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Mar 9, 2007 | 12:56 PM

windom619

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Audio system change?

Im thinking of changing the audio system in my ES 300. Will a flip up dvd screen fit? I noticed that the housing is quite large in the 2000 ES 300. Also, if I do change it, will it affect the stock sub? Can someone show a pic so I know what it would look like in a 2000 ES.

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Mar 9, 2007 | 01:15 PM

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Well I have an 00 ES and I used to have a Pioneer AVIC-N2. Here's a picture of the first HU I had a JVC then my pioneer in the second picture. Cant really see too well but just to get an ideal.

It was a single din flip up screen. It fits pretty well but it does cover your vents when its up. I would defintely suggest an indash double din screen. Its looks cleaner and dosent cover ur vents. I know Scosche just came out with a double din kit for the ES. He's the info and I guess u can order one online or give them a call. http://www.scosche.com/press_room.aspx?id=125&year=2007

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Mar 9, 2007 | 05:19 PM

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thanks for reply. with the upgraded head, does the stock subwoofer work with it? Was it difficult in installing or was there any "modifications" made.

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Mar 9, 2007 | 05:32 PM

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Yeah I believe the stock sub still works. If anyone knows for sure please chime in. I took out my stock sub to make space for my aftermarket subs. I have an extra wiring harness if u need it. And the install wasent hard at all. I think I have instructions on how to take out the stereo and speakers and all. If I find it I'll post the link.

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Mar 9, 2007 | 05:48 PM

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If you're going for a screen, I say just go ahead and get a double din screen from alpine, kenwood, or pioneer. The flip out will block the a/c vents in the center and the double din will look much better than a single din IMO. A single din just leaves too much empty space.

Mar 9, 2007 | 06:28 PM

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thanks for the look out!

THanks for the information. very helpfull. more question that I forgot to mention haha, will the stock cd changer in the glove area work with the new head unit I get and if there are any matching wood replacement for the black gaps? Ill be looking out for those installation info

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Mar 9, 2007 | 06:43 PM

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thanks

the stock cd changer in the glove box will not work with an aftermarket headunit. As for the wood, you would have to get that customized. A few members on here actually found wood grain pieces on ebay and cut them out to fit the dash opening. good luck on whatever you decide to do