Almost completed 01 Pathfinder stereo upgrade (includes AVIC-Z2) http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=350117 Almost completed 01 Pathfinder stereo upgrade (includes AVIC-Z2) en-us 2009-11-21T18:08:39-08:00 hourly 1 1970-01-01T00:00+00:00 Nissan Forums / Infiniti Forums - NICOclub http://images.zeroforum.com/new/1/pixel.gif http://forums.nicoclub.com Re: Almost completed 01 Pathfinder stereo upgrade (slickroger) http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=350117;postid=4590790#4590790 how hard was it to put in the black headlights i cant figure out how to install mine burns9189 2009-03-20T14:23:10-08:00 Re: Almost completed 01 Pathfinder stereo upgrade (duanetjt) http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=350117;postid=4543520#4543520 the three wires u need r on the adapter with only three wires that came out of the back of ur stock deck, it has nothing to do with the speaker or deck control wires, its a small adapter with only three wire(ur streering wheel control) 02pathy 2009-03-06T04:59:36-08:00 Re: Almost completed 01 Pathfinder stereo upgrade (slickroger) http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=350117;postid=4543476#4543476 Quote, originally posted by slickroger Well ive been doin some work in the truck and spending money i dont have to make the interior of this truck neat and complete heres some pics.Head-Unit (before and after)Sony Head-UnitPioneer AVIC-Z2 + Peripheral SWI-PS Factory Steering Wheel Audio Control Interface + 2-wire BypassInstalled (Music Videos while driving, awesomely distracting!!)GPS + Bluetooth + Voice CommandI cut out the carpet to display the Amp thru the plexiglass cover and also installed the Power Cap in the passenger side quarter panelSlickroger(left) Qxxx4(right) Also just did my spark plugs, very easy to do on the 3.5L Modified by slickroger at 12:57 AM 7/7/2008I like your set-up! I'm doing a similar install on my 03 Pathfinder LE. No one makes a double-din dash kit for the 03-04 Pathy, so I had to fabricate one from a single din kit. The plastic fab project turned out very nicely. I've installed some headrest DVDs and one of the Pioneer F Series units. My problem is that I want to keep my steering wheel controls, so I bought the SWI-PS. I'm having a tough time locating the two (or more wires) wires that control the steering wheel remote, so I can tap into them with my two resistors. Any idea where I can find those The vehicle specific instruction from the manufacturer were confusing, and they are of no help!! Their tech support was terrible, so I'm left to find the answers from the web. I see you've already done this. Any help or photos you provide would be greatly appreciated. I also posted this same question to you in another thread....kind of new at online posting. Quote, originally posted by slickroger raquo;Well ive been doin some work in the truck and spending money i dont have to make the interior of this truck neat and complete heres some pics.

Head-Unit (before and after)

Sony Head-Unit

Pioneer AVIC-Z2 + Peripheral SWI-PS Factory Steering Wheel Audio Control Interface + 2-wire Bypass

Installed (Music Videos while driving, awesomely distracting!!)

GPS + Bluetooth + Voice Command

I cut out the carpet to display the Amp thru the plexiglass cover and also installed the Power Cap in the passenger side quarter panel

Slickroger(left) Qxxx4(right)

Also just did my spark plugs, very easy to do on the 3.5L



Modified by slickroger at 12:57 AM 7/7/2008

I like your set-up! I'm doing a similar install on my 03 Pathfinder LE. No one makes a double-din dash kit for the 03-04 Pathy, so I had to fabricate one from a single din kit. The plastic fab project turned out very nicely. I've installed some headrest DVDs and one of the Pioneer F Series units. My problem is that I want to keep my steering wheel controls, so I bought the SWI-PS. I'm having a tough time locating the two (or more wires) wires that control the steering wheel remote, so I can tap into them with my two resistors. Any idea where I can find those? The vehicle specific instruction from the manufacturer were confusing, and they are of no help!! Their tech support was terrible, so I'm left to find the answers from the web. I see you've already done this. Any help or photos you provide would be greatly appreciated.

