How Do You Know What Stereo In 98 Gs

[AtlastGS]

Is it more common to see aftermarket DVD/Navigation or the OEM set up? If the aftermarket is used, any pics of the system installed. How does it look? Factory cd changer still used? I would love to see pictures of some nice installs if possible on the GS models. 1998+

Thanks-

[AtlastGS]

I was hoping to get some more info! Through some other reading in here I know understand this is a standard Pioneer system. It also seems clear a fit kit will make the option of getting a DIN radio installed available. Went to the local Car Toys to see what the market had to offer. Although not traditionally my favorite... will poineer work easier if a aftermarket DVD/ Nav system was wanted? Would the CD changer work? Thanks-

[Neo]

Here are a couple of my favorite installs. They are using the Pioneer Nav.

[AtlastGS]

Here are a couple of my favorite installs.  They are using the Pioneer Nav.

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Those are very clean - certainly looks... OEM - or very OEM style. Can I ask this, what are the benifits of using this Pioneer units- will the entire factory system work iwth it? The changer, sub and amp?

Thank you!

[Neo]

Here are a couple of my favorite installs.  They are using the Pioneer Nav.

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Those are very clean - certainly looks... OEM - or very OEM style. Can I ask this, what are the benifits of using this Pioneer units- will the entire factory system work iwth it? The changer, sub and amp?

Thank you!

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No, the factory parts won't work. You can try to reuse the amp and speakers. I am not sure how optimal this will sound. The changer won't work. The two systems I posted were gutted and all the components were replaced from the HU/brain to the speakers to amps.

[PIONEERSUBY]

Here are a couple of my favorite installs.  They are using the Pioneer Nav.

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Those are very clean - certainly looks... OEM - or very OEM style. Can I ask this, what are the benifits of using this Pioneer units- will the entire factory system work iwth it? The changer, sub and amp?

Thank you!

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No, the factory parts won't work. You can try to reuse the amp and speakers. I am not sure how optimal this will sound. The changer won't work. The two systems I posted were gutted and all the components were replaced from the HU/brain to the speakers to amps.

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yes the gs cd changer will work on pioneer aftermarket headunit and will even give full cd text. reading on the headunit screen. i have already converted 5 gs factory cd changers with perfect compatibility with pioneer aftermarket. headunit avic-n1 and avh p7500 and p6600. it will save your dvd headunit and i am sure will sound better than any aftermarket cd changer. it cost 1100.00 new and was made in japan which is more than i can say for most 2005 aftewrmarket stereos. so i wouldnt trash it. also if you really want oem look you can install a 2001 up gs factory navigation and play dvds on the factory ha=ed unit. it has an ntsc port right on the back odf the screen . what do you think the value in the future of a gs with fatory nav will comnpare with an aftermarket nav.. do you see any aftermartket stereos in collector car shows where the showwinners put everything back to original.

[Neo]

yes the gs cd changer will work on pioneer aftermarket headunit and will even give full cd text. reading on the headunit screen.  i have already converted 5 gs factory cd changers with perfect compatibility with pioneer aftermarket. headunit avic-n1 and avh p7500 and p6600.

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Good to know. I've only seen you talk about this and I am sure you've built a harness for the conversion. On the other hand, most people I know don't go this route and swap out the changer too. I think it is simpler/more straightforward to get a new changer that is compatible with the new HU vs trying to figure out the wiring to make the OEM one work.