RX400HKent

Wanted to share an update on life with my Grom V Line 2 unit in my 08 RX400H. I have heard and read quite a few bad stories so wanted to share my own experience so far. The unit was installed by myself ( someone with absolute bare minimum electrical/audio experience ) and in all honesty was straight forward. Since installing it has been used most days on my commute, and so far has not missed a beat! I have added a permanent data connection with a sim in the car, which means the V Line is connected to the internet 24/7, and gives the option tou se online maps and streaming apps without plugging my phone in. Apps used so far, Youtube, Spotify, Google Maps, Waze, Netflix, have all worked with no issues, no freezing or slow downs etc. Android Auto has also worked fine every time I have used, although with the permanent data connection, not actually needed as much. All in all, maybe I got lucky and my unit was properly sorted from the factory, but it has been a great mod. I will say although car electrics and audio are not my speciality, computers and operating systems are something I know a bit about, and frankly the unit is a mini android computer, and the only actual connection to the cars systems is the screen output. Therefore its not much different from plugging in an android phone into your tv, which even a 5 year old android phone would handle relatively well and run most apps needed. Ended up longer than I expectes but hopefully this may help those on the fence? Ill post another update further down the line!

I too have found the only issue so far to be Sygic, so just decided to get rid and only use Waze. But literally had no other problems at all. Unit has worked fully every time I have used the car and has been responsive with fast load up times. Maybe I happened to just get lucky and get a fully sorted one but its worked how I wanted so far so. Time will tell off the longevity but all I can say is its looking good. I think in reality in its simplest form it is a small computer with an android operating system. The only real connection to the car is the screen which in a sense is no different to plugging an ipad into a TV? In that respect I dont see any real link up of old and new tech so i theory it should work, but obviously will all be down to the stability of the actual grom unit, but lets face it my android phone probably uses more processing power so it shouldnt be an issue 😁

Its a sad story.... originally my dads who bought it new. I had it for a few years with it getting to just over 280k, thanks in no part to being looked after by Tech One Lexus specialist in Sidcup after getting fed up with Jemca Lexus Sidcup. Then unfortunately she was rear ended by someone not paying attenntion, and the insurance wrote her off!!

Thanks for the welcome! I bought the Grom literally as a spontanious purchase without much though, but I have to say, less than 2 hours to install, as once the radio and screen are unbolted it was literally plug and play. Have seen the reviews but the RX is my work hack, only being used at max 3 days a week when I go into the office so aslong as it allows me to use android auto im happy! Also used today and had no issues but i know its early days! Heres a few pics, already booked the RX in to have the wheels powder coated dark grey and excuse the IS, dearly in need of a wash!!!

Joined to share in the experience of owning a Lexus. Previously owned a 1997 LS400 and currently own a 2014 IS300H F-Sport which I have had about 6 months, and last week purchased a 2008 RX400H. Very apt to be joining today after spending my evening fitting a Grom V Line 2 in my RX!