Pioneer AVH-P8400BH(2DIN) Installed in my Lexus ES 350!!!
12-29-12, 09:47 AM
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Also found on Amazon the Hercules auxiliary wide angle side-view mirrors. Most people gave these excellent reviews so guess I will try that.
These are $25 apiece and seem like they would work every bit as well as the rear view camera for $1000 at Lexus.
Also found some panoramic rear view mirrors, but haven't found one with consistently great reviews. So will see how the wide angle side-view mirrors work.
Actually, I do think this should all be STANDARD equipment in all cars, not just Lexus, as would make visibility so much better for all.
These are $25 apiece and seem like they would work every bit as well as the rear view camera for $1000 at Lexus.
Also found some panoramic rear view mirrors, but haven't found one with consistently great reviews. So will see how the wide angle side-view mirrors work.
Actually, I do think this should all be STANDARD equipment in all cars, not just Lexus, as would make visibility so much better for all.
Excellent! Keep me posted!!!! My back up camera just arrived, my installer set a date for Jan 17, 2013.. So I'll post results as soons as install is complete..
12-29-12, 06:07 PM
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Waiting for it to be installed!!! Install date is Jan 17th 2013.. When it's
Installed ill have pics and a YouTube vid.. My installer is back logged with work till then!
Sooo I have to wait!
Installed ill have pics and a YouTube vid.. My installer is back logged with work till then!
Sooo I have to wait!
01-01-13, 10:19 AM
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Your head unit install looks sweet!!! now I can't wait to get mine in. I also like the idea of keeping the steering wheel controls, especially since my steering wheel controls are bubbling up and I plan to replace them. do u have any pictures of the wiring? did u find a wire harness that works with our model? Keep up the good work.
01-01-13, 01:01 PM
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Your head unit install looks sweet!!! now I can't wait to get mine in. I also like the idea of keeping the steering wheel controls, especially since my steering wheel controls are bubbling up and I plan to replace them. do u have any pictures of the wiring? did u find a wire harness that works with our model? Keep up the good work.
01-02-13, 03:09 PM
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Great looking install. I want to pull the trigger and do this install as well, but my only concern is the fact that you have to sort-of look down to look at the HU. Did you notice this while you were driving and thought the same thing, or is it not that noticeable? Also, how much did they charge for the the install, if you don't mind me asking?
01-02-13, 07:38 PM
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Great looking install. I want to pull the trigger and do this install as well, but my only concern is the fact that you have to sort-of look down to look at the HU. Did you notice this while you were driving and thought the same thing, or is it not that noticeable? Also, how much did they charge for the the install, if you don't mind me asking?
It's not noticeable! But be advised that no matter where it's mounted, taking your eyes off the road for too long will result in an accident, so be safe!!!
As far as price! I payed $525 for the headunit! And $70 for install. Wire harness was $100, retaining steering wheel control device was I believe 40-50 bucks.. My installer new what I needed and I said make it happen.. Dash kit cost $80 shipping included( from China) aliexpress.
Pull the trigger!!!! You won't regret it...
01-02-13, 07:51 PM
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do u have factory navigation? i may be able to feed a camera signal into that screen which is much larger than 3.5" for well under $1000.. dealerships kill me with their pricing..
01-02-13, 08:03 PM
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To be honest with you I was thinking the same thing before I had anything done. But I use the navigation frequently and phone functions ie: searching through my phone book, or recent calls and have not had a problem. The HU is situated in a perfect spot where it's reachable, and easy to glance at when checking out your location on the map during navigation!
It's not noticeable! But be advised that no matter where it's mounted, taking your eyes off the road for too long will result in an accident, so be safe!!!
As far as price! I payed $525 for the headunit! And $70 for install. Wire harness was $100, retaining steering wheel control device was I believe 40-50 bucks.. My installer new what I needed and I said make it happen.. Dash kit cost $80 shipping included( from China) aliexpress.
Pull the trigger!!!! You won't regret it...
It's not noticeable! But be advised that no matter where it's mounted, taking your eyes off the road for too long will result in an accident, so be safe!!!
As far as price! I payed $525 for the headunit! And $70 for install. Wire harness was $100, retaining steering wheel control device was I believe 40-50 bucks.. My installer new what I needed and I said make it happen.. Dash kit cost $80 shipping included( from China) aliexpress.
Pull the trigger!!!! You won't regret it...
01-02-13, 09:28 PM
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Thanks for the info! I might as well do this since I tend to use my navigation on my phone a lot, since i don't have one in the car. And for 70 dollars for install is not bad at all! I was thinking about doing it myself if the cost of install was rediciously high...i guess it just depends on the installer. Ill look around and see what I can find. For about 850 bucks, this is a way better alternative than asking a lexus dealership to install an OEM one forsure!!
01-03-13, 11:22 AM
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Steering Wheel controls..
Wiring harness!!!
METRA - 03-UP TOYOTA AMP INTERFACE
http://www.gentec-intl.com/print-pro...modelID=tyto01
01-03-13, 11:44 AM
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The factory amps are still being used for all my highs, and im still using my Cache cloc+d line out converter + line Driver for my JL Amp, which had been installed before my Pioneer radio installation.
