Ger Hoek

The dealer is talking pants.... Either the rack has play or not simple as that. I would seek independent advice and be guided by a more sensible reply.

Thanks for the advice guy`s ill check it out a bit more.

Hi guy`s i have play in the steering rack of my 99GS300 when i drive over stones i can feel every one through the steering wheel, and when i rock the steering wheel from side to side while stopped i can feel and here the play in it. i took it to lexus and they said i would need a new or refurbished rack and even then they would`nt garauntee that it would solve the problem, ( i know strange ) i also have a shuder when braking but i just fitted new discs and pads. Anybody got any help on this!!!

I want to put 18" wheels on my 99 GS 300 is there anything I should be aware of before i do this or is it not a good thing to do, anyone? thanks. :)

it's pretty straightforward, as long as you get a doubledin unit that had a built in power amp, it's usually around 4x50w. you can get a double din housing that fits flush with the centre console from www.l-tunedparts.com, look in the audio or interior section, i think it's 45 bucks. looks real oem too.

ditch any idea of using the factory amp, as that only works with the factory hu

Hi Maneesh, can i use the factory speakers with the new head unit, what about the bass bin in the back shelf? thanks. :D

Hello, have a look at these, I have done what you want to do as I had the same setup in my car.

With the install kit it takes about an hour to change radio over, it is very easy to do. Just take your time and be carefull not to scratch/damage car.

When you remove your ash tray make sure you put a cloth at bottom of console to protect it.

You will have to bypass the amp in the boot, the biggest problem was sorting out the wiring for speakers.

I have made a note of the colour wires and what does what.

I will sort it out and send over.

If you give me your e-mail address I will send you the instructions for the radio install.

The unit I fitted was the VisualX M-650TV/DVD

Spec:-

DVD Player

6.5" TFT Colour Monitor

Touch Screen

DVD, VCD, CD, CD-R/CD-RW, MP3, MP4, 8CM Play

Built in AM / FM Stereo receiver

Built in TV Tuner

Motorized Display Angle Adjustment

Multi Channel Auto - EQ Setting

C-Bus System Control

Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro II Surround

DVD/CD/VCD changer control

4 x 50W High power output, 2 Road independences output

1A/V Input, ! Camera In

RCA Level A/V Output

Volume, Treble, Bass, Balance, Fader Controls

Brightness, Contrast, Colour Controls

Last Position Memory

Two Din Bracket

Remote Control.

If your interested I have one for sale - the same as mine, brand new in the box = £300.00

It has also got Auto reverse camera - You have to buy camera.

When you select reverse the camera automatically comes on the display.

Its wicked.

Picture of console and new DVD payler Fitted

I purchase my double din adapter plate from HERE

Previous forum about fitting Double Din HERE

Hope it helps. All the best Paul.

Hi Paul, thanks for your reply, the picture on your link is not of the dvd player and i did a search for the unit and found nothing, and what install kit did you use. Did you keep the origianal speakers or not thanks.

Can anyone tell me how easy or hard it is to fit a new after market head unit to my 99 GS 300. I dont have the factory sat nav screen but i would like to fit a double din touch screen head unit , is this complicated with the amp and speaker wireing from the lexus factory, can anyone help, thanks, Ger.

its a pain in the *****. Do a search im sure its been covered before

Fed up searching mate cant find a definitive answer, thanks.

Can anyone tell me how easy or hard it is to fit a new after market head unit to my 99 GS 300. I dont have the factory sat nav screen but i would like to fit a double din touch screen head unit , is this complicated with the amp and speaker wireing from the lexus factory, can anyone help, thanks, Ger.