99 Es300 Amp Questions

[hindibuff]

Hi,

I am doing a stock install of a lexus 2002 navigation into my 99. I have a few questions for the sound experts here about the amp and speakers.

I am confused about the amplifier whether it will work with everything or not. Here is my setup:

Stock (non-nakamichi) system with CD changer. I am installing a Toyota Camry type navigation system in it that is able to directly control the CD changer.

My question is whether I need a new amplifier for this or would my stock amplifier do? Is the 99 amp digital or analog?

Is this a JBL brand?

Anyone had experience doing this?

Thanks so much

[dcfish]

Hi,

I am doing a stock install of a lexus 2002 navigation into my 99. I have a few questions for the sound experts here about the amp and speakers.

I am confused about the amplifier whether it will work with everything or not. Here is my setup:

Stock (non-nakamichi) system with CD changer. I am installing a Toyota Camry type navigation system in it that is able to directly control the CD changer.

My question is whether I need a new amplifier for this or would my stock amplifier do? Is the 99 amp digital or analog?

Is this a JBL brand?

Anyone had experience doing this?

Thanks so much

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You need the digital amp with the 02 nav system. And everything will run perfectly.

[hindibuff]

Thanks for the quick reply. Where does this amp go and would I remove the old amp?

[dcfish]

Thanks for the quick reply. Where does this amp go and would I remove the old amp?

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Behind the changer and yes the current amp has to be removed.

[hindibuff]

Thanks for the quick reply. Where does this amp go and would I remove the old amp?

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Behind the changer and yes the current amp has to be removed.

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Does this affect the quality of sound at all? For bad or for better?

The output to the CD changer. That remains the same I am guessing since this navgation/amp is supposed to control the 6 disc as well.

[VT FIJI]

I also have a '99 ES and I'm really interested in this. How are you mounting the nav? Also, does it have any rca inputs if you wanted to hook up a mp3 player to it?

[hindibuff]

The nav is actually a Lexus OEM from 2002 ES model. It takes up where the current display / audio controls are. Believe me, you will love it.

It doesnt have RCA inputs, but I have seen some Lexus 2002 IPOD/MP3 kits that would work on this too. The harness would plug in directly to the CD changer.

I am trying to understand everything so I can complete this in 2 weeks. Let me know if you are interested and we can buy together, get a bit more discount. It is costing about $1600.

[VT FIJI]

What trim/bezel are you using to go around the nav? I've never seen a '99 w/ a 2002 nav.

Do you have any pics or guides of a complete install?

[dcfish]

What trim/bezel are you using to go around the nav?  I've never seen a '99 w/ a 2002 nav.

Do you have any pics or guides of a complete install?

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Actually it is one of the easiest nav installs there is. And it is all plug and play.

[karlc]

What trim/bezel are you using to go around the nav?  I've never seen a '99 w/ a 2002 nav.

Do you have any pics or guides of a complete install?

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Actually it is one of the easiest nav installs there is. And it is all plug and play.

Greetings dcfish, saw this conversation, I have a 98 ES300 in great condition, looking to keep a while longer, and VERY interested in this. I can get a 2002 Nav unit, but am unclear about what else I need to do. Can you provide me with any information. Your reply stated it was "plug and play." Any info is appreciated