I also posted this same question to you in another thread....kind of new at online posting. ]]> duanetjt 2009-03-06T04:03:26-08:00 Re: Almost completed 01 Pathfinder stereo upgrade (slickroger) http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=350117;postid=4071260#4071260 Hello,I put in an almost identical double din deck to my '02 pathfinder Only I am getting a loud buzz/humming from the system/speakers. Tried changing ground. Any ideasPS. I also have the K&N in mine! I put in an almost identical double din deck to my '02 pathfinder Only I am getting a loud buzz/humming from the system/speakers. Tried changing ground. Any ideas?

PS. I also have the KN in mine! ]]> MCorlione 2008-10-06T19:25:17-08:00 Re: Almost completed 01 Pathfinder stereo upgrade (fueler) http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=350117;postid=4021265#4021265 Heres the Fog Mod - Fogs can be on all the time at my discretionChanged two Bulbs on the Dash to 3Blue LEDsTinted Headlights and FogsDetailed Dash Thread - http://forums.nicoclub.com/zer...ightsDetailed Fog Thread - http://forums.nicoclub.com/zer...-asapWindow Trim Thread - http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/359249Tint Thread - http://forums.nicoclub.com/zer...ightsBOSE Stereo Thread - http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/304088Modified by slickroger at 11:42 PM 9/19/2008 Modified by slickroger at 4:02 PM 9/23/2008

Changed two Bulbs on the Dash to 3Blue LEDs

Tinted Headlights and Fogs

Detailed Dash Thread - http://forums.nicoclub.com/zer...ights

Detailed Fog Thread - http://forums.nicoclub.com/zer...-asap

Window Trim Thread - http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/359249

Tint Thread - http://forums.nicoclub.com/zer...ights

BOSE Stereo Thread - http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/304088


Modified by slickroger at 11:42 PM 9/19/2008

Modified by slickroger at 4:02 PM 9/23/2008 ]]> slickroger 2008-09-19T22:41:56-08:00 Re: Almost completed 01 Pathfinder stereo upgrade (fueler) http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=350117;postid=3970011#3970011 Quote, originally posted by fueler that canister u are talking about does have an opening, facing forwards, like a cold air intake. Although the pathfinder is slightly different from the Q it should be similar. Yeah u can remove it and run a hose, that would probably be better. I have to post a correction I posted some misinformation stating that the QX4 has a factory cold air intake I thought it really did, I even saw the opening from the top and felt it with my hand in the fender It wasnt until disassembling my front bumper today, that i found that my "factory cold air intake" isn't what i thought it was.... what it was, my stock lower air box simply had a large hole punched in it from my fog light, must have been from one of the many desert racing accidents i've had Looks like it has potential for a good design but i'm ditching the (broken) air box anyways for a 3" flex tubingsorry for the misinformation. Quote, originally posted by fueler raquo;that canister u are talking about does have an opening, facing forwards, like a cold air intake. Although the pathfinder is slightly different from the Q it should be similar.


Yeah u can remove it and run a hose, that would probably be better.

I have to post a correction

I posted some misinformation stating that the QX4 has a factory cold air intake

I thought it really did, I even saw the opening from the top and felt it with my hand in the fender


It wasnt until disassembling my front bumper today, that i found that my "factory cold air intake" isn't what i thought it was.... what it was, my stock lower air box simply had a large hole punched in it from my fog light, must have been from one of the many desert racing accidents i've had

Looks like it has potential for a good design but i'm ditching the (broken) air box anyways for a 3" flex tubing

sorry for the misinformation. ]]> fueler 2008-09-02T21:11:14-08:00 Re: Almost completed 01 Pathfinder stereo upgrade (slickroger) http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=350117;postid=3953311#3953311 roger you should enter that thing in importfest:D Adnan 2008-08-27T20:35:32-08:00 Re: Almost completed 01 Pathfinder stereo upgrade (hume15) http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=350117;postid=3948417#3948417 if you are talking about the third brake light.i got it on e-bay and you can get them customized. i got it on e-bay and you can get them customized.

