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Old 03-06-09, 06:37 PM
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i'm planning to the get the pioneer avic d3 for my 03' gs300. 1 of the many few reasons: need an upgrade in stereo, navi, dvd player etc...
question is if i replace it, is there any way of making the stock sub (planning to replace that as well same size) work? will i need a new amp or what not??? thanks guys...
Old 03-06-09, 07:19 PM
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you should be able to use it by bypassing the stock amp. but i'd run a newer amp.
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get a new amp & sub
Old 03-06-09, 11:23 PM
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i got the d3 and running a 10" JL sub with a Fosgate amp..forgot what kind since i got it as a gift. still using the stock speakers and they sound fine. although my rear left speaker just blew.
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you would be better off running amps one for your sub and another for your highs also there is a bypass so you can use your navigation while driving and watch movies although you shouldn't do that lol and i also would take the sub out and run a box free air sub just don't sound that good i wouldn't even waste my money jl subs i think are the best bang for your buck i still have wo subs from 10 years ago running in my home towers after taking them out of my old truck and fosgate amps are great for bass and i like my new pioneer premier amp for highs
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i have a d3. instructions in the DIY sticky of this forum shows you how to bypass the factory amp and keep your factory sub, the problem with this is that it makes it 2 ohms. my friend had done this to his car and had ended up blowing his factory amp. whereas, i bypassed mine without keeping the factory sub. i'm currently running a avic-d3, and 10w7 in a sealed enclosure in the trunk. my suggestion, go the old fashioned way and go with a aftermarket sub and amp.
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ok thanks for the info guys...

ok, now i'm also looking for a TTE lip plus a L-Tuned Grill. can you point me to the right direction on where i can get both at? i tried L-Tuned.com or something like that but they dont seem to have it.
???

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Idk about the grill but there is a group buy that's going until next friday right HERE
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