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Old 09-25-14, 10:11 AM
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I do have Vasitech SL2VI & i am trying to install MimicsX2 so that I can controllIphone from headunit in order to do that I need to install 2 switches.I am trying to figureout best place to install one switch
which will be used frequently to flip controll for IPhone & Factory controlls.I am considering slots next to heated seats.What do you guys think about it?

Can we install anything on slide down controll panel cluster(Where we have controlls to mirrors,gas,trunk & etc)

I ordered below switch hopefully it fits

http://www.ebay.com/itm/131111176501?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Once everything is completed I will post steps for installing Mimics X2.
Old 09-25-14, 11:02 AM
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I cant wait to see and hear how it turns out. I just watched the vid on mimicsX2 and not I want to do this sooo bad lol

good luck
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I really like the way it is turning out It is better than I thought.Below is the sample video.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8L...it?usp=sharing
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Nice....How long did the install took?
Old 10-23-14, 10:46 AM
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I'd love to see how Mimics comes out. Is it hard to install on the gs?
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cant wait too see finished install!
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where are the results of this thread?
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I finally got time to finish it up & it is fully functional now.Attached are the pics.If any one is interested let me know I can help to set it up.
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How hard was the install? The instructions look pretty involved.
Old 10-03-15, 04:05 PM
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soo want!!!
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Originally Posted by Stoodo
How hard was the install? The instructions look pretty involved.
It wasnt really hard,Only thing is takes lot of time & we need to plan for it.

Below are the parts required for 2006 GS

Vasitech SL2VI
MimicsX2
Switch
IPhone with 30 pin connector
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Is the ribbon cable that you need to remove and have the new touch screen interface run though easily accessible?
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I used below instruction to connect ribbon cable.Everything is similar.Only thing is we need to be cautious to unplug the ribbon carefully.In my case it took some effort to unplug the ribbon & hook up the connector,Also we need to get long wires to install the switch & other parts.

Thanks to greg0126

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...n-fix-diy.html
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do you really need the vaistech just to run this? it seems like it would work without it.

i want so bad!
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Originally Posted by uberEJ
do you really need the vaistech just to run this? it seems like it would work without it.

i want so bad!
We need some kind of device to display contents of phone.It should be able to handle Audio & Video


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