Android auto/carplay, Carpodgo T3 pro head unit setup for 2016 LX570 (1 Viewer)

[Iamgroot]

Hello,

I was looking for an android auto/carplay solution for my 2016 LX 570. Almost went with beatsonic module, but I wanted a touch screen. I looked at head units and based on my research the new carpodgo T3 pro seemed the best, a 9inch laminated display, with excellent reviews. Pricey, cost me 200$ shipped (from China). It's not a generic rebadged unit, proper company, excellent device, love it. Blazingly fast and sleek, connects in <10s has dual Bluetooth and the works.
Mounting it was a different issue. The included mounts are fine, but the LX present an awkward problem, as I wanted the main display to still be usable as the camera views specially during off-road situations are VERY useful.

I found a kayak rail slot, and a few mounts, I wanted all aluminum to be robust and NOT shake at all while offroading. I have figured out a decent solution, thought I'd share with the folks. If you want can add part numbers of the mounts I used. I used double sided VHB generously to secure a few things. The tablet mounts jaws were not long enough but gripped enough, along with some VHB, and is working well so far.
This is all removable, no holes drilled whatsoever.

Regards

 

[mrburg]

Interesting set up, did you consider stacking it on/over the main screen?

 

[NKP Garage]

Interesting route to go. If it works and you like it, that's all that matters.

 

[Iamgroot]

Interesting set up, did you consider stacking it on/over the main screen?

I did, it was blocking the view of the hood corner on passenger side, which is important on tight trails

 

[Iamgroot]

Did some trails this weekend, bowman lake, sawmill lake, camped at foucherie lake trail difficulty was mild in the 2-4 range mostly, but 40 miles back and forth, couple of hours on rough terrain, this mount was rock solid. Working well for me.

 

[jefo13]

How reliable and consistent are the connections? Are you using their display only options? So Bluetooth connection remains to the LX head unit?
Phone calls, Siri all works as expected?
How about autodimming?

Thanks

 

[Iamgroot]

How reliable and consistent are the connections? Are you using their display only options? So Bluetooth connection remains to the LX head unit?
Phone calls, Siri all works as expected?
How about autodimming?

Thanks

It works perfectly, fast reliable connection, audio directly to the car, and displays on this screen.
No complaints or issues.

Regards

 

[GOJIRA570]

Hello,

I was looking for an android auto/carplay solution for my 2016 LX 570. Almost went with beatsonic module, but I wanted a touch screen. I looked at head units and based on my research the new carpodgo T3 pro seemed the best, a 9inch laminated display, with excellent reviews. Pricey, cost me 200$ shipped (from China). It's not a generic rebadged unit, proper company, excellent device, love it. Blazingly fast and sleek, connects in <10s has dual Bluetooth and the works.
Mounting it was a different issue. The included mounts are fine, but the LX present an awkward problem, as I wanted the main display to still be usable as the camera views specially during off-road situations are VERY useful.

I found a kayak rail slot, and a few mounts, I wanted all aluminum to be robust and NOT shake at all while offroading. I have figured out a decent solution, thought I'd share with the folks. If you want can add part numbers of the mounts I used. I used double sided VHB generously to secure a few things. The tablet mounts jaws were not long enough but gripped enough, along with some VHB, and is working well so far.
This is all removable, no holes drilled whatsoever.

Regards

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This might be a dumb question, but how did you get the vehicle color in "panoramic view" to be black? I have a black vehicle but mine shows up white.