Garmin mount and GPS comments
Racer
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: NC
I used the sticky disk without taking the sticky cover film off. I suctioned the Garmin to it, then found it fit perfectly in the rubber liner of the thing GM calls a cup holder. I run the cord into the console accessory plug. Comes out easily to transfer to another vehicle.
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From: Milton FL
Here's mine. I used copper water pipe hammered flat on each end, drilled on bottom to fit passenger side
front seat bolt. Top of copper pipe is sandwiched with black Plexiglas and GPS and XM mounts are double sided
taped on. The pipe and wires are wrapped in wire conduit.
Front view
Side View
front seat bolt. Top of copper pipe is sandwiched with black Plexiglas and GPS and XM mounts are double sided
taped on. The pipe and wires are wrapped in wire conduit.
Front view
Side View
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I bought a Garmin C340 for Christmas and just use the factory suction cup mount on the windshield. Works fine for me. I agree about the looks of the cord just lying there, but it does not really get in my way.
I like the C6 navigation better, but I also didn't spend that much money on my Garmin.
I like the C6 navigation better, but I also didn't spend that much money on my Garmin.
Heel & Toe
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I have the Nuvi as well, but I use the suction cup window mount on the radio display face.
Works great, you just have to keep the release tab for the suction cup on the bottom.
I use my Sirius or Ipod for the majotiy of my music anyway, so the display is only used occasionally and I know my few presets.
Works great, you just have to keep the release tab for the suction cup on the bottom.
I use my Sirius or Ipod for the majotiy of my music anyway, so the display is only used occasionally and I know my few presets.
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From: San Antonio Tx
I discovered that the very small space directly above the center A/C vent will accommodate a thin piece of aluminum. Such a thin piece can be purposely formed so as to be the horizontal holding component of a homemade GPS bracket. I used Velcro to attach the GPS to the vertical component of the mount. Since this method does not lend itself to using the standard ball mount it requires another means of applying DC power. Power was initially applied through the charging jack. I discovered that applying power through the charging jack will reduce the daytime screen brilliance. I was eventually able to overcome that problem and get full brilliance but the below photos are of the mount before the power/brilliance problem was resolved. Primary benefits of this mount: It places the GPS in an optimal position above the vent where it is visible w/o taking your eyes very far from the road yet does not block the A/C or view of the road.
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The Nav system in the C6 is a pretty neat device - as it is fully integrated into the speaker system, radio system, etc. And it is easy to use and can be updated by just buying new discs. However, IMO you pay a lot of money for something that you can get in your Garmin for a lot less money. I have been running a Garmin C340 for about 10 months and it has worked very well for me, plus it is easily transferred from car to car.
I just use the windshield suction cup mount and run the cord from the power outlet to the device. Yes, not the prettiest way to do it, but it works.
I just use the windshield suction cup mount and run the cord from the power outlet to the device. Yes, not the prettiest way to do it, but it works.
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I use the suction cup to mount my Garmin to the targa top. It is completely out of the way, doesn't block any vents and is as easy to see as the rearview mirror-because it sits just above. Try this before you buy any extra 'holders'. I got this idea from another member here!!
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Anyway, when you want to update a built-in unit, you've got to buy a disc, which generally runs much more than $120. I have a built-in GPS in one of my vehicles and the Garmin in the Corvette. Each has advantages, but, obviously, the updating feature is tilted very heavily toward the Garmin. 
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I mount my Garmin GPS on the windshield using the suction cup. Works great for me as it is easily seen there without having to really take my eyes off the road. As far as how it compares to the factory GPS - I'd say it works just as well. One of the advantages of the factory system is that it has a much larger screen to view, but my Garmin has worked just fine in terms of getting me to a destination and it didn't cost $2K.
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Not sure how he did his mount or wiring......but Garmins all use the "ball mount" so seems you could pop it off the mount and disconnect the cables to move to another car
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I have the Garmin 26x W.... (Cant remember that last digit in the model)
But it's the best GPS I've used, even compared to the Infiniti GPS... It seems to get updated on traffic and re-routes me around...
I put it up high on the right of my rear-view mirror with a suction cup. I don't want to block the vents because I'm using the A/C at all times for the most part.
But it's the best GPS I've used, even compared to the Infiniti GPS... It seems to get updated on traffic and re-routes me around...
I put it up high on the right of my rear-view mirror with a suction cup. I don't want to block the vents because I'm using the A/C at all times for the most part.