SilverMax98

I have my entire new system in my room...New HU, comps, coaxs, amp, power cap , and subs....I was going to have the HU installed and do everything else myself...But now I am worried about doing it myself...How hard is it to install the speakers in the Max...I have to re-wire the BOSE system, I know that, but what other problems might I run into with the car...I'm worried about the doors and stuff, I dont want to mess up my car...Any help would be great !!
Feel free to put your .02 in on this one I'm looking for all sorts of experiences....

Gates

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I don't think the max is the easiest car to install a system in. I didn't install mine myself.... The guy I brough it to did say that it took him quite a bit longer than usual. If you've decided to get your HU installed, you might want to ask how much extra it would be to install the whole system too. I know there are a lot of people here who've installed their own systems, I don't think it's really hard, just time consuming. I've taken off my doors before and it isn't tough, I would think running the wire (esp. if you're running larger wire) would be pretty time consuming.

SilverMax98

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Pit5Bull

SilverMax98...

I've done all of my own stereo installation so far, and I will admit that it IS time-consuming. I took my time and planned out everything that I wanted to do, and I took it in steps. I think that if you can handle the wiring yourself, it would save you a lot of time once you decide to put everything else together. So far, I installed the wiring and both of my amps and subs. If I had the time to dedicate to it like I wanted to, I'd have finished sooner.

I've noticed that when you do some of the more time-consuming work that if/when you decide to have someone else work on your car, it won't take them as long because you've done the stuff they would charge you an arm and a leg for - besides, it's YOUR car, you can do what you like with it, but I personally like to know who's been fiddling with what in the car I rely upon everyday. But that's just me...

BTW - When somebody asks me that question, "Who hooked your sounds up?" I love to be able to say that I did it myself. It's a pride thang...

peace2u

SilverMax98

I agree with everything that you said...I know that this will be time consuming, I just really want to know exactly what was done with my stereo, I would like to do it myself this way I can do it exactly how I want...Plus it will save like 2-3 hundred dollars...I was just wondering if there are any known problems that I will run into while doing this...I'm just worried about messing something up...My car is so tight and solid, I dont want to mess it up and have rattles and crap because of something I did....... I'm mostly worried about taking the seats out, I want them to go back in.....Well, anything anybody esle can add to give me some help would be great !!!

jay722702

I just got my maxima a month ago, i installed the hu, amp and subs myself. why do you have to run new wires for speakers??? just asking since i havent got my doors apart yet. thanks.

MrGone

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It is time consuming, but its well worth it. installing the head unit is easy and if you can get the wiring schematics, you can use the stock bose wiring. i think matt93se had them, but I cant remember.
I made some homemade plates for the front speakers of my max so I could run my 6.5"s in it and the rear 6x9s bolted up fine. i just unhooked the amps and took them out.
if you need any help taking the car apart, buy a Chiltons or Haynes manual. I got mine afterward because i was doing more serious stuff but it has the howto in there, well 1/2 of it.
also search the forums, others have already gone through this, including me, and i relieze that your a 4th gen and im a 3rd so they are alittle different.
I currently have my box sides cut and i just need to trim them down and cut some holes. then just bolt it together and carpet it and just finish wiring the power to the amp.
I bought a Bazooka 500watt amp off ebay for $64 after shipping, i think it will turn out fine, i may end up having to get a better amp.
anyway im tired so good night
MrGone

Pearl96Max

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Bring it down to NJ as an org member Ill give ya a hand. I do all my own work. As long as your doing the work theres no charge. Always happy to give a hand.

my $.02