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Damn I feel for you man. Thats the exact reason I didn't buy a GS with Nav. I knew it would be a "B" to do custom work on . Where I am now with this project is.............. I'm gonna buy an amp and a shallow sub that will fit in the same fixture as the the factory subwoofer.

I asked if they can put it in the keyhole but they said they couldn't , the camera is not made for that, they said. And I found out about the sub. Since there is no harness for my car, they had to make a custom harness. and the sub cannot be wired to the Avic-D3 , only the factory radio. So now I gotta scramble and get an aftermarket sub and try to get my sounds right in my car. this is costing me..

One more thing guys............... I'm from NyC. I live in Jersey now, but i'm literally 5 minutes from the city. Theres not much car theft or car breakins where I live , but in the city you know there is and certain parts of Jersey are notorious for this. and I'm in the city all the time. So I'm kinda concerned with the placement of my rear view camera becuz its quite visible and a car thief can easily see it and when they see it they will know what kind of equipment I have in my car. So I'm worried bout that. Any ideas of where I can put that camera (custom) so that I still have a good view backing up but the camera is hidden so that the average car thief or radio thief will not notice it.

Got the Install done. Here is my review. And also here's some pics. I'll also post some more pics tomorrow of my car since I've never done that since I became a member. Minus well show off "the White Ghost" (thats what I call her). 1) Install looks clean, neat and everything. 2) Since this was a big shop, they have alot of celebrity clientele which is why I believe they are pretty pricey. I ending up paying about $520(taxes included) I'm not a celeb so I don't have the bankroll the rest of their clients have. :chairshot: 3) Of course I asked them to bypass the nav, so they charged me $50 bucks to do that, which wasn't cool.(I thought it was supposed to be a simple procedure-correct me if I'm wrong) 4) ***Problem*** After I picked the car up they showed me how to work everything, thought that we tested everything out but I failed to realize that my Factory Sub is not working at all. I don't know if they forgot to reconnect it or if it is wired wrong but I'm getting no sound from it. So I gotta go back there Monday to get that checked out and fixed. (But thats usually how my luck goes) 5) but other than that I'm happy with the rest of it. The unit works great, bluetooth , camera, and Ipod hookup. Unfortunately I have the Iphone and it doesn't work perfect with the Bluetooth, but I knew that before I purchased the D3. Calling and everything works but the phone book doesn't come up on the screen. But thats cool with me cuz I don't want any chicks seeing my phone book if they're in the car with me.

its a big shop. They look likethey do good work. I saw some cars they've done . They also do Sema in vegas every year. And I know that Sema doesn't have just any rinky dink shop at their show. The place is called Action Tire.

Yeah I figured that. I thought about an amp. I gotta do my research on amps because I'm not too knowledgeable as I would like to be on Car Audio. theres this website thats pretty good. Millionbuyplus.com They got some real good deals and the products are new. This is where I purchased the equipment I have now. One more question here on this issue, If I change my speakers and buy an amp, then I basically have to buy a subwoofer ???? that would only make sense I guess????????

Yeah they are providing everything else. My appointment is for Saturday so hopefully all goes well. I will definitely give the update. After that is done I will go on to have all the speakers replaced. With most likely components up front. If anyone has good suggestions on speakers , I'd love to hear

No they are just installing everything. I have the D3 unit, the camera, ipod cable, and Bluetooth adapter. I just need them to install it. I know the price would be alot cheaper if they didn't have to run the camera. But does the price still sound hefty?

I'm getting the Avic-D3 installed, along with the bluetooth adapter, Ipod cable connect, and Rear View camera. For the installation, the shop quoted me a price of $350 if they can find a harness. And if they have to customize a harness than the price will be $480. What do u think?

I had one put in my '03 GS 300 about 2 months ago. The wiring harness came with it. Have you tried contacting Pioneer? Outside of that the only thing I can think of is to check on eBay. Otherwise, it will have to be a custom job. For what it's worth, you'll love it when it's in. I just looked in the box again and there is a wire harness. but is it compatible to my car. Forgive me for being such a novice on this issue. Here's the pic of what I have. Should this be all I need?????????

I just bought the Pioneer avic-d3 for my '04 Gs300. But I don't have the wire harness. Does anybody know who makes the wire harness for the unit and my car. Any links or info would help. I went to a custom shop in my area and they said they can make one but it will be costly.

I just ordered a Pioneer Avic-D3 for my GS300 (2004) Also ordered bluetooth adapter , Ipod cable , and rear view camera to go with it. . Anybody have the Avic D3 and care to share your experience with it? Good buy ? or Not?

Guess I got a long way to go. 2004 w/ 32k

yeah nice whip brother. welcome to the site

i've never seen one in a GS. Only time I've seen that color is in the SC's . sorry bro

WOW. NO HELP. Come on guys what size speakers go in the GS

It may be a stupid question but what are the speaker dimensions for all the speakers in a 2004 Gs300. Answers are greatly apprectiated.

I'm thinking about doubling up my tint in the cabin. I want it darker than 20% but not as dark as my 5% limo. My back windshield got 5% and its hard as hell to see thru it.

I don't know if you have concerns about getting tickets or getting pulled over or not. Personally I like 20%. Myself I have 20% on the four cabin windows, and I have 5% on my rear windshield and a Strip at the top of my front windshield that is 5% as well (its probably about 6 inches long). theres other things that come into account. If you have a dark interior like black or charcoal, it will make your tints look darker because your not reflecting much light inside.

No prob, It's the least I could do to help out a fellow member ;) Yeah DC your THAT DUDE. I appreciate that . I Owe you 2 beers. I just joined this club. and so far its excellent. ALot of good people on here.

I just got a 2004 Gs 300 a few months ago. Only had 23k mileage on it. Runs great. It didn't have the owners manual with it when I got it, just wondering if anyone has a adobe copy or anything. Greatly Appreciated if so, thanxx

I've had mines for a couple months . so far I love it. My only issue is the mileage