LS 430 Aftermarket stereo install 2017 with NAV?
#3
I am wondering the same thing. I went to a local stereo shop and they told me that the beat-sonic kit is the only way. Not sure if I am ready to spend 1k for just a radio upgrade only.
#5
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Well, first of all, what features do you want?
Bluetooth? There are adapters for that.
DVD? Not so much...
Bluetooth? There are adapters for that.
DVD? Not so much...
I want good amps, great mid-range for the days I feel like a little acoustic music (jazz, blues that kind of thing)
I just DO NOT want to hack up the dash. I prefer to have everything hidden (obviously except the subs in the trunk) and keep the stock look in the passenger compartment. I don't mind chopping up the glove compartment or losing the center console storage space.
#6
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I don't think there is anything for the Nav and this is about the only thing I've seen to put a stereo in. It depends on how much money you want to spend.
http://kyoei-usa.com/2013/06/got-tir...dio-head-unit/
http://kyoei-usa.com/2013/06/got-tir...dio-head-unit/
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mannye (05-05-17)
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I've seen a single-DIN unit go behind the CD drop-down tray.
You have to keep the NAV screen because the a/c controls are on there.
However, this might be of interest to you: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...en-on-ome.html
You have to keep the NAV screen because the a/c controls are on there.
However, this might be of interest to you: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...en-on-ome.html
Last edited by Daspyda; 05-05-17 at 07:32 AM.
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#9
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I was trying to avoid the second double din, but that kit does make everything look stock. Or at least less offensive than most universal mounts. I don't want to skimp, but I also don't want to spend thousands on custom dash work and make a lot of fiberglass parts, etc. Ain't nobody got time for dat.
#10
Driver School Candidate
I'm sorry I've been reading some of these threads because my nav is only 1/2 functional but will someone please tell me WTF a 'din' is or double 'din'... i'm at a loss.
#11
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Car audio head units generally come in either single DIN (180 x 50 mm panel) or double DIN (180 x 100 mm panel) size.
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If you want to know any other weird car audio terminology go here: https://www.soundzgood2me.com/car-audio-terms/ I don't know how current that page is, but it should cover the basics
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#14
Driver School Candidate
Thanks everyone! I kept hearing all this talk about dins and it was driving me crazy not knowing what it was haha. Just to show how ignorant I was I assumed din was a type of connector... based solely on the fact that din rhymes with pin, like the pins on a connector - yikes.
#15
A Bay Area company called Grom makes a plug and play unit that installs behind the stereo. Depending on which model (and price), can have USB/Navigation/Bluetooth/text or various combinations. Cell connect to play music for instance. Asked their tech. They do work in an 04-06 LS 430. Also watched the install video (LS430). Looks pretty cool. Top of the line is 499 but there are several less expensive options. I know they did beta testing on multiple 430's in the Bay Area and company seems well run. No experience yet but looks pretty cool.
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