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I have the previous generation AVH-P4300 in mine and love it. I would like this one more though.

I have a 2008 Sport non JBL and I upgraded the deck last fall to a Pioneer AVHP4300 DVD. I passed on the blue tooth option. The newer units now have it. I love this deck, what sold me were many great reports here on Pioneer decks but more important it had selectable illumination, and rear USB...

I can't comment on the integration with the JBL amp etc, but I can say from my experience with my 2008, Non JBL, I replaced the factory deck with a Pioneer DVD4300 and with steering control integration and stock speakers. This deck made the factory speakers come alive. Typically the 2 weak...

I recently had the same deck installed in my 2008 Non JBL and believe me, it makes the stock speakers sound much better. Try that first, you may be surprised. I also had a PAW SW1 installed and it works well, the mode button now controls my source selections and there are some variations vs...

I just added a Pioneer DVD 4300 in my 2008 (stock, no JBL) using the stock speakers. I also added head rest monitors. I can tell you the orange illumination was important to me and looks great in the dash. The sound quality of the stock speakers is dramatically improved. I also used the PAC...

Update: sending rear audio & video to the back seat is done by selecting the Rear/DVD option. This allows the driver & passenger to listen to other sources. Selecting this allow kids to use the headrest monitor speakers for sound or wired/wireless head phones. All is now well that the...

Thanks riceandpho, I updated my original post. Each headrest monitor is sent audio and video from the pioneer via cables as you mentioned.

I know a number of members are using Pioneer DVD decks and head rest monitors. I just installed mine tonight (4300DVD & Concept CLS-700 head rest monitors). I have the video bypass installed too. Is it possible to sent audio & video (from DVD) to the headrest monitors and have the driver &...

98,000 km on my 2008 Sport V6 4WD

I have Michelin X-ICE 2's and I am extremely happy with them.

Good reading, thanks for posting. I like seeing the various sub ideas for those not re-using the stock JBL enclosure. Cargo space is important to me. I like the JL Stealth box idea but not the price. For those with amps under the seats, what have you done in regards to the HVAC vents under there?

I also purchased the 4300DVD unit for my 2008 based on all the positive reviews, features and value. I have yet to get it installed so I can't comment on how it looks in dash. For speakers, 6x9's and 6.5" components fit in the front, 6.5" in the rear doors.

I use Michelin Xice 2's on my 4 Runner and love them. In the past I have used just A/T tires but I like the winter rubber compound and increased traction on ice with my Michelins.

Just out of curiousity what are the favourite car starters for 4th gen (2008) and any recommended shops in York Region?

I use 265/65/17 Michelin X Ice2 on my truck and I love them. Much better handling in the winter.