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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 05:38 AM
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Hi,
I'm looking for inputs on what stereo would fit my 2001 ls430
I have a premium edition mark levinson, that sounds great. That said, I want to upgrade to 2013, with a new GPS, Bluetooth for iPhone etc etc a whole new console that will fit.
Anybody with good ideas?
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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 07:35 AM
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Default Pioneer Avic-Z140BH

Having a Pioneer Avic-Z140BH installed into my 2006 LS 430 Base this week. After much research I finally decided on it but was originally leaning toward the DNX9990HD, but since has been discontinued.

http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-AVIC-Z.../dp/B006Y444T4

If you are willing to wait until March/April the new Kenwood DNX890HD is wifi enabled that was announced at CES this year.

I'll post pictures once the new unit is installed.

Good Luck...!!!!
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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 07:35 AM
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Just about anything you want could be installed using products from Beat-Sonic: http://www.beatsonicusa.com/partfind...0430&Year=2001

If you like your ML and it's working well, you might be interested in products from VAIS: http://www.vaistech.com
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Old Feb 10, 2013 | 07:59 AM
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I will imediatwly check out the Kenwood, and i would live to see pictures. Thank you
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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 11:14 AM
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Got my 06 Lexus 430 back from having the Pioneer AVIC-Z140BH installed. Here are a couple of pics.
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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 02:21 PM
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Trim piece is a little weird looking at first site but overall looks very good.
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Old Feb 13, 2013 | 09:27 AM
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Default nice radio installation

just wanted to wish you years of enjoying the music and xm, nice job...
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Old Feb 28, 2013 | 01:05 AM
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That looks great, any rattles from the unit?
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Old Mar 1, 2013 | 10:33 AM
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Surprisingly, no rattles at all... Although, the main reason for replacing my stock until was because of a rattle. Riding quiet and rattle free now...! Now I have my sights set on some Vossen wheels! Enjoy.
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 11:04 AM
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Probably a little to much putting a Nexus 7 in my beloved 2006 430, but I thought I'd take a picture just to put it out there. It can be easly removed with no hard mounting points.
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 11:57 AM
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Nice install man.... looks real good
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 12:08 PM
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How did you mount the Nexus 7? I have one and would love to use it in my car.
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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 07:53 AM
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Really very simple. The $10 case I had for my Nexus 7 has a clasp that hold the case closed. I opened the door for the 6 pack cd, flipped the case over so the clasp was hinged and closed the cd door. Surprisingly, it holds the tablet very snug. I used two paper clips to stop the table from falling forward when stopping. To remove, I just open the cd door and out comes the Nexus 7. Not rocket science, but damn, it works very well......
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Nice job. Very nice.
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Originally Posted by Msvba864
Probably a little to much putting a Nexus 7 in my beloved 2006 430, but I thought I'd take a picture just to put it out there. It can be easly removed with no hard mounting points.

This is my 2004 Lexus LS430 with 8" Samsung Tab A with a T-Mobile SIM Card so I don't have to use my phone as a hotspot to get navigation and to browse the internet. I also like the factory radio which I installed The Grom BT3 Bluetooth Interface System. I can control the tablet with my steering wheels controls or with the factory radio.

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