I bought the VLine2 unit to upgrade my 2021 LX450d Landcruiser infotainment system. The VLine2 unit has brought my overpriced dinosaur vehicle electronics into the 21st century. I now have wireless car play which works seamlessly. This is how the car should have come out of the factory.
Wireless Carplay works flawlessly across the wide screen display. Can have split screen Waze and Spotify running simultaneously. All of the car’s factory function are retained (climate control, Lexus menus, etc). The system switches between the factory screen and the Carplay screen at the touch of a button and flips back to the factory screen when a car functions (eg car cameras) are selected as well as fully integrating phone calls & texts from my iphone.
I’m also looking forward to installing apps from the Google store directly into the VLine2 unit, eg, Netflix, Offroad Navigation and Bluettooth OBD2 connection. It also has provision for two additional external cameras, eg for the caravan. Skot from Cushie Audio has provided fantastic support before, during and after the purchase. He has answered all my dumb installation questions with a really fast turn-around and has a great sense of humour (ask about the optional beginners installation kit with angle grinder blades and Band-Aids!).
I also like the fact that he is in direct contact with the manufacturer for any curly questions. The firmware also receives regular updates to keep pace with phone software updates.
The wiring is dead simple plug and play. Hardest part was pulling the dash apart to conceal the wiring and Vline2 unit However, there are plenty of step by step videos on Youtube. Couldn’t be happier with the purchase and service from Skot at Cushie Audio. Highly recommended.

Their product is an absolute game changer that has brought my 2008 sahara into our current technology time. It was very easy to install.
The entire process with cushie audio has been fantastic not just for the sale and shipping updates but the after sales support is second to none.
Thank you and keep up the amazing work

A couple of years procrastinating over the purchase of an upgrade to my audio system in my 2009 LC200 Sahara, that I’ve owned from new, and following Cushie Audio on Facebook for many months.
I decided to ring Skot and get a few questions answered before making a decision. Straight away I knew that Skot was super passionate about his product and quickly answered all the questions I had along with sending me video clips to back up what he told me. Anyway I decided to bite the bullet and purchased the GROM Vline VL2, Smartscan OBD2 and a dash trim pry tool kit.
Skot sent me photos bench testing the unit to make sure everything worked as it should then boxed it all up and sent it to me. Everything arrived within a couple of days and I set aside some time to install the unit following instruction on YouTube. Install was super easy and I had everything back together in under 2 hours.
All worked perfectly and I had CarPlay running within a matter of minutes. Downloading Apps was a bit trickier as I didn’t have a google Apps account and I couldn’t set it through Vline. A few texts back and forth with Skot and I had Google Play (GAPP) set up. I even discovered I could select and buy apps through google play on my iPhone and when I connected to Vline they were there in google play ready to install.
I was even able to install Netflix! I did have further issues getting my Torque Pro OBD app to connect properly but Skot was always there to help with suggestions on what I should do, but after a days of back and forth everything is running as it should.
Best thing about the whole system is that CarPlay now works on my 15 year old car and it looks as if it came that way from the factory plus the added bonus that I now have an android device that can run other apps if I want to. Wonder if ARB LINX will work??

2 weeks agoNEW
Initially bought the Grom VLine VL2 through skot (Cushie Audio) back in 2023. Sure the system isn’t perfect when integrated into the annoying Lexus OEM head unit but it sure is better than anything on the market currently. The amount of support I have received by skot not only during installation but also later down the track has been very appreciated. I have recently upgraded to a 2012 Lexus IS350 X edition and wanted to swap my head unit over from my old IS250. Looking back at my old messages with Skot, I easily managed to reinstall the Grom unit however I had issues with audio quality. I message him almost a year later and within 5 minutes I get a detailed couple messages and my issue is solved within minutes. Save yourself the hassle and go with Cushie Audio. Genuinely the best customer service you’ll get on a product, you won’t regret it! Would give more than 5 stars but unfortunately 5 is the maximum ;(

Vline grome fitted to my 2018 vx landcruser
Fast shipping from Brisbane to Melbourne received next day very easy to install took around 2.5 hours. All plug and play and works perfectly and fast response. Install a few apps netflix and YouTube picture quality is really good. Skot is really easy to deal with just text him and he responded within 1 minute and loves a chat over the phone if needed

