(adding)Navigation for LS 430
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(adding)Navigation for LS 430
I have a 2006 Lexus LS 430 I bought a couple months ago with no in-dash navigation. The price was great and the car well speaks for itself.
I would like to install a in-dash navigation system but it seem very difficult because it seem custom molding must be create in order to have the new in-dash navigation system blend in with the Lexus wood panel.
Has anyone come across this type of situation?
Is there any in-dash navigation I can buy that fit perfectly for my car?
I was thinking about buying a used lexus brand navigation for 06' Lexus LS 430, but don't feel like taken risk and can't afford to waste money.
I was going to buy a Garmin, but man it suck to have a portable navigation system instead of in-dash for such an expensive kool car.
I just want to have navigation, dvd, mp3 and all te bells and whistles that comes along with in-dash navigation.
I would like to install a in-dash navigation system but it seem very difficult because it seem custom molding must be create in order to have the new in-dash navigation system blend in with the Lexus wood panel.
Has anyone come across this type of situation?
Is there any in-dash navigation I can buy that fit perfectly for my car?
I was thinking about buying a used lexus brand navigation for 06' Lexus LS 430, but don't feel like taken risk and can't afford to waste money.
I was going to buy a Garmin, but man it suck to have a portable navigation system instead of in-dash for such an expensive kool car.
I just want to have navigation, dvd, mp3 and all te bells and whistles that comes along with in-dash navigation.
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Here's one from our member motohide.
Main thing is the dash kit / harness. double din HU is up to you
http://www.club4ag.com/motols430.htm
Main thing is the dash kit / harness. double din HU is up to you
http://www.club4ag.com/motols430.htm
#3
Double din to replace the radio is best bet and cheapest too. Unless you go the $6000 route and replace the whole middle console to "match" the OEM look.
The only thing I don't like with the aftermarket on radio is that it's not even LOWER than the OEM screen so you take your eyes off the road even further. Quite dangerous I would think...
The only thing I don't like with the aftermarket on radio is that it's not even LOWER than the OEM screen so you take your eyes off the road even further. Quite dangerous I would think...
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Sure is mine... I love it too.
Here's one from our member motohide.
Main thing is the dash kit / harness. double din HU is up to you
http://www.club4ag.com/motols430.htm
Main thing is the dash kit / harness. double din HU is up to you
http://www.club4ag.com/motols430.htm
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Would it not be possible to replace the center dash portion that included the vents, climate control & CD with one out of a wrecked LS430 with Navigation? My best guess from comparing images of the 2 would be that the hardware is a direct fit. The electrical would be the hardest part from what I can see.
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Would it not be possible to replace the center dash portion that included the vents, climate control & CD with one out of a wrecked LS430 with Navigation? My best guess from comparing images of the 2 would be that the hardware is a direct fit. The electrical would be the hardest part from what I can see.
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#8
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You seriously should go look at and use the Lexus Gen4 Nav before you spend thousands of dollars on tearing out your dash. The factory navigation is one of the most griped-about features of this otherwise awesome car. Personally, even though it doesn't look quite as cool, I've gone to using a portable unit on mine, even though I have factory-installed. The portable is just so much better and easier to use, is able to upgrade the maps for a fraction of the cost, and best of all is able to be used enroute.
I guess my second choice, if you just have to have in-dash would be aftermarket double-din. I did this on my truck with a Kenwood unit and it's pretty nice.
Just my opinion.
Steve
You seriously should go look at and use the Lexus Gen4 Nav before you spend thousands of dollars on tearing out your dash. The factory navigation is one of the most griped-about features of this otherwise awesome car. Personally, even though it doesn't look quite as cool, I've gone to using a portable unit on mine, even though I have factory-installed. The portable is just so much better and easier to use, is able to upgrade the maps for a fraction of the cost, and best of all is able to be used enroute.
I guess my second choice, if you just have to have in-dash would be aftermarket double-din. I did this on my truck with a Kenwood unit and it's pretty nice.
Just my opinion.
Steve
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Most portables are way better
The factory in dash units are still behind the times. The portables show weather, traffic, and have far more detailed info. The other thing I like about portables is that they track your speed via GPS, so you can see how far off your speedo is.
Last weekend, I drove my daughter's 325 to the beach. At 80mph on her speedometer, we are really doing 76mph. Also, the factory units don't do well with re-routing, offering various routes (other than the old "highways, fastest, shortest route," etc.).
My wife and I both have factory built in. They aren't as good as the Garmin portable, but I do understand the aesthetics of the dash and cabin with the factory unit.
Last weekend, I drove my daughter's 325 to the beach. At 80mph on her speedometer, we are really doing 76mph. Also, the factory units don't do well with re-routing, offering various routes (other than the old "highways, fastest, shortest route," etc.).
My wife and I both have factory built in. They aren't as good as the Garmin portable, but I do understand the aesthetics of the dash and cabin with the factory unit.
#10
C3po
I have friend from school who has a wired portable Nav, wired radar detector, sat. radio, and a USB interface and when everything is hooked up, it looks like his dash blew up and all the interiors came out. Just looks terrible.
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My main question would be, are you really going to be using the NAV that much or you want the look? I have the factory nav, and I realistically don't use it that much. I may travel once a month in an area I'm not use to, so that would add up to 12 times a year. Definitely not worth the $3000 to $5000 to replace the whole dash.
Motohide and Bonafyd has the cleanest aftermarket setup and I would do the same so I can get all the normal features of a modern car like nav, dvd, backup camera, Bluetooth, etc if I didn't have the factory unit. But for just navigation, pick up a $100 unit and stick it on the window when you need it.
Motohide and Bonafyd has the cleanest aftermarket setup and I would do the same so I can get all the normal features of a modern car like nav, dvd, backup camera, Bluetooth, etc if I didn't have the factory unit. But for just navigation, pick up a $100 unit and stick it on the window when you need it.
Last edited by airtime; 03-27-09 at 11:35 PM.
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Bumping this thread-- has anyone replaced factory navigation with an aftermarket headunit? The link above was replacing the non-navi equipped verison.
I'm in the market for an LS, but is very hard to find the color combo you want + non-navi (which is ideal for me) since I plan on replacing the head unit..
Thanks,
Suneet
I'm in the market for an LS, but is very hard to find the color combo you want + non-navi (which is ideal for me) since I plan on replacing the head unit..
Thanks,
Suneet
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Here's one from our member motohide.
Main thing is the dash kit / harness. double din HU is up to you
http://www.club4ag.com/motols430.htm
Main thing is the dash kit / harness. double din HU is up to you
http://www.club4ag.com/motols430.htm