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Old 03-17-18, 06:05 PM
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Please send me the file that you say you have on the gs300 aftermarket radio install using the factory amps

thank you so much
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I feel your pain. I spent several hours testing, connecting, metering etc. until I finally got it. PM me your e-mail address and I will send you the PDF that will get you going.
my email is awesume666@gmail.com
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Can you please send me a copy of how you did your install.
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I did change the head unit in my 1998 Lexus GS 300. It was not easy but the sound is incredible and I am using the 7 factory speakers and the factory amp. PM me and I will send you the PDF I made showing the entire process.
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can you please email me the pdf please 🙏
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thanks boss🤘🤘

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thank you so much
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Originally Posted by silvaG400
can you please email me the pdf please 🙏
ziggman2103@gmail.com
thanks boss🤘🤘

QUOTE=awesume666;10145341]
Please send me the file that you say you have on the gs300 aftermarket radio install using the factory amps

thank you so much
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What are you needing help with? I have this with the 300/400/430 so I think I can help.
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I want to install an aftermarket radio but keep the stock nackmichi amp and speakers and i can’t find a harness with that integration. maybe you can help?
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You’re outta luck. Sorry. No way to keep the amp and use an aftermarket HU.
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I did my car last year with a new radio and I bypassed the amp. Here is the reason why...the amp in your car is at least 20 years old. Aftermarket head units come with more than enough power alone that the factory amplifier is not needed. When I replaced the head unit with the NAK factory speakers it sounded better and had more power than with the NAK amp. Other posters are correct in stating that there is no harness to keep the stock amp with aftermarket radio. However you can keep the stock speakers if they are in good shape and you should be more than happy with a new aftermarket head unit.
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Originally Posted by jefthim
I did my car last year with a new radio and I bypassed the amp. Here is the reason why...the amp in your car is at least 20 years old. Aftermarket head units come with more than enough power alone that the factory amplifier is not needed. When I replaced the head unit with the NAK factory speakers it sounded better and had more power than with the NAK amp. Other posters are correct in stating that there is no harness to keep the stock amp with aftermarket radio. However you can keep the stock speakers if they are in good shape and you should be more than happy with a new aftermarket head unit.
How did you power the rear sub?
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I didn't because the factory sub is not great. I ended up adding a sealed box for 1 12" under the stock location.
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Originally Posted by jefthim
I did my car last year with a new radio and I bypassed the amp. Here is the reason why...the amp in your car is at least 20 years old. Aftermarket head units come with more than enough power alone that the factory amplifier is not needed. When I replaced the head unit with the NAK factory speakers it sounded better and had more power than with the NAK amp. Other posters are correct in stating that there is no harness to keep the stock amp with aftermarket radio. However you can keep the stock speakers if they are in good shape and you should be more than happy with a new aftermarket head unit.
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I didn't because the factory sub is not great. I ended up adding a sealed box for 1 12" under the stock location.


Where did you find a diagram to wire the head unit in and bypass the amp. My email is leitzelwill04@gmail.com if you could send info there
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