Wrathernaut's Double-Din Installation FAQ, Shopping and Resource List
#274
#275
Thanks for such a quick reply!! I'm not sure my installer will be able to do the relay you were referring to. Do we have a drawing or video of it, so that I can show it to him? Now I will order a JDM kit and try to return my Metra kit or sell it. Thanks again, you are the man! ![Smilie](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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Best option is a 6v 3PDT Relay - Mutes all audio and plays nav voice in driver's front speaker:
![](https://lh4.ggpht.com/_kXePT1F4TyQ/TOrYjmwr-JI/AAAAAAAAEPg/FcQ2xGSpy4A/s800/3PDTSolidStateRelay.jpg)
There's this one if you can find a good 9v DPDT relay, it doesn't mute, just swaps the audio at driver's front speaker:
![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_kXePT1F4TyQ/TFiDyXvKEhI/AAAAAAAAEDk/lwr4ldht_co/s912/keep%20nav%20voice.jpg)
#277
Wrathernaut, thanks for the awesome guide. I'm about to finally pull the trigger and upgrade my radio but I wanted to make sure I had everything I need before doing so.
The following is going into a 2007 G35 Coupe with Bose:
JDM Dual A/C Controller & Finisher
AM/FM Adapter - Metra 40-NI10
Steering Wheel Interface – PAC SWI-PS
Wiring Harness – PAC ROEM-NIS2
Double Din Trim Ring – Scosche Ddtrb Double Din Trim Ring
Pioneer AVIC F900BT with iPod Adapter
Also what part of GA do you stay in (I'm in Austell)? Thanks!
The following is going into a 2007 G35 Coupe with Bose:
JDM Dual A/C Controller & Finisher
AM/FM Adapter - Metra 40-NI10
Steering Wheel Interface – PAC SWI-PS
Wiring Harness – PAC ROEM-NIS2
Double Din Trim Ring – Scosche Ddtrb Double Din Trim Ring
Pioneer AVIC F900BT with iPod Adapter
Also what part of GA do you stay in (I'm in Austell)? Thanks!
#278
Wrathernaut, thanks for the awesome guide. I'm about to finally pull the trigger and upgrade my radio but I wanted to make sure I had everything I need before doing so.
The following is going into a 2007 G35 Coupe with Bose:
JDM Dual A/C Controller & Finisher
AM/FM Adapter - Metra 40-NI10
Steering Wheel Interface – PAC SWI-PS
Wiring Harness – PAC ROEM-NIS2
Double Din Trim Ring – Scosche Ddtrb Double Din Trim Ring
Pioneer AVIC F900BT with iPod Adapter
Also what part of GA do you stay in (I'm in Austell)? Thanks!
The following is going into a 2007 G35 Coupe with Bose:
JDM Dual A/C Controller & Finisher
AM/FM Adapter - Metra 40-NI10
Steering Wheel Interface – PAC SWI-PS
Wiring Harness – PAC ROEM-NIS2
Double Din Trim Ring – Scosche Ddtrb Double Din Trim Ring
Pioneer AVIC F900BT with iPod Adapter
Also what part of GA do you stay in (I'm in Austell)? Thanks!
#279
The following is going into a 2007 G35 Coupe with Bose:
JDM Dual A/C Controller & Finisher
AM/FM Adapter - Metra 40-NI10
Steering Wheel Interface – PAC SWI-PS
Wiring Harness – PAC ROEM-NIS2
Double Din Trim Ring – Scosche Ddtrb Double Din Trim Ring
Pioneer AVIC F900BT with iPod Adapter
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#280
Thanks for the replies guys, just ordered everything. Now just gotta find a shop to install all everything at a decent price. I would try it myself but don't have any experience installing radios and don't want to risk it.
Wrathernaught if you were closer I would totally take you up on your offer.
Wrathernaught if you were closer I would totally take you up on your offer.
#281
I went and talked to my installer today. He pointed out to me that connector from stock nav has to be plugged directly to the stock radio unit in order to work. Therefore, even if we order JDM kit, it wont be able to hook up directly to anything. Am I missing anything here? Please show me the details if you can.
Also for nav voice, both of your diagrams need a Headunit Mute connection and my headunit, Jensen , does not have a Mute connection. So, I might as well skip stock nav voice option altogether.
![Frown](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
And for the slide up screen, he said we'll need to cut the bracket off from stock radio unit and find a way to put it on the aftermarket piece. Only then, the screen will be stable and slide up easily no matter the use of JDM or Metra dash kit. Is it how you do it too? Btw, I can't return the Metra kit. Look like I'm stuck with this.
