Tdoll

hehehehe

Good Find with the spec years Much Appreciated!

TDC1

Thanks for the information - the pictures look great! Can you keep us posted on any issues that mar arise. My only hesitation is the quality of manufacturer since the unit controls multiple devices.

Has anyone heard of the manufacturer before?

BeEvil

@TDC1 - I’ll update if I find any problems. So far so good and quality looks good. My mechanic was extremely impressed. He has a few customers that are also interested in getting this system. He wouldn’t recommend it if he didn’t think it was good.

tomtbone

Sounds good. The Phoenix audio one seems to be popular with the facebook group, I think they are even possibly doing a group buy for it.

kdburtch

if they do let us know, I would definitely be in

jstarmark

I saw this one on Ebay. It s seems the specs are about the same. Any thoughts?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/112732390153

BeEvil

It looks ok. If you are dead set on having the physical buttons then it's an option. I'd rather go with the larger screen with no buttons. It completely transforms the interior too, so much more modern looking vehicle. Plus the added screen size is spectacular. Just my 2 cents.

BeEvil

Just a quick update on the Android system I had installed. The one thing I've noticed is it doesn't like bitter cold. I have to park outside despite having a 3 car garage that can actually hold 4 cars. Don't ask. I have an addiction but I'm working on it. The system takes about 5 min. to "warm up" before the screen will come to life. All settings still work, like radio and heat/fan works but you can't change anything until the screen comes to life. Not a huge deal but just something I've observed. I'll continue to update if/when I find an issue. Still very impressed by this Android unit. Has really made the purchase of the GX470 an even better purchase than I could have ever hoped for. Super impressed.

mikedmr

@BeEvil I'm thinking of upgrading my system as well. Saw the same unit at aliexpress and also stumbled upon this discussion. Some questions bro before i jump the gun.

1. Is your GX470 US spec?
2. Does it have the Mark Levinson Speaker system and Amps?
3. Can you verify in your settings if this DLC unit is compatible with the 360deg Camera system.

Much Appreciated!

BeEvil

@mikedmr

1. Yes my GX is US spec
2. Yes I have the Levinson speakers and amps
3. It seems to be compatible but confirm with the seller. I asked many questions before buying and they were very helpful.

Good luck and keep us in the loop as to what you decide.

mikedmr

IanB2

That's an important observation, and a great reason to consider a unit with physical HVAC controls if you live where it's cold. The wife would not be jazzed if the HVAC controls were "frozen" any time she left work in the winter.

BeEvil

@IanB2

The heat still works. What ever the last setting was will still be set and working when you start the vehicle. You just can’t change the settings until the Android comes to life. So not a huge deal. Just informing everyone about what I’ve observed so far.

tomtbone

ANy idea how cold it has to be to lose responsiveness?

Tdoll