This is a great product. The installation was straight forward with all plugs fitting perfectly, no cutting and joining required. The functionality is exactly as described. The unit itself is also very discrete by being installed in or under the dash and allowing the factory head unit to be retained. Before and after sales support was also excellent.
2010 Sahara

Bought my GROM VLine VL2 Infotainment – TENVL2 on 19/7 and initially had a few hiccups (which is expected when buying new tech) Skot was happy to help with any questions or concerns I had. He’s only a text away and is very knowledgeable
VLine in 2017 Corolla

Just Installed the V Line Grome it was as easy as they say it is into a 2009 Sahara Landcrusier Very Happy thanks Skot 🙏

Purchased a Grom VLine from Skot at Cushie for my 2016 Landcruiser 200 VX. He was extremely helpful every step of the way, from my many questions before purchasing through to helping me fine tune it after installation.
The product is great, finally the car has wireless Apple CarPlay and all the features it should’ve had from the factory, and I can’t recommend Cushie Audio enough – great customer service !

Great customer service down at Cushie Audio I received my vline grom on Friday and had it in by Friday arvo after work easy installation and really easy to operate the unit itself I installed the unit under the glove box in my lc 200 sahara. Absolutely would recommend cushie Audio for anything like I said awesome customer service and genuinely an awesome product

And lot of other units I’ve researched will make other components of your vehicle obsolete but the v line system keeps all your oem gear working apart from your original usb socket witch I doubt anyone uses but if it’s really that much of a problem then there’s a usb adaptor that comes with it.
[USB still has power. LEX6 cars lose Data from it]

Great unit exactly what I wanted , wase navigation Spotify down loadable apps.
Not to mention the great after sales service

Absolutely awesome!
After a very long time debating on what infotainment upgrade i would go with for my 2013 Lexus ISF, I finally decided to go with the GROM VL2.
Finally reached out to Skot @ Cushie audio, he was very helpful and very quick to respond to all my questions. Even providing video examples of my specific car infotainment unit.
Very pleased with the product and even happier with the level of customer service and technical support.

Great product and customer service from cushie audio. He even went out of his way and allowed me to pick up the product on a Sunday and replied to any questions I had during the install.

I bought a V-line2 a few years ago for my 2013 LandCruiser Sahara. And I must say this would have to be one of if not the best mod I’ve done. Great product backed by awesome service!

Greetings from Sri Lanka, hope I’m the 1st customer of Skot from Sri Lanka. Very Happy to do business with him. Very helpful and I have purchased Vline products for my Lexus original car player. Now I can use both Apple Carplay and Android Auto on my car player. Easy to install I did it my self, as Skot send me the relevant videos and instructions. Within 2 weeks from purchase I received the items from Australia to Sri Lanka. Well packed and fast. Reasonable cost. Thanks Skot for amazing service.

VLine and other goodies in RX Lexus Sri Lanka

Amazing it work amazingly what I always needed in my car also transparent payment and shipping was quick and cheap.
VLine in Aristo

I just installed the Vline 2 in my Sahara and it works really well, skott from Cushie Audio helped me sort a few issues I had connecting the car Bluetooth to my phone which I was doing wrong, absolutely love the upgrade to my car and would highly recommend this product if your looking to upgrade to Car play or Androidauto.
VLine in Sahara

Customer service is second to none!
Cushie not only sells a great range of products but they also back them 100%. I have had a couple of hiccups with software and firmware (nothing to do with Cushie) rollouts and as soon as I contacted Skot he dropped everything to make sure that my issues were resolved. I cannot recommend them enough as you the customer service is second to none.
VLine in 2020 VX

Great experience
I had the Grom VLine2 installed in my Lexus several months ago. Although the unit worked well, there were issues with wireless connectivity between the unit and both Apple and Android devices.

I spoke with Skot from Cushie and he assisted with many troubleshooting steps. When this failed,he sent a replacement unit and I returned the old unit to him. The new unit works great without any issues. Skot was always a pleasure to deal with throughout the entire process.
VLine in Lexus

7 Stars for Skot
All things considered (pre-sale, during and after-sale service), Skot is the absolute best salesman I’ve ever met. 7 stars, easily.

