You can go up the center hump, just like I ran my audio RCAs:

 

Ok, I understand how to run them to the head unit now but how do I get them in the trunk from the license plate?

 

Just ordered all of this:

Pioneer AVH-X5500BHS Multimedia DVD Receiver with 7" Motorized Touchscreen Display
Metra 70-7550 Radio Wiring Harness For Nissan 95-Up Power 4 Speaker
Metra Axxess ASWC Universal Steering Wheel Control Interface (Black)
Metra 40-NI10 Nissan Antnna Adapter
Scosche Ddtrb Double Din Trim Ring

I already have the double din trim and ac controls. I have a non bose 2007 G35 coupe. Is there anything else I need? Thank you!

 

Just skills, tools and time. If you got more time than tools and skills, come up for a drive to Savannah, I'll lend you a hand.

Good luck!

 

Thank you so much! Sort of lacking in the tools and skill section. I might try a crack at it, but if I don't have the time, how much should installation be?

 

I do it free for anyone from the board, I figure you'll spend enough on gas getting here that all I ask is for some cold soda out of the deal.

 

~600 miles roundtrip.
~23 mpg
~3.75/g
+$1 bottle of ice cold cola.
=100$ish

Might have to stop by ATL for some korean BBQ

Do you know how much I'd expect to pay for a typical installer?

 

You have to call around, but the spread is pretty big, usually in the $100-300 range. I've done the 05-07 trim removal/re-installation at least a dozen times by now taking my own (and a few others') cars apart for how-to's and verification of stuff for people on the board, such as test-fitting the trimmed trim for a few users before Grubbs had the navigation trim available for purchase.

Also, it's usually Mtn Dew (throwback version preferred). You might also get slapped with a camera to video some portions that I feel could be covered a bit better than in my current videos.

If you're serious about it, PM me when you've got all the parts and have a weekend to do it.

 

I'm looking at purchasing this unit, my questions are do I need the following:

Parking Brake Override
Scosche DDTRB Double Din Trim Ring

thx in advance

 

I just checked an unboxing of that unit, you'll need the trim ring, but you only need the override if you're going to be watching videos while the unit is in motion. I highly recommend not doing so. It is flat-out illegal in most states to have any video that is not vehicle data or navigation visible to the driver. With navigation units, there's justification - having it capable of having a destination input by the passenger while the driver drives. With a video-only unit, there's nothing a passenger needs to do while you're driving that requires a bypass. If you're installing rear video monitors to entertain children or impress high-school kids in the rear seat, they'll show video while the vehicle is in motion without a bypass.

 

Ty sir, much appreciated.

 

If anyone is looking for the JDM dash kit for the 03-04 sedan, I found a guy on eBay that has em for $280, plus $15 shipped.
User id: "thatswhatyouneed-us" http://myworld.ebay.com/thatswhatyouneed-us/
Send him a message, I was able to get a black one, and I know he has the others.

 

I apologize if this question has already been addressed. I must have missed it somewhere, but I can't seem to find it.

With factory Bluetooth, will using the Metra Axxess maintain its functionality?

 

Thanks so much for this thread!

My 2003 sedan, after 10 years finally started having the dreaded HVAC/radio issue where the controls no longer work. Needless to say, my 10 year old car is not worth dealer prices for service, even if I am the only owner and it cost $33K brand new, but I digress.

I have never done car audio before - so I went slow and took my time.

- JDM dash
- JVC headunit (~$180) with no touchscreen, plus all goodies in the sticky first post.
- routed the bluetooth mic to the left of the steering wheel, right of the vent over there.
- The best part is, it all works!

Added bonus, got all my CDs out of the OEM unit that ate them a few years ago.

 

To use the axxess at all with an aftermarket headunit, you need to bypass the factory bluetooth unit by connecting red to red, yellow to yellow and green to green at the harness that plugs into the bluetooth adapter.

With enough electrical engineering you could keep the factory bluetooth unit working, so technically yes, but realistically, no.

Since most aftermarket headunits these days have their own bluetooth, just accept that the factory bluetooth is gone and move on.