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    My new head unit!

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

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    After I posted I realized that it would only work with radio and i switched it to the amp turn on wire...thanks for looking out for me :beer:

     

    As for how much I like the HU I love it. The features are great, the ipod control is just like one of the ipod classic click wheels so it is second nature, the screen is amazing, and the stock speakers really come alive with a quality HU powering them (I am sure the feature where the HU sends no lows to the speakers helps them out a lot)...

     

     

    They are coming out with a new version of this HU called the KIV-701, seems more of a software update than whole new HU.

    My new head unit!

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

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    Thanks man!

     

    I figured out both of them with some google skills. For the parking brake wire if you ground it to any metal screw it works and for the sub turn on wire you can attach it to any accessory turn on wire so I used the power antenna wire since that wire is unused.

    My new head unit!

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

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    So attached is a pic of my new HU, a Kenwood KIV-700. After installing it with stock speakers I decided to keep the stock speakers and add a bazooka tube sub. The stock speakers really come alive with a new head unit.

     

    My only issue is what should I hook the safety wire up so somebody can watch video while I am driving? They say to hook it up to the handbrake sensor but obviously that means no use while driving.

     

    Second issue is what should I hook the turn on wire for the subwoofer too?

     

    Thanks,

    Mike

     

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    Looking At '97 And '98S - Good Choice?

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

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    Probably a little late but here is my piece since I have owned a 97 and an 01.

     

    I got slightly better mileage with the 97 but the gearing is higher in the 01 since it is a 5 speed. The 01 has a lot more power and handles and brakes a little better, but these are minor. The style for the 97 is more rugged where the 01 is more of a stylish road going SUV (I know the front bumper sits an inch or so lower than on the 97). The biggest difference other than the motor is the interior styling/quality. The 01 is worlds ahead of the 97 for interior styling making it a much nicer place to be.

     

    BUT I did love my 97 and would still be driving it had the 01 with a 5 speed not fell into my lap.

    Wheel spacers

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

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    runnig 1.25 inch on my rig... The big thing with aluminum spacers is torque... do not overtorque them and they will not move... tight them too much and you will actually compress the aluminum.. I do mine at 100 ft/lbs religiously and they've been good to me.

    Exactly what I do...go around once at 60 ft-lbs to get them seated right then hit them all with 100 ft-lbs...

    Wheel spacers

    in 96-2004 R50 Pathfinders

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    I got 1.5" wheel adapters for the X rims I run during the summer... Every time I have checked them they were still locked down at 100 ft-lbs of torque. I can let you know who I bought them from on Ebay, I know he had perfect feedback and pretty much specialized in machining parts. Included all lug nuts. I bought ones for a Toyota and asked for whatever threading the Pathfinder's existing lug nuts is for the open ended lug nuts and then Toyota lug nuts for the outer lug nuts.

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