The Grom is also a pretty handy device. Does precisely what I need – without messing around with the factory head unit. I’ve tried a few aftermarket head units. The Grom (VLine 2) is my favourite. Helps a lot that it gets prompt support and updates.

Sharp Operator
Have done a couple of purchases with Skot, bloody sharp operator, Super helpful.. Recommended.
VLine in 200 Series NZ

Skot is extremely passionate and knowledgeable about what he sells. A minor problem with hardware in my Vline in my Lexus was sorted out literally the next day. If you buy from Cushie, Skot will look after you. The product is also excellent, brings a 15 year old car interior into the modern age.
VLine in Lexus GS

Wireless CarPlay for Landcrusier Sahara
Purchased a Vline wireless car play for my 200 series Landcruiser Sahara from Skot at Cushie audio. The is no other aftermarket CarPlay for the Sahara that I’m aware of. Easy install when following Skot’s instructions and videos that he supplied. Extremely happy with result. Cheers Skot.
VLine in Sahara

Work nice on my car and amazing customer service.
VLine in Lexus GS 2005

Amazing Service!
Skot’s customer service is second to none. Had a few teething issues with my VLine, which Skot helped me through. All issues not relating to the VLine itself, more connectivity and Android Auto. I can’t recommend Skot enough.
VLine in Lexus

Hi All.

Very happy with the Grom Skot has sold me for my 2012 ISF.
He had gone the extra distance to help me with set up etc and basically held my hand all the way through. Throughly recommend 😎

[ISF JDM in New Zealand]

Thanks for your guidance once again Skot
Make that 101.
I got my LEX7T for a 2017/18 LC200 Sahara about a year ago from Skot. I wanted to integrate my Safety Dave dual caravan reversing camera into it as well, and Skot couldn’t have been more enthusiastic and helpful. I got a professional installer to install it from Skot’s instructions and all went smoothly, except the installer located the module behind the multimedia screen out of my reach. Never mind I thought everything was working fine, so she’ll be OK Rod.
Well, that was the case until last week when my son borrowed the car for a day and returned with the screen totally blank with a small faint flicker. Skot advised me of some fault finding techniques but they all involved having access to the module. Skot spend an inordinate amount of his own time with back and forward texts advising me on how to dismantle the dash to get at the module so I could relocate it to the glove box.
Skot, thank you so much for this valuable after sales service. I recommend Skot highly to anyone considering a VLine addition to their vehicle.
Everything is working fine now, in fact the screen worked after I pulled it out and rested it on the console, so I suspect a loose connection. Where exactly is a mystery though.

Helpful guy good product ( one week in and still learning ) but so far so good. Nice upgrade an original dash but keeping it looking the same .
[VLine in Sahara]

best supplier for Australia , cool unit.
Skot had the package delivered interstate in Australia within a day from order! Install was easy , support was legendary.
The vline2 unit works very well 2006 lexus gs430 with Android phone. Has totally modernised the aging car. Sometimes black screen w a few green lines appears on the screen but just press Disc twice and it’s all good. Skot cushie audio’s price was sharper than the Amazon pricing and waaay faster than waiting for usa delivery. He also ensures he got exactly the right model for my car. Have a cushie day y’all 😉

Absolutely love it. Vline 2.5!
2016 200 Series Sahara
Skot straight away was talking to me on a phone call before i bought the product and has been a legend helping nut out any problems(me not knowing) or answer any questions I have had. Most of the time it’s on Saturday and Sundays as that’s the only time I have to get near the car. Missus gets to have it as the daily and she is loving it aswell.
Got to trial it properly with Android auto wireless for 10ish hours yesterday driving into and around the city and it worked awesome and so good to not have any cables!
Haven’t tested it watching a movie or anything yet but will give it a go soon just because we can!

Cushie Audio and Skot provide outstanding pre and post sales service and support.
I purchased a Grom Vline VL2 LEX6VL2 for my October 2010 Lexus IS350 in August 2021 from Cushie Audio.
IS350 is a fantastic car and I wanted CarPlay and contemporary audio visual (eg. Waze) whilst retaining oem components.
I purchased the car and Vline (from Cushie Audio online) on Saturday. Skot proactively contacted me to confirm requirements on Sunday. Helped me organise connector to keep oem USB. Package arrived Tuesday. Installed Friday evening. Skot supplied lots of proactive advice, helped me sort through best software version to use.
Overall great product and outstanding service from Cushie Audio. Look forward to being able to take advantage of future product developments.

