Forgive me if I'm repeating a previous thread; however, I searched through the archives and I couldn't quite find a match for this particular issue. (if this is covered in another thread, a link would be greatly appreciated, for as I said I was unable to find this information!!!)

I have a '96 LS400 with standard audio, and an "in-glove" 6 disc changer. I'm dying to put in an in-dash GPS/XM/IPOD unit, and I'm pretty sure that I'm going to go with the Pioneer AVIC-D2.

The problem is, I'm a total newb/know-nothing when it comes to car electronics, etc. So, a few questions:

1) is this a recommended unit? My readings seem to indicate that it's pretty well respected.

2) How the heck do I go about installing this? Is there a thread, etc, that tells me everything I need (I couldn't find one...)? Will this even work (I'm pretty sure it will....)? Is there a piece of plastic, etc, that will make it look good (a double-din mount, etc)-- and, where can I get it?

(ok, that was a lot of questions rolled up into one, but they get across my main point which is: all help is appreciated.. and needed!).

I'll look forward to hearing from you very knowledgable/experienced types...

Thanks so much in advance!!

Regards,
Mark

 

Hey All:

For all you Massachusetts folk in the same boat as I was, just wanted to let you know that Jeff from Rayco (Lexis11) got in touch with me and offered to do the install for a reasonable price. I saw some pictures of his previous work, and it all looked great, so needless to say.... I'm psyched! :-)

I'll keep you all posted with some additional pics after the work is done (next week)!

- Mark

 

how bout convincing somebody to make us UCF20 ppl a 2din dash kit

anyways, waiting for pics

 

just so you know d1 or d2's do not play dvd movies

 

Yeah, I know... I'm in it for the iPod/Navi/XM :-)

Though, I head that the iPod control on the D2 is not-so-great. Does anyone have any comments on that?