GPS mounting locations Options

[GotToyota]

I'm trying to find a clean spot to mount the GPS, because I didn't want to use the windshield mount. What are your suggestions to how I can make it integrate with the car better? I was thinking a custom panel piece, but I've tried it before, and let's say it didn't turn out well.

-Matt

[Spider77]

I feel you about the windshield thing, it just sucks. I happen to put my tom tom in the pocket below the stereo face. I dont know how your set up is, I dont have the original pocket (that was stolen), I have one that has a lip all the way around it, so it kinda "locks" the tom tom mounting arm in.

[mikew04]

Nothin big, but it's cleaner than the window mount.

I attached the "permanent mount" that came with the unit on the dash, and hard wired the power cord.



Here's about what I see when I'm driving; doesn't sit in front of the window, and doesn't obstruct the clock or anything else.

[GotToyota]

Nothin big, but it's cleaner than the window mount.

I attached the "permanent mount" that came with the unit on the dash, and hard wired the power cord.



Here's about what I see when I'm driving; doesn't sit in front of the window, and doesn't obstruct the clock or anything else.

That looks like what I'm trying to accomplish, or at least similar. I have the same GPS unit as well.

Josh I agree, it sucks. My pocket is a single din, and isn't big enough of an opening to work with.

-Matt

[shaunrichard]

That's similar to my setup. I have the TomTom and it came with a small disc with adhesive that I have affixed to my dash. Although mine is slightly to the right and back, just off the instrument cowl hump.

This post has been edited by shaunrichard: May 23, 2008 - 1:23 PM

[Legit94GT]

if you stilll arent happy with that set up you can always put it next to your e-brake.... i ran into the same problme when i got my satelittle radio, and found that keeping down ther is very nice... But you have to take your eyes off the road to look at it:(

[shaunrichard]

^Or, going that route, I have my XM mounted on a stalk that attaches to the front seat frame bolt, where it's bolted to the floor. It could be modified for the GPS. Again, it's taking your eyes from the road, but depending on height it's not as much of a distraction.