Outstanding support through the purchase process and ongoing; a great upgrade to my ageing 2010 Sahara
[VLine in 2010 Sahara]

Got a Lex3 from Cushie for my 2004 Aristo, super easy install and Skot was a champ helping me out with documentation and deciding what would work. If you need any audio stuff, they’re the go.

Skot has been super helpful from day one. Not only did he sell me the best product he found a great installer in melbourne and his follow up has been fantastic.
[VLine 2012 RX450h Lexus]

Unparalleled support from a man who genuinely loves what he does!
I purchased a GROM vLine2 from CushieAudio a few months back now for me 2008 Lexus LS460. After installing it, I did come across some strange behaviour, however as soon as I reached out to Skot, he’s guided me through the debugging process and liaised with GROM for me across the globe. GROm themselves are great too and got back to him almost immediately.

Skot doesn’t give up and is always open and honest with his communications. He will always get back to you (even when I message him on Footy Grand finals night) and is always there to help.

I can’t recommend Skot and CushieAudio highly enough. I’m so glad I didn’t go down the route of a cheaper aftermarket unit. The support (before and after sales) and promptness in response affirms to me that I’ve made the right choice.

Loving the wireless Android auto and Apple carplay and most importantly the peace of mind knowing it’s all supported down the line.

Thank you Skot!

Keep up the good work and I’ll be recommending you to anyone I know who can (and should) use a GROM vLine.

Have a Cushie day!
[VLine in LS460]

Solid product – awesome customer service
Have had other carplay units that proved to be an absolute waste of time and money. Was in 2 minds regarding this product, but was able to speak with Skot from Cushies on a number of occasions prior to purchase and he was able to give honest answers to all my questions. Not only that, he was clear on the product features, and up front about things it could not / won’t do.

Was available (even on a weekend) post purchase to go through installation tips / questions – and backs up his product – ie – still gives great service even after he receives your coin.

As for the product. Does what it says it does – I now have wireless carplay in my vehicle – and whilst not as responsive as a factory installed unit, I haven’t had any real issues using it on a day / day basis.

The build quality, packaging and proper instruction booklet oozes attention to detail when you take it out of the delivery packaging – far superior to the other (often more expensive) units and gave me comfort that I made the right call when I first opened the box.

Worth the effort / money.
[LEX9TVL2 + VAUX + OBDII Dongle 2019 VX]

work perfectly, very happy with the communication
[VLine in 04 Majesta]

LC200 Africa
Great experience; I have a Landcruiser 200 VX 2009 in South Africa and have been looking to install a modification to enable the OEM system to run wireless with car play and still retain the climate control and other features on the existing unit.

I ordered and paid for the unit and received excellent support from Cushie Audio’s Skot (his name). We doubled checked the connectors, and the team arrived in about two weeks. I installed the unit and mounted the interface under the glove compartment where it was not visible. I removed the head unit, and basically, it was a couple of plugs to be plugged in ( no cutting or wiring to be added). I routed the mic to above the rearview mirror, and it works fantastically. I mounted the GPS antennae next to the passenger dash speaker, where it gets an unobstructed sky view as I go to dodgy parts of Africa and may be in thick bush. Skot was continually available for a couple of hours to advise while I was installing it. I then connected the unit to my iPhone 13 Bluetooth and shared the WIFI hotspot. It may be better to have a hotspot in the car separately, but it all worked well. Skot had pre-programmed the unit, so once installed, I switched in, and it worked. I’m happy for Skot to share my details with prospective African buyers. I have some experience fitting car Audio and vehicle electrics, so some proficiency is needed, but any installer would easily manage the installation in a few hours.

It was a great buy, reasonable price, and the Support is Fantastic. I was so excited as it works better than the OEM wired unit in my wife’s 22 Rav. Top rating for support from Skot.

