From A to Zed Posted April 17, 2009 Posted April 17, 2009 No worries Dan. Watch your dash too as the plastic is quite soft and easily scratched... Matt Quote
Ekona Posted April 18, 2009 Posted April 18, 2009 Too late, already did that trying to install a replacement gaitor for the gearstick Quote
klanbo Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 I'm just wandering what my options are as the volume just isn't loud enough. I don't like it blasting my head off or anything, but the max volume is about 50% of the original stereo, I need more!! The initial setup was the Bose system, so with AMPS and Sub as standard. On the first page of this post Rob mentioned the 'Autoleads Line Level Booster (0-18db)', part number PC9-460 which I've found for £25. I'm just wandering if this will solve my problem, will it boost the levels sufficiently? Also, it looks like there is only 2 channels so does that mean I can only boost the front or back speakers? Or will I need 2 of these things? Is the PAC OEM2 a better solution? Just trying to work out if I should bother with this or just buy a new aftermarket AMP to power the rear speakers and sub. Like I said, I'm not looking to burst my ear drums, I'd just like the sound to be at least as good and as loud as it was with the Bose stereo. Any advice would be greatly appreciated....Thanks!! Just to let you know, I found the answer to my problem regarding increasing the VOLUME of my system without the use of a line booster. When I was playing about with the wires behind the stereo, 1 of the RCA leads (the gold bit where it connects to the ICT 29-674 loom) touched the metal frame and it got noticably louder (about twice as loud actually!!). So I earthed the RCA leads permanantly by wrapping some wire around one of the RCAs where they connect to the loom (didn't seem to make a difference which one). Then I connected the other end to my already made up earth wire that connects to the metal chassis. It's now almost as loud as the Bose stereo (I'd say about 90%), but only after I increase the SLA on the stereo to max in the settings (which is like a volume level you can set for each AV channel, so Radio, iPod, DVD Player, etc). This is a massive improvement but still not perfect as the Navigation volume is at max and I can't really hear it over 50mph so still think I'll be fitting the line level booster anyway, I ordered the 'Autoleads Line Level Booster (0-18db)'. Just thought I'd post in case anyone else had the same problem, not sure if it's specific to my stereo or not (I have th Pioneer Avic-F900BT) Looks like there are only 2 channels on the line booster though, so does that mean I'll need to connect it to either the front or the back? Quote
98duffa Posted September 11, 2009 Posted September 11, 2009 prob sound stupid here guys but i have a 2003 52plat import with a bose system im looking to install an aftermarket double din dvd unit or somethin after market anyway. what exactly will i need to order and is there any wiring guides for it please. Quote
Walbertonio Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 Big thanks to those who compiled this thread - got the cables and facia I needed from Sextons, and replaced the OEM headunit with a Sony CDX-GT33U. Over the moon with it, no more faffing with CDs, just one USB key with every mp3 I want on. Quote
MattG Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 Big thanks to those who compiled this thread - got the cables and facia I needed from Sextons, and replaced the OEM headunit with a Sony CDX-GT33U. Over the moon with it, no more faffing with CDs, just one USB key with every mp3 I want on. I'd like to add my thanks too. I've now had my Pioneer P88 RSII fitted using the sextons adapter and the steering wheel controls. Also fitted a CD changer and ipod controller for the Pioneer, two Genesis dual mono amps, a set of CDT Eurosport ES62i front component speakers in Wicked CAS door pods and a CDT Eurosport ES10SQ sub in a strut bar enclosure. Will get some pics up in a separate thread when I get chance. The Pioneer looks absolutely spot on in the Sextons single DIN fascia, much better than the stock bose unit and a perfect match for the interior. Also the ICT steering wheel controls have made ALL the buttons on the steering wheel perform a function which was an unexpected bonus. The track up/down and volume up/down work as expected but the two phone buttons also work too. The left one switches between sources on the headunit and the right one switches between radio stations in tuner mode and CDs in the changer in CD changer mode. It may also do something when the ipod is connected too, haven't tried that yet. Quote
scottsoulby Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 I've been offered an xtrons DVD double din system really cheap and I Want to keep the steering wheel controls on the Bose system, I know what looms and facia to get but which specific steering wheel control should I get? The list has got the alpine pioneer etc but no xtrons Quote
Rob_Quads Posted October 25, 2009 Author Posted October 25, 2009 Pretty sure ICT only cater for the major brands not the chinese budget ones so you may well struggle to get steering controls unless it emulates one of the major brands Quote
