Infiniti QX4

bluehcc · 07-09-2004, 01:37 AM

I finally have my setup revised. It look much better than before. Although it doesn't looks like professional job, i done my best. Hard to find all the tools and material that i need for this project.
Any comments??
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cyberpotato · 07-09-2004, 02:01 AM

what kinda keyboard is that? is there some kinda picture on the back of the keys? i havent seen that before. custom mod?

Supermike · 07-09-2004, 03:39 AM

I just got done with my Carputer install in my 2000 Pathfinder which is basically the same as your QX4. I was actually able to cram everything into the dash where the HU was located - along with a new Clarion HU. Right now the sound sux since I am still using the factory Bose amp and speakers and a LOC which I think may be the source of the problem. Aside from that it works great.

I was able to use the stock dash (which looks almost the same as yours) and made a bezel for the LCD to fit, along with a bracket that holds it securely in the same place as the old HU was located - I attached some pics.

brandon · 07-09-2004, 03:49 AM

pics are dead
Geesh, does anyone else remember when Geocities was actually worth a damn.

bluehcc · 07-09-2004, 03:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Supermike

I just got done with my Carputer install in my 2000 Pathfinder which is basically the same as your QX4. I was actually able to cram everything into the dash where the HU was located - along with a new Clarion HU. Right now the sound sux since I am still using the factory Bose amp and speakers and a LOC which I think may be the source of the problem. Aside from that it works great.

I was able to use the stock dash (which looks almost the same as yours) and made a bezel for the LCD to fit, along with a bracket that holds it securely in the same place as the old HU was located - I attached some pics.

Where did you relocate your Four Wheel drive button??? Is the OEM cable tight inside the Dash? Is the climate control cable long enogh if i want to relocate that all the way down below your head unit?

DaRacerz · 07-09-2004, 04:56 PM

nice installs guys.

Supermike · 07-10-2004, 03:31 AM

The 4x4 on mine is manual so there was nothing but the cig lighter and heated seat buttons below the factory HU. I moved the heated seat buttons to the floor console where I have 3 rectangular pop-outs (one now). You may be able to replace the 4x4 button with another nissan button that could fit in one of the rectangular pop-outs. <<Just took another look at your pics and it looks like more than a simple button - so that will not work.

Another thing to consider is that the space above the vent is perfect for a GPS and Wi-Fi-Antenna. There is plenty of room - I just used heavy duty velcro to mount them - I get good signal on the the wi-fi, have not really tested the GPS yet except with hyper term and it appears to have a signal.

One word of warning if you choose to drop the Bose HU. I replaced mine with a Clarion and am having a difficult time getting good sound which is as loud as before. I am using a poor quality (IMO) Line Output Converter which I am looking to replace with a LOC from davidnavone.com - the problem is that the Bose speakers and amps are not made to play nice with aftermarket head units. I am somewhat commited to it now tho

If you choose to keep the Bose HU, you may want to search for a AUX input adapter - I think www.logjamelectronics.com told me there was one in the works recently.

The cable to the AC control is short - too short to relocate without splicing in a new section. Here are some pics of the duct that I made from a vaccum attachment, for cooling the PC. The last one shows the AC control hanging down - you can see the cable is not that long:

Optikal · 07-12-2004, 10:44 AM

what do you think of the coleman inverter? is it noisy?

bluehcc · 07-13-2004, 03:28 PM

Coleman inverter is fine. Doesn't make much noisey. My computer doesn't consume much power ( about 40 watt). It doesn't get hot for putting under the carpet without ventiling. Its a good stuff bought from ebay.

Supermike · 07-14-2004, 02:03 AM

I saw an inverter (150w I think) at CompUSA today for like $60 - made by APC so it is most likely good quality. I have no experience with it though. I do have 2 other inverters - one is a coleman and I can hear it when it is on while driving - kinda nice tho since normally it is not on

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nycjuni · 10-17-2004, 03:13 PM

First phase of my project... I will update soon

megamind · 10-17-2004, 03:48 PM

Looks very good, i like the keyboard in the sunthing :P Im going to make that too i think..

nycjuni · 10-17-2004, 03:52 PM

Updated with switch relocation and installed stereo.

hussein · 10-17-2004, 06:33 PM

Heres a photo of my 2003 Pathfinder's screen install.

Its good to see people with similair vehicles,

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I personally haven't experienced degraded sound quality after putting in my Alpine deck, infact the sound is a huge improvement. However, I am not sure how it is connected becuase I didn't install the deck myself, I got it done at the store I bought it at.

nycjuni · 10-18-2004, 10:12 AM

Nice...

I installed the Sony radio with an adapter that goes btwn the Sony and the original Bose cable adapter from the car. I didn’t have to cut any cables. Which was awesome.
I have good sound quality and the mp3 music from the input actually sounds clearer.

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