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Old 03-01-11, 01:48 PM
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I tried searching for the thread but couldn't find it, can someone tell me which is a good car charger for the iphone 4 and is small enough to allow the compartment to close? thanks
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Just did a thread on this: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...ml#post6187241

Get this one, I love it, it's high quality, inexpensive, allows you to charge and play, and the compartment still closes.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0031U1AU0
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hey thanks for your response, i was wondering I have the 06 IS w/o nav so theres no usb in the center console. So will the car charger reach? Also how is the quality when you charge AND play music at the same time cause with my old car charger theres an annoying buzzing noise when both are going on at the same time o.o
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Originally Posted by Jensennn
hey thanks for your response, i was wondering I have the 06 IS w/o nav so theres no usb in the center console. So will the car charger reach? Also how is the quality when you charge AND play music at the same time cause with my old car charger theres an annoying buzzing noise when both are going on at the same time o.o
That's alternator noise. You'll hear it anytime both are plugged in. I believe there's a TSB by Lexus that fixes it though. I'm gonna inquire about it next time i go in for service. Anyways, i use one of these: small enough to fit in the compartment and still close as well even with the cable connected.

http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-K39...9379233&sr=1-1

If you want i can take pictures to show you lol
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if you could post a picture of your setup that would be really great! but I was wondering if anyone has a car charger that doubles as an audio out and can report better sound quality compared to just the 3.5mm headphone jack
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This is how mine looks right now:



There was a thread the other day about using a dock to 3.5mm adapter, i'll try and find it.
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Can't find the link to that thread but here's the thread on the TSB for the noise:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-released.html
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I have the Kuda mount and Dice Electronics charger. It slides in on the passenger side and uses one set screw in the carpet. It charges and NO noise. Out of the way and stationary. Still comfortable enough to scroll through songs.
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^ Sffd.. what fuzz buster is that?
Old 03-06-11, 09:23 AM
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Sffd103 i love ur interior set p looks dope!!! but def not a iphone fan lol
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his radar is a passport 8500 x50
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Originally Posted by Sffd103
I have the Kuda mount and Dice Electronics charger. It slides in on the passenger side and uses one set screw in the carpet. It charges and NO noise. Out of the way and stationary. Still comfortable enough to scroll through songs.
off topic question bt where did you get your cf overlay??
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Originally Posted by pratik_10
his radar is a passport 8500 x50
Yes that is an Escort 8500 X50 with blue display. My best friend!
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Why is the IS250 6MT hand brake placed in a awkward position?
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If you're referring to the first pic, maybe it's the angle and it's not set in that pic.


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