LX470 Family Adventure Rig

[FlammableFishie]

A ton of guys on here are using the LabRak mount, but somebody flamed me last time for the price. Be warned it is $75 for the piece $80 if you want it powder coated. You want to use a ring style coax for this mount, I found that out the hard way. So far I've had only but great experiences with my setup though. You can see what I did on a few other threads.

 

[LCHardriver_02]

You want to use a ring style coax for this mount, I found that out the hard way.

Can you post up what product you mean for this? I thought I had identified everything I needed for mine, but I am unfamiliar with this reference. Thanks!

 

[FlammableFishie]

If you're using the LabRak mount then you want to use this stud and this coax

At least in my experience the regular style coax doesn't fit with this mount.

 

[paflytyer]

Another option......

http://www.gamiviti.com/html/products_antennamounts.html

 

[Bretthn]

Thanks for all the mount ideas! Do I need to worry about damaging the coax by running it out the side of the hood or trunk? I know lots of people do it but I have not heard any long term reviews of wear and tear on the cable.

 

[FlammableFishie]

Thanks for all the mount ideas! Do I need to worry about damaging the coax by running it out the side of the hood or trunk? I know lots of people do it but I have not heard any long term reviews of wear and tear on the cable.

You can see this in one of the other threads, but I ran mine between the weather stripping and body at the rear tailgate hatch. I've got minimal coax exposed and it doesn't move at all when I open or close the hatch. Thus resulting in minimal wear.

 

[consalvochris]

Gamiviti mount

 

[FlammableFishie]

Gamiviti mount

That definitely looks like a 2' antenna, did you say it was 3'??

 

[consalvochris]

No, it's a 2 ft - my cruiser is on a incline, so it looks like the antenna hovers way above the roof line, but it doesn't

 

[Bretthn]

Uwharrie

I made my second trip to Uwharrie today. The first time I went I was on stock tires and I must say that the new ones made a huge difference. I went with Boo471, another Lexus owner. Unfortunately I got more good pictures of his truck than I did my own since I was driving it. Hopefully he will post up the pictures he took.




My little dog spike was my copilot for the day.

Boo471's GX.

 

[LockedNLoaded]

Bretthn I am jealous, haven't had the chance to take my LX down there yet. I will definitely have to get caught up so I can see you on the trails.

 

[boo471]

Great pictures! Thanks for posting. I did get a few decent pictures of you. I'll post them tomorrow.

 

[boo471]

www.metalsdepot.com is what I used to buy and ship my material.

 

[SmoothLC]

A ton of guys on here are using the LabRak mount, but somebody flamed me last time for the price. Be warned it is $75 for the piece $80 if you want it powder coated. You want to use a ring style coax for this mount, I found that out the hard way. So far I've had only but great experiences with my setup though. You can see what I did on a few other threads.

Or . . . with the LabRak mount, you could remove the tail light, dremel a notch out of the top of the tail light, and run the coax through there.

I haven't decided where I want to place the antennas on my LC yet (hood mount vs. rear hatch), but if I decide rear, that's probably how I'm going to run it - assuming I can keep a good seal.

 

[boo471]

A few pictures I managed to get (you where to quick over the obstacles for me ) on yesterday's ride.

 

[Bretthn]

Scangauge II for the LX470

I have been pretty disappointed that the LX only came with the basic trip A and trip B trip computer. I finally broke down and bought a Scangauge II. This thing is pretty handy but a little spendy for what you get. I just have it mounted with some hook and loop for now and will probably get a blendmount to go on the rearview mirror eventually.

What 4 parameters is everyone monitoring on theirs? I have mine set to show corrected MPH since my gauge is off with the bigger tires, MPG, and average MPG. I have it showing voltage too since I am undecided on what else to watch and just installed it today.

 

[SanDiegoCruiser]

I've manually programmed in my transmission temp with comes in useful going up grades. Search and you will find instructions on how to do this.

 

[Bretthn]

I've manually programmed in my transmission temp with comes in useful going up grades. Search and you will find instructions on how to do this.

I am looking at adding trans and coolant temp. I will have to play around with the xgauge options.
thanks

 

[Bretthn]

Antenna mounted

I got my cb antenna mounted. Just need to finish running the coax now. I will try to finish it up Wednesday and get some daytime pictures of the antenna.
I went with a Firestik adjustable stainless steel hood mount, Firestik heavy duty spring, and Wilson 4 foot silver load fiberglass antenna. I hope this improves the signal of my Midland 75-822. Anyone in my area have a SWR meter and want to help me tune this thing? Will it make much difference? Here are some night shots for now.

 

[Sverige]

Look fwd to see some daytime shots.
I am on the fence about installing an antenna. Wondering if it would help my radio signal - since my TJM snorkel eliminated my factory power antenna.