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I would probably opt for a sports cat and not a decat

I had a Nav-tv module fitted to the car before on the GS... but have now taken it out as i just wanted tunes in the car and no ps2, as i never used it... if anyone wants to buy it of me then pm me... cheers.

Stick with the Tein Springs, you can't go wrong with them!!

Yes i had to keep the origional unit, cos of the sat nav climate etc... i have integrated the ipod through the Massive Flatline... I can still use the cd changer, radio, and have the added bonus of the ipod... i have also put another battery in the boot, for some extra power.... it sounds sweet!! will post up a video of it all working shortly..

yeh no worries dude, i'll do them in the next day or 2 and post them up

Finally finished here are the pics:

For aftermarket you should be looking in the region of £170.00 - £210.00 depening on if you want them colour coded or not. Much cheaper than main dealer ones!!

my series 2 sport has 80k on the clock and apart from replacing ball joints, aint had any problems in 6 years!! top reliability..... compared to other Jap brands and especially the German counterparts.... my bro just bought a brand new audi S5 and that went back to main dealer after a week, crap electrics!!

it is pain, but it's worth it when it's done..... running fresh speaker wires through the doors was pretty easy though, well easier than some cars i have done!!

yes the flatline converts speaker inputs to rca out, and is also built in ipod connection and 9 volt line driver.... we have used similar products in high end cars such as Porsche and mercs etc. Standard look with aftermarket system.... I have now had the oem Amplifier out, i think i have sussed the wiring of the factory unit.... on more of the popular brand of cars you can buy of the shelf wiring for uprating the standard system.... not on the GS though! we'll get there in the end!!

front A-pillars completed and fitted: Sealed 0.6 cu ft box fitted for 8" Alphasonik sub firing through the centre arm rest: Twin single chamber 2.8 cu ft ported to 35hz.. forming part of the boot build... Next on the list wiring the headunit up to the Massive audio Flatline....

got a pic of what it looks like at the moment? on my mk2 and customfitted the mesh to the origional grill... maybe possible with yours.

roll the arches means pulling them out, which can be tricky as it may crack the paint therefore repainting req... if you stick with the 8.5x19 and use some 5mm spacers to bring the wheel out that would work... as i have 8.5 x 20 on mine et35 with 5mm spacers.

looks like a problem car... get your money back or exchange it for a different one

front will be fine - but an offset of ET45 would be req for the rear 9.5x19" rims, or roll the arches

front door builds: Next on the list for things to do - a pillar tweeter builds

if I were you i would just upgrade the bulbs to LED.... if you get these LED lights you will probably have to wire up a resistor to each side, could cause you some problems

a pioneer cassete will fit - take the car to your local Pioneer dealer and ask if you can try it... i have a pioneer system in my Honda with cd changer and that also fitted the Lexus... The system is Pioneer in the Lexus ... a new one is only about £25.00.. hope this helps

how are the rear screens wired through? are they stand alone or linked to the front screen? also do you have a secondary dvd player fitted? i can't see it being a problem with aux screens and dvd player.... check the wiring to see nothing is exposed wiring etc.... try disconecting the battery then reconnect it.... have you had a professional look at it?

step 1: pull the centre vents out literally step 2: take out the ashtray step 3: there should be 4 bolts exposed - 2 on top and 2 on bottom 10mm i think. undo these and hey presto it's out. it's pretty easy should not take more than a couple of mins.

I'll trace them out for you, and email them to you. just use 18mm mdf.. easy peasy!! once i got the fronts done, probably on Friday... i'll let you know.

I doubt there are of the shelve mounts for them... They are easy enough to make from 18mm mdf......... I have not got round to the front ones yet but they are probaly smilar. I'm using the Massive Audio flatline to run the system: FLATINE FLATLINE will convert your speaker level signal from either your factory standard amplifier or your OEM head-unit to a high quality, low noise pre-amp signal. Now hook up that I-PODTM or MP3 Player while still using your factory head unit and rock. Speaker level inputs (300 Watts) Remote controlled Input/Aux for I-PODTM or MP3 integration - Included Selectable summed output Built–In 9V line driver Signal auto-sensing inputs and level matching controls Input for woofer level control http://www.osaka-autodesign.com/img/thumbs/1516.jpg There are cheaper ways of doing it through using speaker to rca connections... but this also has a line driver/ipod etc built in and will give a better signal...

Here are some pics of the back doors before and after: New Stinger wiring has been thread through...... the way it's been done so that it can be revert back to standard if need be!

I'm using a Stinger relay a secondary stinger battery in the boot front battery Banner unibull 4 point battery Yes it was at Hot Imports... looking a bit low key now... I'm keeping the stock unit as it has Sat Nav etc built in, which is why i'm using the Massive Audio Flatline... also have integrated Ipod connection which links through the Flatline, the base for the ipod is vehicle specific.... also using the nav tv video input into standrd screen, this will run the reverse camera....

I have had my GS now for about 6 years, and only now I have found time to upgrade the system..... Spec List: Massive Audio Flatline OEM EQ Lanzar Bass Enhancer 2 x 13" Focal Polyglass subs in custom 2.8 cu ft box 1 x Genesis Sub Ultra Amp 1 x Alphasonik 8" psw608 sub in custom 0.6 cu ft box - firing through the ski hatch 1 x Alphasonik 5 Channel Amp 1 x set of 6.5" ALphasonik Carbon Comps 1 x pair of 6.5" Alphasonik Carbon Mids 0 Guage wiring 2 x Batteries Stinger & Banner 1 x stinger split charge relay Lots and lots of sound proofing.... At the moment i'm sound proofing and running wiring through, i'll be posting pics up on this thread probably tomorrow...... So far the experience has been good, in the fact the car comes apart fairly easy, compared to some of the European cars we have worked on...... Just wondering if anyone on the forum has integrated an audio system on a GS oem unit??