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RoadTop box was booting up and connecting to my phone quicker and control knob was working. 10.25” screen one - to navigate in Android/AA/Carplay have to use touch screen (steering wheel audio control and radio panel work fine with all media players available for AA and CarPlay), however factory control knob and factory infotainment is still accessible and works fine (I believe there are more expensive versions with knob control/trackpad/touchpad support - I paid £320 including tax and shipping, RoadTop box was £250 that time).

Conclusion: with factory bigger screen I would go for RoadTop box, however need of research if they updated anything to make it working for years, not just under warranty. 

On 3/18/2024 at 7:48 PM, stevemanfa said:

Is anyone still using the road top until and if so is it worth me buying it or is there something better now.

Thanks 

I’ve got TopRoad box about 5 years ago and it lasted 2 years until failed (blank screen). Unfortunately, was already out of warranty.

Then I went for the cheapest 10.25” screen with CarPlay built in from Ali, no issues for now (1.5 years).

The easiest way is to use factory fitted camera wires but with 6 to 12V DC converter connected on power line (for Chinese generic cameras).

3 hours ago, Notamech said:

I tried this today but it didn't work for me. My RCA cable when stripped had different colours and had 3 wires. Also realised the camera I bought is an AHD camera so not sure if the system in my car is capable of using an AHD signal. Anyway when i switch to reverse the screen didn't switch. Will buy another cheapo camera from amazon and try again. If it still doesn't work might try using the loom I bought. 

The camera must be powered up when ignition on, otherwise it won’t  be recognised by car infotainment system - this may be a root cause of the issue.

IS200t: during the winter slightly better MPG (18” wheels): 20.2.

Summer MPG is about 19.5 (19” wider alloys)

It was P&P in mine too (2016 Sport - non-premium audio).

On 8/15/2023 at 5:46 PM, Dells said:

Well I fitted the kit and two clicks closes the mirrors not checked if when driving off and doors lock to see if mirrors fold yet, going to shop’s tomorrow so will see.

Dell

I have fitted similar p&p kit from well known online portal (folding mirrors on 2nd click) and no issues since installed in 2019 

My IS200t stock brakes are 4 pot Advics + drilled/slotted 334mm discs + EBC YellowStuff pads and this kit is more than enough even with performance RaceChip on 🙂 IS300h is a bit heavier but still no point in overpaying for Brembos

IMO NIA style looks much better than Maxton 🙂 

I run 19” 8.5” ET34 front and 9.5” ET35 rear and it’s okay but I have coilovers set about -65mm so got negative cambers on both axles. My front wheels are a bit hidden in arch, rear ones have not much space like 4mm to rear bumper top mount.

Idk 🤷‍♂️ if this spec will fit if you are not going to lower your suspension 

Best option you can find someone with similar offsets and try to fit wheels yourself.

What tires are you going for? 

For 9.5J I would go 255 which is a bit stretched, same as 225 on 8.5J

IMHO black car looks great with silver/chrome wheels 🙂

Just screws into the bumper. In the future I will fix all holes (there are like 8-10 holes under the plate) and use magnets to hold the plate 

6 hours ago, HellaF said:

Nice that looks clean! Only that honda logo on the bottom hahah 🤣

Red Type-r logo = extra hp 😅

My first mod on the first day of owning Lexus was full LED interior, mirrors lights and Lexus logo door projectors 😂 
Here is front bumper with no plate bracket 

On 6/10/2021 at 2:25 PM, HellaF said:

Yeah hahah but like I'm wondering what should I do first lower it or get rims? 🤔 What would be right thing to do. Or what is the best thing to do first. Also when you remove the bracket can you make detailed description what you did and what not to do 🤣

Today I tried to open headlights but unfortunately they are permanently sealed with high temperature resistant glue (not a butyl one) so ordered proper tools for removing cold glue. 
 Also removed front plate bracket - under plate there are 2 screws holding the bracket 🙂

I’ve done coilovers first but it is up to you I guess 😀 

Great idea removing the plate bracket, gonna do it too 😄 
Dynamic smoked mirror turn signals are amazing mod for about £40 - best spent money ever 😆

True, everyone wants F-sport look 😄

You mean mesh emblem, I thought it's front bumber upper mesh grille for non F-sport models making them F-sport looking 😄

I try to find something like this for non F-sport trim

Where did you get radiator mesh grille from?

I don't recommend MV Tuning rear diffuser as mine is cracked after slightly touching the curb while parking (made of fiber glass, not ABS or other plastic materials, that's the problem).

13 minutes ago, HellaF said:

Nice definitely will get Maxton then! What are your wheels specs? I kinda want JRS's 28 or 11 in 18' 8.5J front and 9.5 or 10J back depending on the stock and if they would fit + I want to lower it not sure if I'm going to try springs first or go straight coils 😄

What you have on yours? Coil or springs?

JR28 and 11 both look great 🙂 My front wheels are 19" 8.5J ET34 and rear ones 19" 9.5J ET35.

After difficulties with lowering springs on my previous cars (couldn't set proper height) I went straight coilovers - Tein Flex Z, but I'm thinking about getting air suspension or air cups for my coilovers now 😄

15 minutes ago, HellaF said:

You plan on putting on the Black Pearl emblems or keep them chrome look? Cause I'm going to black out mine with Radiator mesh grill emblem and black gloss L on back and front 😄 Looks good that spoiler tho feels small for the car 

Also what material you got for the lip gloss black or textured? 🙂 and what did you do to mount it? :?

I keep L emblems black with chrome L. All other emblems are deleted 🙂 Spoiler feels small as this car is not 500+ bhp haha

Front lip and side skirts are gloss black. To install the lip you have to remove your front bumper, drill 6-8 holes, install lip with correct for plastic surfaces glue and bolt it up 😃

- All badges removed 🙂
- Reverse, fog and turn lights + bumber reflective parts tinted (medium smoke tint film)
- New black emblem
- black dynamic mirror indicators 😃

Next stage: airride or coilovers air cups installation (every speed ramp is such a pain 🙂 )

19 minutes ago, HellaF said:

After seeing this Maxton lip in  a real life example in your car I think I'm going to get that 😄 100% now I was thinking between Maxton and NIA but Maxton now for sure, Very nice write up. You plan on doing chrome delete and those wheels are mint! 😄

Maxton Design front splitter fits perfectly - recommend 100%. MD side skirts are not so good - need some cutting to keep factory jack lifting points. I’m not going to dechrome at the moment, the only chrome I will delete is headlights - need to unseal them and paint gloss black 🙂

Hi, great first mods 🙂