]]> slickroger 2008-08-26T09:48:49-08:00 Re: Almost completed 01 Pathfinder stereo upgrade (slickroger) http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=350117;postid=3946101#3946101 Where'd you get the Pathfinder light at hume15 2008-08-25T14:07:32-08:00 Re: Almost completed 01 Pathfinder stereo upgrade (Qxxx4) http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=350117;postid=3916966#3916966 Heres some engine bay picks more pleasing to the eyeRust Removal Program has slowly begun Rust Removal Program has slowly begun

]]> slickroger 2008-08-14T23:21:18-08:00 Re: Almost completed 01 Pathfinder stereo upgrade (slickroger) http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=350117;postid=3912297#3912297 yeah dude i dunno how your engine bay had those things rusting...mines actually in pretty decent shape under the hood (but yours is way more "slick" with that painted engine cover...freakin 3.3's dont have no cover Lookin forward to seein the blacked out parts man, itll look real new n clean nowas for the LE symbol being outtie it looks way better, AJRK has a real keen eye noticing that

Lookin forward to seein the blacked out parts man, itll look real new n clean now

as for the LE symbol being outtie it looks way better, AJRK has a real keen eye noticing that ]]> Qxxx4 2008-08-13T16:36:21-08:00 Re: Almost completed 01 Pathfinder stereo upgrade (Adnan) http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=350117;postid=3911955#3911955 im only noticing now but when i took this picture i had a 3.5 beside my LE.well somehow i lost that AJRK and Qxxx4 as witnesses at the last meet i did not have the 3.5 so the LE looked off and out of place.I removed the LE and this is how it looks nowi will put pictures of the engine bay up as soon as i get them, i just painted everything that was rusted in the previous picture black, such as the prop and the rad holders.

well somehow i lost that AJRK and Qxxx4 as witnesses at the last meet i did not have the 3.5 so the LE looked off and out of place.

I removed the LE and this is how it looks now

i will put pictures of the engine bay up as soon as i get them, i just painted everything that was rusted in the previous picture black, such as the prop and the rad holders. ]]> slickroger 2008-08-13T14:24:06-08:00 Re: Almost completed 01 Pathfinder stereo upgrade (Qxxx4) http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=350117;postid=3906315#3906315 i'm in for sure... ]]> Adnan 2008-08-11T17:40:52-08:00 Re: Almost completed 01 Pathfinder stereo upgrade (Adnan) http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=350117;postid=3905049#3905049 i have to second roger, his system sounds really really good. i was all against subs when people started saying it sounds horrible and roger proved that it sounds great. adnan you gotta meet with us sometime for another qx4/pathy meet before the winter...we only had 3 members last time adnan you gotta meet with us sometime for another qx4/pathy meet before the winter...we only had 3 members last time ]]> Qxxx4 2008-08-11T09:58:29-08:00 Re: Almost completed 01 Pathfinder stereo upgrade (Adnan) http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=350117;postid=3904184#3904184 sure we will have to figure out a time i just added you to msn we will have to figure out a time
i just added you to msn ]]> slickroger 2008-08-10T23:09:51-08:00 Re: Almost completed 01 Pathfinder stereo upgrade (slickroger) http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=350117;postid=3904171#3904171 hey man,you think you can help me put in my deck sometimeyour setup just inspired me to get started on mineim now waiting on a new amp:D your setup just inspired me to get started on mine
im now waiting on a new amp:D ]]> Adnan 2008-08-10T23:04:14-08:00 Re: Almost completed 01 Pathfinder stereo upgrade (Adnan) http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=350117;postid=3904113#3904113 no troubl ei think it sounds great when i turn it up and the bass is pretty much ridiculous i can still here my highs which i like a lot slickroger 2008-08-10T22:35:58-08:00 Re: Almost completed 01 Pathfinder stereo upgrade (slickroger) http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=350117;postid=3904068#3904068 impressive!how is the sound quality any alternator whine how is the sound quality? any alternator whine? ]]> Adnan 2008-08-10T22:16:48-08:00 Re: Almost completed 01 Pathfinder stereo upgrade (Adnan) http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=350117;postid=3904031#3904031 Im using all stock speakers. except for the obvious 12" kenwoodsI didn't buy a bypass i used instructions from another forum, which told me i only needed to ground 2-wires so i did.the adapter for the steering wheel controls was the Peripheral SWI-PSjust go to this site and enter your vehicle info and it will tell you what to buy from e-bay thats the way i did it.http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/ I didn't buy a bypass i used instructions from another forum, which told me i only needed to ground 2-wires so i did.

