seivonecsu

iTrader: (7)

ok here it goes i have searched this topic but have not found too much info..... i am looking to buy my wife and rx300 but i would like to install an aftermarket radio with nav.... from what i have found searching the double din will be way too much work... i am looking for a single din so i can put a flip out tv and retain the factory ac controls and just use the factory radio to take up space basically... do they make a din kit that will allow you to mount the radio under the factory radio so nothing has to be relocated? or is there a double din unit that will allow you to control the ac and heat through the head unit... thanks anyhelp would be fine.... trying to do some research before i comit to the rx.

Australian

yes you can buy a bezel that removes the ashtray and lighter for a single din.
I found them just this week on this forum and it wasn't too many pages of reading to find it i will update post with the link when i come across them.

hypervish

Is there a particular reason you want an aftermarket radio? The stock headunit is actually very good.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lexus-Rx300-...-/390437819476

seivonecsu

iTrader: (7)

I was planning on purchasing a non nav rx and I wanted to add a flip out navigation to the truck. Also a tv in the rear for my kid... If it turns out to be too big a project I will prob just add a fold down tv in the back with a dvd player attached and just tell my wife to use the nav on her iphone..

bob2200

I have seen a neat Ipad bracket for the rear headrest. Perhaps your rear-seat passengers could play video games on the Ipad instead of watching TV. Or watch movies on an Ipad.

seivonecsu

iTrader: (7)

i seen the brackets they are pretty cool.... there are some options i just wanted to explore this one first... thanks

seivonecsu

iTrader: (7)

i saw those bezels also.... looks like it will work for what i need it for.... i wish they would of made seperate climate controls and this would be a lot cleaner install instead of having 2 radios after the install of the aftermarket one...

hypervish

I think you may be best off finding an RX with nav. Or, you could also retrofit a nav.

Get the headrest tv's for the rear, much easier than installing a flip down tv. I believe there is a DIY on here for how to install them.

EDIT: Link for DIY: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...ps-screen.html

Australian

just buy a tom tom or navman any other navigator won't come close to your expectations of it.
Add rear head rest lcds with built in dvd and a front dash mount LCD to navigate a media player

Australian

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/130733869...ht_2230wt_1151

Check this out plugs into lexus cd changer to add usb hard drive sd cards media player etc.

Bobster999

That looks very interesting...

Australian

Yes it is quite interesting as i can think of further ways of wiring due to the aux input and the usb.
If you ran a second stereo you could add more subs more speakers etc and control both volumes.
Hmmm

hypervish

I don't think that will work in the RX300. They list model years starting in 2004, which is the RX330. Although other countries did get a 2004 RX300SE I don't think this would work with that either.

You are better off getting a GROM unit.

Bobster999

I ordered the USB Grom unit for $129... pricey but oh well...

Australian

I found this one first before i found a cheaper version for the rx300 i figured id post the cheaper version first.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/XCARLINK-...item3a712f06e9