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Old 04-13-11, 01:31 PM
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Hey Guys,
Just added a new audio system to my car, no speakers yet but it's a start. My friend Joe from Al and Ed's in Marina Del Ray help me out what I was looking for. Let me know what you guys think?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfB9BmQ8TQY
Old 04-13-11, 02:40 PM
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Hmm interesting looks like the fitment is a little off there especially on the left piece surrounding it, and i dunno about having a touch screen that low personally. But props on doing something unique! Did you consider the Flyaudio system at all?
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I had it earlier but it started to flip out on me and so I got this one instead. Actually I didn't mind the height where the screen is located. Just glad to have a working unit... Don't get me wrong, Flyaudio was sweet especially the OEM look but it died on my within a couple of days (no navi, scratching the dvds/cds , unable to locate the USB drive I had). So yeah a lot better.... Thanks for the post bro....
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Originally Posted by GoCatGo11
I had it earlier but it started to flip out on me and so I got this one instead. Actually I didn't mind the height where the screen is located. Just glad to have a working unit... Don't get me wrong, Flyaudio was sweet especially the OEM look but it died on my within a couple of days (no navi, scratching the dvds/cds , unable to locate the USB drive I had). So yeah a lot better.... Thanks for the post bro....
I think it's great with the exception of it being too low for my liking. The left corner does seem a little off though. I've actually heard very few complaints about the flyaudio system. Sorry you had such a bad experience with them. Either way, the system looks pretty good.
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looks ok.... is the left side piece actually not fitting properly?
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Originally Posted by SPNinjA
I think it's great with the exception of it being too low for my liking. The left corner does seem a little off though. I've actually heard very few complaints about the flyaudio system. Sorry you had such a bad experience with them. Either way, the system looks pretty good.
Yeah, I know it seems weird to have it screen down in the area, but I tend to look at the screen alot so kinda helps me pay attention on the road while driving. I'll have Joe take a look at it and fix that for me. Thanks for the comments....
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could u pm me the price and where i can do it
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I've seen this done before. Not a fan of the location. Love an aftermarket Nav/DVD unit but too low. I love my Fly Audio myself. Wish it had a few more features, but oh well. Nice job either way!
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looks good
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what did you do with your stock oem unit?
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Originally Posted by JoshIS408
what did you do with your stock oem unit?
They actually have to mount it in my trunk, something to do with the wiring process on it.
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Originally Posted by Sffd103
I've seen this done before. Not a fan of the location. Love an aftermarket Nav/DVD unit but too low. I love my Fly Audio myself. Wish it had a few more features, but oh well. Nice job either way!
Yeah I had Flyaudio as well just the unit I got gave me more problems then enjoying them. GPS started went completely dead within 4 days of my install and could never got it working what so ever. The dvd component was scratching deep cups to the disc and wasn't able to use my usb connection. Just one of those units you get and never works out right at the start. Thanks for the comments, I know a lot of people doesn't like the location spot but I don't mind it.
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Props for doing something different.
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nice setup, I wish the panel was color matched with the rest of the dash..

I did something similar for a friend IS when he had his car https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ock-amp-2.html
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SOunds like you paid for what you wanted and you got it so good job. For me the location is too low, and the sides don't quite look like the same color as the rest of the dash, but that could be the lighting in the video either way im glad you like it. Ive been contemplating a fly audio myself but all the negative comments make me wanna pass.


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