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How much would shipping be from Qld to Sydney? Got pics?

If you've got a lot of money to burn, this system from Alpine would probably be the best option. http://www.alpine.com.au/showItem.php?item_id=298

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/104-5th-6th-generation-2002-2006-2007-2011/393447-cheap-big-brake-upgrade-5.html#post3939336 This sorta thing has been done on the older generation Camry models.

Here are some photos of the spare parts left after this install: Original Aurion steering wheel controls, left side. Steering wheel controls right side, from Camry SE. Speech control button is now unmarked, but should function normally with mod in previous post in this thread. Some cosmetic damage as can be seen in photo. Wiring from Camry SE steering wheel controls. Note the extra wiring for the A/C control buttons. Not sure if the wire for the A/C controls would only hook up to e.g. the Aurion Presara or with this it would work with other models like the ATX, Touring, Sportivo, etc.

They 100% do bolt up.Sounds like one to add to the list!

Update: Mod for install of bluetooth and voice command buttons completed. Steps shown below. Here's the original setup showing including the modded dummy button below the Disp button for voice command (no obvious differences). Here's the parts from the US Camry SE with the tools used for the mod. Removing the air bag assembly requires undoing these torx screws to the left and right of the steering wheel. They aren't completely removed from the steering wheel, just enough to lift away the air bag. It is much safer to also disconnect the negative battery terminal to avoid the air bag accidentally deploying while it's removed. Now the guts of the steering wheel can be seen. To remove the steering wheel controls, undo the Phillips head screws holding them down then lift away the control module. I only wanted the bluetooth and voice control buttons added, not the A/C controls. The control modules can be disassembled with the small Phillips head screwdriver. A comparison of the right side circuit board from the US Camry (dark green) and the Aussie Aurion (light green). I tried using the Camry one at first with the Aurion top cover to have the Disp and speech control buttons only but found that with this combination the Disp key did not function. Not sure if it is related to the very slightly different circuit (extra resistors I think) and added wire for the A/C controls. I ended up using the Aurion circuit board and simply took the properly labelled speech control button from the US Camry. A comparison of the Aurion (light green) and US Camry (dark green) left control module circuit. As the Camry one has the extra buttons I needed, I used that and found that all buttons worked correctly with my Aurion. Almost done. Reassembly is simply reversing the steps above. Done. cranky, as I now only have the Camry circuit spare on the right side, I'm not sure if the Disp key from that will work as I didn't have any luck with it in my car, though I did not try installing it using the wiring included with that part. I just kept the existing wiring in my Aurion. You're welcome to have a go installing. PM me if you're still interested in the part.

Easy, I could probably even help you out with the install after I've done the mod on my car.

Cool I see it. Where are you based? If you like, once I've got the components from the controls I'm importing from the US, I can send you the rest so that you'll have the parts needed for the Disp key. We can discuss shipping, plus cost of parts in the PM.

Thinking of eventually doing the same with the Kluger brakes. Will that require anything like engineering certification or similar? Any impact on insurance?

Anyone tried putting the Kluger calipers, rotors and pads onto an Aurion? Apparently they should simply bolt on. Could be a cheaper way of getting a bigger set of brakes installed.

Further to my previous post above, I'm getting a set of Camry SE steering wheel controls shipped from the US with the telephone controls from Ebay as it seems to be way too difficult to find the three spoke steering with all of the buttons (i.e. telephone, voice command, and disp button). Pic below: I'll modify this in combination with my current steering wheel controls as I think the Aurion Touring does not have the wiring to work with the A/C controls. While investigating how to do this, I decided to open up the currently installed steering wheel controls and see what components would be in common with those above. Turns out the interior parts are much the same. In fact, it is possible to modify the existing steering wheel controls to let the voice command button work with a Fujitsu head unit like the one currently installed by filing down parts of the dummy button so that it can function. Tools needed: 4 mm Allen key or equivalent torx screwdriver small and larger Phillips head screwdriver flat head screwdriver to prise off the dummy button 10 mm spanner to disconnect the battery (otherwise the airbag may deploy) Original steering wheel control on the right dismantled showing all buttons in the stock Aurion Touring steering wheel are present: Blank voice command button as it is stock: The button filed down so that it can function with the Fujitsu head unit: After doing this mod the button now functions with the Fujitsu head unit. It's not a feature I ever really use, but interesting to see that the can be modified to work. It may be possible to do this mod without entirely dismantling the steering wheel control by using a Phillips head screwdriver to prise the button off while it's installed, but I haven't tried this method myself so can't comment on how easy or difficult that will be to do. When the part at the start of this post arrives from the US, I will post pics of the completed setup showing the four spoke steering wheel with the volume, up/down, mode, telephone on/off hook, disp and voice command keys installed. I will use the existing right side control so that there won't be the A/C buttons that (I think) don't work without added wiring in the Aurion Touring. Cheers.

Install completed: You may be able to custom install some DRLs into the headlights instead on your Sportivo.

Do something like this to get both fog lights and DRLs: http://au.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/topic/48678-aurion-gsv40r-drl-dashboard-button-install/

Update: Got them wired in by an auto shop today. Instead of using the switch, they set up a relay with the park lights so they automatically switch off once the park lights are on. Very happy with the setup.

Testing the installation of some DRLs. They're not yet wired up.

Update: I've put them into the front bumper to test the fit but wiil be getting them wired up on Wednesday.

I installed a Uniden iGO Cam 320 dash cam in my Aurion. Just a low end compact unit but the cabling is neatly tucked away in the A pillar trim. The charger is hardwired in and hidden in the centre console under the cup holders.

Cheers SirNed. I'll wait till they arrive and update this post with progress.

Hi all, Just wondering if you could please advise how easy it is to remove the panel located to the right of the ignition switch for the installation of a button to switch on and off a set of DRLs I would like to install. Picture below: The DRLs I would like to install can be found at the following link: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/181033633707?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT The switch I would like to install can be found at this link: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/111044101738?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT The DRLs might turn out to be rubbish but I've already purchased them but fingers crossed, eh? Can anyone also recommend an auto sparky who would be able to do such an installation for me? I've done smaller modifications like installing an analog radio scanner into my dash and hiding the antenna in the A pillar (not the best for reception, but sufficient for needs at the moment), but because this is my first car I'm not particularly keen on doing a mod like this myself. Cheers.

Now with green accessories.

Some modest updates:

Very clean setup there Genie.