I (Technique) got my IS350 last night...
12-09-06, 06:08 PM
#16
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No, we never figured out a way to do both my method and yours with just 1 switch...
My switch does the following:
1) OFF position - Normal nav hack
2) ON position - VSS wire totally disconnected, jumpy nav, destination entry possible
Your switch does the following:
1) OFF position - Everything like stock
2) ON position - Normal nav hack
I would have needed two switches, or a 3-way switch to do both our hacks together, and I didn't have the motivation to do that
My switch does the following:
1) OFF position - Normal nav hack
2) ON position - VSS wire totally disconnected, jumpy nav, destination entry possible
Your switch does the following:
1) OFF position - Everything like stock
2) ON position - Normal nav hack
I would have needed two switches, or a 3-way switch to do both our hacks together, and I didn't have the motivation to do that
12-09-06, 06:12 PM
#19
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Check my webpage for an explanation of the hack I did. Here's the exact page:
http://www.infoarena.com/lexus/navhack/
http://www.infoarena.com/lexus/navhack/
12-09-06, 06:29 PM
#21
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Correct, I did the normal nav hack on my 07 and it works perfect. Additionally, I an input nav destination while in movement with a slip of the switch which causes the VSS wire to be interrupted.
12-09-06, 06:32 PM
#22
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Man, I had no idea how many people liked the ISP Modes... I really didn't like them until I saw them in person, now they are growing on me...
12-09-06, 06:50 PM
#25
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Nice ride, Technique .... glad you finally got your wheels. Just curious as to why there was a further delay in your originally ordered vehicle? Any guidance from dealer/lexus as to what happened?
12-09-06, 06:54 PM
#26
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As far as the special order, unfortunately there was no word... Lexus is TOTALLY silent on what is going on until your car is built and on a boat headed to the US... It's the worst ordering process I've ever seen for a car... It's bad for business, which hurts their dealers and Lexus... Lexus should take a look at BMW's special ordering process and take a few lessons...
12-09-06, 07:49 PM
#28
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I have not asked about the ISP Modes yet... The MSRP different is like $600, but who knows what the dealership will want to charge me...
Yes, we need a NOVA meet... But I think we should also all take a drive out to the Shenandoah mountains and do some scenic driving... Shinobi-X was interested in that, but I haven't seen him around in a while...
12-09-06, 07:53 PM
#29
You guys would hate me on a drive like that. I am SLOOOOOOW.
Really, the only reason I got the 350 is because of my Pride. Since my NA 3000 was 222HP, I couldnt buy a car with less HP. Though, in reality, the 250 would have been fine for me.
Man you really really got lucky. I cant beleive you found a car with Mark Levinson on the lot... in the east coast.
Really, the only reason I got the 350 is because of my Pride. Since my NA 3000 was 222HP, I couldnt buy a car with less HP. Though, in reality, the 250 would have been fine for me.
Man you really really got lucky. I cant beleive you found a car with Mark Levinson on the lot... in the east coast.
12-09-06, 08:06 PM
#30
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You guys would hate me on a drive like that. I am SLOOOOOOW.
Really, the only reason I got the 350 is because of my Pride. Since my NA 3000 was 222HP, I couldnt buy a car with less HP. Though, in reality, the 250 would have been fine for me.
Man you really really got lucky. I cant beleive you found a car with Mark Levinson on the lot... in the east coast.
Really, the only reason I got the 350 is because of my Pride. Since my NA 3000 was 222HP, I couldnt buy a car with less HP. Though, in reality, the 250 would have been fine for me.
Man you really really got lucky. I cant beleive you found a car with Mark Levinson on the lot... in the east coast.
And dude, not only was it ML, it was the EXACT color I wanted... Even the options, everything... If only they knew...
But anyway, it was a win-win situation... In the end they made over $1000 profit and I got my car... Everyone is happy...
Oh, by the way, I bought the wheel/tire warranty!!!
ROFL!!! $360 for 5 years... I broke 5 rims in 2006 hitting potholes in my various cars driving through DC, so I figure over the next 3 years I have my IS350 I will probably shatter all 4 wheels many times over... I figure, each rim is $200 at cost, so if I break 2 rims I'm already ahead... Anyway, it's all peanuts... Just fun to say that I bought the extra service that the F&A guy pushed... hehe...