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Old 02-17-03, 07:59 AM
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The kit looks pretty good. Now all I need is some Walnut veneer to match the wood trim and it's good to go. Definitely will have to place an order with these guys.

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Old 02-19-03, 09:34 AM
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does anyone know the company that actually makes the kit though. I doubt that autotoys makes it themselves. I've also seen this kit on e-bay but it doesn't say who the manufacture is. For anyone who bought this kit does the bag say anything on it?
Old 02-19-03, 09:55 AM
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just recieved mine in the mail, haven't put in yet but the bag says www.metraonline.com on it. i went to the site but i didn't c any kits for the gs series,but the # is 1-800-253-tech...... its in florida

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Old 02-19-03, 10:31 AM
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Please post pics! Also, do you have the Metra model number? I too went to the site but didn't see anything for my 99 GS400.

Thanks!

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Old 02-19-03, 10:34 AM
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i haven't put it in yet, but ya i was on the site earlier and no kit was their but the model # is 99-8152 from the bag

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Old 02-19-03, 12:10 PM
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Percy, check it out man, they do custom pieces for like $20!

www.autoaccessorystore.com
Old 02-21-03, 11:21 PM
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Hey Guys,

I was wondering if the radio fit kit fits a 1997 LS400? I'm in the process of putting together my sound system right now and it's going to be a DIY.

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Kenny
Old 02-23-03, 06:49 PM
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Looks good, but doesn't look like it totally matches the color of the plate around the temp controls.

Has anyone installed this yet?
Old 02-23-03, 11:49 PM
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That's Metra's new kit that was just released... how much are you guys paying for it?!?!

I'll check I'm sure it shouldn't be that much!!!!!

The fit is not bad, it's a typical aftermarket mounting kit...never as good as a nice custom job, but the time and money saved is more than good enough for most regular jobs.
Old 02-24-03, 11:02 AM
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Double Whoosh,

I understand that you primarily specialize in very high-end custom installs, but I think many of the "California Challenged" Lexus enthusiast here would love to see you altar your business model to our mutual benefits.

How about designing a complete upgrade kit including everything from Dash/trim kit & wiring harnesses on down the line. That would be cool!

damon in Texas

Article is not Lexus Specific , but here is a link to a great article for layman on what goes into achieving outstanding sound in a car interior environment:

http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volum...ne-2-2003.html
Old 02-24-03, 11:18 AM
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Would anybody happen to know if the sc and gs dins are the same and if this kit would fit in an sc? thanks
Old 02-24-03, 02:31 PM
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19 bucks delivered

The SC and GS are actually pretty different, so for the most part the kits are not interchangeable.

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Old 02-24-03, 05:43 PM
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Todd,

By any chance you got a dash kit for the sc for a single din deck $19 delivered?

thanks
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Have any of you guys who bought one of these installed it yet?
Old 03-03-03, 12:54 AM
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Does anybody know if this kit allows for double-din mounting?

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Michael


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