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04-22-11, 12:14 AM
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Is there a way to install NAV System aftermarket?
We just bought our first nice car 
2010 Lexus RX 350. It was kind of an impulse buy as we couldnt find anything that had everything we wanted in it. It does not have a nav system in it. It really bothered me at first but when I think about it I probably only use nav once a week maybe. Just wondering though, is there any way to install a screen, toggle, nav system in these aftermarket? How would the radio screen function then? Also, what about adding rain sensors, can it be done? Any info would be helpful. Thanks!
2010 Lexus RX 350. It was kind of an impulse buy as we couldnt find anything that had everything we wanted in it. It does not have a nav system in it. It really bothered me at first but when I think about it I probably only use nav once a week maybe. Just wondering though, is there any way to install a screen, toggle, nav system in these aftermarket? How would the radio screen function then? Also, what about adding rain sensors, can it be done? Any info would be helpful. Thanks!
04-22-11, 04:52 AM
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We just bought our first nice car 2010 Lexus RX 350. It was kind of an impulse buy as we couldnt find anything that had everything we wanted in it. It does not have a nav system in it. It really bothered me at first but when I think about it I probably only use nav once a week maybe. Just wondering though, is there any way to install a screen, toggle, nav system in these aftermarket? How would the radio screen function then? Also, what about adding rain sensors, can it be done? Any info would be helpful. Thanks!
2010 Lexus RX 350. It was kind of an impulse buy as we couldnt find anything that had everything we wanted in it. It does not have a nav system in it. It really bothered me at first but when I think about it I probably only use nav once a week maybe. Just wondering though, is there any way to install a screen, toggle, nav system in these aftermarket? How would the radio screen function then? Also, what about adding rain sensors, can it be done? Any info would be helpful. Thanks!
04-22-11, 08:31 AM
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We just bought our first nice car 2010 Lexus RX 350. It was kind of an impulse buy as we couldnt find anything that had everything we wanted in it. It does not have a nav system in it. It really bothered me at first but when I think about it I probably only use nav once a week maybe. Just wondering though, is there any way to install a screen, toggle, nav system in these aftermarket? How would the radio screen function then? Also, what about adding rain sensors, can it be done? Any info would be helpful. Thanks!
2010 Lexus RX 350. It was kind of an impulse buy as we couldnt find anything that had everything we wanted in it. It does not have a nav system in it. It really bothered me at first but when I think about it I probably only use nav once a week maybe. Just wondering though, is there any way to install a screen, toggle, nav system in these aftermarket? How would the radio screen function then? Also, what about adding rain sensors, can it be done? Any info would be helpful. Thanks!rain sensor wiper should be standard on all models so check your owners manual.
04-22-11, 03:37 PM
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Unless you travel a lot, GPS aren't really that useful and if only used occasionally, you're better off buying a Garmin or Tomtom. Congrats on the new car, you'll fall in love with it, I know we did.
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04-22-11, 03:59 PM
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cost to retro fit the navi and controls [others], it will save you money to buy a RX with all the features from factory. with that note, you are not missing missing much. none Nav RX have all the controls as a button where others with Nav will have to fiddle through the screen. nice TomTom will cost about $150 and it has much more features than the any OEM i have used/using.
rain sensor wiper should be standard on all models so check your owners manual.
rain sensor wiper should be standard on all models so check your owners manual.
I don't think rain sensing wiper is standard on all model. It's available in Comfort Package. It's not in Premium Package (almost standard in all models.)
04-22-11, 04:24 PM
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Adding Rain Sensing Wipers
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...er#post6267266
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...er#post6283713
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Well that's why I love iPhone. With bluetooth support, all my personal entertainment, phone, GPS, and much more - always with me in every car I have. Much better map, much better feature, and no silly restrictions. Hyundai started it, and BMW now sees this is the future. Have I mentioned iPhone also does what radar detector used to do?
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This last December I was in Car Toys looking for a Christmas present. I stumbled across the Kenwood DNX9960 and wondered whether it would have made more sense to get this unit. The GPS in it is made by Garmin.
The OEM GPS in the Lexus is enough of a pain that this unit might just make sense.
Let us know what you end up doing.
The OEM GPS in the Lexus is enough of a pain that this unit might just make sense.
Let us know what you end up doing.
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04-25-11, 11:13 AM
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People jailbreaking Iphone to get free app. Yes they are all voice turn by turn (TomTom, Navigon ~$60..) the vent holder for Iphone cost ~ $5 - $20. U'll find them over Ebay.
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1. Very easy to mount/unmount
2. Looks good or unnoticeable when iphone is unmounted. You don't want to ruin RX interior
3. Easy to change the orientation (vertical & horizontal)
I am using patent magnetic piece (so that it doesn't interfere with any other electronic device - ie. stereo). I will try to find the name and post picture later
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Since the mounting position is much closer to you, you still can touch and control and clearly see the content. iPhone's own voice command is at your fingertips too. One of my other car has OEM Nav, I stopped using it ever since the map is out dated.
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