the adapter for the steering wheel controls was the Peripheral SWI-PS
just go to this site and enter your vehicle info and it will tell you what to buy from e-bay thats the way i did it.

http://www.peripheralelectronics.com/ ]]> slickroger 2008-08-10T21:57:32-08:00 Re: Almost completed 01 Pathfinder stereo upgrade (slickroger) http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=350117;postid=3903664#3903664 very awesome truck roger...i love how you did excatly pretty muchi ever imagined doing on my truck...except a alpine w205 instead of the z2what model are those steering wheel adapter+bypass moduleare you using your stock speakers i ever imagined doing on my truck...except a alpine w205 instead of the z2
what model are those steering wheel adapter+bypass module?
are you using your stock speakers? ]]> Adnan 2008-08-10T20:07:16-08:00 Re: Almost completed 01 Pathfinder stereo upgrade (Qxxx4) http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=350117;postid=3897429#3897429 yea that hook is nasty i plan on doin that today actually. if you need any stereo help gimme a call and check http://www.onlinecarstereo.com for some good models and whats the best bang for your buck. if you need any stereo help gimme a call and check http://www.onlinecarstereo.com for some good models and whats the best bang for your buck. ]]> slickroger 2008-08-08T08:36:55-08:00 Re: Almost completed 01 Pathfinder stereo upgrade (Qxxx4) http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=350117;postid=3893593#3893593 btw paint that rusty hood stick, its an eyesore man! Qxxx4 2008-08-07T03:21:56-08:00 Re: Almost completed 01 Pathfinder stereo upgrade (slickroger) http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=350117;postid=3893592#3893592 i still cant believe how great those fog covers look...it looks better without the fogs than with loli really do hate you man, before you i didnt really care about a system or performance and now im really looking into it.might go with a used sub and amp for starters...evn if it works like crap and blows right away. I gotta pay tuition and insurance and crap so ill get what i can afford lol the pioneer screen is just too sexy. I seen them as low as $400 at future shop...of course without nav id get that then the sub/amp..id the nav to the headunit later.The K&N sounds good but you said fuel economy is worse now if it sounds and feels better then its probably worth every penny i really do hate you man, before you i didnt really care about a system or performance and now im really looking into it.

might go with a used sub and amp for starters...evn if it works like crap and blows right away. I gotta pay tuition and insurance and crap so ill get what i can afford lol the pioneer screen is just too sexy. I seen them as low as $400 at future shop...of course without nav id get that then the sub/amp..id the nav to the headunit later.

The KN sounds good but you said fuel economy is worse now? if it sounds and feels better then its probably worth every penny ]]> Qxxx4 2008-08-07T03:20:49-08:00 Re: Almost completed 01 Pathfinder stereo upgrade (fueler) http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=350117;postid=3892894#3892894 according to the website (www.knfilters.com)that SRI set up gives you 14.46 HP @ 5918 RPM gains!!!!but for $320 thats a big price to pay. that SRI set up gives you 14.46 HP @ 5918 RPM gains!!!!
but for $320 thats a big price to pay. ]]> LocoPathfinder 2008-08-06T19:58:53-08:00 Re: Almost completed 01 Pathfinder stereo upgrade (slickroger) http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=350117;postid=3885403#3885403 that canister u are talking about does have an opening, facing forwards, like a cold air intake. Although the pathfinder is slightly different from the Q it should be similar. Yeah u can remove it and run a hose, that would probably be better.

