Best spot for GPS - Toyota Yaris Forums

onizuka · 11-01-2008, 12:52 PM

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 · 11-01-2008, 07:43 PM

i have mine on the drivers side and i like it

Benggolf2 · 11-01-2008, 09:10 PM

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!

I feel more comfortable with the center dash mounting position.

MadMax · 11-01-2008, 09:29 PM

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 · 11-01-2008, 09:32 PM

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

uncleyaris · 11-02-2008, 12:49 AM

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

MUSKOKA800 · 11-02-2008, 07:25 AM

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 · 11-02-2008, 10:59 PM

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 · 11-02-2008, 11:29 PM

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.

Doug007 · 11-03-2008, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

+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 · 11-13-2008, 06:25 PM

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

Pars · 11-14-2008, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by upgradedyaris

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

ideal spot

That's where I had mine mounted.

upgradedyaris · 11-15-2008, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Pars

ideal spot

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.

I didn't think I would use this GPS but now, I never go anywhere without it!

andries · 11-16-2008, 04:03 AM

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

Benggolf2 · 11-16-2008, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by andries

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

Very clean installation Andries!

How did you route your power chord?

andries · 11-16-2008, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Benggolf2

Very clean installation Andries!

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 · 11-16-2008, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by andries

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

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

andries · 11-16-2008, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Revsson

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

Here it is;

11-01-2008, 12:52 PM	#1
onizuka Drives: Yaris Blk 5 Drs RS Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 45	Best spot for GPS 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.

11-01-2008, 07:43 PM	#2
my little snow ball Drives: white yaris hatch Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: stratford Posts: 23	i have mine on the drivers side and i like it __________________ i kicked your aveo's ass and my car is cutier too

11-01-2008, 09:10 PM	#3
Benggolf2 View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris RS 4-Door LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, B.C., Canada Posts: 504	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! I feel more comfortable with the center dash mounting position. __________________ Benggolf2

11-02-2008, 07:25 AM	#7
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	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. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

11-02-2008, 11:29 PM	#9
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	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.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

11-01-2008, 09:29 PM	#4
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	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

11-01-2008, 09:32 PM	#5
Reddog99 Drives: '08 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal (Jamul) Posts: 97	I put mine in center, but I usually have mine displaying the speed & other info, so blockage of the speedo is not important.

11-02-2008, 12:49 AM	#6
uncleyaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Bayou Blue!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,523	I got mine on my DD kenwood, sorry!!! I love it!!!

11-02-2008, 10:59 PM	#8
Pars Drives: 07 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 418	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.

11-13-2008, 06:25 PM	#11
upgradedyaris Drives: Yaris & Supra Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here Posts: 118	GPS mounting location I added mine here so both pass and driver can see it.

11-16-2008, 04:03 AM	#14
andries aka Jack Wolfskin Drives: Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spain Posts: 239	This is my place for the navigation.I have made a support for in the cup holder!

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