Worst GPS system ever!
after owning a 08' for a while now, I can tell you for a certainty that the following is what blows about the 2008 model;
1. Mark levinson sucks *****, worst upgrade ever where you had to pay extra for a crappier system
2. Suspension setup suck *****, accentuated when speeding on a freeway at 60-80 mph and the roads are not perfect
3. Navigation sucks *****, 60% of the time It will not locate the address I am trying to go to
4. Auto mode sucks *****, way to slow to react the F feels like a is250. The sport mode should be what normal mode is and the sport mode should be much more responsive as in pedal response, steering and suspension should be tightened also and not feel as if I am riding a horse
1. Mark levinson sucks *****, worst upgrade ever where you had to pay extra for a crappier system
2. Suspension setup suck *****, accentuated when speeding on a freeway at 60-80 mph and the roads are not perfect
3. Navigation sucks *****, 60% of the time It will not locate the address I am trying to go to
4. Auto mode sucks *****, way to slow to react the F feels like a is250. The sport mode should be what normal mode is and the sport mode should be much more responsive as in pedal response, steering and suspension should be tightened also and not feel as if I am riding a horse
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Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 531
Likes: 6
From: CA
I've been using this Nav override product for over 4 years...
100% problem free and it works great!!! Best part about it, is that it is 100% plug & play and reversible..
NO WIRE HACK JOBS, which VOID the entire Nav & Radio units..
http://www.prestigioussociety.com/?page_id=138
Never looked back after buying it.
Also, recently got the latest Nav update disc which works great too.
~ Joe Z
100% problem free and it works great!!! Best part about it, is that it is 100% plug & play and reversible..
NO WIRE HACK JOBS, which VOID the entire Nav & Radio units..
http://www.prestigioussociety.com/?page_id=138
Never looked back after buying it.
Also, recently got the latest Nav update disc which works great too.
~ Joe Z
Lexus Champion
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,882
Likes: 4
From: Miami, Fl.
This is the worst navigation unit I have ever played with. It can't find more than 2/3 of the addresses i put in. Pus its insane the way it wanted you to input it.
I was hoping it was gonna be the ish since it was my first Lexus
I was hoping it was gonna be the ish since it was my first Lexus
I kinda like my navigation unit! 
Updates via microSD card, I can update maps anytime via my computer.
Also, the loading screen when I start my car is a picture of my actual car. (same pic as the one in my sig)
Updates via microSD card, I can update maps anytime via my computer.
Also, the loading screen when I start my car is a picture of my actual car. (same pic as the one in my sig)
It's a Flyaudio unit. OEM look with a front mounted DVD slot. There's a big thread about it on the 2IS section. It's designed for non-Navi IS's.
My F is one of the rare F's without factory Nav so I went this route. I can load any exe Navi program (so far I've tried 4 types and right now I'm using iGo Primo with a custom skin). Many features like rendered elevation and buildings and 3D view which factory Nav program doesn't have. It's not perfect by any means but it's a good solution.
However I don't know if it will fit IS's with factory Nav. I think the plugs may be different.
There's apparently another company now that makes a unit with '09+ style bezel for a lot cheaper than the Flyaudio unit but you have to order direct from China. There's another thread for that too.
My F is one of the rare F's without factory Nav so I went this route. I can load any exe Navi program (so far I've tried 4 types and right now I'm using iGo Primo with a custom skin). Many features like rendered elevation and buildings and 3D view which factory Nav program doesn't have. It's not perfect by any means but it's a good solution.
However I don't know if it will fit IS's with factory Nav. I think the plugs may be different.
There's apparently another company now that makes a unit with '09+ style bezel for a lot cheaper than the Flyaudio unit but you have to order direct from China. There's another thread for that too.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 37
Likes: 2
From: PA
I don't think the system is really all that bad. Sure, it's not the most advanced thing out there, but the interface, although it could use improvements, isn't horrible, and generally accurate enough for me.
Remember that with any GPS system, you should have some idea on what a good route is (and alternatives) before you jump in the car!
Remember that with any GPS system, you should have some idea on what a good route is (and alternatives) before you jump in the car!
Pole Position
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 351
Likes: 0
From: FW, TX
I've been using this Nav override product for over 4 years...
100% problem free and it works great!!! Best part about it, is that it is 100% plug & play and reversible..