Yeah u can remove it and run a hose, that would probably be better. ]]> fueler 2008-08-04T17:50:22-08:00 Re: Almost completed 01 Pathfinder stereo upgrade (fukinitupagain) http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=350117;postid=3885386#3885386 thanks man! The Trunkthat trunk took some time, cutting that carpet was the really annoying part but i love the way it turned out. probably gonna throw some sound activated lights beside the amp to light up the amp compartment.The K&N I bought it from ebay for about $320, I love the change in sound and i have noticed that the truck is a lot more responsive to my heavy foot. also it makes the engine bay look awesome especially with the painted engine cover it was all scratched now it looks fresh again. has anyone else noticed that the canister that is connected to the air intake box doesnt draw any air from outside because it is sealed. well i believe its sealed, and i plan on butchering it for some cold air using a couple of hoses placed behind the grille. has anyone tried this already The Trunk

that trunk took some time, cutting that carpet was the really annoying part but i love the way it turned out. probably gonna throw some sound activated lights beside the amp to light up the amp compartment.

The KN

I bought it from ebay for about $320, I love the change in sound and i have noticed that the truck is a lot more responsive to my heavy foot. also it makes the engine bay look awesome especially with the painted engine cover it was all scratched now it looks fresh again.

has anyone else noticed that the canister that is connected to the air intake box doesnt draw any air from outside because it is sealed. well i believe its sealed, and i plan on butchering it for some cold air using a couple of hoses placed behind the grille.

has anyone tried this already????


]]> slickroger 2008-08-04T17:42:43-08:00 Re: Almost completed 01 Pathfinder stereo upgrade (slickroger) http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=350117;postid=3884627#3884627 Damn dude the trunk is really clean lookin'. Thats what has impressed me (oh course it might not be too hard to impress me cause me trunk is filled with a ton of sh*t right now). Good work though man. fukinitupagain 2008-08-04T13:20:42-08:00 Re: Almost completed 01 Pathfinder stereo upgrade (slickroger) http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=350117;postid=3882132#3882132 Ah, you finally got the K&N I see. What do you think of it so far Where did you end up getting it from as well ]]> ubpsanity 2008-08-03T17:28:40-08:00 Re: Almost completed 01 Pathfinder stereo upgrade (slickroger) http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=350117;postid=3881528#3881528 Painted the Covers Beside the fogs to match the grille Painted Engine Cover and Added K&N Air Filter

Painted Engine Cover and Added KN Air Filter

]]> slickroger 2008-08-03T12:31:02-08:00 Re: Almost completed 01 Pathfinder stereo upgrade (Qxxx4) http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=350117;postid=3799268#3799268 Nice system! I like how you did the floor panel. fueler 2008-07-07T10:21:05-08:00 Re: Almost completed 01 Pathfinder stereo upgrade (slickroger) http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=350117;postid=3798938#3798938 roger, props to you your trucks system is amazing, and im glad to see pretty much everything was done by you. keep up the good work and thanks for posting up those pics of your system! Qxxx4 2008-07-07T08:20:23-08:00 Almost completed 01 Pathfinder stereo upgrade (includes AVIC-Z2) http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=350117;postid=3798372#3798372 Well ive been doin some work in the truck and spending money i dont have to make the interior of this truck neat and complete heres some pics.Head-Unit (before and after)Sony Head-UnitPioneer AVIC-Z2 + Peripheral SWI-PS Factory Steering Wheel Audio Control Interface + 2-wire BypassInstalled (Music Videos while driving, awesomely distracting!!)GPS + Bluetooth + Voice CommandI cut out the carpet to display the Amp thru the plexiglass cover and also installed the Power Cap in the passenger side quarter panelSlickroger(left) Qxxx4(right) Also just did my spark plugs, very easy to do on the 3.5L Modified by slickroger at 12:57 AM 7/7/2008 Head-Unit (before and after)

Sony Head-Unit

Pioneer AVIC-Z2 + Peripheral SWI-PS Factory Steering Wheel Audio Control Interface + 2-wire Bypass

Installed (Music Videos while driving, awesomely distracting!!)

GPS + Bluetooth + Voice Command

I cut out the carpet to display the Amp thru the plexiglass cover and also installed the Power Cap in the passenger side quarter panel

Slickroger(left) Qxxx4(right)

Also just did my spark plugs, very easy to do on the 3.5L




Modified by slickroger at 12:57 AM 7/7/2008 ]]> slickroger 2008-07-07T00:28:06-08:00