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Fitting a Kenwood Double Din to replace a BOSE in 05 roadster


JamesRo

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Hi, I have been reading thread after thread on this and unfortunately admit I still don't understand it. I have fitted a few stereos before, but this seems to be overly complicated and expensive. I keep seeing it stated that I must get the proper adapter which seems to cost £30-40 to use with the BOSE system but also I see the buster mod which seems to do away with the additional phono leads in the kit and revert to what looks like the cheap kit. I don't have any steering controls (apart from cruise control) or Bluetooth. For some reason I cant start a new paragraph on this forum so sorry about the wall of text. The BOSE unit has 3 sockets on the back but its seems I only need 2 of them? I am looking at buying this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Connects2-CT20NS03-Nissan-350Z-05-Car-Stereo-Radio-ISO-Harness-Adaptor-Wiring-/251307201998?pt=UK_Cars_Parts_Vehicles_Terminals_Cabling_ET&hash=item3a831395ce instead of this type http://www.amazon.co.uk/Celsus-AIS2260-Nissan-Audio-System/dp/B000TNTTHI and then I can graft on either phono leads or buster mod it onto speaker outputs. Am I missing something or is this possible? It just seems mad that the extra phono leads bump the kit up to £30 from £3 unless there is a bigger difference I cant see. I can take pictures of my stereo or connectors if needed.

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Make sure the ISO plugs are the right ones for your head unit and it ought to be OK (ISO's are not universal - as I discovered when changing my head unit - same situation as you). I got a used adaptor from someone who had used it in his 'Z but I had to do a fair bit of research and soldering to get the leads right, that said it worked first time, after I read on this forum that it needs a separate earth installing ( I see on the unit you are looking at on Ebay there is an earth lead added). http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251334534122?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 (link to the adaptor I bought).

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It all went ok so I thought I'd add a picture or 2 to help someone else save a few quid. If you don't have steering wheel controls you don't need the expensive adaptor and as a bonus the buster mod is already done on the cheap adaptor. The only mods I had to do were add the amp remote wire and I added a ground although I don't think I even needed to that but it was recommended here. I still don't seem to be able to arrange anything on this forum so excuse the block of text and random photos. You can see the black wire I added to the pink wire no.12 in the diagram, I just shaved it and wrapped it around, worked perfectly and very loud!

Connects2 CT20NS03 Nissan 350Z 05> Car Stereo Radio ISO Harness Adaptor Wiring total cost delivered and fitted £2.99

 

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