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After waiting for 3 months fro order date I picked up my new Grande on 29th Jan this year. At 1:30am on 12th Feb heard the alarm go off. Some SOB(s) smashed the side window (pathetic alarm system) and ripped out the Optitron. It won't be back on the road until next week. The Specialist Auto elec installing the new unit (plus a sensor-activated alarm system!) had 2 x brand new new Lexus's in similar condition (sans Optitron) to be repaired. This guy has replaced 140 in the last 12 mths!!! ... no ... it's not him doing it... it's apparently widespread across Sydney. I wish I knew before I registered my Prado. Beware if you have a Grande on order ... get a decent alarm system like "Autowatch" which is activated upon window breakage because someone knows where you live and they covet your Optitron!
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..........I hope I am not the only one...... What is an Opitron?
Obviously its something us GXL drivers dont have.[color=#0040FF]Rob[/color]
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Beat me too it!!!....i have no idea!2000 GXL. 3.4lt V6, ARB Sahara Bar, IPF's, foglights, 2 inch lift (OME), Cooper ST's 265/75/16
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Just did a quick google search and apparently the GRANDE's have got a flash dashboard cluster which comes from LEXUS.My Rig Buildup [url]http://www.pradopoint.com/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=4918[/url]Comment
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A bit of a google search talks about the Premium Optitron combi-gauge instrument cluster that automatically increases the visual contrast between the meter and the meter reading in multiple light conditions.
In my english that means something like .... an electrickery dooverlacky that makes fancy stuff happen on ya dash.
Why some neanderthal fragwits would want to nick it ... sorry, don't know .... unless it makes for a you-beaut lighting controller for an indoor hydroponics marijuanna crop :?
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ChippyComment
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But 140 of them. Jeez must be one crop. :shock:Originally posted by Chippy07 Prado GXL, D4D manual, silver and a fridge with constantly changing beer levels.Comment
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Yeah ... that bit's got me wondering. What is so special about the optitron that makes it such a target ????Originally posted by plucker
Or maybe it's all of GX and GXL owners ... who don't have one .... but now we do :shock: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Cheers
ChippyComment
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anyone got a pick of htis thing?
how on earth to do you quickly and quietly remove the dash? it's a bugger of a job to get to!Comment
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Clearly there is some kind of black-market for these thing-a-me-jigs, but I can't imagine a pub-conversation that heads toward... "you want an Optitron to go with your car... I know someone who knows someone who can get-em cheap"
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Hi Guys,
Our Honda and many other vehicles have those instrument clusters, its got me Buggered how the Troglodites can find a market for 140 of them.07 Upgrade GXL D4D, Manual, Dune,Sov Bar, BFG's, SG11, Redark dual Batts, Extensive Aux wiring, Stebel, LED stop tails, IPF HID's (my mod), 240V Inv, ARB Comp, GME UHF,TPMS, Safari snorkel, GPS,Hilux washers, 40l Engel in 30% pas pos,homemade A/C cond protection plate, polyairs.Comment
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What is an Optitron??
Sorry for the Toyota goggledegook! It's a combination GPS, Bluetooth, CD player unit which sits in the middle of the dash of the Grande. Nice unit (was)!MvLComment
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Re: What is an Optitron??
I rekon there would be a market for these units... Especially after I was quoted $4k to have one intalled in my GXL (By the dealer that is) :shock:Originally posted by mvanlieven2008 GXL M6 D4D, Silver
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Re: What is an Optitron??
WAS being the operative word..... or non-operative now :roll: :wink:Originally posted by mvanlieven
Whilst you have the oportunity, grab the new Pioneer double din GPS unit under insurance and slap that baby in....
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Check this...
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/TOYOTA-PRADO-GRA ... dZViewItem
He'd be pretty stupid to sell it on ebay though. I mean I'm no master criminal but....Neil - Porsche 911 (997.2 2009) Carrera SComment
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Check out what else he's selling :roll:Originally posted by halojump
I think he bent it :cry:
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