NO WIRE HACK JOBS, which VOID the entire Nav & Radio units..
http://www.prestigioussociety.com/?page_id=138
Never looked back after buying it.
Also, recently got the latest Nav update disc which works great too.
~ Joe Z
100% problem free and it works great!!! Best part about it, is that it is 100% plug & play and reversible..
NO WIRE HACK JOBS, which VOID the entire Nav & Radio units..
http://www.prestigioussociety.com/?page_id=138
Never looked back after buying it.
Also, recently got the latest Nav update disc which works great too.
~ Joe Z
The 08 Acura TL-S I came from did have a MUCH better nav than my F, but the F nav still isn't horrible. It is slow as **** compared to Acura/Honda's tho.
Can you explain how this hooks up? I went to the link you provided but it did not expand much on how the unit is connected to the car.
I've been using this Nav override product for over 4 years...
100% problem free and it works great!!! Best part about it, is that it is 100% plug & play and reversible..
NO WIRE HACK JOBS, which VOID the entire Nav & Radio units..
http://www.prestigioussociety.com/?page_id=138
Never looked back after buying it.
Also, recently got the latest Nav update disc which works great too.
~ Joe Z
100% problem free and it works great!!! Best part about it, is that it is 100% plug & play and reversible..
NO WIRE HACK JOBS, which VOID the entire Nav & Radio units..
http://www.prestigioussociety.com/?page_id=138
Never looked back after buying it.
Also, recently got the latest Nav update disc which works great too.
~ Joe Z
after owning a 08' for a while now, I can tell you for a certainty that the following is what blows about the 2008 model;
1. Mark levinson sucks *****, worst upgrade ever where you had to pay extra for a crappier system
2. Suspension setup suck *****, accentuated when speeding on a freeway at 60-80 mph and the roads are not perfect
3. Navigation sucks *****, 60% of the time It will not locate the address I am trying to go to
4. Auto mode sucks *****, way to slow to react the F feels like a is250. The sport mode should be what normal mode is and the sport mode should be much more responsive as in pedal response, steering and suspension should be tightened also and not feel as if I am riding a horse
1. Mark levinson sucks *****, worst upgrade ever where you had to pay extra for a crappier system
2. Suspension setup suck *****, accentuated when speeding on a freeway at 60-80 mph and the roads are not perfect
3. Navigation sucks *****, 60% of the time It will not locate the address I am trying to go to
4. Auto mode sucks *****, way to slow to react the F feels like a is250. The sport mode should be what normal mode is and the sport mode should be much more responsive as in pedal response, steering and suspension should be tightened also and not feel as if I am riding a horse
The 08 Acura TL-S I came from did have a MUCH better nav than my F, but the F nav still isn't horrible. It is slow as **** compared to Acura/Honda's tho.
Can you explain how this hooks up? I went to the link you provided but it did not expand much on how the unit is connected to the car.
Can you explain how this hooks up? I went to the link you provided but it did not expand much on how the unit is connected to the car.
There are 2 while-car-is-in-motion lockdowns...
(1) "nav" which includes browsing mp3 folders, entering nav destinations, accessing the phonebook, placing calls
(2) "dvd" which will allow video
The "browse folders" basically means browse music.
Without a nav bypass your can't browse an iPod using the nav screen once the car is moving. The folder/file buttons get disabled. If you burn a disc with mp3's on it now, once your moving all you can do is click Next Track/Previous Track. You can't touch the screen to switch folders. Same concept/interaction applies to an iPod.
I've got the BeatSonic nav+dvd bypass in addition to an iPod integration kit. I haven't looked back. Some ipod kits include the nav bypass, some don't. The ML+ is the grand-daddy though...I'm pretty sure it does it all.
(1) "nav" which includes browsing mp3 folders, entering nav destinations, accessing the phonebook, placing calls
(2) "dvd" which will allow video
The "browse folders" basically means browse music.
Without a nav bypass your can't browse an iPod using the nav screen once the car is moving. The folder/file buttons get disabled. If you burn a disc with mp3's on it now, once your moving all you can do is click Next Track/Previous Track. You can't touch the screen to switch folders. Same concept/interaction applies to an iPod.
I've got the BeatSonic nav+dvd bypass in addition to an iPod integration kit. I haven't looked back. Some ipod kits include the nav bypass, some don't. The ML+ is the grand-daddy though...I'm pretty sure it does it all.