Scooter's aftermarket thoughts

[MisterTedster]

I had the JBL speaker system also. Trust me, you're going to want to change those front speakers. Leave the rear speakers, they're only necessary for a bit of rear fill, if at all. You'll likely need an external amp also, since even the stock JBL system puts out more power than a head unit.

[SirThomas8]

If I were you I'd save the money and loose the screen. Too excessive in my opinion. Do you really have a reason for one?

I replaced my stereo headunit too, and got a Kenwood unit:


http://www.kenwoodusa.com/Car_Entertainment/In-Dash_CD_n_DVD_Receivers/1-DIN_CD_Receiver/KDC-MP342U

For around $100 it does everything I want. Not only did it improve the CD and FM/AM quality noticeably, it has a USB port for my iPod, an Auxiliary input for anything else, and is compatible with my satellite radio.

I've never really understood the reason behind the screen. Why do you need a DVD player in your dash? Are you going to watch movies while your driving?

Just seems ridiculous overkill to me. Spend 1/4th that and you can still get all the audio quality you want.

Just my 2 cents.

[scooter]

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Toyota Solara 2002 SE Mod List

**- denotes part not being installed if trading in.

Exterior:
   -Body Damage Repair -- $1720
   **-Kaminari Lip Kit -- $495
   -Tint -- $130
   **-Motegi MR056 -- $700
   **-Falken 912 -- $476
SubTotal: $3521
   
Interior:
   **-Corbeau CR1 Wide -- $500
   **-Corbeau Seat Brackets -- $100
SubTotal: $600
   
Engine:
   **-Short Ram Intake -- $320
SubTotal: $320
   
Suspension:
   **-Tein STech Springs -- $190
SubTotal: $190
   
Audio:
   -Pioneer AVIC-X910BT -- $560
   -Pioneer TS-D1720C -- $100
   -2x Pioneer TS-W2502D2 -- $280
   -2x Pioneer GM-D8500M -- $360
   -1x Pioneer GM-D9500F -- $170
SubTotal: $1470
   
Total: $6101

YAY! 6G!

[scooter]

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Toyota Solara 2002 SE Mod List

**- denotes part not being installed if trading in.

Exterior:
   -Body Damage Repair -- $1720
   -Tint -- $130
   **-Motegi MR056 -- $700
   **-Falken 912 -- $476
SubTotal: $3026
   
Suspension:
   **-Tein STech Springs -- $190
SubTotal: $190
   
Total: $3216

Screw the previous list, I might trade the car in for a tC anyway.