aparrado

So I've had a 2007 Scion tc for the past year, got it last December, and this year I haven't really had too much time to add things to it. Now that I am less busy with life I really wanna add some things to it. The first overhaul I wish to do is get the Premium Stereo system with the Ipod cable as well as XM radio installed. The dealership quoted me $500 for the stereo and $450 for the XM. For that price I am tempted to look for an in-dash navigation system instead. Does anyone have any recommendations for a navigation system in the tc that will fit and have the scion door close? I read that some navs don't allow for the scion door to close due to size. I am probably looking to spend no more than $1200 or so just as an FYI.

Next question I have is. Does anyone have installation instructions for how to change the amber lighting in the dash lights to blue lights? I'd rather my lights be blue in the interior than amber - I've seen it done on lots of tcs but how? Can anyone provide input and what parts I need, etc?

Lastly, is there anyone in the Northern Virginia / DC / MD area that can install for me the Fog Light kit and the Euro tail lights? I really don't want to dish out money to the dealership for installation on that and it seems easy enough that someone with a little bit of knowledge could do it. Can anyone help me out with that? I'd greatly appreciate it.


Hope to hear from you guys.

lata

frame

i know eclipse and poineer make head units that fit in the double din of our tc's well,

for leds
http://www.garage1217.com/album1_004.htm

search online for DIY for fogs and lights. ive seen em in the forums.

BuddhasTC

Dual also makes great double din units with GPS and multimedia...it's what i've had for over a year now and it's great! And the door opens and closes fine

409TC

you can go to www.sonicelectronix.com/ and they have a pretty good price for the Pioneer AVIC-D3. =D

scionteecee

Avic D3 is the way to go

I live in NoVA, fog lights are easy to DIY.

Mightygnu

I couldn't agree more with both statements!

Zebman

Euro lights? Please god no.

For the stereo, they are bending you over on something that really isn't that great. Get an aftermarket unit, that has much better capacity for different media.

davedavetC

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i work at best buy and i noticed that we have the dual double din and its pretty well priced (499, and with my employee discount i could probably get that for close to half) would you say that it was really worth it? hows the navi on it?)

SoleLaced

Dual looks pretty poorly made compared to the D3. Thats my opinion. I dont own one, however,


Does Dual HUs have gps?

BuddhasTC

It was worth it. Unfortunately i opted for it without the gps making it about 100 bucks cheaper because i didn't feel i need it. But soon i will be buying the unit to hook it up. My buddy has one with the gps and it is very clean. The picture quality with the movies are excellent...actually the best i've seen on any 6.5" screen.
Here's a little pic of a paused screen of a movie (yes it's miami vice)

Here's a pic of the CD player screen...sorry for the glare, i wasn't taking a pic for the stereo...but for the gauges

davedavetC

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im gonna see how much it will cost me with my discount and i might get it, would you get it again if you had teh chance?

FLEA

I also have been looking at the Dual units on www.sonicelectronix.com

Interested in the Dual, Clarion, Panasonic, Jensen, Kenwood, and lastly Pioneer. I love Pioneer units but don't like the idea of having to insert a disc everytime I want to upload a GPS location.

BuddhasTC

yes Dave, i would get it again in a heartbeat. Great quality for an awesome price!

FLEA

Is there a specific name for the wire that is used, to enable a DVD to play while the car is in motion?

davedavetC

iTrader: (4)

found out i can get a Pioneer D2 for $660 at work :D yay for discounts, or i can get that dual double din for 315....

sil07Tc

Man i wish i had money to put into my scion like you. I have a Pioneer deh4900IB and it is clean. got it at frys for 99.90 cuz some person bought it and opened the box but returned it.

davedavetC

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i wish i just didnt have stock anymore its killin me, yuou cant do anything wtih the stock radio

frame

you can buy these dual dins (which are pretty good and well made) or go to mp3car.com and fabricate your own computer system for the car as i did

Mikeydizzle

avic d2 or d3. you can probably find a d2 for really cheap now that the d3s have been out for a while. if you decide to get a double din almost any will fit with slight modification. probably just drill a couple holes to set it back a little more to allow the door to close.

make sure you get the dvd override so you can watch dvds without the parking brake on


as for the lighting, check the tech section. there are tons of great writeups to do exactly what you are talking about.