nigel821

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When I first moved to VA, I lived in Ashburn. It's amazing in 12+ years how much they've developed it. The roads here aren't too bad which is nice. Wish I could say the same now about 66 and the freaking mine field that it is with all the construction that they are doing...smh.

Whoops on me for the below 5500rpms..lol. I still only have 115 miles on my 2020 but I definitely went above that many many times once the car was warmed up..lol. I'm a firm believer in driving the car (not abusing it) but at a higher rpm range during break in within reason.

-Nigel

ALargeTom

I moved from NJ to VA 3 years ago, compare to NJ's roads, roads in VA are perfect haha.
Those guys doing infinite construction on road 66, and road quality is so bad. There are cracks in each lane, I need to put my wheels either left side of crack or right side of crack ;(

flipside909

Break-in procedure isn't bad. You can wait 631 miles or less


4-1. Before driving P. 119 https://drivers.lexus.com/t3Portal/document/om-s/OM24833U/pdf/OM24833U.pdf

■Breaking in your new Lexus To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recommended:

• For the first 186 miles (300 km): Avoid sudden stops.
• For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
  • Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
  • Avoid sudden acceleration.
  • Do not drive continuously in low gears.
  • Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods

ALargeTom

Thanks for the info. I'll do it on high way, from DC to Chicago 700miles XD.
I know it's not a good idea 😂, will take a break every 1 or 1.5 hour and try to avoid constant speed.

flipside909

Long distance trips aren't bad for break-in. I did it with my first Lexus when I drove from LA to SF with a group of our guys for the End of Summer Meet many many many many years ago. The trick is not to use the cruise control. Vary the speed and rpm when possible.

ALargeTom

Sure, will do it!! Thanks for the advice!!

vraa

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Someone on fb showed a 50k mile rcf with valley plate

05RollaXRS

Thanks for sharing. Hopefully, that is an isolated case considering RCFs have been around for 6+ years.

nigel821

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Back to this for just a second because someone in the RC facebook group bought a 2020 ML stereo and now has android auto. Said he used part number: 86120-24A10.

What would be different on the RC compared to the RCF that one would work on the other but not be compatible with the RCF..etc?

-Nigel

flipside909

It's all programming. If the part# they used superseded the prior part. 2021 RC F was the first year for Android Auto and Gen 11 telematics.


MULTIMEDIA

• Multimedia System updated to Gen 11, and includes:
  • Android Auto integration
  • Amazon Alexa integration: Alexa skill (home-to-car, part of Lexus Enform Remote) and Lexus+Alexa (in-car, part of the Lexus app)
  • Lexus Enform Wi-Fi hotspot for up to five devices (service provided by AT&T; complimentary 4GB or three-month trial, whichever ends first)
  • Lexus Enform Safety Connect (three-year complimentary subscription included)
  • Lexus Enform Service Connect (10-year complimentary subscription included)
  • Lexus Enform Remote: Remote door lock/unlock, remote engine start, vehicle finder, vehicle status alerts, guest driver monitor (three-year complimentary subscription included)

nigel821

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Appreciate all the info!
Is it safe to assume that if I got a 2021 Mark Levsonson multimedia receiver and pulled my 2020 and put the 2021 in it would work and have AA/Apple CP? Do we know if the connections would all match up?

The person on the FB group said that that the part number I listed above was the same for both 2019 and 2020 but when he swapped it he now has AA where with his unit from 2019 he didn't.

When you say Gen 11 Telematics are you referring to just the stereo/multimedia receiver or is it also things like antennas and gps..etc.

-Nigel

flipside909

Yeah i'm not sure if the wiring harness is the same or not. The Gen 11 telematics is the software the whole multimedia system runs on. 2020 RC F runs on Gen 10. 2020 RC runs on Gen 11.

nigel821

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ahhhh gotch ya. I was not aware that the RC was on the Gen11 stuff. I still don't understand why Lexus does the things they do. RC is cheaper yet comes with a better multimedia system. You think it would be the same for the RCF. Seems so strange to me that between the two one is on one system while the other is on something else. This reminds me of Mercedes and AMG line ups. They normally get depending on the model the infotainment system that is under the normal model or from the previous gen..etc. So you end up paying more for an AMG but had an outdated infotainment system than the same model but different (much cheaper trim level)..

Now it makes sense. Love the car but just annoyed still that the next year or in my case when I got it, months later AA was standard...lol
I guess I can always look at the grom unit. the 2020 is a weird year I guess with the infotainment having Apple CP, most aftermarket add on units are up to 2019 and mention nothing of 2020 since it already has Apple CP. I'd just want to add the AA.

Appreciate you clarifying! This at least has me more than likely less to look into an OEM unit and be out the $1k+ or more trying to find a used ($3k+ new) multimedia receiver.

-Nigel

flipside909

Contracting timing and submission to legal was a big part of it. Who owns the data, where does it go...etc. Once approval gets past legal, changes are made. Toyota is a very conservative company, but for good reason.

CrimsonF

Just get the Groom, had the same dilemma and it's working great!