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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 08:21 AM
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Oooooo I want this
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 01:50 PM
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Quick question for those that already have the previous version - if you don't want to hack the navi or use the override from Prestigious, can you still use this while driving? Or will you not be able to scroll, etc...?
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 01:54 PM
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^ It will work the same way your CD's work. No playlist access when in motion etc.
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 06:03 PM
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im down for a group buy!!
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by viking880
Hi all... I have a 2007 IS 250 with Nav (no ML), and was looking for a ipod interface, and came across the new SL2iC: http://www.vaistech.com/products/home.php

The interface looks awesome on the factory nav screen! I have a few questions though:

1. Will it work on the 2007?
2. Does it play video?
3. When will it be available?
4. Group buy???

Does anyone here know anything? I'd have posted on the VAISTECH forum, but my account's awaiting activation.
1) as mentioned, yes, it will work on all gen5 system
2) yes, it plays video
3) the info you get is what i heard as well
4) i am sure they will have something

Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
Hmm this may be a good alternative to the NavTool I was considering. Anyone know if it gives you the option for DVD playback should I get a DVD player in the glove box?
as far as i know this unit only has the ipod cable. it does not have an extra composite rca input to connect to dvd players

Originally Posted by isthrizzy
I wonder if there is an upgrade that can be done to the SL2Vi.... I mean the interface on that is not so great, this is much cleaner.
i don't know the exact answer, but i doubt. this sl2ic i believe is going to be replacement for sl2vi. so i don't know if they will have any "upgrade" program available

Originally Posted by viking880
Thanks BROCIOUZ for all the info! If they can actually pull of an interface like that, this'd be the best nav/ipod/iphone implementation out there.

The price is a little steep, but it might be worth it.

Haha... I wish!

Infact, the dealer installed a vais ipod hookup in my car before selling it in 2006 (I got it preowned), but it doesn't work with my iphone 3g, and honestly i don't know which vais product it is

Gotta open up the dash I guess.
this interface will be great for iphone and ipod touch obviously. keep in mind you will need to run ios4 in order to utilize this new UI. price wise, considering that the retail is the same as sl2vi? i think it's bargain

the ipod kit in your car doesn't work with iphone 3g? how come? it doesn't play songs? or it just doesn't charge?

Originally Posted by ijulmimi
Can this work on non-nav? Will the installation be difficult?
i might be wrong, but for 2is if there is no nav, then there is no "screen" at all right? that means this unit will be a complete overkill.

installation for 2is is pretty straight forward. from my experience, just take your time and you are good to go.

Originally Posted by Raralith
Quick question for those that already have the previous version - if you don't want to hack the navi or use the override from Prestigious, can you still use this while driving? Or will you not be able to scroll, etc...?
you mean the sl2vi (and sl2i-up)? when you are driving, video will not be displayed, and you won't be able to go to into folder/file scrolling. you can still use track and disc button to go up and down on folders and files of course

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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by rominl
you mean the sl2vi (and sl2i-up)? when you are driving, video will be displayed, and you won't be able to go to into folder/file scrolling. you can still use track and disc button to go up and down on folders and files of course
Did you mean to say video will NOT be displayed? I thought you need the hack/override module to play any kind of video while in motion.
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by brociouz
Did you mean to say video will NOT be displayed? I thought you need the hack/override module to play any kind of video while in motion.
ah sorry about the typo. yes you are correct, video will NOT be displayed. you need override or cut wire to enable it
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 12:43 PM
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any update on the release date?

I just read that this only supports iPod Touch and iPhone...that sucks for anyone who has an older version of the iPod as their main music player.

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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 10:34 AM
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I last heard it was pushed back to late September. But who knows how long it will be.

I think one problem Vaistech will face is that their products are hard to update, and Apple updates iOS all the time, so they will have to solve the challenge of how to keep the adapter in sync.
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 10:43 AM
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will it work on 07 IS
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Bigrahizzl
will it work on 07 IS
Yes. It should work for the '06-'09 2IS, but not the 2010 because it has a 6th Gen nav.
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 11:12 AM
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So is this considered the best Ipod connect to the 2IS from 06-09 ?
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 11:14 AM
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^ It looks like it will be.
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 11:48 AM
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^^^ thats good, might get it down the road, i have other mods in line right now
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 01:17 PM
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When is the group buy?
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