New member, Coupe floating screen head unit install, relocating AC controls
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New member, Coupe floating screen head unit install, relocating AC controls
Hello all,
I am a new member here, retired from 42 years of being a Nissan/Infiniti tech and Shop Foreman. Also includes 6 years at an independent import shop working on anything from Fiats to Yugos, lots of European/German/Asian and anything else in between. Very little domestic experience except for about a year at another independent domestic only shop in the late 70's. I made Master/Gold status as a tech with Nissan/Infiniti/Porsche/Mercedes/Rolls Royce. Additional training and work experience with Maserati/Alfa Romeo/Land Rover. I competed in NISTEC in 1997 and 1999, making it to the finals in Japan both times, first with Nissan and then with Infiniti. STILL can't quench my thirst for cars and technology, constantly researching things on the internet, and watching "Car Stuff" on tv.
My wife owns a 2003 Coupe, 18" wheels, AT. I am about to try installing a Dual DCPA81W 8" floating screen head unit in it, keeping the Bose amp and speakers. This head unit can be mounted in a single or double DIN opening, by using an included bracket mounted above or below the head unit as a spacer in a double DIN opening, or without the bracket in a single DIN opening. My potential plan is to use a Metra or Scosche dash kit, mount the head unit in the upper half of the double DIN opening, and move the AC controls below the head unit, modifying the dash kit as needed. I do have the parts coming, should all be here by Monday, 7/22/24. this includes a JDM AC control panel with the "Dual" button ( for the later G's).
Has anyone attempted this type of mod before? Does the later G AC panel work in the early G as a plug-in? I do have access to the factory ESM's for both cars, and I'm sure I can check the wiring diagrams and compare to answer that question, but thought I would ask. Questions, comments, and anything else helpful would be greatly appreciated.
Any other Nissan/Infiniti techs out there??
I am a new member here, retired from 42 years of being a Nissan/Infiniti tech and Shop Foreman. Also includes 6 years at an independent import shop working on anything from Fiats to Yugos, lots of European/German/Asian and anything else in between. Very little domestic experience except for about a year at another independent domestic only shop in the late 70's. I made Master/Gold status as a tech with Nissan/Infiniti/Porsche/Mercedes/Rolls Royce. Additional training and work experience with Maserati/Alfa Romeo/Land Rover. I competed in NISTEC in 1997 and 1999, making it to the finals in Japan both times, first with Nissan and then with Infiniti. STILL can't quench my thirst for cars and technology, constantly researching things on the internet, and watching "Car Stuff" on tv.
My wife owns a 2003 Coupe, 18" wheels, AT. I am about to try installing a Dual DCPA81W 8" floating screen head unit in it, keeping the Bose amp and speakers. This head unit can be mounted in a single or double DIN opening, by using an included bracket mounted above or below the head unit as a spacer in a double DIN opening, or without the bracket in a single DIN opening. My potential plan is to use a Metra or Scosche dash kit, mount the head unit in the upper half of the double DIN opening, and move the AC controls below the head unit, modifying the dash kit as needed. I do have the parts coming, should all be here by Monday, 7/22/24. this includes a JDM AC control panel with the "Dual" button ( for the later G's).
Has anyone attempted this type of mod before? Does the later G AC panel work in the early G as a plug-in? I do have access to the factory ESM's for both cars, and I'm sure I can check the wiring diagrams and compare to answer that question, but thought I would ask. Questions, comments, and anything else helpful would be greatly appreciated.
Any other Nissan/Infiniti techs out there??
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