Can this be done? there was a post a while ago that named a shop (in NJ or Boston, methinks) that was working on this hack. Unfortunately, I lost track of the shop's number.
This would be an ideal solution for me since the factory Nav doesn't really get stolen, not nearly as much as a $2000 head unit.
I have GS400 with the hard-drive based Nav.
Thanks in advance!
This would be an ideal solution for me since the factory Nav doesn't really get stolen, not nearly as much as a $2000 head unit.
I have GS400 with the hard-drive based Nav.
Thanks in advance!
Lexus Test Driver
I thought I had bookmarked that site, but can't find it. Try searching the archives. Good luck.
Driver School Candidate
The site is:
http://www.nav-tv.com/products.htm#lexus
Unfortunately, being from California, driving my car to New York to have this system installed isn't particularly practical. Are there any other options?
http://www.nav-tv.com/products.htm#lexus
Unfortunately, being from California, driving my car to New York to have this system installed isn't particularly practical. Are there any other options?
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Originally posted by trevorbell
The site is:
http://www.nav-tv.com/products.htm#lexus
Unfortunately, being from California, driving my car to New York to have this system installed isn't particularly practical. Are there any other options?
yes.Originally posted by trevorbell
The site is:
http://www.nav-tv.com/products.htm#lexus
Unfortunately, being from California, driving my car to New York to have this system installed isn't particularly practical. Are there any other options?
Another supplementary monitor that raises up from the top of the dash, either pop-up or flip-up. That way you can enjoy external video sources like DVD player or PS2 or TV, while the stock NAV screen will be used for NAV and other audio/climate controls. This is good because you don't intrude into the existing system and doesn't get into warranty issues if something fails.
Think about it, if you get a flip-up 7 inch screen and DVD player and hook them up, they're actually not THAT costly considering you don't need a monitored headunit, just a plain monitor. DVD player for car = cheap also.
hope this helps
Driver School Candidate
GlobeCLK, Thanks for your suggestions but where would I put this? The factory Nav + ML takes up the entire center console of the dash.
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Originally posted by trevorbell
GlobeCLK, Thanks for your suggestions but where would I put this? The factory Nav + ML takes up the entire center console of the dash.
hmm..... you can move the center ML speaker somewhere else Originally posted by trevorbell
GlobeCLK, Thanks for your suggestions but where would I put this? The factory Nav + ML takes up the entire center console of the dash.
or mount the monitor on the passenger side, but facing the driver. Like this:
Lexus Fanatic
Quote:
Originally posted by GlobeCLK
hmm..... you can move the center ML speaker somewhere else
or mount the monitor on the passenger side, but facing the driver. Like this:
Even your photoshopped interiors look good!!Originally posted by GlobeCLK
hmm..... you can move the center ML speaker somewhere else
or mount the monitor on the passenger side, but facing the driver. Like this:
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Originally posted by Richie
Even your photoshopped interiors look good!!
haha thanks.Originally posted by Richie
Even your photoshopped interiors look good!!
should i really think about graphic design major
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Originally posted by GlobeCLK
yes.
Another supplementary monitor that raises up from the top of the dash, either pop-up or flip-up. That way you can enjoy external video sources like DVD player or PS2 or TV, while the stock NAV screen will be used for NAV and other audio/climate controls. This is good because you don't intrude into the existing system and doesn't get into warranty issues if something fails.
Think about it, if you get a flip-up 7 inch screen and DVD player and hook them up, they're actually not THAT costly considering you don't need a monitored headunit, just a plain monitor. DVD player for car = cheap also.
hope this helps
The next problem is getting the audio into your existing audio system. This is the actual challenge if you don't want to use an FM modulator or a Tape converter.Originally posted by GlobeCLK
yes.
Another supplementary monitor that raises up from the top of the dash, either pop-up or flip-up. That way you can enjoy external video sources like DVD player or PS2 or TV, while the stock NAV screen will be used for NAV and other audio/climate controls. This is good because you don't intrude into the existing system and doesn't get into warranty issues if something fails.
Think about it, if you get a flip-up 7 inch screen and DVD player and hook them up, they're actually not THAT costly considering you don't need a monitored headunit, just a plain monitor. DVD player for car = cheap also.
hope this helps
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Originally posted by Hohlraum
The next problem is getting the audio into your existing audio system. This is the actual challenge if you don't want to use an FM modulator or a Tape converter.
good point.Originally posted by Hohlraum
The next problem is getting the audio into your existing audio system. This is the actual challenge if you don't want to use an FM modulator or a Tape converter.
What about swap out all the speakers and amps and put in new units?
Lexus Fanatic
Quote:
Originally posted by GlobeCLK
haha thanks.
should i really think about graphic design major
Yeah, you should!!!!!!Originally posted by GlobeCLK
haha thanks.
should i really think about graphic design major
Lexus Test Driver
hey guys, first of all that interior gs looks soo hot. great photoshop job, second i jsut emailed that company in NY. (woohoo a shop right near me in Brooklyn) but anway i emailed them bc im curious if that can be done to an RX without the nav. i doubt it but still worth a shot.