'16-'17 GS 350 AWD non-F Sport but with ML?

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05-29-24, 10:25 PM

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@mAurelius here are two I found that are AWD, non F-Sport with Mark Levinson in case you missed 'em during your search:

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/7...-e60a58d3efb2/
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/8...-216b4dc7140c/

Unfortunately the first one was in an accident but is certified by the dealership.

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06-01-24, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mAurelius

aznKewlguy: Do you have a full write up or how-to guide somewhere about how you go from stock to this helix system in a GS4? I'm considering foregoing the ML system (mostly because it seems impossible to find without the F-Sport), and I'm intrigued with a DIY speaker + Amp system. Does this hook into the stock head unit pretty well?

I am not afraid of doing my own speaker wiring, did a lot of that when I was younger. I was under the impression that with the 10 speaker system in the GS4 base it would be too complicated to do your own aftermarket speakers, but based on what you are saying it seems like maybe it's not too difficult. What would you say?

I did not document the install but if you search “ML overhaul” in this forum there was another member who did a good job doing a write up. Definitely look into the wire harness as it prevents you from splicing into the existing harness. It was a PITA when I started with just a LOC. Also not easy to snake 0awg wire through the firewall and snaking wires through the doors is impossible. Otherwise the most tedious part was sound treatment for the entire car.