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Just got my 2013 250C and I'm loving it! But one issue.
I've been looking for vendors to try and upgrade my 2013 IS 250C w/ navigation to android auto, but I haven't had much luck. All of the android replacement units online seem to not support my car :/ It seems 2013 is in this weird year where everything is made for 2012 and under and 2014 and over. I thought about shelling out the $600 for the Grom Line v2, but I saw negative reviews. Anyone have any ideas of how to get Android Auto in my car? Thanks!
Side Note: Dang 3IS conversion bumpers got more expensive
Just got my 2013 250C and I'm loving it! But one issue.
I've been looking for vendors to try and upgrade my 2013 IS 250C w/ navigation to android auto, but I haven't had much luck. All of the android replacement units online seem to not support my car :/ It seems 2013 is in this weird year where everything is made for 2012 and under and 2014 and over. I thought about shelling out the $600 for the Grom Line v2, but I saw negative reviews. Anyone have any ideas of how to get Android Auto in my car? Thanks!
Side Note: Dang 3IS conversion bumpers got more expensive
I'll be following this, as I am going through the same with my 2013 ES350.
Works with your existing infotainment system, runs native Android apps like Google maps as a standalone using your phone as a Wifi hotspot and supports Android Auto
**EDIT**
The GROM VLINE VL2 works great. Because it works with the older infotainment screen, it does have to work around the older technology, but otherwise makes it more functional by adding the ability to run Android apps from the screen or your phone using Android Auto. The only issue with GROM is if you have a stable software/firmware build you should not update if everything is working. Sometimes there OTA updates break things.The best thing about it is you don't have to tear out your system and replace it with a unit that could potentially stop working making the whole system unusable. Another thing to be aware of...if you have a 2nd Gen, make sure you order the one for the 2IS. Because you have a 2013, they may send you a 3IS version with the 3IS cables, so you have to be aware of that
I've got this model. When I was asking some of the vendors on Aliexpress if they supported my car, they asked for this picture of the climate control? I think it's that same model? I've gotta check next time I'm in the car.
I've got this model. When I was asking some of the vendors on Aliexpress if they supported my car, they asked for this picture of the climate control? I think it's that same model? I've gotta check next time I'm in the car.
That doesn't look like a 2IS screen, but maybe they updated it for the 2012/2013. As far as buying off of AliExpress, it's been a roll of the dice in my experience
That doesn't look like a 2IS screen, but maybe they updated it for the 2012/2013. As far as buying off of AliExpress, it's been a roll of the dice in my experience
It makes it nice and confusing XD I have the same P10362 model that was posted above. From what I've read, this car is technically a 2IS (at least I hope, since I just bought this front grill off alibaba https://www.alibaba.com/product-deta...7e8d2fc2xp2rqd)
It makes it nice and confusing XD I have the same P10362 model that was posted above. From what I've read, this car is technically a 2IS (at least I hope, since I just bought this front grill off alibaba https://www.alibaba.com/product-deta...7e8d2fc2xp2rqd)
Looks really nice, but in case you don't have experience with aftermarket grills, you are going to have to modify it to fit properly, regardless if it's the correct grill for your gen
Looks really nice, but in case you don't have experience with aftermarket grills, you are going to have to modify it to fit properly, regardless if it's the correct grill for your gen
I do not have experience with them! I've read about some of the other peoples' experience with them on here though, so I figured there'd be some work to be done with it. I'm hoping where I get it painted can also install it properly.
I do not have experience with them! I've read about some of the other peoples' experience with them on here though, so I figured there'd be some work to be done with it. I'm hoping where I get it painted can also install it properly.
This is probably for another thread, but I previously owned a 2018 Civic Si. Bumper cover was damaged by someone who doesn't know how to park, and I decided to buy an aftermarket from Ebay, as the OE bumper has these ugly fake vents. I took it to a body shop owned by a friend and he pre-fitted it before painting and sent me these pics:
You can see the gap, which is big enough to stick your fingers. He told me he could modify it, but advised me not to as he would have to charge me extra labor, and he would not be able to guarantee his work. Also once modified and painted, I would not be able to return it to the seller. Long story short, I returned the aftermarket and had him order an OE bumper cover which easily installed and fit:
Once you modify or paint the bumper cover, you won't be able to return it
This is probably for another thread, but I previously owned a 2018 Civic Si. Bumper cover was damaged by someone who doesn't know how to park, and I decided to buy an aftermarket from Ebay, as the OE bumper has these ugly fake vents. I took it to a body shop owned by a friend and he pre-fitted it before painting and sent me these pics:
You can see the gap, which is big enough to stick your fingers. He told me he could modify it, but advised me not to as he would have to charge me extra labor, and he would not be able to guarantee his work. Also once modified and painted, I would not be able to return it to the seller. Long story short, I returned the aftermarket and had him order an OE bumper cover which easily installed and fit:
Once you modify or paint the bumper cover, you won't be able to return it
Thanks for the info! I'm figuring there will probably be some gaps here and there, but Im hoping I'm savy enough to find a solution for them myself. I just really don't like the 2IS bumper, and itd be cool to be the first 2IS with this new 4(5?)IS bumper
08-22-21, 05:21 PM
Finding Android Auto for 2013 250C w/ Navigation
