shockoman

That's great information. I have an'06 400h and have been sending them e-mails for a couple months with no responses back. Would you please take a minute or two and describe what the installation involved? Did you have to dis assemble anything? And what the gizmo actually is? A cable harness ? Thanks in advance... Bob

I've sent 2 e-mails to coastaltech regarding the Lockpick product, trying to get some info on what it is and how it installs..haven't heard a word back! Has anyone purchased any of their products? Do they work, how do they install??? Thanks Bob

I found their website and sent them an e-mail requesting some add'l info on specifically what the LockPick is and how it would be installed in the car...waiting for their response now.... Bob

Thanks for the replies..I am now straight on the "I Agree" vs the Nav/Bluetooth workaround. Further cruising of the forums and the internet took me to a place that sells a gadget called "Lockpick". There is no description on what it is specifically, but it says it will eliminate the "I Agree" screen and the need to input the workaround for the Nav/Bluetooth limitations. They also have a gadget that will allow connection of an iPod to the sound system..and be controlled, displayed thru the Nav screen, including photos and movies...might be worth an e-mail to them to get a clearer description of what the gadgets actually are. The tire info was also appreciated. I've had Michelins on my wife's Camry. They replaced Bridgstones, which I thought rode like steel wheels, way too harsh, even at the factory recommended inflation rates. The Michelins were a softer ride, but lasted over 40K miles. I do like the Goodyears on my 4Runner, but that's a completely different scenario. Bob

I am a new RX400h owner...2006 model, I bought it used with 35K miles on it. It is an early 2006, build date is 06/2005. i've had it about a month now and am really pleased with the purchase...my first Lexus. I do have a couple questions.. 1) Since it was an early build, the Nav DVD is Ver 4.2... There are 2 versions I can find..5.1 and 6.1. Reading this forum, I have also found the work around for the "I agree" Nav requirement. As I understand it, if I put the work around in, I should no longer have to respond to the "I agree" prompt each time I drive the car. It does not work for me...at least at the current version of the DVD. I don't have a Bluetooth phone, so I don't know whether the work around solves the car in motion, phone issues. Finally the question...would upgrading the DVD to 5.1 or 6.1 enable the workaround? Obviously, I would get the benefit of the updated POIs etc also. 2) The car came with Goodyear RS-A tires on it, not the OEM Michelins. Probably due to the mileage. I find the tires noisey, especially from the rear cargo area. Since the Goodyears are likely brand new, I am not ready to drop $800-900 for a new set of Michelins, which I am told would be quieter. An alternative resolution could be to dampen the cargo area with B-Quiet or Dynamat. Has anyone here attempted using one of these products? If so, was the addition worth the effort? In addition to the Nav system, the car also has the Mark Levinson sound upgrade, so the DVD player and the amps etc would have to be temporarily removed to install the materials. Thanks in advance for any responses or recommendations... Bob