R32 install

[grandmasterb]

Ok so im planning my new install on my R32 GTS-t and just wanted the heads up on any trouble that anyone may of experincied in the past so i can plan ahead. Im planning on running a Pioneer 5750 HU with Pioneer components in the front doors replacing the stock speakers. I have another set of splits that im going to put into the rear parcell shelf. I have 2 MTX Thunders that i was thinking of using, can't decide if i want to run both in one box, 1 in a sealed box, 1 in a tube or two in the existing sub box, 2 in 1 tube or 2 in seprate tubes??? I plan on installing my new amp and hear that you either have to bypass the old amp or run new speaker cables, whatever is easiest i will do, but as im thinking of running the front splits of the head unit i dont see that as being a problem at all. Anyway just after anyones advice on the general install, how to and where to install and what you used for it in general?

Cheers GMB

[Madtrang]

U cant get anything bigger than a 6" speakers in the fron doors. ( in there stock hole anyway)

A little hard getting wires throught the file wall. but not 2 hard, nothing a coat hanger cant fix.

That's about all i have to say about problems I had on my install.

[civi_joe]

as madtrang said the main problem is running cable throught the firewall, but its not that bad.

You'll need to make up some MDF mounting plates for the fronts. Just use the stock ones as a template.

I just ran new wires to all the speakers and bypassed the factory amp.

As for subs, it depends on how much boot space you can afford to lose. I need to fit a set of golf clubs in mine so I've got a small sealed box between the shock towers.

Head unit is pretty easy, just get the right wiring diagram off the net. I had to drill new mounting holes in the factory cradle to make my head unit sit flush with the a/c controls.

Let me know if you need any more help as I just finished my install last weekend.

[grandmasterb]

U cant get anything bigger than a 6" speakers in the fron doors. ( in there stock hole anyway)

A little hard getting wires throught the file wall. but not 2 hard, nothing a coat hanger cant fix.

That's about all i have to say about problems I had on my install.

No prob's with getting cables through the fire wall, im used to doing the impossible, apprentice sparky by trade :headspin:

As for not getting anything bigger than 6" in the fronts isn't exactly right as we got a pair of 6X9's in my mates R32 no probs, but yes it did take modification of the existing speaker holes, nothing to drastic though.

[grandmasterb]

as madtrang said the main problem is running cable throught the firewall, but its not that bad.

You'll need to make up some MDF mounting plates for the fronts. Just use the stock ones as a template.

I just ran new wires to all the speakers and bypassed the factory amp.

As for subs, it depends on how much boot space you can afford to lose. I need to fit a set of golf clubs in mine so I've got a small sealed box between the shock towers.

Head unit is pretty easy, just get the right wiring diagram off the net. I had to drill new mounting holes in the factory cradle to make my head unit sit flush with the a/c controls.

Let me know if you need any more help as I just finished my install last weekend.

Where abouts you find the wiring diagram for the install and do you have a diagram for the amp bypass at all?

[SkyGTRline]

Hmmm ive got 6 1/5" splits in my front doors, and they fit pretty good..

Wiring diagram? What for... Multi meter finds waht you need..

If you can avoid running the front splits off the head unit and amp them do that, becuase if your gonna have the subs in there, you want the power to your speakers to keep up with the bass. If anything, dont amp the rears, as they are just for fill.

Ive Installed my stereo in and out of my skyline and old cars heaps... so if you have any Questions Just PM me... Good luck

[civi_joe]

here is the link for the wiring diagram.

you don't need a diagram to bypass the stock amp, just run new wires from your head unit/amp to your speakers.

[Chris Rogers]

amp wiring can come through the drivers wheel well. there is a body grommet inside it that will allow a decent sized cable through it.

[raz0r$harP.UK]

hmmm on my r32 i was able to fit 6 by 9s without any body mods just made up mdf backing.... only problem you would have is with clearance behind... depending on the mounting depth.... mine were like 78mm so they fitted up fine but i had to use 18mm and they cleared the windows but door trim wouldnt go on... if they were like half a cm smaller should have been able to fit them on problems... so it would depend on the size

but then again 6.5 inches speakers are way better

gotta do my install this wkend

[grandmasterb]

amp wiring can come through the drivers wheel well. there is a body grommet inside it that will allow a decent sized cable through it.

SO does that mean your running the cabling outside underneath the car?

[grandmasterb]

here is the link for the wiring diagram.

you don't need a diagram to bypass the stock amp, just run new wires from your head unit/amp to your speakers.

Is it worthe ripping out the old amp while im doing it?

[civi_joe]

I didn't bother ripping out the old amp cos it wasn't in the way of anything I was doing. I guess you could take it out if you really wanter to save an extra kilo.

And with the cables, no don't run them under the car, just under the carpet. That grommet Chris Rogers is talking about ends up on the inside above the accelerator pedal.

[grandmasterb]

I didn't bother ripping out the old amp cos it wasn't in the way of anything I was doing. I guess you could take it out if you really wanter to save an extra kilo.

And with the cables, no don't run them under the car, just under the carpet. That grommet Chris Rogers is talking about ends up on the inside above the accelerator pedal.

Oh ok, im with you. I'll ook into that, and i'll ahve to rip out the old amp and relocate the rear wiper assembly motor so i ahve enough room in there for my gear :wassup:

[CerealKiller]

don't bother with speakers in the rear if it's a GTS-t. They're not necessary and you'll save money.

[grandmasterb]

don't bother with speakers in the rear if it's a GTS-t. They're not necessary and you'll save money.

The only reason i was going to put them in is cause i got em and there jsut sitting there but your right, you dont need them. Set of components up front with twin 10" MTX Thunders in the boot should do for now :headspin:

[grandmasterb]

Anyone got pics of the boot install with there sub box at all, after looking at the minimal room and height it limits your options and was wondering what everyone else had done to over come this? Post em up so i can get some idea's or just throw your ideas this way

[predator]

don't bother with speakers in the rear if it's a GTS-t. They're not necessary and you'll save money.

personally, after listening to my system in the car after a week or so, I'd still greatly prefer a couple of speakers for rear, even if they are very basic and not high end ones. The sound appears to come much more "around" you, and I like that effect.

Just like at home I prefer 4 speakers powering my music at the one time.

[grandmasterb]

personally, after listening to my system in the car after a week or so, I'd still greatly prefer a couple of speakers for rear, even if they are very basic and not high end ones. The sound appears to come much more "around" you, and I like that effect.  

Just like at home I prefer 4 speakers powering my music at the one time.

I was thinking the same thing pred and the way i see it i already have the speakers so i may as well throw them in there and make use of them!!!

[Wobbz]

I was thinking the same thing pred and the way i see it i already have the speakers so i may as well throw them in there and make use of them!!!

Where is the factory amp located?

[civi_joe]

Where is the factory amp located?

under the parcel shelf in the middle. Mine says clarion on it.