digital compass
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From: Riverview Fl
digital compass
Anyone know where I can find a decent ( non cheap ) compass I can use in my car. I am still getting use to the Florida area and everyone seems to give directions in East West South or North.
I'd love something that blends in nicely and maybe has a backlight for night viewing.
I'd love something that blends in nicely and maybe has a backlight for night viewing.
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From: Big Sky Country Montana
You might try Sears. They have one for about $20 that is on sale. I have one, and I like it a lot, being the C5 can't afford the "mirrior" version! It shows direction and degrees for that direction. I believe that it has a back-up light , but I have not needed mine yet. It is just a battery power, but it is a clean install (3 small suction cups). 
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From: Wilmington NC
Originally Posted by bpc4me
Anyone know where I can find a decent ( non cheap ) compass I can use in my car. I am still getting use to the Florida area and everyone seems to give directions in East West South or North.
I'd love something that blends in nicely and maybe has a backlight for night viewing.
I'd love something that blends in nicely and maybe has a backlight for night viewing.
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From: Riverview Fl
Originally Posted by Sooo Bad
You might try Sears. They have one for about $20 that is on sale. I have one, and I like it a lot, being the C5 can't afford the "mirrior" version! It shows direction and degrees for that direction. I believe that it has a back-up light , but I have not needed mine yet. It is just a battery power, but it is a clean install (3 small suction cups).
I have the wayfinder, just don't like having to turn it on all the time and can't seem to get any back light on it, is yours the same?
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From: Wilmington NC
Originally Posted by chocoholic
I've heard it said that you can find your way using the sun, the moon and the stars, but maybe that only works if you are a Pigeon?
And Pigeons only buy Mustangs.
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If your car does not have a self dimming rear view mirror, you might consider getting one w/ a compass built into it. I installed one a few years ago and I'm very pleased w/ it. 
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Originally Posted by BiggieBoy
If your car does not have a self dimming rear view mirror, you might consider getting one w/ a compass built into it. I installed one a few years ago and I'm very pleased w/ it.
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I use a handheld Garmin GPS when I'm out on Galveston Bay fishing and carry it with me in the Vette if I'm going on a trip. They have many different models, most are capable of downloading maps from the internet, etc.....
Just a thought.
Just a thought.
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Originally Posted by bpc4me
Anyway to get a cheap one? I saw a few in the $220 range and for a rear mirror, that is way to much for me.