Does anyone know where I could find info on the Model Nuvi that Mini is selling as an aftermarket accessory for the Mini? I ordered it but my MA didn't have any info on it as of yet.

 

It's a Garmin Nuvi 360, with some minor customizations (MINI-specific 'splash screen', MINI logo silkscreened on the front of the unit, and the option of selecting an on-screen car that looks like a MINI).

Here's the link to Garmin's site:

http://www.garmin.com/products/nuvi360/

 

...because there are some SRF files (the car icon files) that everyone is waiting for...

MMM

 

I'm wondering if the mounting bracket will be available separately, and if it can be fitted to the pre-2007 MINIs. My wife has the Nuvi 350 in her car, and if there's a nicely-integrated mounting bracket available, I'd be interested.

 

I had the parts guy at MINI of Peabody (Dave) digging for a couple of hours for me, looking for that mount. From what he was able to determine, the picture in the accessories catalog is misleading and the mount is the standard windshield suction cup one. If anyone can prove otherwise, he and I both would love to hear about it, especially if you can provide a part number!

There's another thread with some great nuvi mounting ideas. I copied Blimey Cabrio's Panavise bracket mod for my nuvi 370.

 

I saw one in a car on the floor at Downtown Mini in Orlando. The bracket mounts to the dash to the left of the steering wheel and the Tach. Didn't pay attention to how it was fastened...sorry.

 

Cool thanks for the info. My Ma said it was a garmin nuvi but didn't know the model number. I take delivery of my mini on Sat and I ordered the mounting kit as well. He described to me that it mounts on the side of the tac and comes out to the left or right hand side. I'll take some pics Sat when I pick my Mini up.

 

How much was the NUVI mounting kit? It is available as a separate part or are you actually purchasing the whole NUVI from MINI? I already have a NUVI 360 and use to suction cup to mount it to the speedometer. It works fine, but if there was a better way to do this, I'd bite. I also want the srf files... If I can get them with any MINI, I found a way to change the car to look like my MINI, with the proper paint color, white roof and mirrors, etc.

Can you post up the part numbers for the kit and also the NUVI itself? I can't find them in my MINI DVD parts catalog...

 

MINI Part number is 65 90 0 429 399 for the kit. Not sure if the mount is available by itself.

http://www.motoringfun.com/2007/03/...igation-system/

 

what does the mount do? Does it simple hold the Nuvi 360 or does it also wire it in to the audio system and/or MFSW ?

 

Mainly if you have pictures of the mount and if you can measure the distance that is cleared between the nuvi 3xx and the tachometer? (teh nuvi 6x series is exactly 1.0 in wider than the nuvi 3xx - 4.9 x 2.9 x 0.9 inches vs 3.9 x 0.9 x 2.9 inches (WxHxD). So if you can please check if there is > 0.5 in cleared distance between the edges of the mini nuvi and tachometer - than it can accomodate the 6xx series.

And yes - the same lament for the SRF files.... they should be in the nuvi/Garmin/vehicles directory...


MMM

 

Keep in mind that the mount for a Nuvi 350/360 won't accept a 660, even if there's physically room for it between the mount and the tachometer.

The card-edge electrical connector on the back of the 350/360 only has four contacts, whereas the connector on the 660 is much wider and has ten contacts. I just went outside and tried to swap Nuvis between my car and my wife's car (she has a 350, I have a 660), and neither one would even physically snap into the other's mounting bracket, nevermind the connector issues.

I really don't think the MINI Nuvi mount kit is going to be of much use to 660 owners.

 

In case anyone is interested Fry's has the Nuvi 360 for $399 with free ground shipping.

Randy

 

I know you are right. But what I was thinking (hoping) is that the mount has two parts - a part that ends with the ball and on which the intermediate mount snaps (it's harder to explain - easier if you look at the garmin mount). Anyway - I am close to mount the nuvi 660 on the dahboard right behind the tachometer - quite an accesible place and very visible. Might not fit anyone - but if you are reasonably tall the road viewing is not obstructed. I have the mount and everything - was just waiting to see if the MINI option is better or no. If it is monoblock for the nuvi 360 - I'll pass (I really like the 660). If it is two-piece adapter and the mounting part breaks in two - the sphere + support and the electrical piece - I'll go for that - if not - I'll just custom install the nuvi 660 with the microphone and the external antenna and the traffic controller behind the dashboard.

