Grom VLine Group Buy 2nd Round (1 Viewer)

[chiz45]

I got in on this a few months ago and am about 90% happy with it. It is glitchy from time to time, like not powering on, or not recognizing your phone with carplay, but seems to reset itself when you turn the car on and off. I emailed customer service and they responded to me within hours. I needed software and firmware updates, and it's hung up once since then.


If you are using it for an iphone, it does come with a USB cable to plug your lightning cable into. Later, i picked up a USB receiver to discretely dash mount it. I replaced the right 12V (cig lighter?) with this adapter and so far so good. You'll want this adapter during initial install so you don't have to take your dash apart twice.

Good video for dash removal, including lower 12V access:



trim tools. NOTE: I wasn't the first owner of this car, so it became clear to me that the dash was disassembled in the past. As these trucks are 11+ years old, the plastic can be in questionable condition. I managed to crack the wood on the left A/C vent, even after doing this before, KNOWING where the flex point was in the middle, so use your trim tools and take your time.

Trim tools:

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Amazon sample USB extender:

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[CaptainNemo2018]

19. 120gx

 

[Palanterra]

Long time reader, first time posting...Count me in as well...Thanks for organizing...

 

[CaptainNemo2018]

Great. I will put together an updated list tomorrow. I would like to get this closed out by Friday so we can order

 

[CaptainNemo2018]

Updated list:
1. toyprtsguy
2. lakersfj
3. rva4x4
4. ajsian145
5. rmswins
6. fijck
7. warwagon
8. sicario
9. suprax7nut
10.gmr76
11.yamajet
12.mbchance
13.ian145
14.michaelandrews
15.tmdoll77
16.nnnickkk
17.edward carpio
18. michael quach
19. palanterra
20. 120gx
21. cbeckfj
22. utilidor
23. dragon m
24. tarpaigh
25. manhattan

 

[ian145]

Updated list:
1. toyprtsguy
2. lakersfj
3. rva4x4
4. ajsian145
5. rmswins
6. fijck
7. warwagon
8. sicario
9. suprax7nut
10.gmr76
11.yamajet
12.mbchance
13.ian145
14.michaelandrews
15.tmdoll77
16.nnnickkk
17.edward carpio
18. michael quach
19. palanterra
20. 120gx
21. cbeckfj
22. utilidor
23. dragon m
24. tarpaigh
25. manhattan

I think you might have me on there twice, number 4 and 13 but misspelled the first time.

 

[CaptainNemo2018]

sorry about that.

Revised Total will be 24 people.

I will try and PM everyone to confirm. Let's try to get a few more as the biggest discount is at 25+

 

[CaptainNemo2018]

Updated list:
1. toyprtsguy
2. lakersfj
3. rva4x4
4. ajsian145 - same as #13 (this one is a typo)
5. rmswins
6. fijck
7. warwagon
8. sicario
9. suprax7nut
10.gmr76
11.yamajet
12.mbchance ( out as of 01-28-2020)
13.ian145
14.michaelandrews
15.tmdoll77
16.nnnickkk
17.edward carpio
18. michael quach
19. palanterra
20. 120gx
21. cbeckfj
22. utilidor
23. dragon m
24. tarpaigh
25. manhattan
26. wyattroa

Total is at 24

 

[PhilipJPhry]

I've got one installed on my '05 and I've been pretty happy with it. Only real issue is that because of the screen resolution of the older units, Google Maps won't run natively on the device without crashing. It does however work well running through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. You can sideload an older version of Google Maps that supposedly works or you could download other navigation software as well. Waze works too. The '08-'09 trucks have better screens which supposedly don't have that problem.

I do need to contact them and ask about my microphone, as my mic quality is horrible. Folks calling though Carplay can't understand me well and the voice commands rarely work.

But this fulfilled my goal of having a "modern" infotainment solution without changing the original look/design of the car and allowing me, an admirer of gadgets, to have the historical technology intact while allowing me to enjoy modern conveniences.

I've been debating getting one for our 2010 Lexus IS. Do you think Grom would allow me to join the group buy but purchase a different model?

