osaka

One of the pre-cats has decided to fall to bits and apparently restrict flow (well, clog up the pipe so the car ain't driveable). Car's in the garage at the mo, will get looked at tomorrow. Question is, is it worth emptying the bits of catalyst out of the pipe and running it like that (effectively de-precatted or at least partially de-precatted) or should I get the pre-cat replaced?

There are lambda sensors before and after the pre-cat if that's any help (for any non-GS300 Mk.2 owners chipping in their knowledge).

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!!

I'm going to be getting some springs for my car next month after i change the lower ball joints and front brakes this month.

Could anyone recommend me in the direction of some good springs,i've seen the Tanabe's already,along with the Teins aswell.

Anything else i can look at within that price range?

Damn, that's a nice job you've done there.

Not being hugely familiar with ICE, is that the original head unit still in the dash, and you've just upgraded the speakers and amps? Does the original still work (for radio) or does it only work with the iPod I can see fitted now?

Looks sweet though, you've obviously put in a lot of hard work and I quite like the fact it doesn't look too modded, wheels and chrome light strips aside...

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

hi am new to the forum and hoping i can get help and rub minds with fellow Petrol heads

pls am about to get new sets of alloys and wondering if these will fit 19''X9.5j rears and 19''X8.5j front 5x114 ETC35

thanks

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

My bike's indicators aren't E marked, but the tester didn't even mention them. They work fine, they look fine (but nicer than standard) and I don't think testers care that much beyond that, E-marks or not.

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

I got a spare one from Ebay.. think about £20. they are pretty rare items, and mine came from Germany.

Much more expensive from the dealers..

John

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?

Many thanks. I have removed my SatNav unit (as per Osaka's instructions on another poisting) but no joy - no loose connections or plugs. I have noticed another retro-fit switch on the dash (I will attach a picture later). When the car ignition is on and I hit the switch the SatMav screen goes to some kind of test card??????? and ideas?

Could this be something to do with the DVD player screens that are fitted into the reare headrests?

The mystery continues.

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 have an issue with my touch screen sat nav system that occurs when I start the engine.

I would like to remove the unit and see if there is any obvious issues and remove and re-attach the connector blocks a few times to see if that makes any difference.

Does anyone know how to remove the unit?. I have a PDF manual but this doesn't seem to tell me how to remove it.

Cheers.

Ian.

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.

thanks for the info,would i be cheeky if i was to ask if i could borrow the original mounts once i get my GS so i can make the mounts up before i take the door cards off etc,i'll pay postage both ways

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...

nice build up so far,i'm keeping a very close eye on this as i'll be changing the set-up in my GS once i get what one

i'm guessing you've made custom mounts from MDF,can you not just buy them? made to many custom mounts and i think my lungs are now filled with saw dust more than anything,lol

also,any more details on the OEM system being used as i'm not sure which way to go yet

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....

Is this the GS that you had at hot import nights in 2005?

the one that was a GS300 badges as a GS430?

Hope its been made a tad more tasteful than back then...

As far as intergration.. do you mean keeping the stock head unit? or the stock speakers plus head unit?

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??