Will this double-din head unit work?

cfreeeeee · Feb 24, 2011

I am picking this JVC DVD/CD touchscreen off a friend this weekend. I read somewhere that some head-units won't work due to the infinity amp. This may not be true but I'd just like to double check before buying it.

I have a 97 GST with the infinity system, here are the JVC's specs
http://support.jvc.com/consumer/product.jsp?archive=true&pathId=133&modelId=MODL028304

Thanks guys

Jmonet1620 · Feb 24, 2011

You could always run your own speaker wires and bypass the stock infinity amp. I have had my car hooked though the amp and bypassed and it sounded WAY better without the factory amp.

cfreeeeee · Feb 24, 2011

Can you run the wires straight from the unit to the speaker, or is there anything in-line?

K_Mans_TSI · Feb 24, 2011

TheClaw is currently working on using the factory amp with an aftermarket head unit. Not sure if he got the issue resolved but it might be worth asking him.

http://www.dsmtalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=231389&highlight=theclaw

Jmonet1620 · Feb 24, 2011

cfreeeeee said:
Can you run the wires straight from the unit to the speaker, or is there anything in-line?

Yes you will run the wires from the back of the stereo straight to the speakers. It is a bit of a pain to get the wire through the door loom but it can be done with a coat hanger or something something similar. The rear speakers are easy just have to remove a few panels.

cfreeeeee · Feb 24, 2011

Thanks guys. If I can't get it to work with the amp, I will run new wires. I've had my interior apart several times so running new wires would be easy.

GPTourer · Feb 24, 2011

Would you not use that same adapter that's been around for years?

http://www.discountcarstereo.com/detail.aspx?ID=517

http://www.google.com/products/cata...e=UTF-8&cid=4334628964761065550&sa=X&ei=GetmTYewKYyTtwfmncDmAw&ved=0CEQQ8wIwAA#

cfreeeeee · Feb 25, 2011

Im still new to this car so I havent been around for years. I havent even driven it yet.

Thanks for the link though.

cfreeeeee · Mar 6, 2011

I ended up getting this instead since the JVC didnt have NAV. Its all hooked up I just dont know where to run the Speed Sensor wire.

Darkrocker · Mar 10, 2011

Well done, it almost looks stock

. How much did that one run yah?

cfreeeeee · Mar 10, 2011

Thats really my goal with everything I add to the car- make it look like it came that way.

Its an $1,899 unit that I got in trade for a blu-ray player, dvds, and $75. I scored big time. Thanks for the compliment!

greenstreak · Mar 10, 2011

Double DINs really do look awesome in the 2G console.

dsmcrazy267 · Mar 10, 2011

Looks good you got a great deal!

Jmonet1620 · Mar 10, 2011

cfreeeeee said:
I just dont know where to run the Speed Sensor wire.[/IMG]

If you want to do it "right" then it should be hooked up to your parking brake. That way the HU knows you are not driving and watching a movie.

...or you could just ground that wire and watch all the porn you want while driving.

MacGSX · Mar 10, 2011

Fuck hooking the wire to the ebrake. Ground it out and just be responsible.

Jordan

cfreeeeee · Mar 10, 2011

I have the parking brake wire grounded so DVD's will play at any time (not that I will do that, its just easier to ground it)

The speed sensor wire *i think* has something to do with the GPS so I was hoping to look more into that this week. The car is apart so I havent tested the GPS driving. Thanks for your compliments I hope to have better quality pictures soon.

andrewshowers · Mar 13, 2011

Jmonet1620 said:
You could always run your own speaker wires and bypass the stock infinity amp. I have had my car hooked though the amp and bypassed and it sounded WAY better without the factory amp.

Yeah, I agree. Bypassing the stock amp is the way to go.

cfreeeeee · Mar 13, 2011

The weird this, is I dont have the infinity amp hooked up, its sitting on the shelf. But when I hooked this Eclipse unit up, all 4 speakers work. (not the tweets)

I assumed none of them would until I put the amp in. Im hoping when I do that the tweeters come back on.

Darkrocker · Mar 19, 2011

cfreeeeee said:
Thats really my goal with everything I add to the car- make it look like it came that way.

Its an $1,899 unit that I got in trade for a blu-ray player, dvds, and $75. I scored big time. Thanks for the compliment!

Np, a good 2 din system just looks right at home in a DSM. Even in a 1g. I'd love to throw one in my next dsm and "update" all the old panel bulbs with matching led bulbs. Add in a clean leather interior and a modern dome light and ahhh

better than new. But seriously a blu ray player ($100-$200), some used DVDs ($50-$100 max) and $75?... For a unit that retails for $1,900!? Your a lucky S.O.B

.

cfreeeeee · Mar 19, 2011

Darkrocker said:
Np, a good 2 din system just looks right at home in a DSM. Even in a 1g. I'd love to throw one in my next dsm and "update" all the old panel bulbs with matching led bulbs. Add in a clean leather interior and a modern dome light and ahhh better than new. But seriously a blu ray player ($100-$200), some used DVDs ($50-$100 max) and $75?... For a unit that retails for $1,900!? Your a lucky S.O.B .

I know

Chick was really into her movie collection. I would have thrown in $400 more probably

I just did the red LED conversion in the interior too, it makes a big difference. And I have black w/tan leather so it really feels newer than any other 2g I've been in

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