Best way to use android phone in 2003 LS430
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Best way to use android phone in 2003 LS430
So I already posted my other thread about my car it has the Nav with ML sound. I have been searching the forum and have looked at the VAISTech, the Mediabridge, the BT35, and the casette adapter (cringe) as options.
I considered the beatsonic and a DD but I love the deep burgundy wood too much to remove that much of the gorgeous stuff and don't really like the twin screen look.
I am even considering purchasing a iphone5 just for easier integration options. I love my GS3 and own 0 Apple devices but I figure a 500 dollar phone is cheaper than a 15K car.
Any thoughts or ideas would be greatly appreciated I want high quality sound and minimal visible wiring I don't want to spend over $500 if possible. I would prefer bluetooth so I am not locked into apple phones.
What is the best solution for my scenario?
I considered the beatsonic and a DD but I love the deep burgundy wood too much to remove that much of the gorgeous stuff and don't really like the twin screen look.
I am even considering purchasing a iphone5 just for easier integration options. I love my GS3 and own 0 Apple devices but I figure a 500 dollar phone is cheaper than a 15K car.
Any thoughts or ideas would be greatly appreciated I want high quality sound and minimal visible wiring I don't want to spend over $500 if possible. I would prefer bluetooth so I am not locked into apple phones.
What is the best solution for my scenario?
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I installed the BT35 in my '06 with ML/Nav a few months ago. Love the integration with bluetooth audio streaming, phone functions, and steering wheel controls - BUT unfortunately the sound quality sucks badly enough that i don't even want to use it. Sadly, a decent cassette adapter sounds much better.
So I just ordered an iSimple ISTY571, plus the iSimple Bluetooth add-on. Ordered both from Amazon, should be here tomorrow but I probably won't get around to installing until the weekend.
Will reply back and let you know how it goes.
So I just ordered an iSimple ISTY571, plus the iSimple Bluetooth add-on. Ordered both from Amazon, should be here tomorrow but I probably won't get around to installing until the weekend.
Will reply back and let you know how it goes.
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How well and how responsive are the steering wheel controls with the android app?
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Got a local guy who will install for $100 and then I have everything I want in my car!
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Thanks after watching the videos on their site and seeing your firsthand experience I ordered it along with the bluetooth adapter. Even used a coupon for $10 bucks off. So shipping only cost me $2.
Got a local guy who will install for $100 and then I have everything I want in my car!
Got a local guy who will install for $100 and then I have everything I want in my car!
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How involved was installation?? does the whole stereo assembly has to come off to gain access to the back??/ Thanks for sharing.
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The shifter assembly and mic installation are what I am hesitant about I have done my share of stereo installs and did a bluetooth, USB, and mic install but that was in a 1994 5 series and only had to run the cable into the glove box.
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Vaistech is designed for iphones? What about this: http://www.vaistech.com/dev/iVIC-droid.php
But it's way too expensive compared to GROM. I might get that too!
Edit: Vaistech is for most Lexus 2006-2012 models. Well, I got 2001... so it's a no-go for me.
But it's way too expensive compared to GROM. I might get that too!
Edit: Vaistech is for most Lexus 2006-2012 models. Well, I got 2001... so it's a no-go for me.
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Vaistech is designed for iphones? What about this: http://www.vaistech.com/dev/iVIC-droid.php
But it's way too expensive compared to GROM. I might get that too!
Edit: Vaistech is for most Lexus 2006-2012 models. Well, I got 2001... so it's a no-go for me.
But it's way too expensive compared to GROM. I might get that too!
Edit: Vaistech is for most Lexus 2006-2012 models. Well, I got 2001... so it's a no-go for me.
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