Infiniti Nav vs Lexus Nav
#16
I just wonder if when they were conducting focus groups on the RX300 (since it had a nav option) and RX330 (since it was the first generation), if somebody brought this up in the discussions.
I can tell you this, granted that the nav system would not work here in Mexico City where I live, and that the few factory nav systems I see here on other vehicles are aftermarket or just plain suck...NO ONE I know will pull over in this city to tell a NAV where it wants to go or to check a nearby restaurant. I can imagine in some bad parts of Canadian and U.S. cities the same could be said.
#17
The override works for the 2007 models when they first came out, but not with the latest 2007 models with the version 6.1 navigation. I read this forum before I purchased the vehicle and learned about the overrides; otherwise, I probably would not have purchased it. Unfortunately, the vehicle I purchased is one of the first that has the new version.
And Lexmex: you're right. I wouldn't use a navigation system in Mexico City either. I've driven there before and they drive worse people in most cities in the U.S. I could just see my using the navigation system while trying to maneuver one of the roundabouts in congested traffic. Then I'd be trying out the other Lexus safety features: airbags!
And Lexmex: you're right. I wouldn't use a navigation system in Mexico City either. I've driven there before and they drive worse people in most cities in the U.S. I could just see my using the navigation system while trying to maneuver one of the roundabouts in congested traffic. Then I'd be trying out the other Lexus safety features: airbags!
#18
if you really enjoy the car, i would just suggest you do the hardwire hack. it's not that big of a deal and does not have any adverse effects on the car. i did wiring in both the RX and GS on my own, and i have never done any electrical work in my life. i just followed instructions on Club Lexus.
if you are not comfortable doing that, then there is another solution. a small company has been developing a product that bypasses all of the nanny features that Lexus blocks out. it's called the Ultimate Lockpick:
http://coastaletech.com/APPLICATION%20GUIDE.htm
they are slow to roll out products, but they get good results for those that don't like cutting wires. basically it substitutes wire cutting w/ custom harnesses that are plug and play. i would guess that they'll have an 06.1 lockpick solution in 3-6 months.
if you are not comfortable doing that, then there is another solution. a small company has been developing a product that bypasses all of the nanny features that Lexus blocks out. it's called the Ultimate Lockpick:
http://coastaletech.com/APPLICATION%20GUIDE.htm
they are slow to roll out products, but they get good results for those that don't like cutting wires. basically it substitutes wire cutting w/ custom harnesses that are plug and play. i would guess that they'll have an 06.1 lockpick solution in 3-6 months.
#19
if you really enjoy the car, i would just suggest you do the hardwire hack. it's not that big of a deal and does not have any adverse effects on the car. i did wiring in both the RX and GS on my own, and i have never done any electrical work in my life. i just followed instructions on Club Lexus.
if you are not comfortable doing that, then there is another solution. a small company has been developing a product that bypasses all of the nanny features that Lexus blocks out. it's called the Ultimate Lockpick:
http://coastaletech.com/APPLICATION%20GUIDE.htm
they are slow to roll out products, but they get good results for those that don't like cutting wires. basically it substitutes wire cutting w/ custom harnesses that are plug and play. i would guess that they'll have an 06.1 lockpick solution in 3-6 months.
if you are not comfortable doing that, then there is another solution. a small company has been developing a product that bypasses all of the nanny features that Lexus blocks out. it's called the Ultimate Lockpick:
http://coastaletech.com/APPLICATION%20GUIDE.htm
they are slow to roll out products, but they get good results for those that don't like cutting wires. basically it substitutes wire cutting w/ custom harnesses that are plug and play. i would guess that they'll have an 06.1 lockpick solution in 3-6 months.
#21
I love the rear-view cam on these new RXs, but I always wanted to have Clint Eastwood's rear view from the movie Firefox, so I could see what wacko behind me is trying to sneak up on me.
Would love to have this installed for use in bracket racing where I now have to resort to mirrors.
Would love to have this installed for use in bracket racing where I now have to resort to mirrors.
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