Best Upgrades for Under $100 (200-Series)
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Interesting, that's a different lid design than the older ones I have and doesn't look at robust. Scepter makes good stuff though, definitely my preferred brand for fuel and water.
What are folks using as a headrest mount for a iPad in the 2nd row?
Where does it plug in under the dash? Any pics?
You have to take the whole infotainment system out to access the 12v cigarette lighter outlet. It pigtails off that.
This one is under $200, in fact it's under $10! On my 2017 LX I leave it plugged in to my stock USB-A jack and just stick my phone on it. The phone sets on the trim of the center console pretty much out of the way and doesn't block the cup holder. No need for fancy mounts for on road use, at least. I have the other one plugged in to my Hamilton USB-A cable on the other side.
Gotcha---thank you. Now I'm debating whether to just buy the Hamilton car play unit since I'm doing most of the work anyway. That would take this upgrade from "under $100" to like $800.
Not to encourage you but the addition of CarPlay/android auto is one of the most underrated modifications we’ve done. It really makes the native map and infotainment system seem so last century.
roadsalt
Crusty 05 LX470
Love my vline 2. Watched a tv show on there while eating my lunch in a parking lot today.
I have the Hamilton unit sitting on the floor in my office but I’m kind of afraid to attack it.
It’s a pretty easy install tbh
How do you get it to do that?
roadsalt
Crusty 05 LX470
Install the play store
Install chrome browser
Go to your favorite streaming service
Hit the 3 dots and “request desktop version” or similar
Hit play
I rolled the dice on this:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256...821&aecmd=true&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt
Because I love this even if I didn't get the door inserts.: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256...t_main.17.2dc01802JyVdFp&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
verdict still out on the cover that goes over the center console. #1--I definitely wish the pockets were deeper. #2---I am likely going to have to apply double side tape in a few spots to hold it down unless it "settles" as it warms up which to point #3---I could imagine this getting kind of hot in the summer.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256...821&aecmd=true&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt
Because I love this even if I didn't get the door inserts.: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256...t_main.17.2dc01802JyVdFp&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
verdict still out on the cover that goes over the center console. #1--I definitely wish the pockets were deeper. #2---I am likely going to have to apply double side tape in a few spots to hold it down unless it "settles" as it warms up which to point #3---I could imagine this getting kind of hot in the summer.
Got one as well from aliexpress for my LX. Digging the side pockets. With CarPlay the pocket is a perfect place to hold the phone.
I just wish the pockets were like 2x to 3x as deep. You should check out the silicon cupholder insert. Way better than the 3D printed option imo (I bought the Cd thing and returned it). I also have an LX which the wife drives. I offered to get her the console cover but she passed---maybe she will like the idea when she sees mine. Still not sure if I will keep this----I had a few molle panels there with the banana holder but my wife doesn't like it when I drive around with bananas so I took it out. She says driving around with the banana is dangerous. I say it's practical in case I run across anyone wishing harm on the family who has a banana of their own. It's better to have the banana and not need it, than to need it and not have it.
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Did you say you had a Hamilton CarPlay Unit?If so, I have a few questions.
1) I read on their website that when you use their unit you lose function of the factory USB/Aux port, is that true? And if yes, are those plugs just dead?
2) if yes to above, could I just do what you did in the photo above put it in the soon to be dead USB/Aux spot instead?
I appreciate any advice you’d like to share.
I've found that a small concealed banana makes my wife less uncomfortable than a large open carried banana.
I’ve got a Hamilton unit, but I’ve honestly never used the aux or factory usb A that’s in the center panel next to the shifter. I’m also running my Hamilton through factory Bluetooth instead of using the aux method in one of their various set up methods - this supposedly helps with phone calls with the oem mic and reduces a background echo.
The factory usb is too slow of a charger. I’m also not a fan of having cords everywhere, so I went with a mag bak Qi charger from Off Roam that mounts to the center vents.
Plus if the new USB C’s were pointing up, it’d be a crumb and dust pit…
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If you familiarize her with your banana and take her to a place to instruct her on how to use your banana, you and your banana will be a lot happier and accepted...even if its small.