99 RX audio upgrade log
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99 RX custom audio upgrade build log
Ok so Ive been sitting on this for a while. I did and are currently upgrading my audio system in my Lexus. Wanted to post on here for those wanting ideas for a DIY upgrade. Its a lot of custom work but it shows that it can be done. Hope you guys enjoy..
First few shots are of the aftermarket radio and location.
Sorry I dont have any pics of the mounting of the radio but i used the bracket from the factory cd changer. When I pull this out to do some more work Ill take a few shots of it.
The look im going for.
Let the work begin.
First few shots are of the aftermarket radio and location.
Sorry I dont have any pics of the mounting of the radio but i used the bracket from the factory cd changer. When I pull this out to do some more work Ill take a few shots of it.
The look im going for.
Let the work begin.
Last edited by RXdriver11; 02-26-12 at 07:43 PM.
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Here is the glove box removed and ready to start the custom work.
That black trim piece is a leftover from another audio kit so I figured Id put it to use. Used some leftover polyester to mold onto this piece.
A little resin to make it solid
And the molding away
That black trim piece is a leftover from another audio kit so I figured Id put it to use. Used some leftover polyester to mold onto this piece.
A little resin to make it solid
And the molding away
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Added my new head unit while I was installing.. Another test fit
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and some more sanding
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and some more sanding
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Here is after a month of back and forth sanding, test fitting, blowing this thing off and more sanding. I just realized I didnt take any pics of the primer work but it did get primed and sanded some more before paint.
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A little more work on the door panels. I free handed some mdf brackets to fiberglass to the rear of the door panel to mount the speakers to. A quick look from the rear.
and the front
Those rings are there for structural purpose and arent going to ever be seen so I just freestyle cut em.
and the front
Those rings are there for structural purpose and arent going to ever be seen so I just freestyle cut em.
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So since im adding 2 component sets I figured Id mount the rear tweeter in the front door. Heres that coming together. The before pic
a little hole saw aftermath
and the after..
a little hole saw aftermath
and the after..
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Now as I said there are 2 component sets going in yet you only see one full one.. The other tweeters are mounted in the dash where the factory one were. So this is the stock tweeter pod
pulled out of the car
and let the fun begin..
pulled out of the car
and let the fun begin..