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Old 09-10-12, 02:58 PM
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Sup CL! So this past weekend I figured it was about time to change my old stock radio and finally come into the 21st century. So, I ran on over to BestBuy and bought myself a beautiful Kenwood DDX419 for $350! (Cheap IMO, and looks great) So, I got a few pictures here, before, during and after the swap! Hope you guys enjoy!

Before


Removed Center Console


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Ain't she a bute?
Old 09-10-12, 03:04 PM
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did you install yourself, if so is this hard to do and how long did it take you? im looking to do the same thing. looks good
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Looks good! DIY Install thread?
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Originally Posted by 92jade
did you install yourself, if so is this hard to do and how long did it take you? im looking to do the same thing. looks good
No, I didn't. But it really isn't much work, the only strenuous part was bypassing the OEM amp. But, for your convenience I shall leave you some links.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lex...ead-units.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lex...b-working.html

Goodluck and thanks!
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Originally Posted by food7373
Looks good! DIY Install thread?
I didn't do it myself
BUT! Do not fear, your savior is here!
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lex...ead-units.html
Old 09-10-12, 05:14 PM
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Nice In Dash...welcome to CL too!
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Originally Posted by lilSCsteve
Nice In Dash...welcome to CL too!
Oh haha, thanks alot
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Originally Posted by Taken
I didn't do it myself
BUT! Do not fear, your savior is here!
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/lex...ead-units.html
So did Bestbuy do the install? what's was the install cost? Did you add an amp or use the one built in the Kenwood.
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Originally Posted by Bankswood
So did Bestbuy do the install? what's was the install cost? Did you add an amp or use the one built in the Kenwood.
Yes, they did the install, it cost around $100 for the labor if I remember correctly.
And again yes, since my factory subs blew along time ago, I decided to put some subs I had laying in my garage into the trunk, with it, my own amp too.

Honestly, some may say it isn't worth the labor, but I'd rather spend a little more and know I have full warranty so that if they mess up, I'm covered. Unlike if I do it myself and mess up, all I can do is complain and do this
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Man, it is indeed a beautiful piece. Looks alot like my Pioneer. Your center vents aint even cracked...

Welcome to the SC world of modifications...
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Damnnnn, $100 for labor. I did my own install and it took less than an hour. Although, I am pretty good with electrical stuff and have had many experience with car stereos
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Originally Posted by Taken
Yes, they did the install, it cost around $100 for the labor if I remember correctly.
And again yes, since my factory subs blew along time ago, I decided to put some subs I had laying in my garage into the trunk, with it, my own amp too.

Honestly, some may say it isn't worth the labor, but I'd rather spend a little more and know I have full warranty so that if they mess up, I'm covered. Unlike if I do it myself and mess up, all I can do is complain and do this
I hear you on the pro install. Looks great and $100 is very fair
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Thank you all
Old 09-11-12, 07:21 AM
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I was hoping for a DIY here. But clean install nonetheless. I bet it made a huge difference.
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That looks really good man.


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