I have a buncha car audio stuff from my last wrecked car. I have an Alpine IVA-D900 In-Dash DVD player, Alpine 6.5 inch Type-X Component Speakers, and Two Xtant Amps. Is the SC "Car audio friendly"? Because if its too much of a pain in the butt, Id just sell my equipment.

 

it will be a pain...a big pain. the easiest thing to do is add a sub and amp to the car.. that would take about 3 hours or less. Its also easy to replace the door speakers ONLY if you put 4inchers back in.

 

How much would u think a shop would charge? Pesonally Id be scared to rip apart panels of a nicer car like a Lexus unlike a Honda or something.

 

I really dont know how much a shop would charge because I haven't dealt with shops on installs. If you try to get components in the doors, they will charge you way more for custom work. It would be expensive but to make it easier, just go get a quote!

 

Not to mention you need a real clean setup to fill the 2.5 DIN in the center console. There are VERY few SC's that still look clean after removing the factory HU. Not to mention, the custom work to fit the gap is ridiculously expensive, and there is no trim kit made for the SC.

I would stay away from the stereo personally, but your call. Good luck with what you decide.

jonny