afternoon - can anyone recommend a local (dc, annapolis, balt.) stereo shop that will install previously purchased equipment? i have a great system out of my previous vehicle that will sound phenomenal in my gs. i have a few shops i have reached out to already, mainly car worx in pasadena. if anyone knows of or has experience with, and input would be greatly appreciated. many thanks.

 

i used audio connections for the same stuff more than once at 8037 Ritchie Hwy # E, Pasadena, MD‎ - (410) 768-1580‎

not an extremely high end shop but they will get the job done.

 

i know a good shop in gaithersburg. let me know if your willing to travel down here.

 

yeah sojah, i spoke with them a while ago about the NAV override. way too expensive for that mod, like $750, and for this install they wanted 350 more than car worx. i will do it myself for that kind of $$$. lol.
thai - what shop in gaithersburg? i'll give them a shout and see what they have to say.

i still may do the install myself just so others may have a good idea as to what is involved. we shall see though. if i do, i'm thinking of doing the mirrors at that point, given the doors will already be apart. sojah, that means you get to help, yes? lol.

 

i don't know anything about doing the mirrors but was down for buying them and learning if beez was gonna help us out with that???

 

yeah, that was mentioned, but i have not seen or talked to him since. last i heard he was kitting up the gs. hope it turned out well. if i hear from him i will let you know. thanks for the suggestion of audio connections.

 

What GS do you have? If it's a gen2 then the stereo install in pretty straight forward and you should be able to do the install yourself no prob.

 

infamous - i have a 3gs w/ ML and NAV. i want to retain the stock headunit as it pretty much controls everything in the car. i have a pretty good idea how do do this install myself; the only issue is making sure i retain the staging speakers in the front and rear deck. i will need to get a wiring diagram from lexus to make sure when i disconnect the front and rear door speakers that the crossover/surround speakers are not tied in. just a little more of a pain in the a than i really want to deal with, but if someone is going to charge me 750 to do the install, i will do it myself. lol.

 

just got back from my trip... ill help out as long as you guys make it to my place also i did install the sounds in my car myself as well... can do it in less than an hour... i promise.. as long as the box and amp is all good, just get a wiring kit and call it a day... lemme know when you wanna make a trek out..

 

and im only referring to just subs... if you have components and other stuff, i have an idea since i took apart all the door panels for the dynamat as well but not sure how to run those wires or fit the speakers in the areas... lemme know what else.

 

beez - hope you had a good trip. did you end up getting that kit? as far as my stereo - i will be getting the fosgate 360.2 for digital processing, then installing my two amps, 2 sets of components and 1 (or 2) sub(s). i have all the wiring necessary. you guys don't need to jump in on this unless you would like to see how it goes - though i certainly appreciate it. i have someone lined up if i cannot find a professional shop. if i do decide to diy, i will post pics and let you know when if you would like to join in. oh, the brake vents are a great place to mount those HID fog ballast, just like you said. i will keep y'all posted. thanks

 

if the speaker sizes fit perfect then i dont see a problem but yeah, itll be quite time consuming but wont be a majorly difficult task to get the wiring, speakers, amps, and subs set up... but as far as the mirrors, i can help out whoever no problem.. pretty straight forward once you know how to take apart the damn mirrors...