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Yahoo! The front bit of the DVD/ NAV has been installed, now waiting on the headrest screens. What a mission this has been getting it rewired. etc, etc.

Been playing with my NAV, driving around aimlessly, just got back in now! ilikeitalott...turn left now...if possible turn around...in 800 metres bear left. ...you are no longer on a road!

Sorry this NAV thing is a bit new to me so I am loving it, plus I can watch DVD's!!

What I need to know NOW....is...........the colour and location of the speed pulse wire. Always something!! Does anything ever go according to plan?

Anybody??

I believe it is in the ECU behind headlights on passenger side, any one KNOW FOR SURE what the colour is?

By the way, after a very prolonged and unsuccessful search for a audio harness for the IS. I would like to share the following... :D

First there is currently no one in the UK that sells these. (Hope I am wrong)

The dash kit and audio wiring harness is available from

Scosche Industries

They are based in the US. They also do a single din fascia kit with a 'pocket' underneath

Anyone who changes their audio unit will either have to rewire the loom or order one of these harnesses...best get one right away!!

Today I had my car rewired bypassing the amp behind the glove box

Whew!

I am cutting my JDM one and using the standard bottom bit for the 3 buttons.

Have you tried companies such as Autoleads.

Autoleads Link

Autoleads don't do it...believe it or not! It must be somewhere because so many others have done it, but have they cut the wires in the loom?

I'll get one by hook or by crook!

How does the voice dialling work though - I have about 300 entries in my directory - surely you can't record voice tags for them all??

Been looking at this too! :D

The way I understand it (with the Parrot kit) - the handsfree kit is a Bluetooth device in its own right.

The kit actually has it's own phonebook and voice tags

You pair the two - then first time around, add all the voice tags you want.

From that point on - everytime you get in range of the handsfree device, the phone and car sync, and you can add any voice tags to the car for any numbers created since last time you synced.

I really hope I am wrong on this one because that would be great if it is true, but I could'nt see anything in the manual about the car kit storing voice tags or synch-ing or is that sinking??. The way it works is that you press and hold the small remote button say the name and if there is a corresponding voice tag in your phone book it dials the number. I only really use it for commonly dialled numbers. 300 voice tags...phew i dunno!

Rodders your phone (6310i) is the same as the one I am using (I like it so much I have two...and a brand new boxed offline one for sale if anyone is interested!)

This is what I need, but this is from a US site!!

Any ideas?? Anyone?

Strewth - looks just like you've given birth to that BM!!! :D

If that's what it takes to get one...i might consider my options!!

Please some kind soul with some info...I need to connect a Pioneer unit to the Lexus stereo cables, see pic attached, I need a cable from this to standard ISO. Can anyone help me with a link or tel no?? I am hoping to have it in my hands by Friday morning! EEK!

Echoing the sentiments all round...very nice! icons are well cool.

We all know our favourite

:whispers: I didn't like the yucky colour combinations previously on the Forums :whisperover:

Yes...but you could do a combo special for Truck Drivers..

Chip Supper and Used Vegetable Oil on the M6...just MY idea for OUR Lambos!!

Used Vegetable Oil aka Diesel replacement!

....Playa you work in a chip shop don't you? How much for a litre!

The phone can be absolutely anywhere in the car, briefcase whatever. The mic is hardwired to the control unit as is the speaker and remote control. The speaker is loud and clear and the person on the other end can't tell I'm on handsfree. The only problem is that when a call comes in and you have a car full of people....everyone gets to listen...OR...everyone gets to join in which is great for taking the p out of some people!! But then you have the option of disconnecting it from Bluetooth too.

As an IS200 owner looking to part exchange or get a new car as time goes...by what will you consider? IS300, GS300...SC430???

Or a different brand...anyone seen the RS6 in autocar??

Just wondering:rolleyes:

Hi Ricky, I have not yet hooked it up to the audio unit as I am changing the stock head unit....but it can be done. Also this kit is not phone/brand specific, so it will work with any Bluetooth phone, got it for £199, perhaps pricey, but still I think it is worth it in the long run. I dunno!

If you haven't got your Nokia Car kit yet...get a Nokia Bluetooth one, although you will need a Bluetooth Phone (Nokia 6310 is the one I have) or any other Bluetooth phone T68i, etc. The advantage over the normal one is that your kit will work with any Bluetooth phone and speech quality is crystal clear, voice activated, completely invisible, I have it installed in my car...it's great. Recommended! You can link it to the Audio system as well! I felt the need to share this info with someone...:bounce:

I use Wheel Wax, for the simple fact that I am SCARED of what the English weather will do to my chrome wheels! So far so good anyway, its not too expensive and contains carnauba wax and gives a protective coating..worth a try?:?:

Originally posted by adeyb

STILL trying to find a navigator screen housing so I can put a 7" widescreen up front, somebody must know where I can find one without paying a grand (which I wont do!)

thats about it!

Do you mean the top section above the air conditioning (where the Lexus Sat Nav screen would be) or replacing the audio unit? I have a JDM dash kit for the altezza that replaces the audio unit, that can hold a screen beautifully!

Man that is sweet! I hope you are gonna be at the meets so we can get a demo! If you've got Tekken we can bet on it for our cars...whaddya think! :lol:

Cool car though, well thought out, are you keeping the setup at the front standard?

I drove from Newcastle back home and did not see a single IS on the road the WHOLE way...i'd say that's a good thing! There's so many 3 series around you'd think they were free!

I play these little games on the motorway from time to time to keep me alive! One of them is spot the IS!! You can play it too!!!

::Red IS300 waves at ClaireG::

:D

Here stick this on your desktop and let it beat you into submission...

Originally posted by sholao

Check the link below for an IS300 in red that belongs to one of our members.

http://www.afd.net/lick/

It speaks for itself!

Thanks Shols!!:lol::D

Red is easy to keep clean, and even looks clean when it is filthy...maybe that's just my bad eyesight...or you could get black and wash your car every other day!!!

If red takes your fancy, go for it!!

I am having a little trouble finding an insurer for a supercharged IS300, with bodykit and wheels. If anyone can help with a link/tel no or past experience...please U2U me as soon as you can! I have called so many places, but they are unwilling to insure an IS300 supercharged. Any help/info appreciated. Thanks Guys!!!:?::?:

Nice one Playa, we all know how you feel!

This guy in the states gets the fascia plates. they are double din though. His email add is chin.kwan@shaw.ca His stuff comes via Japan, I have placed an order and hopefully it will arrive soon. Will let you know when it does.