2004 sc430 w/ ipod intergration?
11-23-11, 04:42 AM
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2004 sc430 w/ ipod intergration?
i want to have an i-pod in my car too! Interested in Vaistech SL2i-UP, its not made for the 2004 year model. any suggestions? 
11-23-11, 08:43 AM
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You might consider this as a major electonics upgrade...and they are a CL vendor http://www.beatsonicusa.com/beat-sonic-mva-11l.html
It's on my Christmas wish list.
It's on my Christmas wish list.
11-23-11, 10:01 AM
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Short of replacing your head unit, you're not going to get full integration. Even then, the steering wheel controls won't work (other than volume).
Your best option is probably the Vaistech SLU. That's what I use. I had it installed with an apple A/V cable rather than the cable that come with it. That way you can run the USB part of the cable to the lighter in the center console and charge your ipod when you drive.
I mounted it with a Kuda mount. You can either do that or put your ipod somewhere else and use a remote. But in my opinion by the time you mount a remote, you might as well just mount your ipod.
Your best option is probably the Vaistech SLU. That's what I use. I had it installed with an apple A/V cable rather than the cable that come with it. That way you can run the USB part of the cable to the lighter in the center console and charge your ipod when you drive.
I mounted it with a Kuda mount. You can either do that or put your ipod somewhere else and use a remote. But in my opinion by the time you mount a remote, you might as well just mount your ipod.
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11-23-11, 11:46 AM
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Short of replacing your head unit, you're not going to get full integration. Even then, the steering wheel controls won't work (other than volume).
Your best option is probably the Vaistech SLU. That's what I use. I had it installed with an apple A/V cable rather than the cable that come with it. That way you can run the USB part of the cable to the lighter in the center console and charge your ipod when you drive.
I mounted it with a Kuda mount. You can either do that or put your ipod somewhere else and use a remote. But in my opinion by the time you mount a remote, you might as well just mount your ipod.
Your best option is probably the Vaistech SLU. That's what I use. I had it installed with an apple A/V cable rather than the cable that come with it. That way you can run the USB part of the cable to the lighter in the center console and charge your ipod when you drive.
I mounted it with a Kuda mount. You can either do that or put your ipod somewhere else and use a remote. But in my opinion by the time you mount a remote, you might as well just mount your ipod.
11-23-11, 11:50 AM
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Because he (and I) have older stereos that don't fully integrate with the ipod. They changed the stereo in 2005.
11-26-11, 12:46 AM
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thanks fr telling me cause i almost spent my money for nothing. imma give em a call to make sure though, i willlet u know if its for ipod too
11-26-11, 12:46 PM
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If you want to keep your head unit, you have two choices, SLU and SLU2i-UP, depending on your year of SC. This explains the 2006 difference to a 2004. I've had both...check out their site below and my summary. Do a search as well, we have exhausted this topic.
Parrott I believe makes one too. Axxess may make one as well. I had one in my 2003 FX35 and loved it...I didn't even have nav in that car and it displayed full track information! Don't know if they make one for the SC. Read this sticky threat # 45...more info than you probably need! https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...e-sc430-3.html
And the Vais website:
http://www.vaistech.com/dev/home.php
Summary:
2002-2004= SLU, basic Aux cable...no integration, just digital play and no charging.
2005-2009= SLU2i-UP, iPod partial integration...can change songs, playslists, charge but NO song information displayed on the SC anyway. ***Biggest bonus here is that it has an "Accept" Welcome Screen bypass function that automatically selects the Accept button when your nav screen comes up every time you start your car!
IMO that's worth the cost of the unit by itself!
2010 full integration...no aftermarket needed!
Parrott I believe makes one too. Axxess may make one as well. I had one in my 2003 FX35 and loved it...I didn't even have nav in that car and it displayed full track information! Don't know if they make one for the SC. Read this sticky threat # 45...more info than you probably need! https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...e-sc430-3.html
And the Vais website:
http://www.vaistech.com/dev/home.php
Summary:
2002-2004= SLU, basic Aux cable...no integration, just digital play and no charging.
2005-2009= SLU2i-UP, iPod partial integration...can change songs, playslists, charge but NO song information displayed on the SC anyway. ***Biggest bonus here is that it has an "Accept" Welcome Screen bypass function that automatically selects the Accept button when your nav screen comes up every time you start your car!
IMO that's worth the cost of the unit by itself! 2010 full integration...no aftermarket needed!
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If you want to keep your head unit, you have two choices, SLU and SLU2i-UP, depending on your year of SC. This explains the 2006 difference to a 2004. I've had both...check out their site below and my summary. Do a search as well, we have exhausted this topic.
Parrott I believe makes one too. Axxess may make one as well. I had one in my 2003 FX35 and loved it...I didn't even have nav in that car and it displayed full track information! Don't know if they make one for the SC. Read this sticky threat # 45...more info than you probably need! https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...e-sc430-3.html
And the Vais website:
http://www.vaistech.com/dev/home.php
Summary:
2002-2004= SLU, basic Aux cable...no integration, just digital play and no charging.
2005-2009= SLU2i-UP, iPod partial integration...can change songs, playslists, charge but NO song information displayed on the SC anyway. ***Biggest bonus here is that it has an "Accept" Welcome Screen bypass function that automatically selects the Accept button when your nav screen comes up every time you start your car! IMO that's worth the cost of the unit by itself!
2010 full integration...no aftermarket needed!
Parrott I believe makes one too. Axxess may make one as well. I had one in my 2003 FX35 and loved it...I didn't even have nav in that car and it displayed full track information! Don't know if they make one for the SC. Read this sticky threat # 45...more info than you probably need! https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...e-sc430-3.html
And the Vais website:
http://www.vaistech.com/dev/home.php
Summary:
2002-2004= SLU, basic Aux cable...no integration, just digital play and no charging.
2005-2009= SLU2i-UP, iPod partial integration...can change songs, playslists, charge but NO song information displayed on the SC anyway. ***Biggest bonus here is that it has an "Accept" Welcome Screen bypass function that automatically selects the Accept button when your nav screen comes up every time you start your car!
IMO that's worth the cost of the unit by itself! 2010 full integration...no aftermarket needed!
11-26-11, 05:00 PM
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believe it or not, i have learned a lot and i have only been here a week. not only am i looking for information, but i also have some info to share as well. just new to CL & plan on being here for a while cause i luv my lex & enjoy the people here. so advise well taken, i just have to look a little longer through the thousands of posts to find what i want. no hard feelings.
