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Looking to replace 98' stock radio unit With a media capable unit

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Old 04-21-11, 06:23 PM
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Default Looking to replace 98' stock radio unit With a media capable unit

Im checking out some radio units for my 98' on amazon, not sure what to get. I know ill need a bracket to make the new radio fit.

Im looking at something like this.
http://www.amazon.com/Kenwood-DPX303...434549&sr=1-58



I need something to play music from my ipod.

Some recommendations and a good place to get the bracket would be cool.

Also a unit with a nice screen would be dope too.
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Old 04-21-11, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by ThomasGS4
umm that looks coo...
But uhh not my style... Plus its 950 dollars. Ty.

I cant seem to find a mount kit for the 4'' inch radios. I want sumtin that fits perfectly, and looks good.

I want this
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You want to use the OEM toyota double din install kit. It's a perfect color match to the ac control panel. Any other generic brand will be black, won't look terrible but for $50 bux I go OEM all the way. I have this kit and it did come with the metal side mounting brackets as well, even though the pic only shows the bezel.

http://www.l-tunedparts.com/product/?id=1726

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Originally Posted by 99 GS3
You want to use the OEM toyota double din install kit. It's a perfect color match to the ac control panel. Any other generic brand will be black, won't look terrible but for $50 bux I go OEM all the way. I have this kit and it did come with the metal side mounting brackets as well, even though the pic only shows the bezel.

http://www.l-tunedparts.com/product/?id=1726

this is exactly what i was looking for. GOOD LOOKS!

Ordering this next week. And im also going to order,
http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-FH-P80...1998&carId=001


amazon says it will fit, but im going to call pioneer tomorrow to make sure. I will be doing this install myself. Is it difficult?

edit im also looking at...
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_130P330...T.html?tp=5684

Really need to know if the 98 can use this unit.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdvcG5uF8TI

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Get a Kenwood DNX. Any model. They're awesome!
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Originally Posted by charris
Get a Kenwood DNX. Any model. They're awesome!
^^^ This. I have a DNX 5160.
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Can i stream netflix, and pandora to the dnx units...

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Word of advice, get something with a screen
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Let me know what you pick and if the bracket works! Take pics! I need to replace my radio unit too since the display doesn't work [but the rest of its functions do]
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