Anyone managed to turn off the Gracenote database for a new premium sat nav? I am running an iPod with my music and cover art on (mostly got from Gracenote ) and the car insists on using a load of old stuff, generic photos instead of the ones on my iPod?

So old fashion, the Lamborghini Urus has had them for years...

My MB rear view camera was tucked away and popped out only when put in reverse so stayed clean and dry.

Yes you can its in the settings on the speedo not the media display. You can turn it right down, I can't remember what it's called but it's obvious when you get there. Mine is down to the lowest and its good. 

After about six months of ownership I thought I would pop some of my thoughts down. I came from a Mercedes GLC, I wanted to go cheaper so tried to get a Suzuki vitara. I didn't even get as far as a test drive, both the dealers in my area are that bad! One completely ignored us fo half an hour so we left. The other had a hand scrawled sign on the door stating "out, back in about 5" so foiled again. I then wanted to look at the Volvo xc40. Booked test drive, arrived to find they hadn't got a petrol model but could have 10 minutes in there diesel one!!! We left. Then onto the Lexus dealer, what a difference, " yes of course you can put your dog in it, treat it as your own, what's the point in only driving a short time etc".

We ordered one.

i like it very much. A couple of things the GLC does better, when in reverse and the wipers come on it wipes the rear and the camera pops in and out so is always clean. Also the kick to open tailgate I'd like on the nx. Other than that I prefer most things on the Lexus. 

In summery, good move if not what was intended! 

Ah thanks, that's it, it must have been the speed was under the point of return. I will give it a chance now I know and see but I think I may be reverting to the old fashioned way! 

8 hours ago, NemesisUK said:

Works well in the RC but then I don't have intelligent lights just plain auto dip.

Are the NX lights intelligent, whereby individual LEDs go out to mask the car in front?

Yes, they have an array that switches various ones off. They just seem to be a bit slow coming back up to full beam from full dip. When following a car they are great, there's a distinct cut off around the car. 

Anyone else disappointed with the auto dipping lights? Mine dip well but take an age to go back to full beam and they also get caught out by the reflection from some large signs. I do like the way they seem to surround the car in front. 

Can you update it at home or is it a dealer thing? My car logs into my home wifi but doesn't seem to do anything.

I have a gs1200 for every day and a Fat Bob for summer fun. I am near Stroud so if ever you fancy a ride pm me.

On 16 July 2018 at 6:02 PM, The-Acre said:

As good as it looks I've decided on the latest and very classic looking Toyota Century. Only problem is it's only available in Japan, and only 600 are made each year.   It'll be hard to convince Mrs G to move to Japan just so I can buy a car I can't afford in a language I don't speak.  Still, for better for worse eh?!

 

Draylon seats???

You have done a fab job, just wait for the copywriter infringement notice...

Crumbs Richard, your 70 and ride a multistrada! Good on you, (I sold mine to save my license!)

Did you go for cross climates?

Do your cross climates have snowflake and mountain symbol on so as to make them winter tire compliant in Austria/Germany?

5 hours ago, First_Lexus said:

I had Vredestein Winter tyres on my Accord a few years ago after reading good reviews (Wintrac Xtreme). Worst tyres I've ever had...poor grip, poor wear performance and got very noisy very quickly as they wore. Replaced them with Falken Eurowinters which were far superior in every respect, and quite a bit cheaper.

I won't need 'normal' tyres on my NX for quite some time, but when I buy Winter tyres I'll be going back to the Falkens.

Thats interesting, l had them on my freelander and on my mini all4 and I found them great that's why I thought I would go for there all season on my GLC and they were also great, on our trips to the Alps I have never (touch wood) had to don my very expensive chains. 

I will go for Vredestein Quatrac 5 on mine. 

15 hours ago, nordiclad said:

Some of the things you can do with the SatNav are mind blowing,

Like what???Please tell more! Have you any apps, I must say it all looks a bit pointless to me. My Iphone works for calls but not able to show/ readout texts. 

On 18 May 2018 at 10:18 AM, ganzoom said:

 

Why do you think it would take 4 days??

There is a website called https://abetterrouteplanner.com it lets you plan any trip around Europe/US using Tesla superchargers. I use it quite a lot and it's pretty accurate though the range estimates are on the conservative side, I nearly always arrive with more % charge left than the website states. 

We are going to France this summer in the Tesla with our 2 year old, I have no worries about charging, and looking at a route to Interlaken, suggest only need 3 20 minute stops once your in Europe (Actually if you stopped for 40-50 minutes at Nancy to get 100% charge that will get to Interlaken with no future stops, but you can play with the website for your self and see)......Though I do understand there is a group of people that want a car that can drive 500 miles non-stop for 12 hrs and thing less isn't good enough ;) 

That's a mighty good average speed you are doing there! 62 mph nice.

How many times do you have to wait at the super chargers, I guess the more cars  they get on the road the more they will put in.

do you keep to around 200 miles per charge?

How hard would it be to have removable power packs? Drive in, car wash style, battery's drop out, moves along, new ones in.

i know all manufactures would have to make a common size and fittings but it can't be impossible.  That's the only way I could have all electric, we drive down to the Alps and although it's all down hill till we get there! I don't think a four day there four back would be much of a holiday.  

BM for everyday Harley when it's dry...

Back to bikes, my winter and summer commuters in the shower...

Vredestein Quatrac 5 

I have these on my GLC and they are great, snowflake and mountain so good for winter in Germany Alps etc.