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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Auto Addict on 04 January 2007, 11:51:00
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I stuck a small thin piece of clear plastic under the dash, and using the windscreen bracket, fixted the Sat Nav to it.
(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i143/Auto_Addict/DSCF0063.jpg)
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Where's your Traction Control Switch?
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Stupid Question, I expect you have a Diesel
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Where's your Traction Control Switch?
At the end of my right leg ;D
It's a 2.2 petrol, it doesn't have one.
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Looks good Auto Addict but can you still read your MID ok :y
Looks as though the MID is blocked although if you dont look at the MID it shouldn't be a problem.
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Looks good Auto Addict but can you still read your MID ok :y
Looks as though the MID is blocked although if you dont look at the MID it shouldn't be a problem.
I suspect when you sat normally in the seat you can read the MID ok?
Looks good AA :y
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Where's your Traction Control Switch?
At the end of my right leg ;D
It's a 2.2 petrol, it doesn't have one.
Probably doesn't have enough power to need one then ;D
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Where's your Traction Control Switch?
At the end of my right leg ;D
It's a 2.2 petrol, it doesn't have one.
Probably doesn't have enough power to need one then ;D
You can get them to spin, on gravel but not on tarmac.
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You can get them to spin, on gravel but not on tarmac.
With shit tyres.... ;)
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Not bad! I'd been thinking about mounting mine thereabouts, but had been thinking of buying one of those mounting brackets that slot onto the air vents. This looks slightly less costly!
Solves the problem of sun glare on the Sat Nav screen also.
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My mount for phone and ipaq (used for tomtom)...
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a319/IamTheBoy/OOF/Phone%20Mount/IMG_1681.jpg)
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Very innovative AA :y
BTW....bet you don't use the button marked S on top of the gear lever very often!! ::) ;D
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I quite like my sat nav mount, it fits perfectly into the hole in the dash where the crappy VX radio used to live ;D
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Looks good Auto Addict but can you still read your MID ok :y
Looks as though the MID is blocked although if you dont look at the MID it shouldn't be a problem.
I suspect when you sat normally in the seat you can read the MID ok?
Looks good AA :y
Yes, you can read the MID from the drivers seat, took the picture leaning back between the seats.
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Where's your Traction Control Switch?
At the end of my right leg ;D
It's a 2.2 petrol, it doesn't have one.
Probably doesn't have enough power to need one then ;D
Newbie status???????? ;)
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Where's your Traction Control Switch?
At the end of my right leg ;D
It's a 2.2 petrol, it doesn't have one.
Probably doesn't have enough power to need one then ;D
Newbie status???????? ;)
Go on AA, flex your Mod muscles... :)
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Where's your Traction Control Switch?
At the end of my right leg ;D
It's a 2.2 petrol, it doesn't have one.
Probably doesn't have enough power to need one then ;D
Newbie status???????? ;)
Go on AA, flex your Mod muscles... :)
I would if you gave me access ;)
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Where's your Traction Control Switch?
At the end of my right leg ;D
It's a 2.2 petrol, it doesn't have one.
Probably doesn't have enough power to need one then ;D
Newbie status???????? ;)
Go on AA, flex your Mod muscles... :)
I would if you gave me access ;)
Oh yes, I forgot, you can't.... ....2.2s are horrible cars, and you can't make me a newbie... :P
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Where's your Traction Control Switch?
At the end of my right leg ;D
It's a 2.2 petrol, it doesn't have one.
Probably doesn't have enough power to need one then ;D
Newbie status???????? ;)
Go on AA, flex your Mod muscles... :)
I would if you gave me access ;)
Oh yes, I forgot, you can't.... ....2.2s are horrible cars, and you can't make me a newbie... :P
:'( :'( :'( :'(
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Looks nice and tidy m8 :y
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Looks good job AA :y
Tho you've got a cd changer on a cd.....i havent...why not >:(
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Looks good job AA :y
Tho you've got a cd changer on a cd.....i havent...why not >:(
Well spotted TD missed that... factory upgrade?
Although I prefer my Alpine and Vibe Sub :y
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Looks good job AA :y
Tho you've got a cd changer on a cd.....i havent...why not >:(
Well spotted TD missed that... factory upgrade?
