jacsonlin

I saw one thread said someone who want to try head up display unit to be installed in basic version of rx350. How about result? Any update? Thank you.

Cruiter

You'd have to buy one that already has it built into it.

markrivers

i'm with Jim. i don't think that's possible.

m1964

everything's possible (well- almost), but it would require new dash, new head up dislay unit and it's controller-would be cost-prohibitive, and most likely invalidate warranty...

MEP7557

Don't forget you would have to change the $2000 windshield.

jacsonlin

That has one pre-cut space in the front of dash was ready for head up display unit. All buttons and control unit have been pre-wired.

UCSB

If you want a speed reading, just get a stand alone NAV unit and mount it where you can see it.

jacsonlin

I think the windshield all same and not need to be changed.

jacsonlin

The question is where and how can we get head up display unit. It was hard to find everywhere.

jacsonlin

I am not sure pre wired in Canadian rx edition, but it was in Japanese version.

jacsonlin

It is one easy way but not perfect fitted.

nycxchunk

just go to lexus, they'll install it for you, no need to change windshield or anything on the dash, everything is already predone for you. Still gonnna cost an arm and a leg though

jacsonlin

Lexus only sold the high end version with HUD option and not separate installed for the basic version.
Even you want to pay an arm and a leg, they don't do that.

MEP7557

Windshield has to be changed. There is a special layer of material between the glass in that area. Do the research.

BertL

My easy and probably most logical answer for the OP is, if you want a HUD, you should sell or trade in your present vehicle and get a 2013 with the option. IMO it is far "too integrated" into the vehicle to ever make financial sense to try and add it successfully after-the-fact -- even if it can be done and you're willing to pay for "days worth of labor"* plus parts.

* ...and I say that, as I had to have my RX400h dash removed under extended warranty to replace a faulty filter (the infamous "white dust problem"). It was a multi-day process, requiring more than one guy to accomplish over that time just to pull it out and put it back without damaging any of the interior.