I’ve been talking to another local guy about doing this, and we have an installer that’s willing to try it sometime in early January. If that falls through, I will reach out. Heck, if it succeedsI will also follow up with details so other folks will know!
I apologize for any confusion. I had ordered several models and was confused in my original post as to which one worked. Furthering the confusion, what was sent to me was a different model than what Amazon thinks I ordered. Looking at the package, this is what I actually got that worked...
Not cheap? I guess. Under $200 doesn’t strike me as much of a problem for a $80,000 vehicle, towing an expensive camper!
I don’t have any report on wind noise because I haven’t used these on the road yet, but it doesn’t matter. The only thing that matters to me here is that I can see around the...
FYI these Milenco tow mirrors attach securely to the 2024 GX 550:
MIL-2912 Grand Aero 4 Towing Mirror - Pair
Updated post. I had gotten three different models, and the model above is the only one that fit properly.
They don’t need to be all that visually appealing, as they don’t stay permanently attached. You just use them when you’re carrying a trailer that’s wider than the vehicle., So you can see to change lanes and you don’t get a ticket.
TOWING MIRRORS SOLVED!!!
After several brands purchased then returned, I have a solution that works, extends the mirrors quite a long way for towing a camper, and still allows the mirror to self fold without banging into the door. I’m so excited!
MIL-2912 Grand Aero 4 Towing Mirror - Pair...
TOWING MIRRORS SOLVED!!!
After several brands purchased then returned, I have a solution that works, extends the mirrors quite a long way for towing a camper, and still allows the mirror to self fold without banging into the door. I’m so excited!
Milenco MIL-6613 Grand Aero Platinum Mirror...
Thanks for posting your experience. I have been trying to work out mirror extenders unsuccessfully. The GX 550 mirror is designed with little wedges all over the place, almost as if it is intentionally designed to prevent a secure attachment of a mirror extender.
I see you didn’t use them, but...
I ended up buying one of these to try it out:
https://a.co/d/ciCiSRY
The extension mirror straps on with two rubber straps that should go around the back of the Lexus mirror. Unfortunately, that mirror is shaped kind of like a wedge, almost as if it was intentionally designed to prevent a good...
I’ve been looking for a pattern. It may be that this happens if I take the GX out of Park before the phone finishes connecting. If I wait, I haven’t seen this connection issue happen
Perfect. I’m near SFO and will be back in town Sunday night. Anytime after that works. I assume there’s a way you can direct message me through this, or send me a way for me to direct message you
Interesting. I did not see that feature listed in the EVO interface, and now my monthly subscription has lapsed.
It would be nice if this device had way of listing absolutely everything, but it doesn’t. It only lists what it is programmed to recognize, and so far they have not added anything...
I believe the luggage rack is also correctable with windshield in the front and back, which is what third-party luggage racks. I removed my luggage rack and will try to sell it when there are more of these in the Bay Area. I just don’t have any use for a luggage rack, but it was already on the...
Should not be an issue per consumer law unless Lexus can show that the aftermarket work caused the damage, and then it’s limited to only the affected system.
https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/auto-warranties-and-auto-service-contracts
Quote:
“if someone installs a defective aftermarket or...
I have the GX 550 OT+ with the ML sound system. I will probably take it to my high quality local audio shop to see if they can add an underseat subwoofer and add/replace high quality speakers in the rear passenger doors or back, so that I can get a more enveloping sound as the driver. I like the...
Any updates on this topic? My GX 550 OT+ should be fully capable of towing a single-axle off-road camper with a GVWR at around 7500 pounds (I don't own one yet, but there are several on the market). The issue will be camper body width, which is typically 84-ish inches. Must find workable mirror...
Carista EVO plugs into the OBD sensor and lets you access a lot of these hidden settings. I don’t know which settings exist beyond what Carista can see, but I was able to make a few tweaks with it, along the lines of what the dealer can do. Super easy to use.
The roughly $1000 roof rack came with my GX 550 OT+
I don’t need it. I’m happy to sell it for a reasonable offer. I removed it, and it has all of the mounting hardware that fits it to the side rails (which I’m not selling).
Near SFO. Pick up in person. I’m not going to ship this thing. But if...
My overtrail+ came with the OEM rock sliders, but I have ankle problems and I need a step more than I need rock sliders. I’m willing to do a direct trade for the OEM running boards in good shape on another GX 550. Definitely a good deal, as the rock sliders were expensive! Must be local, so we...
I have it on my GX 550 over trail plus, and I love it. I got the color heads up display, and I am very glad that I did. It works very well with AirPlay maps, and makes it very easy to spot upcoming turns, as well as the status of my speed and other convenient info
Yes. Others have confirmed the same thing that I’ve seen.
When you have the front back fade set to the center, all speakers around the car get equal power. So if you were to crawl into the back of the car, you would hear sound coming out of the rear, including the subwoofer. But it sounds like...