AMAlex

Just finished re-doing my stereo. I was tired of the stock radio, especially with the fact that I had to use an FM transmitter for my ipod ()

Now I have a completely new stereo that I am VERY satisfied with!

Reciever: Clarion CZ500
Speakers: Clarion 6-1/2"
Subwoofer: Kicker Comp 10"
Amp: Power Acoustic

Old stock unit:


Gutted:


Doors taken apart:


And back together just like new:


Sexxxy


Lastly, the sub :P


Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qB45o6IKRLE

Everything came out much cleaner that I thought it would and I am VERY impressed and pleased with the quality of this setup. More pics to follow later on

SPKV6

I have a 96es. Is everything still the same?How did you take it all apart? I tried taking it apart, but idk where the screws are. i dnt wanna break anything.

01LEXPL

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^ different. Should be similar, but this is the newer bodystyle car...

Anyways, looks good man! Enjoy the tunes.

AMAlex

I don't think everything the same as the design changed a little for my year. If you aren't certain I would try looking online or to be safe just get someone to install it for you. Sorry I couldn't help much

m0mentary

Do a search, but if I recall correctly, you need to remove the A/C vent, it can be pulled out, to see screws for the A/C controls which I think has to be removed with the head unit. The very bottom piece of the stereo just snaps in so you can pull it off and then see screws on the bottom also.

For the door there is a screw in the inner door handle as well as the side pocket for your hand if you're closing the door on the inside. Theres also a screw for the panel between where the door and body meet. You can also pull off the tweeter cover, and then just lift the entire door panel off.

Sorry Im just recalling all of that off memory so some of it might be off, but I replaced my own stereo before in my 92 so its not too hard to figure out.

Maxx941

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IDK why but all the newer H/U designs that have the rotary volume ****** moved more in the middle always just seems out of place in my eyes.
Other than that looks good. But more importantly Sounds better

AMAlex

I don't know, I like it though I actually like it because it allows you to press the buttons easier (sort of lol).

Oh, and it sounds AMAZING compared to the stock setup. I'm going to post pics of all the stock speakers and how they are all cracked and torn apart. And mine is only a 2001 I cant imagine the condition of older speakers

Maxx941

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Of course blown speakers don't help but if your H/U has a HPF it will make a huge difference.

mikeli689

Have you had any problems with front speakers being really soft after the installation? I'm having that problem and can't think of why.

AMAlex

Nope, all speakers are full of clarity and very loud

river

does the lexus es300 2000 comes with the SUb in the trunck?

markgama

are you selling your old radio from your lexus? and was it in very good working condition? If you are i am interested. I have a 1997 lexus es300. i hope

AMAlex

A stock pioneer I believe, it's behind the rear seat headrests. If you look on the top of the trunk in the back you'll see it.

Nope, I'm keeping the stock stereo just in case.

Avidstarr

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looks good mate

kev80

now post a vid of the subs hitin lol looks good bro