Why no compass
Instructor
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Even with the compass in the car, I've seen people who didnt know what their declination number was, and its different enough for the east coast vs the west coast to make a difference. Without the correct one, your compass readings will be off.
(I may be mistaken about the nomenclature, because I've been out of the military for a while now. I just remember what it does. You add or subtract it from the compass reading to get your actual heading)
(I may be mistaken about the nomenclature, because I've been out of the military for a while now. I just remember what it does. You add or subtract it from the compass reading to get your actual heading)
Le Mans Master
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From: Hells Sister City Phoenix AZ
St. Jude Donor '03
Sorry, but compasses are for white hairs driving Buicks. I can look up at the sun or moon and tell what direction I'm going. 
BTW I'm 54 yrs old and probably qualify as a white hair to alot of the youngsters on this forum.
BTW I'm 54 yrs old and probably qualify as a white hair to alot of the youngsters on this forum.
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From: All that glitters is Gold - Hockey Is CANADA'S game
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Originally Posted by Evil-Twin
It's tough to use a compass when your head is constantly up your ***.....
But at least I know where I am
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From: Indianapolis IN
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Originally Posted by JonRoss
I love my C5 but really miss not having a compass. Every other car I have had since 1998 has had one. Anyone know why GM chose not to put at leat an 8 direction digital in the car? Also, anyone using an add on that fits well with the C5?
Just wondering.............
Just wondering.............
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Originally Posted by Zilla
But at least I know where I am
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Originally Posted by sage666
Hey, if you're out driving the C5, why worry about the direction?
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From: Far side of the Moon
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Originally Posted by Evil-Twin
It's tough to use a compass when your head is constantly up your ***.....
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From: "This is not a psychotic episode, but a cleansing moment of clarity."
Originally Posted by John's/Pewter/Oak/01
Here's one, but it replaces the entire mirror instead of just adding the compass feature: http://accessory-center.com/series.plx/30/1533/1865
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From: Ham Lake MN
Does it matter which direction we going, we're getting there in a Corvette
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From: Enterprise AL
We don't know where we've been... don't know where we're going... never want to return.... just take the second star on the right, and on till morning.... 
Things you never want to hear: Captain saying, let me see that map...
LT saying, in my vast experience
CWO saying, I have the flight controls, watch this
Things you never want to hear: Captain saying, let me see that map...
LT saying, in my vast experience
CWO saying, I have the flight controls, watch this
Last edited by ZO6vettepilot; Apr 17, 2006 at 11:54 PM.
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From: Covina CA
Originally Posted by JonRoss
I love my C5 but really miss not having a compass. Every other car I have had since 1998 has had one. Anyone know why GM chose not to put at leat an 8 direction digital in the car? Also, anyone using an add on that fits well with the C5?
Just wondering.............
Just wondering.............
Racer
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Bonney Lake, Washington
I also miss the compass especially when you're in the middle of nowhere and at night...
Check this out.
http://www.autogeek.net/pniv7waycom1.html
Check this out.
http://www.autogeek.net/pniv7waycom1.html
Instructor
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From: Hooksett NH
Originally Posted by viper8u2
I purchased one like this, only black, removed the base and it fits
perfectly into the Useless Cup Holder. Even has wireing for Backlighting.
