Autotoys Dash Kit
03-04-03, 05:11 PM
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Auto Toys Dash Kit installed
Here are a few pics of the new Auto Toys dash kit painted and installed. Over all I like the new look with the pocket. The metal rails are now replaced with plastic ones for mounting and you will have to use the DIN sleeve for installation. It also comes with a trim piece that goes around the HU that is paintable. When I had it painted, I had them paint the trim piece also but did not use it. The trim around my Pioneer HU looked better without it. I like the way the HU "sinks into" the kit now compared to the custom MDF piece I bought from fierce concepts. Don't get me wrong Fierce did an excellent job on the face plate, but it was custom made for the Alpine HU I had and the Pioneer stuck out a little further. And if I'm not mistaken, he can custom make ANY combination you need including double din for screen setups.
https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/sh...php?photo=9528
https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/sh...php?photo=9529
https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/sh...php?photo=9530
Jim
https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/sh...php?photo=9528
https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/sh...php?photo=9529
https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/sh...php?photo=9530
Jim
Last edited by DPGS430; 03-07-03 at 07:17 AM.
03-04-03, 05:43 PM
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looks very good and clean, did the shop just know what color to paint it or did u get the paint code 4 them ,i'm going to install my headunit soon and want the auto toys kit painted to match the dash, but want the xact color.
03-04-03, 06:26 PM
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Originally posted by bluelex
looks very good and clean, did the shop just know what color to paint it or did u get the paint code 4 them ,i'm going to install my headunit soon and want the auto toys kit painted to match the dash, but want the xact color.
looks very good and clean, did the shop just know what color to paint it or did u get the paint code 4 them ,i'm going to install my headunit soon and want the auto toys kit painted to match the dash, but want the xact color.
Jim
03-04-03, 07:45 PM
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heck ya, i'm glad i waited and looked 4 more options, the shop i went to here does really good clean work but they wanted like $300.00 buck 4 a custom radio kit made and painted, so this kit cost $45.00 with shipping and like mayb $50.00 or less to paint it. big savings
. also off subject but it shows how paitients really is a vurtuire, i have 7" tv's and they don't fit in my stock front headrest, but i didn't want switch the front with the back, "which r bigger and they would fit in", cus the rear headrest don't swivel like the fronts do, so if u lean bakck they would face down. so anyway the shop wanted $180.00 to make each front headrest bigger and install the tv's in them. that was $360.00 for both b4 tax and tip. so i could have had everything in but i decided to wait, which i usually don't do , but i did this time a found a guy near my house who does leather 4 dealers and does work from his home 4 xtra $$. took my front headrests recushioned them bigger rewrapped them in matching leather and installed the tv's for $150.00 total(4 both together)i was shocked. by waiting i saved over $415.00 i can use that for other mods it just shows not to rush into things, sorry i made this long, just wanted to share this with u guys. 
. also off subject but it shows how paitients really is a vurtuire, i have 7" tv's and they don't fit in my stock front headrest, but i didn't want switch the front with the back, "which r bigger and they would fit in", cus the rear headrest don't swivel like the fronts do, so if u lean bakck they would face down. so anyway the shop wanted $180.00 to make each front headrest bigger and install the tv's in them. that was $360.00 for both b4 tax and tip. so i could have had everything in but i decided to wait, which i usually don't do , but i did this time a found a guy near my house who does leather 4 dealers and does work from his home 4 xtra $$. took my front headrests recushioned them bigger rewrapped them in matching leather and installed the tv's for $150.00 total(4 both together)i was shocked. by waiting i saved over $415.00 i can use that for other mods it just shows not to rush into things, sorry i made this long, just wanted to share this with u guys.
03-05-03, 03:44 PM
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1. Does any one know if autotoys.com dash kit for GS4xx going to fit on ’93 LS400?
2. Where can I buy a nice dash kit for ’93 LS400?
Thanks in advance!!!
2. Where can I buy a nice dash kit for ’93 LS400?
Thanks in advance!!!
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03-09-03, 10:25 PM
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Purchased the faceplate kit from Autotoys. I modified the kit by cutting out the storage compartment so it would fit my Kenwood double-din unit. Four hours later...
03-10-03, 12:57 PM
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Originally posted by KGS4
Purchased the faceplate kit from Autotoys. I modified the kit by cutting out the storage compartment so it would fit my Kenwood double-din unit. Four hours later...
Purchased the faceplate kit from Autotoys. I modified the kit by cutting out the storage compartment so it would fit my Kenwood double-din unit. Four hours later...
I see that yours just like mine was just a little wide at the top especially on the left side. I sanded mine down to make it flush on both sides. After doing that it didn't bow out in the middle anymore (that doesn't apply to yours with the double din). Anyone getting this kit should prefit it and sand it before you get it painted.
VERY nice work on the mod !
Jim
03-10-03, 05:38 PM
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Well, this seems to be the problem with autotoys dash kits. I also have one for my LS and the faceplate did not fit perfect. I had a gap on the side. My friend s also had this issue with theirLS's. The GS one seems to be wider at the top. I did not post this before because I wanted to make absolutely sure that there was a problem. Autotoys really need to pay a little more attention to fitment.
KGS4, nice work man!
KGS4, nice work man!
