Well that sucks about the sun glasses if they are polarized.
🧑💻 GX550 Tech Tips and Tricks
- Thread starter Cajun Heat
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Kind of expected given what polarized lenses do, since the HUD is just a reflection off the windshield
This is true of HUD on any vehicle. As previously noted, HUD is a reflection and polarized lenses are meant to reduce / eliminate reflections. Go buy a pair of non-polarized sunglasses to keep in the vehicle. They're hard to find. I've found them at REI and Dick's Sporting goods. Go to the cheap sunglasses section. I paid $20.00 for one pair and $25.00 for another.
Anyone know how to get the A/C feature to automatically come on and stay on?
OR you can go to one of the aftermarket lens companies like Revant or Fuse Lenses, and take your pick of colors of non-polarized replacement lenses for your fav pair of Maui Jim/Oakley/Costa (or whatever) glasses that got scratched up, for about $30
Here is a small tech idea that I thought I would share. I added a phone mount on the center console in front of the cup holders, and I use a 90 degree usb c adapter with a short cable that has a 90 degree sideways adapter to plug into my phone. That keeps my phone secured and charging without getting in the way.
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Do you have the factory wireless charger? I have it and I don’t like the position. I actually still like to use my phone as a controller and want it in my line of sight and easily accessible. I currently have a windshield suction mount leftover from my Macan but I’m curious if anyone is using a dash suction mount. I didn’t do this on the Macan because it had a leather dash and I isn’t want to damage it. The gx does not appear to have a leather dash.
do you have an amazon link to the items used for this? It looks great!
As others have pointed out, the lack of phone placement options lead me to buy this seat gap filler from Amazon which has a cut out that perfectly fits an iPhone 15 with a slim case on it. I ran my USBC charger from the rear port under my seat to hide it as much as possible.
I originally tried to replicate @SethGX setup but just couldn’t get it setup perfectly right, so gave up on the mounting idea and went with a more convenient way to store my phone while still being accessible. This seat gap filler fits snug with my GX, so would recommend.
I ordered black emblem overlays from eBay and a matt/gloss black front badge cover from Etsy which should be arriving in the next week - can post pictures after install if anyone is interested.
I originally tried to replicate @SethGX setup but just couldn’t get it setup perfectly right, so gave up on the mounting idea and went with a more convenient way to store my phone while still being accessible. This seat gap filler fits snug with my GX, so would recommend.
I ordered black emblem overlays from eBay and a matt/gloss black front badge cover from Etsy which should be arriving in the next week - can post pictures after install if anyone is interested.
I have the wireless charger but I don't like the location either.
Does the trim around the cigarette lighter port door serve any purpose? The 2 metal rails and magnet looking stuff...
Aesthetics...
Phone mount: SYNCWIRE for MagSafe Car Mount -... Amazon.com
90 degree adapter: AuviPal 90 Degree Right Angle USB... Amazon.com
Short cables: Short USB C to USB C Cable 60W... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BV6BGQ3B?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
nope, not true. my Jeep Grand Cherokee and Toyota Grand Highlander both had no issues with polarized sunglasses and the HUD!
Can't for us who need prescription sunglasses :-(
BMW newer cars using the ID8 or higher work with polarized lens, so hopefully others continue to follow.
now we know why lexus didnt put a sunglass holder in the car.
Lol
