[rjo89]

He mentioned in the first post that they are Ti A-pillar trims and that he couldn't find Series 4 pillars at a wrecker, so they had to be bought new. Dealer sourced I guess.

[blocko05]

great job, thanks for sharing

[threedogs]

a mate of mine has his tweeters in the top of the door card or what ever its called.
In the padded section up near the rear view mirror, looks good there

[Flex]

The A Pillar trims are from the Ti version (as the Ti had splits). Part numbers are 76912-VD260 and 76911-VD260. These part numbers are for GU6, should fit anything from GU4 to latest (unless Nissan changed them post GU6) Cost around $100 each

You will still need to mount the tweeters to the body as the trim only have a grill. Also note that there isn't much room between the body and the grills so you need to get very thin tweeters, I think around 18mm from memory.

[Flex]

Just found the part number for the DX single DIN radio pocket that I used: 68475-3U000

[Navarra]

Flex, Thank so much for sharing all your knowledge on your mod. There is so much I can pick from your experience.

I have just started on a project to upgrade my audio systems ( a 2001 Patrol GU). I am putting in a Alpine 2-din head-unit and replace the front speakers with a split component speakers, its an Alpine SPR-60C. Got the head-unit installed yesterday and now working on the speakers. I am planning to install the tweeters on the pillar trim. Will be drilling a hole on it and flush mount. I hope there is enough room between the trim and body. I can appreciate why you choose to get a TI trim. The tweeter need a 18.3mm clearance.