gingerslippers Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Hi there, I wondered if anyone could give me some advice on the 350z Bose stereo. I have a Pioneer P80BT which I had aimed to install in my Supra but never got around to it. I wondered if it was worth installing in the 350z instead of the Bose double din or is the Bose a better system so not worth changing? Any help would be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashton Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I've just got my Z and the bose is terrible. Definitely upgrade - stickies on this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerslippers Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 Yeah, must admit that I wasnt amazingly impressed by the sound system but know that the Pioneer is quite old. It looks good but would hate to install it only to find its worse than the Bose!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helimeddaz Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Junk the Bose cos that's what it is JUNK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_c Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 I got rid of my bose for a pioneer unit, spliced the RCA's and it's now very good even with the original bose speakers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 A pioneer unit, even an old one will be better than the Bose Some very good detailed guides in the ICE section, should answer any questions you have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamoss Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 I also changed the Bose stereo out. Although I found after putting a Kenwood double din HU in it wasn't quite as loud as the Bose HU - so not sure if I did something wrong or if its just the particular HU I used. At least I can listen to my Iphone and CD's now though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerslippers Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 Thanks for the many responses. I think I will change the unit. I went into Halfords yesterday to see if they could help....it never ceases to amaze me just how crap they are in there! Hopefully there is someone local that is searchable on Google that can do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluke Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Have thought about the Appradio 2 - It's on Amazon for £199 at the moment, a week ago I had mine for £150 from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerslippers Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 That is one worth looking at although I just got an initial quote back from a guy who reckons it will take 3 hours and he works at £75/ hour. I told him to do one as I think he is trying it on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
un1eash Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 It would take a DIY noob near 3 hours, but for a pro or someone thats done it before it should only take about an hour. Wish i was on £75 an hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerslippers Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 Yeah, I think he has me mistaken for some sort of idiot. Maybe its because the car is perceived as expensive so I have loads of money. Even if I was a millionaire, it wouldn't mean I'd accept being treated like a tool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Brede Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Have a word with Lee Rush at this place I haven't had any work done by them yet as they are in Sheffield a couple of hours drive from me but all the questions that I have e-mailed they have answered within 24 hours & they have a load of awards for all sorts of I.C.E. work on cars their web site is well worth checking out http://www.sourcesounds.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamez Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Have thought about the Appradio 2 - It's on Amazon for £199 at the moment, a week ago I had mine for £150 from them. If you have an android phone I second this, once hacked its an excellent unit. Halfords fit for £30 as well, including the parrot and GPS with the head unit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerslippers Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 Tanks for the advice. Ive contacted a few other local people so hopefully a more reasonable human being comes forward! Is the Appradio good with the iphone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamez Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 i think its a lot more limited in functionality tbh, there should be a few youtube vids if you want to check it out on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerslippers Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 Thanks, I think I will stick with installing the P80BT. It sounds like there will be some marked improvements and it looks much better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooresy14 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 (edited) Have thought about the Appradio 2 - It's on Amazon for £199 at the moment, a week ago I had mine for £150 from them. If you have an android phone I second this, once hacked its an excellent unit. Halfords fit for £30 as well, including the parrot and GPS with the head unit dude, can you hack the appradio2? I have this in my 350 but how do you hack it and what can you do once its hacked? Or do you mean when you jailbreak the android/Iphone? Edited April 23, 2013 by Mooresy14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamez Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Have thought about the Appradio 2 - It's on Amazon for £199 at the moment, a week ago I had mine for £150 from them. If you have an android phone I second this, once hacked its an excellent unit. Halfords fit for £30 as well, including the parrot and GPS with the head unit dude, can you hack the appradio2? I have this in my 350 but how do you hack it and what can you do once its hacked? Or do you mean when you jailbreak the android/Iphone? you have to have a rooted android phone, and an app called arliberator. It allows you COMPLETE control of your phone from the headunit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashton Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 you can also hack it via jailbroken iphone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 (edited) I also changed the Bose stereo out. Although I found after putting a Kenwood double din HU in it wasn't quite as loud as the Bose HU - so not sure if I did something wrong or if its just the particular HU I used. At least I can listen to my Iphone and CD's now though this maybe of help to you.... http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/58947-reduced-sound-out-put-after-replacing-oe-bose/ Edited April 26, 2013 by buster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerslippers Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share Posted April 30, 2013 Thanks, turns out that the P80BT I have is incomplete so have just bought a new P800BT. I just want improved sound quality and integrated BlueTooth for my phone so went for the cheaper option. Being installed on Saturday for £70 so thanks for all your help guys. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamoss Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I also changed the Bose stereo out. Although I found after putting a Kenwood double din HU in it wasn't quite as loud as the Bose HU - so not sure if I did something wrong or if its just the particular HU I used. At least I can listen to my Iphone and CD's now though this maybe of help to you.... http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/58947-reduced-sound-out-put-after-replacing-oe-bose/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamoss Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Thanks for that buster found that topic last night. Probly should have checked her first lol 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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