ChicagoSam Posted April 11 Author Share Posted April 11 Took some time but sourced a low mile alternator. Good to check that off the list. Question that came up regarding tuning down the road:: the S402 headers don’t have an O2 sensor in them like USDM ones ( JDM has the O2 sensor in the downpipe-at least on mine). We can port a sensor in the headers, but the piping is already pretty skinny and the sensor would def disrupt some airflow. We’ll see soon enough. (pic is a usdm sti header then mine sans the sensor) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoSam Posted April 23 Author Share Posted April 23 @WRX USA thanks for the tip- received the Killer B high flow water pump housing. They never disappoint with the quality of their gear. Love it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoSam Posted May 8 Author Share Posted May 8 (edited) Revisiting the S402’s center dash speaker. The tweeter is small but the space to mount the speaker under the dash is smaller. I’m still hesitant to cut thru. Also found out the McIntosh head unit has no sound without the McIntosh amp it came with( was hoping to use the stock amp) I haven’t found an adapter from the McIntosh’s 20pin cable.. Edited May 8 by ChicagoSam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX USA Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 Is there a Dolby Pro Logic processor somewhere in the mix? I don’t get what comes through the center channel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoSam Posted May 8 Author Share Posted May 8 The internet council says: Typically when cars have this as standard they use something called an Upmixer, which reads the signal coming through for left and right channels and when it "sees" there is an equal signal going to both the left and the right channel, it stops it and redirects that signal to the centre speaker only. 9 hours ago, WRX USA said: Is there a Dolby Pro Logic processor somewhere in the mix? I don’t get what comes through the center channel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX USA Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 1 hour ago, ChicagoSam said: The internet council says: Typically when cars have this as standard they use something called an Upmixer, which reads the signal coming through for left and right channels and when it "sees" there is an equal signal going to both the left and the right channel, it stops it and redirects that signal to the centre speaker only. That is what Dolby Pro Logic does. The issue is that there is content recorded in 5.1 (Left, Center, Right, Surround Left, Surround Right, Subwoofer/Low Frequency Effects) but there is no way to play it back through the system so the only content you can play is 2 channel stereo. Proper imaging from 2 speakers should produce a “phantom center channel” so I just don’t get the need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty9 Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 it adds a certain warmth you don't get from stereo, a timbre with subtle hints of hazelnut, peach, and zinc coated steel. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoSam Posted May 8 Author Share Posted May 8 (edited) @WRX USA makes sense-yea, I wouldn't say audio wise the benefit for the little guy is worth it( though I do like hazelnut and peach). I could just add the speaker cover for the sake of the S402'S unique character, but I'm not into "stick on" gear that doesn't work (besides the fake brake vents in the fenders-ha) I'll probably just shelve it for now.. Edited May 8 by ChicagoSam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoSam Posted May 9 Author Share Posted May 9 (edited) test fitted the radio with the gauge pod. Waiting on a Mc'amp to complete the wiring and a nifty unit (first pic below) to pair with newer tech thanks to @Georgeikm . Once the new motor is in I'll connect the gauge's and revisit the stereo with a few new bits to make it all work. I have had the double din option in my 08 LGT and enjoyed the Pioneer pop-up stereo that was in the dash of the SpecB.- but I have enough screens in my life. The gauge set isn't what an S402 would come with from factory, but they are from the STI catalog so it's not too far out of bounds for the project.. Edited May 9 by ChicagoSam 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX USA Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 41 minutes ago, ChicagoSam said: test fitted the radio with the gauge pod. Waiting on a Mc'amp to complete the wiring and a nifty unit (first pic below) to pair with newer tech thanks to @Georgeikm . Once the new motor is in I'll connect the gauge's and revisit the stereo with a few new bits to make it all work. I have had the double din option in my 08 LGT and enjoyed the Pioneer pop-up stereo that was in the dash of the SpecB.- but I have enough screens in my life. The gauge set isn't what an S402 would come with from factory, but they are from the STI catalog so it's not too far out of bounds for the project.. Do you have the wiring on the gauge pod? The one I purchased had the plug-and-play harness cut and I’ve never been able to get the lighting to work right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoSam Posted May 9 Author Share Posted May 9 @WRX USA I was lucky and did get the whole set up( braket as well). I just connected the power for now( makes all the gages peg to the right like she's about to die). The color coding makes it easy. Wish I had another set to give to you..best of luck on your hunt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX USA Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 It’s that power connection that goes inline with the existing stereo harness that was hacked. Thankfully, he took his time and disconnected all of the sensors so I have mine hooked up and working except the illumination. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoobyDoobyDoo Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Is that a JDM HU? Dunno if that’ll work…Japan radio uses a lower/different frequency band than US. From what I remember you have to import a unit from Australia…is there an aux input? You might be better off using the double din and filter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgeikm Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 (edited) 1 hour ago, SoobyDoobyDoo said: Is that a JDM HU? Dunno if that’ll work…Japan radio uses a lower/different frequency band than US. From what I remember you have to import a unit from Australia…is there an aux input? You might be better off using the double din and filter Yes, if it is a JDM unit, the radio frequency is different. But the rest of the functions like CD should work fine. You can use the CD Changer port to connect another device. I used to have the Clarion EA1251 connected to an iPod for music. But that is very restrictive as the iPod is locked and need to set up 5 dedicated playlists. And only navigate via the steering wheel and HU controls. A few years back I replaced it with the Yatour unit above and BT pair it with my mobile phone (max 2 BT pairings). So now all music controls can be played via my iphone using Music, Spotify, YouTube or other apps. This is likely the simplest and most cost-effective addition to the HU. Edited May 10 by Georgeikm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kojak Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Minidisc ftw JK but enjoy the extensive attention to details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoSam Posted May 11 Author Share Posted May 11 @SoobyDoobyDoo I agree with you- but honestly the FM/AM radio near me isnt worth scanning through. I'm bending towards an atheistic reason for the install- and thanks to some help I can connect with my phone. I did have a double din for a few years. Liked the position of the screen for my hand to switch apps while on the shifter, but still had to take my eyes away from the road. This 'new' car is my escape from the day to day grind, so I just want to look at the road( the phone will be enough distraction-ha). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoSam Posted May 11 Author Share Posted May 11 Enjoyed a look in the Audrain Auto' Museum's JDM collection on display until June 9th(Newport RI). Only one Subaru on display... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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