 

[CaptainNemo2018]

I've got one installed on my '05 and I've been pretty happy with it. Only real issue is that because of the screen resolution, Google Maps won't run natively on the device without crashing. It does however work well running through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

I do need to contact them and ask about my microphone, as my mic quality is horrible. Folks calling though Carplay can't understand me well and the voice commands rarely work.

But this fulfilled my goal of having a "modern" infotainment solution without changing the original look/design of the car and allowing me, an admirer of gadgets, to have the historical technology intact while allowing me to enjoy modern conveniences.

I've been debating getting one for our 2010 Lexus IS. Do you think Grom would allow me to join the group buy but purchase a different model?

Thanks for the input. I just sent you a PM

 

[CaptainNemo2018]

Updated list:
1. toyprtsguy
2. lakersfj
3. rva4x4
4. ajsian145 - same as #13 (this one is a typo)
5. rmswins
6. fijck (out of of 01-28-20)
7. warwagon
8. sicario
9. suprax7nut
10.gmr76
11.yamajet
12.mbchance (out as of 01-28-2020)
13.ian145
14.michaelandrews
15.tmdoll77
16.nnnickkk
17.edward carpio
18. michael quach
19. palanterra
20. 120gx
21. cbeckfj
22. utilidor
23. dragon m
24. tarpaigh
25. manhattan
26. wyattroa

We are at 23

 

[Mr2boost]

I’m in for unit for 04 gx470 with ml

 

[wcarson89]

new user, new owner (purchased an 08 today)
I'm in as well. Sounds like we are at 25 people confirmed now

 

[CaptainNemo2018]

Updated list:
1. toyprtsguy
2. lakersfj
3. rva4x4
4. ajsian145 - same as #13 (this one is a typo)
5. rmswins
6. fijck (out of of 01-28-20)
7. warwagon
8. sicario
9. suprax7nut
10.gmr76
11.yamajet
12.mbchance (out as of 01-28-2020)
13.ian145
14.michaelandrews
15.tmdoll77
16.nnnickkk
17.edward carpio
18. michael quach
19. palanterra
20. 120gx
21. cbeckfj
22. utilidor
23. dragon m
24. tarpaigh
25. manhattan
26. wyattroa
27. Wcarson89
28. Mr2boost
29. Valouman
30. LoganmcLeod

Total of 28

 

[CaptainNemo2018]

Updated list:
1. toyprtsguy
2. lakersfj
3. rva4x4
4. ajsian145 - same as #13 (this one is a typo)
5. rmswins
6. fijck (out of of 01-28-20)
7. warwagon
8. sicario
9. suprax7nut
10.gmr76
11.yamajet
12.mbchance (out as of 01-28-2020)
13.ian145
14.michaelandrews
15.tmdoll77
16.nnnickkk
17.edward carpio
18. michael quach
19. palanterra
20. 120gx
21. cbeckfj -(out as of 01-30-20)
22. utilidor
23. dragon m
24. tarpaigh
25. manhattan
26. wyattroa
27. Wcarson89
28. Mr2boost
29. Valouman
30. LoganmcLeod
31. planomateo
32. k3pack
33. razorrodent

Total of 29

 

[CaptainNemo2018]

I will try and reach out to everyone via PM I will need:
name and email address for everyone as Grom will use this to send you invitations to purchase as part of the group buy:
Also, feel free to email me directly with your contact info but please include your (ih8mud user name, full name and email address)

 

[CaptainNemo2018]

Subscribed and eagerly awaiting. Please pm me if i don’t respond to the thread right away. Thank you sir for organizing this

I cant PM you your mailbox is full. Please PM me.

 

[CaptainNemo2018]

Final call... I will be submitting the final list to Grom on Monday. If anyone wants in please message me by Monday morning 9 a.m. Central Time.

 

[MRL]

Does anyone know of a VLine expert in SoCal area?

I have a VLine V1 for my 06 GX470 that crashed when I did the latest firmware update. I got instructions for a fix from Grom, but it’s all foreign language to me.

 

[CaptainNemo2018]

sorry i do not.