Infiniti FX45 Stereo System Questions

[FXgirl]

1. Can I put my Clarion VRX 925VD in the dash with a mounting kit? If so, do they make one yet? or do I have to custom fabricate one?

2. What size speakers do I need? I think there is 11 different speakers I need to replace

3. I have a sponsorship from my previous car which i will carry over to this vehicle. So how many watts do I need for it to shake my car up..

4. Should I go with 2 15" subs or 2 12" subs?

5. What other mods is easy to do? Besides tint of course =)

I'm new to this crossover ownership!

[Simmsled]

Wow. I'll get on that.

[Simmsled]

The dash unit controls so many things in that car that it would be really difficult and almost silly to replace. Instead, I suggest integrating with that system (using the factory head) and replacing the speakers and adding amps/subs.

The fronts should be replaced with a 6.5inch woofer and whatever size tweeter component set.

The 5.25 woofers could just be left there and disconnected or taken out.The rears could also be the same component set, however coaxial speakers will work as well.The center tweeter can be left in place or taken out (will not be active after your new system is installed).The D-Pillars have 2.5 inch tweeters. You could install a set of tweeters here. The sub size is up to you. This install is not easy, is very involved, and not cheap. Take it only to a high end shop.

sizes are as follows

Dash - Left, Center, and Right 2.5 tweeters (one in each location)F. Door 6.5R. Door 6.5D-Pillars - 2.5 tweeters (one on each side)Under Cargo Floor - 5.25 woofers

If I had my way, I would install the Dynaudio System 340 in the front. The woofer would go in the door, the 2.5 tweeter would be retrofitted to fit the 3inch tweeter/mid, and then the 1 inch tweeter would be custom fit for best imaging somewhere in the doors.

The D-Pillars would have attenuated Dynaudio (matching the System 340) tweeters to give a sense of space.

The rear would have the Dynaudio System 240MkII which would match the fronts.

The Subs would be the Dynaudio MW190s (12 inch).

The amps would be Precision Power. I would use...Front - PCX-2200 (2 channel 200w x 2)Rear and auxillary tweeters - PCX-480 (4 channel 80w x 4)Subs - PCX-2200 (bridged to 1 channel, 800w x 1)

Damn that would be so smooth.

[FXgirl]

simmsled:

Wow...sounds pretty good.. but my only concern is that I compete in audio competitions.

I'm sponsored by Alphasonik, so I would have to install all their products in my car.

Not only that.. but I couldnt have a factory radio in the dash either.. =(

What would stop working if I put an aftermarket one?

thanks

Susan

[Simmsled]

ah well in that case... your air conditioning/heat/defrost, your navigation, rear view monitor, tire air pressure monitor, trip computer, you entire center dash piece would have to be completely cut apart and would not function properly with modification. A custom fabricated center dash insert would have to be made and then all of the other stuff would have to be re-engineered into the video input/out... come to think of it... you would have to hire a Nissan engineer and a Clarion engineer to go through the system to integrate your Clarion deck. Pain in the a$$. ... you could go from the factory system and then do a pre-amp/eq type main and then use sound processors.

What audio equipment lines do you have at your disposal?

[FXgirl]

Simm.. I didnt get the tech package.. does that make things a little easiler? =)

heheheh

Susan

[Simmsled]

i'll check it out... im on it.

[Simmsled]

it would still have to integrate your air conditioning and heating controls to your Clarion deck. Ive never seen that done. So, it isnt any easier.

[FXgirl]

I'm going to take it to Audio Excellence here in Orlando FL and see what they can do.

If it works, I will let you all know! =)

[Simmsled]

sweet