jcat_GS3 Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 hey all, I'm brand new as you can see. I'm considering buying a D3 and I want to know if anyone has installed this in a 2nd Gen (98-05) GS without factory nav. Any experiences, pics, whatever are helpful. Specifically I want to know if the factory changer and factory subwoofer can be utilized in any way, and how it looks installed/how easy it is to install or how expensive it is to have it installed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phlame217 Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 It wont be hard, you'll need: -Toyota 87 & up wiring harness -Toyota double din dash kit -possibly a Speakerwire - RCA converter I am not sure how the sub is wired in a GS300 so you may or may not need these. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcat_GS3 Posted July 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 is that really it? every other thing i've looked at says i'll lose the factory amp/sub and changer control. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phlame217 Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 The sub can be fixed easily, the changer not so much. Its just how creative you want to get. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcat_GS3 Posted July 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 any input on how the factory amp/sub can still be used? I think i know of a way to mod the changer so that it will work utilizing the IP bus, even though i'll have IPod capability id rather not lose the changer, still nice to have. I dont want to have to add or change out any components other than the head unit itself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
krislee Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 I installed d3 in my 2005 rx330. Works and looks great like factory. gs will be a cake walk. factory lcd will go out pretty soon, so might as well do it now. good luck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bossgs4 Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 I did an install on my 2001 GS430 with Factory Pioneer System (Nakamichi and Mark Levinson systems might be different) Good reading WITH pics http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=286180 You use TWO harnesses for a factory plug install. Metra 70-8113 2000-up Toyota / Lexus Amp Sys this plugs the D3 into the Toyo factory batt, ACC, ground and dimmer Metra 70-1761 1987+ up Toyota Harness you'll only use the speaker patch half near the factory (CRAP) amp. Here are some wire colors for the '01GS430 Blue/Yellow stripe (battery (always HOT)) Gray ACC (switched) White/ Black Stripe (Ground) Light Green (Illumination) FACTORY PIONEER CHANGER • You can order an internal PCB board and convert it for use with the D3. I think it costs $75 if you're willing to do the install yourself. FACTORY SUB • It is 5ohm so you are SOL on re-using it. The factory AMP has some sort of proprietary Bus signal to turn it on/off that only works with OEM Lexus head units so you can forget using that too. The Metra double din kit looks lik A$$ since it is textured black. You can order a JDM double din plate from Carson Lexus it is a PERFECT match to the rest of the dash. Right now I am running my D3 straight to the stock speakers and it honestly sounds better than the factory system with the amp and 10"sub. I just got my door speaker adapters and will be hooking my 6 channel amp/sub and 6.5" speakers up this weekend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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