Dave Bax

Great Support with a Solid Product
Once the order has been placed, Skot reached out to verify details and thankfully he did as I have selected a different model than what is compatible. Issue fixed straightaway, and all communication has been almost instant and supportive. Best purchase support I’ve ever had!
[LEX3L 2004 RX]

Excellent support, excellent product
From the day I ordered my lex5 vline Skot has been great to deal with and helpful.
The unit works great 99.9% of the time, and is a huge improvement to the factory lc200 system.
Cheers
[lex5 in 08 Sahara]

Perfect upgrade to the factory system, easy and clean install. Great after-sales service and advice from Skot
[LEX6 09 Lexus IS]

Skot knows more about LC200 and Lexus head units than anybody in the industry. Having had multiple after market head units myself, I cant speak highly enough of the vline system. Skot will go above and beyond to support his customers if required. To be honest I havent needed much support because the system just works. The android auto is flawless and the user interface is extremely clean and modern with very few bugs. Thank you Skot for all of your support!
[LEX8T 2017 Sahara]

I have just [eventually] fitted the VLine interface in my 2008 200 Series Toyota Landcruiser Sahara. The reason why I purchased and fitted this unit was mainly for the navigation system, as map updates for this vehicle were not available, due to the age of the vehicle. After the installation and then the initial road test, I was very impressed with the navigation system and the infotainment system was exceptional. I had a few queries with the installation at the start and also the images with instructions in the ‘User Guide’ were a little different than those on the screen, which would be due to upgrades from the time the guide was printed. But with the help of Skot’s expertise, I finally got there.
At the moment, I’m waiting on a panel flush mount USB socket, where I can connect the Iphone through a short lightning cable from the dashboard, rather than using the extension cable supplied. I can highly recommend this product for anyone similarly, with this vehicle who is looking for an upgrade for their navigation system especially, with the added boon of an exceptional entertainment system. Very Impressed.
[LEX5VL2 in Sahara]

After a few issues that Skot helped me troubleshoot, the vline was a great addition to my car (which had zero bluetooth capability to begin with). Thanks for all the help and patience. Your customer service is second to none.
[VLine 2005 Lexus GS]

Fantastic communication. Great product.
Skot is very helpful. This vline is a game changer!
Very straight forward. Super simple 👍
[CT200 2011 VLine LEX6RT]

Unrivalled after-sales support
Skot often checked-in on me during the long process of fixing my faulty head unit and then installing VLine. He also referred me to the auto-electrician who fixed my unit when I was having trouble finding someone. He also messages when new software updates are released so you definitely do not feel abandoned post-sale.
[LEX5 07 Sahara]

Great service, great piece of tech
Great support from Skot from start to finish, awesome install guidance and fast shipping all the way to NZ too! Love the grom, simple setup and does everything I want it to.

Also sneaky mounting point for ISF owners, mount the unit to the removable shelf in the glovebox and the cables can route through the adjustable slot on the glovebox (makes sense once you have it removed 👍) just make sure to leave enough room that the glovebox closes without the antenna touching.
[LEX5LSVL2]

Absolutely incredible customer service! I accidentally purchased the wrong device from an overseas seller, Skot helped me select the right one and then supported with the install and ongoing support for it.
Support Aussie business like this and the world is a better place for it!
[LEX5VL2 2005 Lexus RX]

I bought a Vline2 from Skot late last year to fit to my 2008 Landcruiser Sahara. What an improvement. Modern convenience in an older cruiser. Absolutely love it. Pre sales, after sales and tech support from Skot is gold standard. I cannot recommend Cushie Audio highly enough. Thanks Skot.
[LEX5VL2 08 Sahara]

Skot is fantastic and helpful with these units. We are going through our second now we liked the first so much (for 2010 Lexus CT200H). I have had mine setup for over a year now (installed march 2021) and with the new mobile phone cameras these have left me with no anxiety about getting a fine when my maps/spotify are just projected to the factory unit.

