neomedic

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A few questions about Navi on 2007 IS-350

1) Can navigation be override so that I can operate while the car is in motion?

2) How do I go about doing it? Once it's done, is it permanent? I think I read somewhere that once the car is turn off, it goes back to its original state and will not be able to operate navi while in motion.

3) Can the system still be overridden if I install a new map update? I'm thinking about the ver 8.1 since I can the original disc for a good price.

Thanks!

my1s250

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thats is on the old nav disk i think its the 5.1 disk.....your better off getting the navtool and flip the switch to have it on or off

neomedic

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Sorry...I'm not sure what you mean by the above. Can you please give me a little more info or a link to something about this.

Thank you!!!

BeatSonic

Yes, the factory lock on the navigation can be overridden so that you can input the address while the vehicle is in motion with a kit. Depending if you need video in motion in addition to the navigation bypass controller, you have some options.

NVK-03 if all you need is to bypass navigation, bluetooth and mp3 folders
Link: http://www.beatsonicusa.com/beat-son...ss-module.html

NT3203 if you want to bypass all of above + video in motion (if you have mark levinson and/or ipod or video input from vaistech, navtools, etc)
Link: http://www.beatsonicusa.com/beat-son...ss-module.html

Please let me know if you have any questions

neomedic

iTrader: (5)

Awesome!! That's what I was looking for. I feel like I'm so behind since I just recently became a member of the Lexus family.

So with the Beat-Sonic NVK-03, I can just pop in any map version disc update and still continue to use the features while in motion?

Now, who do I take this to for a clean install? I'm in So. Cal (626) area. I just don't feel comfortable doing this myself.

BeatSonic

I can refer you to our local stereo shop who does a great job for a good price. I'll pm you his info.

neomedic

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Has anyone else use this beat-sonic thing before?

Options? Thanks.

brociouz

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In addition to BeatSonic, Prestigious Society offers a plug and play override module: http://www.prestigioussociety.com/?page_id=138

The VaisTech SL2iC iPod integration kit also includes navigation override as one of its features, although this kit appears to have been discontinued as it's no longer on the VaisTech website.

You can create a "hybrid" navigation DVD, which gives you a temporary software override (reverts after turning your car off): https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...007-isx50.html

You can modify the wires yourself: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...witch-diy.html

neomedic

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Which does the CL community like better? Beat-Sonic or Prestigious Society?

Which will have a cleaner install? Which manufactures a high quality product?

I really appreciate all the info. It's hard to "catch up" with all the info and mods available. Thanks CL!!!

brociouz

iTrader: (65)

Here's a review from a very well-respected CL member directly comparing BeatSonic and PS: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...de-review.html

neomedic

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Just found out that when you push the button for override on the beat-sonic, your GPS antenna is off. So after inputting data, you have to push the button again to turn on override. Is this correct?

Is the PS one just like Beat-sonic? If so, I might have to rethink if I want to spend the money for this as this is still somewhat troublesome to deal with.

BeatSonic

Yes you are correct. The PS and the Beat-Sonic systems are similar in that the Speed Sensor, and GPS are cut off so that you can use the blacked out functions.

Please let me know if you have additional questions.

Thanks,

Eric

Lexs350

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I have recently installed the Beatsonic NAV bypass harness. Plug & play. Very happy with it. My passengers able to watch a DVD and I can enter a phone number on the move.