Can this be done? there was a post a while ago that named a shop (in NJ or Boston, methinks) that was working on this hack. Unfortunately, I lost track of the shop's number.

This would be an ideal solution for me since the factory Nav doesn't really get stolen, not nearly as much as a $2000 head unit.

I have GS400 with the hard-drive based Nav.

Thanks in advance!

 

I thought I had bookmarked that site, but can't find it. Try searching the archives. Good luck.

 

The site is:

http://www.nav-tv.com/products.htm#lexus


Unfortunately, being from California, driving my car to New York to have this system installed isn't particularly practical. Are there any other options?

 

yes.

Another supplementary monitor that raises up from the top of the dash, either pop-up or flip-up. That way you can enjoy external video sources like DVD player or PS2 or TV, while the stock NAV screen will be used for NAV and other audio/climate controls. This is good because you don't intrude into the existing system and doesn't get into warranty issues if something fails.

Think about it, if you get a flip-up 7 inch screen and DVD player and hook them up, they're actually not THAT costly considering you don't need a monitored headunit, just a plain monitor. DVD player for car = cheap also.

hope this helps

 

GlobeCLK, Thanks for your suggestions but where would I put this? The factory Nav + ML takes up the entire center console of the dash.

 

hmm..... you can move the center ML speaker somewhere else

or mount the monitor on the passenger side, but facing the driver. Like this:

 

Even your photoshopped interiors look good!!

 

haha thanks.

should i really think about graphic design major

 

The next problem is getting the audio into your existing audio system. This is the actual challenge if you don't want to use an FM modulator or a Tape converter.

 

good point.

What about swap out all the speakers and amps and put in new units?

 

Yeah, you should!!!!!!

 

DAMM,

I ACTUALLY THOUGHT IT'S REAL. I'M CONSIDERING THAT THOUGHT...

 

hey guys, first of all that interior gs looks soo hot. great photoshop job, second i jsut emailed that company in NY. (woohoo a shop right near me in Brooklyn) but anway i emailed them bc im curious if that can be done to an RX without the nav. i doubt it but still worth a shot.