dchrgrZ

This is what I am getting done:

Head Unit: WX-7700MDX MiniDisc and CD player (will use built-in amp for rears)
Front speakers: Infinity Kappa Perfects
Rear Speakers: Infinity 625i coaxials
Amp: JL Audio 300/4 (2 channels for fronts and other 2 channels for sub).
Subwoofer: Custom box behind driver using dual 8" W3v2s.
Alpine XM radio. Thanks to Dr. Bonz for the inspiration!
Sony 6-CD changer with MP3 playback
Aux wiring for my iPod :-)
Dynamat Xtreem for the whole car.
Phoenix Gold wiring throughout.

I will post pictures after installation is complete. Hopefully later tonight or as soon as I get my digital camera back. I left right as they were taking apart the car...I almost fainted seeing her parts everywhere.

bobbyz

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That head unit will look awsome in the Z. Just remember to set the color to Orange and I think it will be a perfect match fort the interior.

drmjadams

that is totally what I want to do. Can you post some pics and install pics and some dimensions to help me build my own box for the sub.

dchrgrZ

I wish I could show you install pics and plus pics of the enclosure before they put it in but unfortunately I won't be there while this is done at the shop.

I will, however, post the complete project when available.

As a footnote, the reason that the frame wasn't used (according to the installer) was because it would produce an unwelcome vibration since it is metal. Also, they estimated that two 8" subwoofers would produce better sound quality than a 10" sub (that I could afford).

dchrgrZ

BTW, for those that have Flash installed in their browser, you can play with the head unit colors via this link:

http://www.sony.jp/products/me/conte...00mdx_puw.html

Radian

I would definitely like to see pics of your installation.

Also your opinion on how it turns out and the old question...

If you did it again, what whould you change?

drmjadams

That is a pretty sweet HU. Where can you get that in the US?

dchrgrZ

You can't unless you order it through a Japanese distributor.

Try pricejapan.com for the best prices

or go to the melting-pot.com but they want $699 + $50 shipping/insurance.

BTW, the installation is complete. I am trying to get a hold of a digital camera.

Radian

dchrgrZ,

How are those pictures coming?

I'm sure I'm not the only one who want's to see how that headunit looks installed?

Maybe a couple of "night" pictures with the color set to match the gauges would be nice too.

RODiculouZ

That head unit is just TOO Sweet! It accentuates and compliments the Z's gauges so well. Good luck with that and hope to see pics after the install is complete!

^Tyr

http://www.sony.jp/products/me/conte...x_7700mdx.html

if you wanna see product details.. its in japanese though duh

theyve standardized a lot of terms, and they always like showing features over there so you can actually get some info outta this site

dchrgrZ

Sorry for the terrible pics but I only had my DV camera available.

Here is the head unit installed

dchrgrZ

Head Unit from the passenger side from an angle

dchrgrZ

Here is the XM radio. I had it placed inside the nav compartment since I never plan to put a screen in there anyway and it can be hidden from view.

dchrgrZ

Here is the head unit when it is opened. Notice that there are two eject buttons; one for the CD and one for the MD.

dchrgrZ

Here is the JL Audio 300/4 Amp in the Glove box.

dchrgrZ

Here is the XM Radio antenna on top of the rear strut bar.

dchrgrZ

Finally, here is the picture of the custom sub install located behind the driver.

Sorry the picture is kinda dark....

It is two JL 8" subs 8IB4s.

Stone Z

How much is the Sony Headunit, and where can you get it from?

That thing is BAD ***!

dchrgrZ

See my post above.

Remember that it will NOT be able to support U.S. FM radio stations without an FM converter. This is because Japanese radio stations are tuned between 76 to 90.