Best spot for GPS

[onizuka]

Just got myself a GPS, wondering with our centre-dash and small windshield, what would be the best spot to mount a GPS? I tried the driver side, but I kinda find it obstructing. Maybe I have to be used to it.

[my little snow ball]

i have mine on the drivers side and i like it

[Benggolf2]

I suggest the center dash slightly offset to the right side so it doesn't obstruct your view of the speedometer/tach.

Someone mounted his GPS on the driver side cup holder. Neat, but it takes your eyes way off the road! :eek:
I feel more comfortable with the center dash mounting position.

[MadMax]

I have been contemplating putting that little mounting plate that comes with the Garmin Nuvis just above the glovebox behind the steering wheel. I tried the windshield and the reach is just too dang far!

Cheers! M2

[Reddog99]

I put mine in center, but I usually have mine displaying the speed & other info, so blockage of the speedo is not important.

[uncleyaris]

I got mine on my DD kenwood, sorry!!! I love it!!!

[MUSKOKA800]

I found mine good in the bottom left corner of the windsheild. The sedans dash drops away so the GPS barely blocks any windshield view. Only problem is the cord. The sedans outlet is in the center console behind the parking brake lever so cord routing is a pain.
I've considered mounting it above the steering column. View it through the top of the wheel and the cord could be tucked into the crevices of the dash and center console.
The sedan does not have the drivers side glove box so I wouldn't have an obstruction issue there.

[Pars]

The mount on my Roadmate 300 is about 2 inch diameter and I had it mounted onto the class covering for the centre instrument display. It covered-up the trip meter, but if you leaned forward, you'd still be able to see the trip display. In my opinion, it's the best location since there's no obstruction on the windshield glass and the unit is easy to access while on the go.

[YarisSedan]

I mounted mine here. Works pretty well. Very convenient to see and touch as well as close to the stupidly only one cigerete lighter port.

http://www.geocities.com/animesrule1/gps.jpg

[Doug007]

I mounted mine here. Works pretty well. Very convenient to see and touch as well as close to the stupidly only one cigerete lighter port.

http://www.geocities.com/animesrule1/gps.jpg

+1 In California it's illegal to put anything on the windshield. I vent-mounted by Sirius and can easily share the RCA jack when I use the Nuvi as an MP3 player.

[upgradedyaris]

I added mine here so both pass and driver can see it. :smile:

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q56/upgradedsupra/GPS750.jpg

[Pars]

I added mine here so both pass and driver can see it. :smile:

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q56/upgradedsupra/GPS750.jpg

ideal spot:thumbsup: That's where I had mine mounted.

[upgradedyaris]

ideal spot:thumbsup: That's where I had mine mounted.

Thanks. The wires are hidden too. (well, most of it) I'm working on putting a new socket in for the power that will also be hidden. :wink: I didn't think I would use this GPS but now, I never go anywhere without it! :tongue:

[andries]

This is my place for the navigation.I have made a support for in the cup holder!

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/images/funkygarage/630/navigationplace.jpg

[Benggolf2]

This is my place for the navigation.I have made a support for in the cup holder!

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/images/funkygarage/630/navigationplace.jpg


Very clean installation Andries! :thumbsup:
How did you route your power chord?

[andries]

Very clean installation Andries! :thumbsup:
How did you route your power chord?

No powercord, is not necessary. Battery is good for 5 á 6 hours. I charge him in house and not in the car.

If battery is still empty while I'm driving I put the powercord over the steering column to the lighter plug.

[Revsson]

This is my place for the navigation.I have made a support for in the cup holder!

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/images/funkygarage/630/navigationplace.jpg

Very nice indeed!!
How about a pic of the support you made?

[andries]

Very nice indeed!!
How about a pic of the support you made?

Here it is;

http://members.home.nl/kuipers20/support.jpg

[WeeYari]

That is extremely clever. You better patent that design quick.

Very nice setup indeed.

[andries]

That is extremely clever. You better patent that design quick.

Very nice setup indeed.

Not necessary. Everyone here, one Yarisworld, who wants make it.

I seen here a lot ideas for my Yaris, so this is for you:burnrubber:

[vios7]

on the cup holder?..hmm, u missing the part enjoying a hot drink when u drive ..LOL

JK

[TheRealEnth]

on the cup holder?..hmm,

because that's the only cup holder we have... =D

[slothman86]

The small window on the door is my space of choice...

[Revsson]

Here it is;

http://members.home.nl/kuipers20/support.jpg

Interesting and apparently simple to make? :w00t:
Is that all wood or wood and plastic? I probably can't fabricate something
like that, but will think about it if I get a GPS.

Do you have any more mods you want to share??

[Benggolf2]

One big advantage of using this cup holder as a mounting point...no tell-tale
sign that you have a GPS! Just close the cup holder!

Unlike mounting it on the dash, the circular mounting plate will remain clearly visible! :thumbsup:

[Revsson]

One big advantage of using this cup holder as a mounting point...no tell-tale
sign that you have a GPS! Just close the cup holder!

Unlike mounting it on the dash, the circular mounting plate will remain clearly visible! :thumbsup:

I think this is a great idea. Throw the GPS in one of the compartments or
take it with you. :clap:

[Revsson]

The small window on the door is my space of choice...



Pics !!! Pics !!! I need pics of that.

:needpics:

But seriously, it would be nice to see a pic of a mount in front of that
little window. :tongue:

[upgradedyaris]

One big advantage of using this cup holder as a mounting point...no tell-tale
sign that you have a GPS! Just close the cup holder!

Unlike mounting it on the dash, the circular mounting plate will remain clearly visible! :thumbsup:


It blocks the vent for both heat and A/C which is a big NO for me. Innovative all the same. :smile:

[andries]

Interesting and apparently simple to make? :w00t:
Is that all wood or wood and plastic? I probably can't fabricate something
like that, but will think about it if I get a GPS.

Do you have any more mods you want to share??


Maybe, see my garage.

The support is all wood and the black is leather.

[IsLNdbOi]

Here's what I did:

http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/2581/gpscollagegn0.jpghttp://img120.imageshack.us/img120/5554/gpshl5.jpg


Got the ball mount from Kuda mounts and installed a 12V DC outlet in the driver side glovebox for the GPS unit. I've since replaced the StreetPilot c580 with a Nuvi 765T.