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i have yet to install my new stereo, but you'll definitely want to upgrade your alternator to one from the non-turbo 280zx. it's 60amp rather than 45amp and is a pretty necessary switch.

Zs-ondabrain makes a harness upgrade kit that you should use. I haven't used it myself (but will), but reviews are great.

http://www.classiczcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20016

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I took mine to a future shop for an install, when he described what his intentions were, I backed out. I decided not to do a dash install and simply placed the unit behind the passenger seat, I wired it as directed (for switched and unswitched) running the cable under the steel carpet/door lip. It is invisible and I never have the radio and the stereo on at the same time so no overloading. The car keeps the stock appearance which I prefer.

I have spoken to a local whip shop - they will build a glass box to fit for under $60. I use an Ipod as Aux with a wire that reaches the steering wheel -very convenient.

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I took mine to a future shop for an install, when he described what his intentions were, I backed out. I decided not to do a dash install and simply placed the unit behind the passenger seat, I wired it as directed (for switched and unswitched) running the cable under the steel carpet/door lip. It is invisible and I never have the radio and the stereo on at the same time so no overloading. The car keeps the stock appearance which I prefer.

I have spoken to a local whip shop - they will build a glass box to fit for under $60. I use an Ipod as Aux with a wire that reaches the steering wheel -very convenient.

I have no idea what you just said :) Are you running a CD changer or Ipod through the stock radio outputs? Or is it wired in totally separate? Does it use the same speakers as the radio, or different speakers?

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Sorry, I thought it was clear: I bought an after market system (Radio & speakers (that is what the thread is about)), but didn't feel good about messing with the stock setup, so I installed speakers in the back hooked up to a Sony Am/Fm/CD player (behind passenger seat) with an auxillary input. I have an Ipod tied in through the aux - this is on a 6' long jack cord so I can hold it in front of me when driving (selecting songs).

Hope that clarifies. I was trying to say there are alternatives to messing up the original setup.

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Ya - I like the factory thing ok. The antennae cost $70 when I replaced it so got to use it, but if I wanted it is very simple to rig the antennae to the new unit. When using the Ipod I just set the amp to 3/4 and use the Ipod volume to adjust and the Ipod also has an equalizer built in. I like it.

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