Dear Friends,

So I am in a dilema. I already purchased the Vaistech SLI to give me the iPOD and AUX in my 2004 LS430. I have removed my CD changer so I can access the SLI. I enjoy streaming music from my iPhone and I use a Bluetooth dongle attached to the AUX jack however this has became a pain because either I forget to charge the dongle or leave it at home.

I didn't do enough research until I stumbled upon the BeatSonic kit. However I do not want to install a Double DIN as I am scared I will get broken into. I can always sell the SLI on Ebay or this forum.

My other option to buy the Beatsonic adaptor only and install a Single DIN stereo with bluetooth or even go crazy with a single DIN 7inch DVD player. However the opening is only 6 1/8 x 1 3/4 so no standard single DIN will fit.

Has anyone tried to expand that area. I see I can shave an inch on each side but it would take some craftsmanship. Or I can buy the Beatsonic and install a complete double DIN and risk being broken into (I live in NYC.)

Any suggestions, ideas? Has only been able to install a single DIN in the area where the CD changer was?

thanks in advance

 

glad that NYC has improved in last 10 years
good job mayor de blasio and gov cuomo
keep up the good work