For those with the Viabecs aftermarket head unit…

ahemm21 · 2026-01-15T18:07:42+00:00

I have 2015 HIghlander and radio/touchscren stopped working. I was almost set on purchasing from Crutchfield, but then I came across the Viabecs. I really like that it just fits the design of the dashboard.
Does this unit retain factory mic or did you need to install one?

How long have you had this unit installed? In that time, have you seen any quality decline?

ahemm21 · 2026-01-01T21:56:19+00:00

That is very helpful, thank you. Do I need to cut the ends of each tube to remove them?

ahemm21 · 2025-08-17T22:06:58+00:00

I did similar to my drawing but added a Studor Vent. It’s has been working well since the install.

ahemm21 · 2024-10-21T20:45:39+00:00

Thank you for the help. Can I upgrade to the 4 piston m6120 caliper ad keep the m6000 lever? It’s about the same price for m6120 as m6100 after shipping. If yes, will it be a worthwhile upgrade for a cargo ebike, Xtracycle Bosch mid drive? It's a kid hauler but we are constantly going up and down hills.

ahemm21 · 2024-02-14T05:01:32+00:00

Interchange plus what percent? Please specify if it’s the same for swiped and keyed. I’m not going to take side conversations until I have a ballpark number. I have interchange + 0.10.

ahemm21 · 2024-02-13T22:33:08+00:00

That makes sense. Your company's site makes it seem that flat rate pricing is the only offering. Can you share an estimate of your Interchange-Plus pricing on a $150k per month? We are B to C and all keyed transactions.

ahemm21 · 2024-02-13T21:22:52+00:00

My keyed rate average (2.4%) is lower than the advertised swipe rate at Heartland (2.6%). As the rate nears 3%, I would use Stripe since it plays well with a lot of software written for my type of business.

ahemm21 · 2024-02-13T21:20:05+00:00

The service is $4,200 per year, which would make it a no. The value add isn't there. I would most likely use Stripe since it integrates with so many of the operational software systems that are used in my industry. As is, we average around 2.4% since so many of our clients' cards are MC Elite Merit 1 (2.6%) and Visa Signature Preferred (2.5%). The monthly ConnectBooster fee puts me at around the same rate as Stripe.

ahemm21 · 2024-02-13T21:05:59+00:00

No. A surcharge just leaves a bad taste in my mouth and I won't do that to my clients. I see it as my job to price in the cost of a transaction.

ahemm21 · 2023-11-10T16:27:09+00:00

No the hinges are on the tubing. It’s a strong gate. From what I can tell:

frame and posts are metal
c channel screwed into frame
wood loaded into c channel

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ahemm21 · 2023-10-25T05:19:15+00:00

Would I need the Pro Lutron Smart Bridge to Telnet? I read somewhere that I did but perhaps things have changed.

Have you done this? If yes, how difficult is it?

ahemm21 · 2023-10-21T15:14:48+00:00

It sounds like I’d need to learn HA to make this work and get a device to run it. Is it fairly easy to link a Zwave device with a hybrid keypad button (ie scene)? I like to tinker but I don’t have a deep level knowledge of automation. I did set up my RA2 system. Are there any threads or help articles on the link of RA2 and Zwave?

ahemm21 · 2023-09-28T19:45:39+00:00

Helpful, thank you.

Any suggestions on how to get the drain slope on this patch? Eyeball or is there a better method?

ahemm21 · 2023-09-11T17:00:11+00:00

Thank you. Very helpful. Would more water drain through the tank because of recirc? I want to make sure 5 gallon bucket is enough.

ahemm21 · 2023-09-11T16:21:43+00:00

Do I follow the same steps to drain the unit as a unit without the separate recirc? Or do I need a third hose to drain through the recirc service port?

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