![Frown](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
I apologize for my ignorance and lack of knowledge on these things. I come to realize these details only after he showed me my stock radio unit and explained to me.
Again, thanks so much for being patient.
#282
Dear Wrathernaut,
I went and talked to my installer today. He pointed out to me that connector from stock nav has to be plugged directly to the stock radio unit in order to work. Therefore, even if we order JDM kit, it wont be able to hook up directly to anything. Am I missing anything here? Please show me the details if you can.
Also for nav voice, both of your diagrams need a Headunit Mute connection and my headunit, Jensen , does not have a Mute connection. So, I might as well skip stock nav voice option altogether.![Frown](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
And for the slide up screen, he said we'll need to cut the bracket off from stock radio unit and find a way to put it on the aftermarket piece. Only then, the screen will be stable and slide up easily no matter the use of JDM or Metra dash kit. Is it how you do it too? Btw, I can't return the Metra kit. Look like I'm stuck with this.![Frown](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
I apologize for my ignorance and lack of knowledge on these things. I come to realize these details only after he showed me my stock radio unit and explained to me.
Again, thanks so much for being patient.
I went and talked to my installer today. He pointed out to me that connector from stock nav has to be plugged directly to the stock radio unit in order to work. Therefore, even if we order JDM kit, it wont be able to hook up directly to anything. Am I missing anything here? Please show me the details if you can.
Also for nav voice, both of your diagrams need a Headunit Mute connection and my headunit, Jensen , does not have a Mute connection. So, I might as well skip stock nav voice option altogether.
![Frown](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
And for the slide up screen, he said we'll need to cut the bracket off from stock radio unit and find a way to put it on the aftermarket piece. Only then, the screen will be stable and slide up easily no matter the use of JDM or Metra dash kit. Is it how you do it too? Btw, I can't return the Metra kit. Look like I'm stuck with this.
![Frown](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
I apologize for my ignorance and lack of knowledge on these things. I come to realize these details only after he showed me my stock radio unit and explained to me.
Again, thanks so much for being patient.
Find a new installer, this guy sucks or is just pulling stuff out of his ***.
There's a connector that goes straight into the nav display unit. That connector is the only one required in order to keep the nav unit functioning (without voice).
The connector that goes to the headunit that has the nav voice signal (the one you'd wire to a relay) is the same one that has the steering wheel control signal, and it doesn't get plugged into anything with an aftermarket headunit, all those wires have to cut and spliced.
The only thing that needs to be cut to keep the stock nav is about 1/8th of an inch off the top of the 05-07 JDM trim. If it's an 03-04 JDM trim, nothing has to be modified.
#283
Dear jjthing:
Find a new installer, this guy sucks or is just pulling stuff out of his ***.
There's a connector that goes straight into the nav display unit. That connector is the only one required in order to keep the nav unit functioning (without voice).
The connector that goes to the headunit that has the nav voice signal (the one you'd wire to a relay) is the same one that has the steering wheel control signal, and it doesn't get plugged into anything with an aftermarket headunit, all those wires have to cut and spliced.
The only thing that needs to be cut to keep the stock nav is about 1/8th of an inch off the top of the 05-07 JDM trim. If it's an 03-04 JDM trim, nothing has to be modified.
Find a new installer, this guy sucks or is just pulling stuff out of his ***.
There's a connector that goes straight into the nav display unit. That connector is the only one required in order to keep the nav unit functioning (without voice).
The connector that goes to the headunit that has the nav voice signal (the one you'd wire to a relay) is the same one that has the steering wheel control signal, and it doesn't get plugged into anything with an aftermarket headunit, all those wires have to cut and spliced.
The only thing that needs to be cut to keep the stock nav is about 1/8th of an inch off the top of the 05-07 JDM trim. If it's an 03-04 JDM trim, nothing has to be modified.
And, please do not be offended, how much will you charge me? I need to save up for that too..
![Big Grin](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Thanks again!!
#285
hahaha.. awesome!! Will you give me a discount..?? let's say.. a sirloin steak and pitcher of beer?? ![Big Grin](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
I will plan the trip once school's out.. I will contact you again! Btw, i'll be coming from Rockville, Maryland.. :P
Thanks so soo much!
![Big Grin](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
I will plan the trip once school's out.. I will contact you again! Btw, i'll be coming from Rockville, Maryland.. :P
Thanks so soo much!