Navigation & Audio Garmin GPS Mount
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If you look at this thread there is a lot of info about the Garmin Nuvi 360 OEM bracket:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co....php?p=2143090
You can find out where to get it at a discount, how to install it, and pics.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co....php?p=2143090
You can find out where to get it at a discount, how to install it, and pics.
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watch the video: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-revealed.html
They have a nice set up which attaches to one side of your tach.
And you can add a mount on the other side to add other components as well.......
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To resurrect a thread from the dead. I'm returning my lease, and it has the bracket installed, so I want to remove it so I can potentially install it in a new car.
The dealer installed the bracket, so I'm curious as to how much I should remove, such that when I get a new car I can get it installed again, not missing any parts.
Does X9002 stay on the car? Should there be a 'cover' that I install when I remove the wiring harness?
Are the screws longer than stock/I should get new/shorter ones to replace them when I return the car?
Thanks
The dealer installed the bracket, so I'm curious as to how much I should remove, such that when I get a new car I can get it installed again, not missing any parts.
Does X9002 stay on the car? Should there be a 'cover' that I install when I remove the wiring harness?
Are the screws longer than stock/I should get new/shorter ones to replace them when I return the car?
Thanks
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Photo 1:
The mount was machined from a piece of solid aluminum to match the contour of the Mini's speedometer. A ball was made to fit a typical Garmin mount.
Photo 2:
The mount painted and then installed with double sided tape.
Photo 3:
GPS Unit installed.
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To resurrect a thread from the dead. I'm returning my lease, and it has the bracket installed, so I want to remove it so I can potentially install it in a new car.
The dealer installed the bracket, so I'm curious as to how much I should remove, such that when I get a new car I can get it installed again, not missing any parts.
Does X9002 stay on the car? Should there be a 'cover' that I install when I remove the wiring harness?
Are the screws longer than stock/I should get new/shorter ones to replace them when I return the car?
Thanks
The dealer installed the bracket, so I'm curious as to how much I should remove, such that when I get a new car I can get it installed again, not missing any parts.
Does X9002 stay on the car? Should there be a 'cover' that I install when I remove the wiring harness?
Are the screws longer than stock/I should get new/shorter ones to replace them when I return the car?
Thanks
The kit installs into the X9002 harness using adapters. You have to pull the correct wire and pins from the harness, and then insert them into the splice adapters. You should be able to carefully disassemble these and put them back into the factory harness. Just make sure you line up the correct colored wires into the right slot in the harness.
The screws that come with the kit are longer than the original screws. They probably wont fit back in without the bracket installed, but I'm not sure. You can also probably take the screws out and use them to go to a hardware store and find a shorter screw with the right thread.
If you try to install in a new car, most of the kit should work, but you may have to get new parts for the plastic parts that are used to connect the OEM harness wires. I'm not sure of the correct term, but you'll know what I'm talking about if you take it apart. If you are really careful removing the wiring, you'll be able to reuse them.
Hope that helps.
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A different spin on mounting a GPS
I want to install my Garmin but didn't want it hanging off my dash or stuck to my window because it has a tendency to attract thieves to break into your car even if the unit isn't mounted. They assume that if there is a mount there the GPS is probably somewhere in the car. I mounted mine in the empty space under the window switch assembly.
Advantages:
-- Unused space anyway
-- Gives it a built in look
-- Not noticable to someone walking by the car even with the GPS in place
-- Power port is right there, no wiring to do, just plug it in - Turns off autmatically when you turn the car off since this is a switch plug.
-- No glare in bright sunlight
All I did was attach a piece of smooth plastic across the back of the down tubes and mounted the GPS to that using the windshield suction cup. Perfect!
'02 Liquid Yellow MCS
Advantages:
-- Unused space anyway
-- Gives it a built in look
-- Not noticable to someone walking by the car even with the GPS in place
-- Power port is right there, no wiring to do, just plug it in - Turns off autmatically when you turn the car off since this is a switch plug.
-- No glare in bright sunlight
All I did was attach a piece of smooth plastic across the back of the down tubes and mounted the GPS to that using the windshield suction cup. Perfect!
'02 Liquid Yellow MCS
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I know not many people a big fan of putting the gps unit below but I found this for those who're interested...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...ht_2274wt_1208
It should work pretty well, no splicing, just stick it up the jack and should be good....
Just ordered one, and we shall see how it goes.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...ht_2274wt_1208
It should work pretty well, no splicing, just stick it up the jack and should be good....
Just ordered one, and we shall see how it goes.
I want to install my Garmin but didn't want it hanging off my dash or stuck to my window because it has a tendency to attract thieves to break into your car even if the unit isn't mounted. They assume that if there is a mount there the GPS is probably somewhere in the car. I mounted mine in the empty space under the window switch assembly.
Advantages:
-- Unused space anyway
-- Gives it a built in look
-- Not noticable to someone walking by the car even with the GPS in place
-- Power port is right there, no wiring to do, just plug it in - Turns off autmatically when you turn the car off since this is a switch plug.
-- No glare in bright sunlight
All I did was attach a piece of smooth plastic across the back of the down tubes and mounted the GPS to that using the windshield suction cup. Perfect!
'02 Liquid Yellow MCS
Advantages:
-- Unused space anyway
-- Gives it a built in look
-- Not noticable to someone walking by the car even with the GPS in place
-- Power port is right there, no wiring to do, just plug it in - Turns off autmatically when you turn the car off since this is a switch plug.
-- No glare in bright sunlight
All I did was attach a piece of smooth plastic across the back of the down tubes and mounted the GPS to that using the windshield suction cup. Perfect!
'02 Liquid Yellow MCS
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