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Old 02-06-08, 07:50 PM
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Just bought an '06 SC430 after driving a Jag for the last 10 years - love the Lexus. I'm thinking of adding the iPod VAIS system or waiting on the Lexus one, but I'm concerned that there's a big risk of introducing a rattle with the number of pieces I'd have to remove to get to the radio. The car is so solid and quiet I'm not sure it's worth taking the chance... has anyone done it and gotten a rattle, or am I just paranoid?
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Old 02-07-08, 08:15 AM
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I had the VAIS unit for XM Radio installed in my car and I hear no rattles. You just have to make sure you, or whoever does the install, secures all moveable parts prior to finalizing the install. Good Luck!
Old 02-07-08, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by robsvdp
Just bought an '06 SC430 after driving a Jag for the last 10 years - love the Lexus. I'm thinking of adding the iPod VAIS system or waiting on the Lexus one, but I'm concerned that there's a big risk of introducing a rattle with the number of pieces I'd have to remove to get to the radio. The car is so solid and quiet I'm not sure it's worth taking the chance... has anyone done it and gotten a rattle, or am I just paranoid?
Thanks,
Rob
Curious which jag you traded up from, previous XKR driver myself.
Old 02-07-08, 12:13 PM
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The long-wheel base vanden plas. Great car, but time for something more fun.
Old 02-08-08, 04:37 PM
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I installed the Vasis unit in my 2006 SC430 and I have no rattles.
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