Double-Din Radio...Setup Pics Please!!

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Can a Double Din Radio be mounted on the LS?? Please let me know because a friend of mine told me that the LS is not a doube-din...

If it can be installed please post pics because i got an offer for a Panasonic Double Din for $500 Installed
 
Yes... A double Din radio can be installed in the LS... Ken as LSKoncepts has a bracket that you can use or customize one
 
The $500 installed price probably only includes a "standard installation". Double-din units can be installed in the LS using the 2003+ NAV faceplate, but there is some modification required.
 
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Nah... the '03 bracket will go in without a hitch... there is no serious modification needed... I in fact am purchasing it for my '00 LS V8 so I can put in the navigation form the newer models.
 
The bracket will mount to the dash just fine. The opening for the head unit is what requires modification.
 
I installed a Navigation in my buddies '01 LS and I didn't have to modify one thing... weird...
 
I have an Alpine double din in a 2002 LS. I ordered the 03+ NAV bezel with the paint option from LSkonceptz. Fits perfect and a 98% match to the paint.
 
Double-Din on 2000 LS

So is there a kit for a 2000 double-din yet or you have to modify it yourself? I am quite confused, but I really want a pioneer or kenwood with gps in my LS! Any ideas?

Matt
 
abes said:
So is there a kit for a 2000 double-din yet or you have to modify it yourself? I am quite confused, but I really want a pioneer or kenwood with gps in my LS! Any ideas?

Matt
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Matt,

No one at this time makes a double din kit for the LS other than the one we sell and it has to be modified since it is really the bezel for the factory navigation system. I have heard that some radio shops will custom make one but that can get pretty costly.
 
GrayGhost1 said:
Matt,

No one at this time makes a double din kit for the LS other than the one we sell and it has to be modified since it is really the bezel for the factory navigation system. I have heard that some radio shops will custom make one but that can get pretty costly.
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Is it a lot of modifying? The size seems to be the same (according to the pic above), so where the modification needs to take place? I promise to well document the process once I can be directed in the right direction. Also, is it possible to install an original lincoln nav in the 00 LS or is it better to go with aftermarket if I can get the trim kit to fit?
 
abes said:
Is it a lot of modifying? The size seems to be the same (according to the pic above), so where the modification needs to take place? I promise to well document the process once I can be directed in the right direction. Also, is it possible to install an original lincoln nav in the 00 LS or is it better to go with aftermarket if I can get the trim kit to fit?
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Cost wise it would be better to go with an aftermarket navigation unit. As for the install, the dimensions of the opening are approximately 7 1/8" wide by 4" high (180mm x 100mm). There was a member here on LvC that modified it and said he used a Dremel tool to cut out the inside.
 
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