Thank you - MMM

 

I just hardwired my Nuvi 350 into my R56 Mini this weekend.. I use the standard window mount and have it to the left of my steering wheel by my TX registration/state inspection stickers..

Looks great

 

Can you show us how you pulled the cables and where did you connect the power supply? Pulled it from the fuse box?

I'm preparing for a hardwired radar detector/nuvi/XM radio/bluetooth ODB II job and looking for various solutions...

Thank you - MMM

 

I'd be interested too. I've got a Garmin Zumo 550 I use for both car and motorcycle. I need to find a way to run the power for it. Currently I have the Zumo, just to the left of the speedo, using the windshield mount to attach to the disk supplied by Garmin which is an adhesive mount on the dash. Location is great but need to run the power cord in a more hidden manner.

 

I was just at the MINI dealer and I spoke to the Sales Manager, who gave in the following information:

MINI R56 nuvi complete kit - $750
MINI R56 Installation kit only (use your own Nuvi) - $175.

He said insatllation would take 1/2 hour or about $50.

The unit would be wired into the audio system with this installation.

Has anyone installed one of the yet? Any comments?

 

Not sure about other dealers, but mine gave me a break on accessories at pick-up day. I was sold the Mini Nuvi for $560 installed(of course, they are waiting for the unit to come in), and was offered other accessories at dealer cost. I didn't even ask for a discount, it was offered to me. Might want to ask your MA before you go to pick up your ride.

 

It's great that people are actually able to see this thing, now. Can we *please* get some photos and, more importantly, part numbers?

 

here are the part numbers I got from my dealer:

MINI R56 nuvi complete kit - $750
PN: 65 90 0 429 399
MINI R56 Installation kit only (use your own Nuvi) - $175.
PN: 65 90 0 428 283

MINI R50/R52/R53 nuvi complete kit - $750
PN: 65 90 0 429 400
MINI R50/R52/R53 Installation kit only (use your own Nuvi) - $175.
PN: 65 90 0 428 284

This information comes from a 03/07/2007 bulletin # M 65 05 07

 

If someone gets one of these kits. Please post pictures, especially of an R53 kit.

 

The install kit price is a bit steep - 175$ - but might be worth it if it blends nicely. So - if you can show us pictures of the setup (and if you can measure the clearance space between the tachometer and the nuvi - to see if a nuvi 6x0 series device might fit...)

Thank you - MMM

 

I just picked up my car with the Mini NAV installed. Will take and post pics later today. Suffice to say, the hardwired unit, clean install and mounting brackt were well worth the price to me. I suppose if you can get the unit itself cheaper, this would be a nice way to go.

Mounts to the left of tach on a mount that has a metal arm extending out from the tach. Very solid feel. Base for which NAV clips onto is a swivel unit so you can choose your angel.

The mini units color matches the interior of the car, which I hope will be a theft deterrant (i.e. people think is a hardwired unit that can not be removed).

The NAV itself aint bad. I certainly do like this option over the normal MINI NAV. Just as well intergration and a lot less money. Note I bought my MINI used so the regular NAV was not an option for me.

 

I bet you will be very popular soon... Many of us are interested about this solution (and about those so-desired SRF files form the nuvi /Garmin/vehicles directory...)....

However - some more practical questions (I plan to order the install kit for my pre-existing nuvi 660):

- can you see if there is about 1/2 inch clearance between the leftmost edge of the nuvi and the tachometer? (the nuvi 6x0 series are 1 inch wider and same height and depth as the 3x0 units - similar with yours);
- is the audio of the unit already wired in the main audio of the car? Maybe using aux input?
- the power supply is done thru the rear connector of the unit or does it use the USB port?
- is the arm extending or fixed? (I understood that it can be mounted on the left or on the right)
- the mounting is done thru the tach rear screws or is it on the wheel console?

Thank you so much for your impressions, and anxiously waiting for the pictures (no pressure, it's Saturday....)

MMM