4RX Interesting Discoveries Thread (Good or Bad)
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Joined: Feb 2013
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From: SoCal
While listening to the radio station and hear a song on the radio, you can rewind and listen to it again. I never knew that was even possible. There's a arrow in the middle next to the station name / artist name and when you click on it and push rewind and it goes back 2 minutes of what you were listening to. So if you want to hear that favorite song again you can go back. It will delete its memory when you switch stations though. but still cool
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From: In your head
Final designs for preproduction phase are locked in way in advance of the rapid turnover of cell phones.
So the design of the RX was initialized in 2006, and probably locked in 2012-2013. Even a minute design change would be frowned upon by upper mgt and of course gov regulators.
So the design of the RX was initialized in 2006, and probably locked in 2012-2013. Even a minute design change would be frowned upon by upper mgt and of course gov regulators.
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From: AMERICA!
Final designs for preproduction phase are locked in way in advance of the rapid turnover of cell phones.
So the design of the RX was initialized in 2006, and probably locked in 2012-2013. Even a minute design change would be frowned upon by upper mgt and of course gov regulators.
So the design of the RX was initialized in 2006, and probably locked in 2012-2013. Even a minute design change would be frowned upon by upper mgt and of course gov regulators.
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Joined: Dec 2015
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From: Alabama
Don't know why so much obsession over the storage slot designed for the phone. Even for a phone that fits, it's a errible spot, because it's... closed. There is a huge cubby hole in front of the cupholder, where you can put a phone of practically any size. And it has a wireless charger.
Just use the little slot in the storage console for something else, like loyalty cards, roadside assistance card, etc.
Just use the little slot in the storage console for something else, like loyalty cards, roadside assistance card, etc.
The radio Pause/Repeat is a very nice option. I'll have to try this out! Thanks for the headsup.
Driver
Joined: Nov 2015
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From: CA
The radio music is a cool feature, I discovered that as well.
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From: In your head
Yep those government regulators would freak out if you made the hole in the console a little bit bigger. Where do you get the information you leave us with . . . there are change being made right up to the production of parts for today's vehicles. That is just plain bunk.
Last I remember reading, any minute changes to the console must be run up by safety designers to attribute its safety status as part of the vehicle during a crash. Its outdated as is alot of other rules and regulations like no adaptive led beams (not the auto high beam feature) but it is what it is.
Rapid prototying and deployment is something thats really common, but a line change due to faulty design is different from a design change due to customer feedback. They have to due a line change but really have no motivation due to an improvement due to some customer feedback on future options. In addition Lexus is a well oiled machine, when it comes to design and production. They are not audi, and design team from Q7 who were told to literally reconstruct the design of the front end right before launch, pushing it back by 6-7 months lol.
But AMERICA!
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From: New Jersey
I keep my coins in the "iPhone 4 and 5" compartment. Very handy since iPhone 6 does not fit in there.
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From: Houston, TX
My old iPod fits in there perfectly with the cable attached to the usb outlet... And controlled via the car. 100 times better than the TAPE PLAYER in my 2008 RXh. Pretty sure there were people in 2008 walking around with no clue what a tape player is.
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From: In your head
Tape player was actually quite handy compared to having AM-FM CD and no BT. You could plug in one of those tape to aux things, and be golden. Now though tape is clunky compared to USB input and Aux and BT
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I actually had that... And later on a bluetooth adapter... Though that slot for the tape was big enough for some of the cell phones I had at the time... So it is useful for that.
Driver
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From: Japan
A few notes on cameras quality between L and basic versions.
I've been driving a fully loaded 450h L version, with panoramic view monitor for a month now. Today, I had to leave my car at the service for a day (for first month check, as well as installing some extra stuff) and was given a base version of 450h as a temporary ride.
What immediately surprised me was that image quality coming from external cameras (both side-view and parking monitor) is noticeably lower than what I have on my L version. When I park, the image from back monitor is quite blurry and not nearly as crisp and clear as the one I have on my L version. Checked with my wife (just to make sure it's not just me) and she completely agrees as well…
So…*looks like models with panoramic view monitor might have muc better quality cameras. And I mean significantly better. As in great vs wtf-is-this-half-megapixel-camera-crap.
Just something to keep in mind when building/choosing your RX models. At least check and compare before you buy.
I've been driving a fully loaded 450h L version, with panoramic view monitor for a month now. Today, I had to leave my car at the service for a day (for first month check, as well as installing some extra stuff) and was given a base version of 450h as a temporary ride.
What immediately surprised me was that image quality coming from external cameras (both side-view and parking monitor) is noticeably lower than what I have on my L version. When I park, the image from back monitor is quite blurry and not nearly as crisp and clear as the one I have on my L version. Checked with my wife (just to make sure it's not just me) and she completely agrees as well…
So…*looks like models with panoramic view monitor might have muc better quality cameras. And I mean significantly better. As in great vs wtf-is-this-half-megapixel-camera-crap.
Just something to keep in mind when building/choosing your RX models. At least check and compare before you buy.
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From: ca
A few notes on cameras quality between L and basic versions.
I've been driving a fully loaded 450h L version, with panoramic view monitor for a month now. Today, I had to leave my car at the service for a day (for first month check, as well as installing some extra stuff) and was given a base version of 450h as a temporary ride.
What immediately surprised me was that image quality coming from external cameras (both side-view and parking monitor) is noticeably lower than what I have on my L version. When I park, the image from back monitor is quite blurry and not nearly as crisp and clear as the one I have on my L version. Checked with my wife (just to make sure it's not just me) and she completely agrees as well…
So…*looks like models with panoramic view monitor might have muc better quality cameras. And I mean significantly better. As in great vs wtf-is-this-half-megapixel-camera-crap.
Just something to keep in mind when building/choosing your RX models. At least check and compare before you buy.
I've been driving a fully loaded 450h L version, with panoramic view monitor for a month now. Today, I had to leave my car at the service for a day (for first month check, as well as installing some extra stuff) and was given a base version of 450h as a temporary ride.
What immediately surprised me was that image quality coming from external cameras (both side-view and parking monitor) is noticeably lower than what I have on my L version. When I park, the image from back monitor is quite blurry and not nearly as crisp and clear as the one I have on my L version. Checked with my wife (just to make sure it's not just me) and she completely agrees as well…
So…*looks like models with panoramic view monitor might have muc better quality cameras. And I mean significantly better. As in great vs wtf-is-this-half-megapixel-camera-crap.
Just something to keep in mind when building/choosing your RX models. At least check and compare before you buy.
What extra stuff are you installing if you don't mind me asking and why?
Driver
Joined: Jun 2015
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From: Japan
I'm just installing a drive recorder and an anti-radar. These are always useful.
Also, wanted to move the "View" button from bottom row to top, but was told it's not technically possible due to how the buttons array is currently implemented… Dang! The placement of that button couldn't possibly be worse
Driver
Joined: Dec 2013
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From: CA
Yeah… Really strange! Wonder if any other factors could be adding to the image quality appearing to be so much worse. Getting my car back later today so I'll check…
I'm just installing a drive recorder and an anti-radar. These are always useful.
Also, wanted to move the "View" button from bottom row to top, but was told it's not technically possible due to how the buttons array is currently implemented… Dang! The placement of that button couldn't possibly be worse
I'm just installing a drive recorder and an anti-radar. These are always useful.
Also, wanted to move the "View" button from bottom row to top, but was told it's not technically possible due to how the buttons array is currently implemented… Dang! The placement of that button couldn't possibly be worse