CarbonGS' 2ARISTO Build Thread
#24
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Installed this Pionner AVH-X2500BT in the car. I chose it for price, bluetooth, and reviews. Not too bad for the money and the video quality is pretty good for the price as well
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2ARISTO/IMAG1359-1.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2ARISTO/IMAG1341-1.jpg)
Had to wire in two relays 1 for the antenna on/off up/down and one for the video bypass to watch movies on the go
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2ARISTO/IMAG1345-1.jpg)
Did the amp bypass at the trunk where the amp was located so just had to tap speaker wires at the radio
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2ARISTO/IMAG1343-1.jpg)
Bluetooth microphone and Viper Alarm antenna
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2ARISTO/IMAG1346-1.jpg)
Initially the radio won't let you ride with video
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2ARISTO/IMAG1347.jpg)
But we tricked it
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2ARISTO/IMAG1357-1.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2ARISTO/IMAG1355.jpg)
With my phone holder where I get bluetooth audio on my Droid phone with apps like Pandora
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2ARISTO/IMAG1359-1.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2ARISTO/IMAG1341-1.jpg)
Had to wire in two relays 1 for the antenna on/off up/down and one for the video bypass to watch movies on the go
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2ARISTO/IMAG1345-1.jpg)
Did the amp bypass at the trunk where the amp was located so just had to tap speaker wires at the radio
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2ARISTO/IMAG1343-1.jpg)
Bluetooth microphone and Viper Alarm antenna
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2ARISTO/IMAG1346-1.jpg)
Initially the radio won't let you ride with video
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2ARISTO/IMAG1347.jpg)
But we tricked it
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2ARISTO/IMAG1357-1.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2ARISTO/IMAG1355.jpg)
With my phone holder where I get bluetooth audio on my Droid phone with apps like Pandora
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2ARISTO/IMAG1350-1.jpg)
#25
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Also installed a rear view camera
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2ARISTO/IMAG1339-1.jpg)
Got this TRD plate surround so went ahead and mounted that. I like that it gives an added 2 bolts to the plate instead of just the top 2
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2ARISTO/IMAG1358-1.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2ARISTO/IMAG1348.jpg)
Had the trunk apart for the rear camera so went ahead and wired up 3 runs of RCA's so that later I can add my 5 channel amplifier to power new front speakers, rears, and a subwoofer
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2ARISTO/IMAG1331-1.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2ARISTO/IMAG1333-1.jpg)
Went ahead and softened the dampening on the suspension while I could. It rode a little stiff but I only took away 2 clicks
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2ARISTO/IMAG1336-1.jpg)
Went ahead and ran a 8 gauge power line to the front for future amplifier. This is underneath the driver's side wheel well where the grommet is
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2ARISTO/IMAG1332-1.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2ARISTO/IMAG1335-1.jpg)
More updates to come
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2ARISTO/IMAG1339-1.jpg)
Got this TRD plate surround so went ahead and mounted that. I like that it gives an added 2 bolts to the plate instead of just the top 2
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2ARISTO/IMAG1358-1.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2ARISTO/IMAG1348.jpg)
Had the trunk apart for the rear camera so went ahead and wired up 3 runs of RCA's so that later I can add my 5 channel amplifier to power new front speakers, rears, and a subwoofer
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2ARISTO/IMAG1331-1.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2ARISTO/IMAG1333-1.jpg)
Went ahead and softened the dampening on the suspension while I could. It rode a little stiff but I only took away 2 clicks
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2ARISTO/IMAG1336-1.jpg)
Went ahead and ran a 8 gauge power line to the front for future amplifier. This is underneath the driver's side wheel well where the grommet is
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2ARISTO/IMAG1332-1.jpg)
![](http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2ARISTO/IMAG1335-1.jpg)
More updates to come
#29
![Default](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
yes sir, had to find a better, more reliable daily. the 45min - 1 hour commute one way was getting pretty bad with that 5.7 liter chevy motor. no more need for a truck. so, found something more economical and practical. i've always wanted a 1st gen. the only car now i am lacking is the mkiv supra. had once for a very short period of time but to have one again would complete my garage
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)