Pimm Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 Just keeping a eye on this for my future install. Quote
scottsoulby Posted October 25, 2009 Posted October 25, 2009 Pretty sure ICT only cater for the major brands not the chinese budget ones so you may well struggle to get steering controls unless it emulates one of the major brands ok, at least it keeps the costs down, I suppose the only way of finding out Is to try them all, could be a bit of a pain Quote
rawbhp Posted November 5, 2009 Posted November 5, 2009 Great thread, but a question that came up way back on page 1 or 2 hasn't been answered. If you replace just the head unit and use all the correct connectors, does the BlueTooth handsfree still work as normal through the speakers? Quote
Rob_Quads Posted November 5, 2009 Author Posted November 5, 2009 There was some talk that it 'may' work but the buttons on the steering wheel won't so not sure how it would work. I am not aware of anyone with a aftermarket head unit who has retained the built-in bluetooth. Quote
yokomo Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 doesnt work , the buttons may do depends on HU. my Bt module is still place and powered up so my iphone see it but its not conencted to anything . not that its all that good anyhows you cant dial from the phone book etc , get new Hu with BT install rejoyce at the btter sound , usb and better BT ! Quote
Mastoras Posted May 31, 2010 Posted May 31, 2010 Does anyone know a vendor who sells outside UK those parts : ICT 29-674 + 29-005 ? Sextons doesnt Quote
MattG Posted June 1, 2010 Posted June 1, 2010 Does anyone know a vendor who sells outside UK those parts : ICT 29-674 + 29-005 ? Sextons doesnt You could try contacting ICT direct and see if they will sell to you: http://www.incartec.co.uk/ Hope this helps. Quote
chrisgunton Posted January 9, 2011 Posted January 9, 2011 Was just about to place my order but now I'm confused about looms... I need this one: http://www.sextonsdirect.co.uk/steering ... 9-674.html But I can't find the link to the ICT 29-00 one on Sextons website? Quote
Rob_Quads Posted January 9, 2011 Author Posted January 9, 2011 There is no 29-00 lead. You need the lead for the make of head unit you have i.e. 29-005 for Kenwood. If you search for all parts 29-00 you will see the list of the ones availab.e Quote
TomS Posted April 5, 2011 Posted April 5, 2011 Is the single din and pocket on Sextons any different to this one, as its £8 cheaper. http://www.incar-emporium.com/product_i ... ts_id=3597 Quote
C4NN0N Posted April 19, 2011 Posted April 19, 2011 Hi, I'm after fitting the Pioneer AVH3300BT. I just want to check that I don't need to buy a cage for behind the facia. The Radio Shop guy reckons I do, and says I shouldn't trust you internet folks He wanted to charge me £550 to fit a stereo I can get delivered to my door for £320. £230 for looms, facias and fitting seems somewhat over the top to me, so I'm going to have a crack at doing it myself. Just wanted to check the above though. Quote
w1z Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 Can someone please check I have all I need to fit a a Clarion MAX678RVD...... MAX678RVD http://www.clarion.com/gb/en/products/2 ... 80854.html. ICT 50-256 - Nissan 350Z Pre 06 Double Din - Facia ICT 29-645 - Nissan Navara/Xtrial/350z USC Loom - Universal Steering Wheel Control Loom ICT 29-003 - Clarion head-unit lead - this is for the steering wheel controls ICT 23-007 - TURBO 1 Variable line driver - not sure if this is needed? Thanks Quote
MK-Ultra Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 Thanks for all the info in this thread. Going to change my headunit in the next couple of weeks then the rest of the system shortly after, this has answered a lot of my questions. I have one question remaining thou, somebody already asked but i couldn't see that it had been answered. Will you need two lines boosters if you plan on keeping the original sub and speakers? So far i have only heard needing one mentioned but if the sub and speakers run off different amps don't you need two? Quote
TomS Posted September 12, 2011 Posted September 12, 2011 This might be a stupid question, and I'm sure it's answered in the OP but I wanted to check before ordering the cables. To fit a JVC I need the ICT 29-645 or ICT 29-674? The descriptions of both products say for use with an aftermarket head unit but is the 674 for an aftermarket Bose headunit where as the 645 will work with any other make? Quote
nickmick Posted October 26, 2011 Posted October 26, 2011 Hi. Does anyone have the whole kit for sale? If so how much for the non bose single and double din? What's a good stereo which will work via the Bluetooth? Quote
lovie Posted June 14, 2012 Posted June 14, 2012 Great post thanks but after reading all the threads and doing various searches I'm still unsure as to whether the existing built in sat nav voice would still work with a new head unit, any help or advice gratefully received. Cheers Mike Quote
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