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Old 12-17-01, 08:23 PM
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I recently bought a 96 LS and its got practically all I was looking for in terms of options (trac control, 6 disc changer, heated seats). It's got low mileage (50k) and it 's black on black, which is just what I was hoping for. BUT it just has the premium sound system (probably just fine for most people but I'm a total sound freak) Is it possible to transplant a Nakamichi sound system to this car? How much would it cost?
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You would be better off with putting an avtermarket system there that would sound better then Nakamichi for the $$$ you would spend. For the choice in aftermarket systems check "Lexus Electronics".
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rd8a:

I've got the same dilemna. What did you end up doing? Were you satisfied with it?
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well, I actually haven't done anything about it, but I'm always thinking about it. I don't really want to go the aftermarket way because I really like the way the interior looks and I wouldn't like to alter it. That's why I was curious about transplanting a Nakamichi. Although I do recognize that a synthesizer is needed...
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If you ask any competent shop to flush mount your new Head Unit / EQ into your dash board it will actually look much better then stock. I did mine myself though.



Don't mind the nasty looking kick panel, it's not there any more.
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Where can I get a faceplate like that?
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This one is custom but you can get a 1 din one here. I bought that kit and moded it for my own application.

http://store.autotoys.com/

Just go to Dash Kits section and find one for your LS.

Good luck
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