Upgrade satnav and stereo

[Johnlex]

I really want to update this or replace this system with an android and more up to date system but still have the reversing camera. This system is so dated and the satnav hasn’t had an up date since manufacturer 2009. It also doesn’t take update discs. Apparently I need to take it to a Lexus main dealer for a key. But got quoted £250 plus vat and 5 hours for updates. So I want to replace instead. 
what can I replace it with ??????????

thanks 

[Superduner]

See if there is a Vline system for your car

Grom Audio UK makes them.  Could be just what you are looking for.

[m4rkw]

Satnav should just be your phone. It'll be 100x better than any in-car satnav.

[Johnlex]

2 minutes ago, m4rkw said:

Satnav should just be your phone. It'll be 100x better than any in-car satnav.

Yes that’s what I’ve currently been doing is running my Iphone satnav via the usb and using it that way .

[Johnlex]

3 minutes ago, Superduner said:

See if there is a Vline system for your car

Grom Audio UK makes them.  Could be just what you are looking for.

Il check it out 

[Jayw13702]

1 hour ago, Superduner said:

See if there is a Vline system for your car

Grom Audio UK makes them.  Could be just what you are looking for.

i fitted a Vline grom upgrade on my IS300H, it was so much better.

apple carplay, google maps and the ability to download your own apps, so much better than standard.

[Superduner]

Try Sygic as a navigation app.  I find it really works well and has a lot of low cost add ons that keep you up to date with maps and speed traps

[Johnlex]

9 hours ago, Jayw13702 said:

i fitted a Vline grom upgrade on my IS300H, it was so much better.

Apple carplay, google maps and the ability to download your own apps, so much better than standard.

I looked on the website, it looks great but £500 isn’t cheap 

[Johnlex]

Has any one got a picture of a vline grom  upgrade ??

also how easy is it to fit and hide all the wires and box ??

[m4rkw]

5 hours ago, Superduner said:

Try Sygic as a navigation app.  I find it really works well and has a lot of low cost add ons that keep you up to date with maps and speed traps

I tried Sygic but I think TomTom is better because it monitors your speed through average zones for you which is quite handy.

[Texas]

I got the VLine 2 to bring my infotainment system bang upto date without having to change headunit. The VLine lives in the glovebox and I gotta say it is not 100% reliable at times but has everything you could want and is future proof. Yes £500 is a lot but like I said options (apps ) are almost unlimited, YouTube, IPlayer, Netflix, etc. And the dash stays stock.

have you seen these threads? Lots of pics.

VLine 2

https://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic/116763-vline-vl2-install/

VLine Lite
https://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic/120439-grom-vline-lite-installation/

 

[Superduner]

1 hour ago, m4rkw said:

I tried Sygic but I think TomTom is better because it monitors your speed through average zones for you which is quite handy.

We have built in Tom Tom in our Captur, and Sygic is far more up to date in terms of mapping.  The Tom Tom in the Captur I think is a cut down (special for Renault maybe)version as we don't have the average speed feature (whereas my stand alone, data connected Tom Tom does).

[Superduner]

1 hour ago, Texas said:

I got the VLine 2 to bring my infotainment system bang upto date without having to change headunit. The VLine lives in the glovebox and I gotta say it is not 100% reliable at times but has everything you could want and is future proof. Yes £500 is a lot but like I said options (apps ) are almost unlimited, YouTube, IPlayer, Netflix, etc. And the dash stays stock.

have you seen these threads? Lots of pics.

VLine 2

https://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic/116763-vline-vl2-install/

VLine Lite
https://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/topic/120439-grom-vline-lite-installation/

 

I'm investigating at the moment if the Vline is draining my Battery overnight.  It's supposed to turn off completely after an hour or so (according to their help desk), but it's the only non-Lexus system on my car - and my new Battery is definitely draining faster than it should.

[Texas]

One plus with the VLine is the option to add ‘Skins’ or front end pages and make the screen icons very modern as the Grom ones are very Blocky’ and basic.

 

[Superduner]

57 minutes ago, Texas said:

One plus with the VLine is the option to add ‘Skins’ or front end pages and make the screen icons very modern as the Grom ones are very Blocky’ and basic.

 

Can I ask how you do that?  I'd love to do it to mine!

Edited to say I found Car Launcher AG on Google Play.  Now to try it.

[Texas]

Yes that’s the one, think it was £1.99 for full version. Well worth it 👍

[Superduner]

Yes, I like it.  I'm just fiddling with the settings to get it to do what I want. There are several YouTube videos on how to set it up.

[Mr Vlad]

John how are you using your phone via USB for satnav? Which USB socket are you using, hopefully it isn't one in the armrest as I'm using that for Bluetooth streaming.