Guys,
I've been on the internet looking at aftermarket nav units and researching the "unlocking" of our OEM units since lunch. Needless to say...information overload. Here's what I've got....
2006 Toyota Sequoia Limited with OEM navigation
Dual headrest LCDs, each with their own independent DVD player
I do not have what most folks call the rear seat entertainment because there is no common DVD player to all monitors. However...here is what I want to do. I know this HAS to have been a hot topic on here since I've found a few threads on here and SEVERAL on ClubLexus.com about it.
I was deadset on an aftermarket setup, but would really prefer to keep the OEM look (and not spend $3,000). Not to mention the aftermarket system will have to be hacked just like the OEM one I've got now.
I found this site on the internet today and it's received most of my attention since...
Toyota/Lexus Audio,Video and Information Solutions (Lexus Auxiliary input,Lexus iPod integration,Lexus XM integration)
Their products integrate very easily into our OEM setups and still maintain the steering wheel controls. It also displays all your satellite radio info and Ipod info on the OEM screen. Pretty sweet considering it's only about $550 for their sat radio box, Ipod box, and then a sat radio tuner/antenna and the install is very easy. Doesn't do anything for the GPS though.
I would like to upgrade to a video Ipod and hook it into this. In doing so, I will need to be able to play video on the main OEM nav unit. More importantly....I WANT MY WIFE TO BE ABLE TO USE THE FREAKIN NAV UNIT WHILE WE ARE DRIVING!!! It's absolutely nuts that these manufacturers are making these units such that you can only use them in park or at a stop. I mean just what good are they? I know all about coastaletech.com but it doesn't look like they have much support for the Sequoia. Anyone had any luck with their "Lockpicks" on a Sequoia?
Anyone that has successfully unlocked the full functionality of their OEM GPS and/or video playback on their OEM nav screen...please post a response. My brain is almost fried at this point! Thanks in advance guys.
Matt