Although I prefer my Alpine and Vibe Sub :y
Aye, AA has 2006 iirc fitted to his CD - normally reserved for CDx models...
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It was upgraded by the dealer before I had it, I've got 2 radio codes, and 2 audio manuals.
One of their ex demo cars.
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It was upgraded by the dealer before I had it, I've got 2 radio codes, and 2 audio manuals.
One of their ex demo cars.
Grrrrr >:( but i'll let you off AA, coz your a nice bloke ;)
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It was upgraded by the dealer before I had it, I've got 2 radio codes, and 2 audio manuals.
One of their ex demo cars.
Grrrrr >:( but i'll let you off AA, coz your a nice bloke ;)
You can have the spare Audio Manual if you speak nicely to me ;)
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Looks good AA & should solve another problem too. Thieves are now looking for the sucker marks on windscreens which indicate Sat Nav used and probably left in the glovebox, then its simply a quick in and out and they're off to sell it on Ebay. ;)
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Not bad! I'd been thinking about mounting mine thereabouts, but had been thinking of buying one of those mounting brackets that slot onto the air vents. This looks slightly less costly!
Solves the problem of sun glare on the Sat Nav screen also.
Mine arrived today, will be fitting it this weekend, will post piccys
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Looks good AA & should solve another problem too. Thieves are now looking for the sucker marks on windscreens which indicate Sat Nav used and probably left in the glovebox, then its simply a quick in and out and they're off to sell it on Ebay. ;)
Yes, I didn't like it stuck onto the windscreen, even when driving, for all in sundry to see.
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Looks good AA & should solve another problem too. Thieves are now looking for the sucker marks on windscreens which indicate Sat Nav used and probably left in the glovebox, then its simply a quick in and out and they're off to sell it on Ebay. ;)
Yes, I didn't like it stuck onto the windscreen, even when driving, for all in sundry to see.
Plus at night i find it distracting, massive colour screen sucked to the windscreen.
I want something mouted down by the centre console, but no ware makes what i want so going to make one similar to TheBoys...
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Looks good AA & should solve another problem too. Thieves are now looking for the sucker marks on windscreens which indicate Sat Nav used and probably left in the glovebox, then its simply a quick in and out and they're off to sell it on Ebay. ;)
And even if you take your gps out of the car you still get your window "tished" >:(
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Sorry! Got a bit brave there! ;D
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Y've probably seen it all before. I ain't got SatNav, but I do have a gadget or two...............
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v295/rodblack/Car%20Stuff/PICT0216.jpg)
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I found a way to sit the suction bracket on top of the open ash tray, it's quite firm & well out of the way:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/kjon51/SatNavincar.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/kjon51/05-01-07_1110.jpg)
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I found a way to sit the suction bracket on top of the open ash tray, it's quite firm & well out of the way:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/kjon51/SatNavincar.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/kjon51/05-01-07_1110.jpg)
Never thought of that.
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I found a way to sit the suction bracket on top of the open ash tray, it's quite firm & well out of the way:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/kjon51/SatNavincar.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/kjon51/05-01-07_1110.jpg)
Never thought of that.
Just had a look, don't you have to leave the bracket in the car?
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I found a way to sit the suction bracket on top of the open ash tray, it's quite firm & well out of the way:-
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/kjon51/SatNavincar.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/kjon51/05-01-07_1110.jpg)
Never thought of that.
Just had a look, don't you have to leave the bracket in the car?
No I take the whole lot in & out, the bracket fits between the bottom edge of the CCDR / ash tray, the lever on the suction cup in the on position but not 'stuck' to the ash thray, just wedged in - a good fit.
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Right gocha :y
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Personally I just leave my bracket stuck on the windee :y
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I'll take a pic off what i got stuck to my screen....TB has seen it but never made a comment ;D Its like starship enterprise ;D
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That's an excellent solution AA. But how did you manage to glue the plastic to the bobbly surface?
The little GPS sucker is very neat compared to the TomTom one, which is about 3 feet long.
My TT solution......again!
I sometimes stick it over the tacho so I can fully see the MID. After all, what use is a tacho in a non-manual?
