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Old 02-12-10, 07:53 PM
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Default 1999 LS400 aftermarket in dash nav unit

Can anyone recommend an IN-DASH NAV unit for '99 LS400? I have an Eclipse AVN 5435 (DVD based)on my Celica and looks & works great...I want one for my LS but not sure which brand to go for....maybe some club members here can shed some light....
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i have a 99 ls 400 as well and just installed a pioneer f900bt last saturday and i love it... I got the double din dash kit and wired it in myself to bypass the factory amp... took me about 2 hrs but came out nice...
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Originally Posted by orangeteg
i have a 99 ls 400 as well and just installed a pioneer f900bt last saturday and i love it... I got the double din dash kit and wired it in myself to bypass the factory amp... took me about 2 hrs but came out nice...
Thanks for the input. I'm looking at least 7" screen (bad eyes)... Pioneer have the new model AVIC-Z110BT (Flagship In-Dash Navigation AV Receiver with DVD Playback, Built-In Bluetooth, 7" WVGA Touchscreen Display) it's currently out-of-stock online...
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Can a in-dash nav unit be installed in a '93 LS400?
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Originally Posted by chippern73
Can a in-dash nav unit be installed in a '93 LS400?
I just checked crutchfield and looks like an in-dash model I'm looking for is a NO GO! I believe it have to be a motorized screen that pops out...
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Originally Posted by vdeleon
I just checked crutchfield and looks like an in-dash model I'm looking for is a NO GO! I believe it have to be a motorized screen that pops out...
if you dont have personal experience you should best not post hearsay.

chipern, yes it will fit, but you need to buy a double din kit. metra and/or scosche make them, and you can find them on ebay as well.

wiring will of course need to be custom done to a degree.
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
if you dont have personal experience you should best not post hearsay.

chipern, yes it will fit, but you need to buy a double din kit. metra and/or scosche make them, and you can find them on ebay as well.

wiring will of course need to be custom done to a degree.
I said the (particular) in-dash I'm looking for is a NO GO meaning not all in dash. "I believe" meant NOT SURE. I don't have a personal experience is right, that's why I started this thread for people with experience to chime in and I value your input and everybody else in this forum to get me started in the right direction...

Orangeteg, I'm searching for a good deal for that Pioneer F900BT, sounds like a winner to me. Can you post some pics?
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Originally Posted by vdeleon
I said the (particular) in-dash I'm looking for is a NO GO meaning not all in dash. "I believe" meant NOT SURE. I don't have a personal experience is right, that's why I started this thread for people with experience to chime in and I value your input and everybody else in this forum to get me started in the right direction...

Orangeteg, I'm searching for a good deal for that Pioneer F900BT, sounds like a winner to me. Can you post some pics?
im new here as well and im not sure how to post pics if someone can tell me how to i would gladly post pics....
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ANY indash will fit ANY LS. PD is right.
I went with Eclipse mostly because its made by toyota, its grey with green buttons so it matches the console perfectly. Check my post in the Audio Setup thread to see it installed.
I couldn't stand the **** on the Pioneer. Too 80's for me.
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I love my double din Kenwood!! Menu syle is great compared to my friends Alpine double din unit. Haven't had a chance to play with a pioneer tho. If I had a chance to buy another unit, it would be a Kenwood!!
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