Semi Post Covid a number of business people/workers have lost the art of customer service, not so with Cushie Audio. Skot has gone beyond just offering customer service. Skot has been fantastic in customer service and technical help and assistance setting the Vline up. I originally bought the unit for a 2008 Sahara and it worked fine, I then decided to upgrade to a 2017 Sahara, Skot helped by upgrading the unit. All thumb’s up for me dealing with Cushie Audio, the next challenge is unlocking how much this device is capable of. At present it does everything and more that I was told it would do

Super happy
[LEX5 converted to LEX7T 2017 Sahara]

Had the Vline for almost a year now, definitely couldn’t go without it anymore. It has become such an essential for all my cars, had it in a 09 IS250 then in an 2012 IS350 and now in a 09 ISF. Wireless Android Auto was one of the best updates this has ever received. Its responsive and it improves the sound of the Mark Levinson sound system so much. Install was super simple and definitely recommended it to everyone who is looking to upgrade from lexus factory head unit.
[LEX6VL2 is250]

Here’s a big shout out to Skot at Cushie Audio. This bloke has amazing customer service standards and nothing is too much trouble for Skot. I have conducted most of my enquiries via email or text and he replied with haste every time without fail.
Any problems are quickly addressed and I can say this product performs well. I highly recommend the Vline console and can guarantee Skot will swiftly attend to any installation and after sales problems you may encounter.
Also worthy of a mention is that this product is continually being supported with ongoing firmware and software updates.
Cheers, Rod.
😀
VLine 2016 Sahara

Hands down, best customer service I’ve ever experienced! Great product, if you’re thinking about this upgrade it is well worth it and I would definitely recommend you buy from Skot at cushieaudio. Cheers!
[LEX5VL2 in Lexus ISF 08]

Grom VLine – After Sales Service
Can’t speak highly enough of the help and patience Skot shows for those of us technically challenged. Bought my unit for a Lexus IS250 some 10 months ago and it has worked faultlessly since then until updated iPhone and unit wouldn’t recognise the new phone (probably due to me). Anyway, Skot spent time getting me up to speed with software updates etc., and walking me through the process of downloading/installation and reconnecting new phones.
{LEX5VL2 IS Lexus}

LEXUS GS300 2005 owner (3GR-FE/3GR-FSE) with 14 speaker Mark Levinson audio system. In summary, it works really well and the sound quality will blow any FM transmitter or Cassette Aux adapter out of the water. Seriously, it is a waste of the ML audio to use those things.

I was on the fence between getting the Bluetooth adapter kit or the Vline2 and spoke to Skot using the instant messaging chat. He responded almost instantly and took the time to answer any questions I had over the phone.

I ended up purchasing the Vline2 and could not be happier. It gives my head unit up-to-date modern technology with Apple Carplay (or Android Auto) and you would not be able to tell the vehicle is from 2005.

Skot helpfully linked me the correct Vline model to purchase for my car which was the LEXGSVL2 (I recommend you ask Skot for the correct model before you buy just to be absolutely sure).

I’m from NSW and purchased the product at 12 noon on Friday. He posted it on that same day and it arrived by the evening on Monday.

He sent me all the tutorials and manuals specific for my car model and answered my questions during DIY installation and got it working on the first try. The most difficult part of installation is knowing how to take off the panels and head unit inside your car, so I recommend watching YouTube videos to help with that. Make sure to double check that you have the tools ready to go before you start. All I needed was the plastic panel removers, a Phillips screwdriver, and an 8mm single hex socket with an extension arm to reach the notoriously difficult to remove bolts that secure the head unit in these Lexus vehicles.

It really is simple plug and play after that and anyone can get this up and running.

You lose out on the Disc changer function as you need to press “DISC” to access the Vline , but I wasn’t using that anyway. Other than that, the head unit still maintains all its factory functions, including climate, FM, AM, navigation, reverse camera, etc. All the steering wheel functions are kept and steering wheel can be used to skip tracks, accept calls, and change the volume.

It took me 1.5 hours to install, but it should take everyone else much less time as I spent the majority of the time looking for a socket arm extension to help remove the bolts!

Skot sent me a YouTube video tutorial to help with updating the Vline firmware and getting Carplay to work. Only takes a few minutes.

For anyone on the fence, IT IS WELL WORTH THE MONEY if you want to maintain the factory OEM look with the Head unit (which in my opinion should not be changed out for Lexus vehicles, as any other aftermarket radio or android tablet looks tacky).

The Vline unit sits neatly in my glove compartment and the Bluetooth microphone sits flush against the panel near my panel. There is some strange satisfaction in saying “Hey Siri, direct me home” and having it show up on the screen. Gone are the days where I will need to mount my phone to the vents. The missus looked at me funny when she saw the interior mid-installation, but she loves the functionality of it now, and the key to that is simplicity and accessibility.
{LEXGSVL2}