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a59/Hillper/117_1796.jpg)
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a59/Hillper/117_1791.jpg)
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finally got round to fitting mine.......took all of 30 seconds
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/doctor13702/DSCF2051.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/doctor13702/DSCF2050.jpg)
I bought it from dashmount, the cost was the one factor that has always put me off, they look to be made from cheap meccano type metal.
How wrong was i!!
This is quality, it doesnt flex and looks very sturdy, and i can move the whole mount from left to right so i can get access to the vents.
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I am satnav ;)
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I am satnav ;)
Ummm no you are Lawman ;)
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Ahhh the Navman F20....... Same unit I have although I find the spoken directions too quiet.
I used to have a Garmin i3 until it got nicked back in November, when 3 of the windows (windscreen, passenger side front and passenger sie rear) got smashed. Grrrr!!
The Garmin was a cracking little unit and had a very loud clear voice but the Navman's voice by comparison is very weedy.
Personally, to avoid having the tell tale circles on the screen, I use the dashtop mount that came with the Garmin and attach the cradle to that instead.
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Actually can it still get a satellite fix from under there?
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Actually can it still get a satellite fix from under there?
Within seconds.
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Cool!
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My SatNav is TomTom software running on Mio PDA, I hang the thing dangling from the sunroof, the sucktion cap is very strong so not problems there. The screen is facing me, but I don't actually look at it while driving I only listen to the voice instructions. This setup works for me becuase (a) I find that having a screen in front of you can distruct, (b) it can also actually obscure, (3) the satellite reception through the sun roof is spot-on. Must remember not to try and open the sunroof in the summer while the kit is stuck to it though....
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My SatNav is TomTom software running on Mio PDA, I hang the thing dangling from the sunroof, the sucktion cap is very strong so not problems there. The screen is facing me, but I don't actually look at it while driving I only listen to the voice instructions. This setup works for me becuase (a) I find that having a screen in front of you can distruct, (b) it can also actually obscure, (3) the satellite reception through the sun roof is spot-on. Must remember not to try and open the sunroof in the summer while the kit is stuck to it though....
Ok, so you've got a sun roof...... :-?
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That's an excellent solution AA. But how did you manage to glue the plastic to the bobbly surface?
Superglue.
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My SatNav is TomTom software running on Mio PDA, I hang the thing dangling from the sunroof, the sucktion cap is very strong so not problems there. The screen is facing me, but I don't actually look at it while driving I only listen to the voice instructions. This setup works for me becuase (a) I find that having a screen in front of you can distruct, (b) it can also actually obscure, (3) the satellite reception through the sun roof is spot-on. Must remember not to try and open the sunroof in the summer while the kit is stuck to it though....
Ok, so you've got a sun roof...... :-?
::)
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That's an excellent solution AA. But how did you manage to glue the plastic to the bobbly surface?
Superglue.
Thats no good.....that wont last....you need....
www.acmesuperstrengthomegaglue.com
;D
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Ok, so you've got a sun roof...... :-?
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Who hasn't? :o ;D :D
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That's an excellent solution AA. But how did you manage to glue the plastic to the bobbly surface?
Superglue.
Thats no good.....that wont last....you need....
www.acmesuperstrengthomegaglue.com
;D
Tried to order some. It's out of stock, they've had a sudden rush from Omega owners with satnavs!
They said try here www.acmelongwait.com
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That's an excellent solution AA. But how did you manage to glue the plastic to the bobbly surface?
Superglue.
Thats no good.....that wont last....you need....
www.acmesuperstrengthomegaglue.com
;D
Tried to order some. It's out of stock, they've had a sudden rush from Omega owners with satnavs!
They said try here www.acmelongwait.com
You could use www.acmemagneticclearplasticforstickingtoomegafacias.com
but it hasn't been out long and is yet to be tried and tested ::)
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That's an excellent solution AA. But how did you manage to glue the plastic to the bobbly surface?
Superglue.
Thats no good.....that wont last....you need....
www.acmesuperstrengthomegaglue.com
;D
Tried to order some. It's out of stock, they've had a sudden rush from Omega owners with satnavs!
They said try here www.acmelongwait.com
Out of stock? Were you charged £40 for the phone call anyway? ;D