08" Ls460L - I want to have Ipod access in my car - whats best magul?
#16
Lexus Test Driver
the installation is actually the same between the two, you access the same harnesses, programming process the same. the only difference is the size of the brain itself. the sl2i-up is smaller, easier to hide. the vml is larger so you need to be a little more creative in hiding it behind the carpet or somewhere else.
between sl2i-up and vml, it really depends on what you want. if you want just ipod (and only ipod), most people think the sl2i-up is more than enough (most people i deal with love it). but if you want the flexibility to use usb drives, and/or if you care about the best quality digital sound, then vml is the no brainer
between sl2i-up and vml, it really depends on what you want. if you want just ipod (and only ipod), most people think the sl2i-up is more than enough (most people i deal with love it). but if you want the flexibility to use usb drives, and/or if you care about the best quality digital sound, then vml is the no brainer
I also need to consider the fact that I do want a clean installation. I'd love to have the piece I need to hide in the glove compartment...
#17
#18
Lexus Test Driver
I'm beginning to think the sl2i-up may be better for me.. I have a 160gb iPod Classic that I'm never going to remove (since it's charged by the sl2i-up) and I'll never use a USB connection. And, I never want to play video on my navigation screen. So the only thing I have to worry about is the possibility that I MIGHT notice lesser sound quality with the analog (non-digital) sl2i-up - which I probably won't.. The good news is the unit is easier to hide...
Now I just need to see if the installation is something I can do. If it is, I'll just buy it and get it done...
Now I just need to see if the installation is something I can do. If it is, I'll just buy it and get it done...
#19
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Thank you.. So the VML sounds like an upgrade in sound quality.. Is the ML+ an upgrade in sound quality to the VML? If so, maybe I should just wait for the ML+...
I also need to consider the fact that I do want a clean installation. I'd love to have the piece I need to hide in the glove compartment...
I also need to consider the fact that I do want a clean installation. I'd love to have the piece I need to hide in the glove compartment...
if you are comfortable with taking out the glove box, you should have no problem finding spaces to hide these
I'm beginning to think the sl2i-up may be better for me.. I have a 160gb iPod Classic that I'm never going to remove (since it's charged by the sl2i-up) and I'll never use a USB connection. And, I never want to play video on my navigation screen. So the only thing I have to worry about is the possibility that I MIGHT notice lesser sound quality with the analog (non-digital) sl2i-up - which I probably won't.. The good news is the unit is easier to hide...
Now I just need to see if the installation is something I can do. If it is, I'll just buy it and get it done...
Now I just need to see if the installation is something I can do. If it is, I'll just buy it and get it done...
too bad you are from farther away, if you are here i would have no problem letting you sit in my car and listen to the sound quality
#20
Pit Crew
I had sent an emails to ViaTech (sales@vaistech.com) last week on this but never received a response back. I'm hopeful that the ML+ will be compatible with my '07 LS460L soon. It would just be nice to know what their plans for working on it are.
I saw this post on their forum,
http://www.vaistech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1542
which leads me to believe it may be Fall before it is addressed, assuming my car is considered a "gen-5".
I saw this post on their forum,
http://www.vaistech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1542
which leads me to believe it may be Fall before it is addressed, assuming my car is considered a "gen-5".
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I had sent an emails to ViaTech (sales@vaistech.com) last week on this but never received a response back. I'm hopeful that the ML+ will be compatible with my '07 LS460L soon. It would just be nice to know what their plans for working on it are.
I saw this post on their forum,
http://www.vaistech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1542
which leads me to believe it may be Fall before it is addressed, assuming my car is considered a "gen-5".
I saw this post on their forum,
http://www.vaistech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1542
which leads me to believe it may be Fall before it is addressed, assuming my car is considered a "gen-5".
the thread you posted doesn't apply. that thread is about toyota, which from my understanding is a bit different from lexus. but yes, your car has gen5 system
#23
I had sent an emails to ViaTech (sales@vaistech.com) last week on this but never received a response back. I'm hopeful that the ML+ will be compatible with my '07 LS460L soon. It would just be nice to know what their plans for working on it are.
I saw this post on their forum,
http://www.vaistech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1542
which leads me to believe it may be Fall before it is addressed, assuming my car is considered a "gen-5".
I saw this post on their forum,
http://www.vaistech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1542
which leads me to believe it may be Fall before it is addressed, assuming my car is considered a "gen-5".
So ML is the way to go I guess.
#24
I had sent an emails to ViaTech (sales@vaistech.com) last week on this but never received a response back. I'm hopeful that the ML+ will be compatible with my '07 LS460L soon. It would just be nice to know what their plans for working on it are.
I saw this post on their forum,
http://www.vaistech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1542
which leads me to believe it may be Fall before it is addressed, assuming my car is considered a "gen-5".
I saw this post on their forum,
http://www.vaistech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1542
which leads me to believe it may be Fall before it is addressed, assuming my car is considered a "gen-5".
iPod Classic is not supported. iOS4x is minimum.
#25
Pit Crew
I'll keep waiting and watching; planning to connect an iPod Touch for lossless audio once they get the backup camera issue solved. Curious to see how the interface for FLAC on the internal Hard Drive works too.
Good suggestion. I guess if you already did then I have my answer, though I may see if they can put me on a notification list for when a resolution arrives. Good information guys!
Good suggestion. I guess if you already did then I have my answer, though I may see if they can put me on a notification list for when a resolution arrives. Good information guys!
#26
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I'll keep waiting and watching; planning to connect an iPod Touch for lossless audio once they get the backup camera issue solved. Curious to see how the interface for FLAC on the internal Hard Drive works too.
Good suggestion. I guess if you already did then I have my answer, though I may see if they can put me on a notification list for when a resolution arrives. Good information guys!
Good suggestion. I guess if you already did then I have my answer, though I may see if they can put me on a notification list for when a resolution arrives. Good information guys!
#29
Lexus Champion
Noob intrusion here... I hav an 08 without the ML system and I was wondering if I would be able to have video capabilities or not?? Sorry I just get confused by all the different systems and what is working for what vehicle :/ I mean so what is my best choice to go with if you don't mind me asking?? Thanks
#30
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Noob intrusion here... I hav an 08 without the ML system and I was wondering if I would be able to have video capabilities or not?? Sorry I just get confused by all the different systems and what is working for what vehicle :/ I mean so what is my best choice to go with if you don't mind me asking?? Thanks