Navigation & Audio Anyone have the MINI Portable GPS?
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They had a similar option for a while on the R56, it was basically a fancy styles mount for a Garmin Nuvi, this appears to be a similar setup; and seems like something that as long as Garmin keeps with its current system might be easier to update and retain compatibility by just swapping out the GPS part and utilizing the mount in the future.
I would be curious to know just which unit is in use for this, as comparing to photos to Garmin's website it looks like it's less than $100 for the MINI specific custom mount; may make for an interesting in market in individual parts for those that already have a GPS that can use the mount.
I would be curious to know just which unit is in use for this, as comparing to photos to Garmin's website it looks like it's less than $100 for the MINI specific custom mount; may make for an interesting in market in individual parts for those that already have a GPS that can use the mount.
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To me it looks like what you're paying for is the mounting bracket...and if you want a clean look, it might be worth the money. Otherwise you could just buy one from Walmart.
One more point...Do you still have to plug it into the cigarette lighter? If there is a cleaner solution for the power, it may be worth it.
One more point...Do you still have to plug it into the cigarette lighter? If there is a cleaner solution for the power, it may be worth it.
Last edited by mini_wisconsin; 07-09-2014 at 04:47 PM.
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To me it looks like what you're paying for is the mounting bracket...and if you want a clean look, it might be worth the money. Otherwise you could just buy one from Walmart.
One more point...Do you still have to plug it into the cigarette lighter? If there is a cleaner solution for the power, it may be worth it.
One more point...Do you still have to plug it into the cigarette lighter? If there is a cleaner solution for the power, it may be worth it.
I'm going to be at the dealer this Sat and will ask some questions. I was hoping it might be a cleaner installation and will ask what exactly does it include. Otherwise I will look elsewhere, thanks CobraBob for the Costco suggestion.
Car should be here in about two weeks and I've been accumulating accessories to install already
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I'm going to be at the dealer this Sat and will ask some questions. I was hoping it might be a cleaner installation and will ask what exactly does it include. Otherwise I will look elsewhere, thanks CobraBob for the Costco suggestion.
Car should be here in about two weeks and I've been accumulating accessories to install already
Car should be here in about two weeks and I've been accumulating accessories to install already
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I do not have my Mini yet and I have the navigation so I will not be using. If I was to use I was looking at http://www.cravenspeed.com/mini-gps-mounting-kits/
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I'm going to be at the dealer this Sat and will ask some questions. I was hoping it might be a cleaner installation and will ask what exactly does it include. Otherwise I will look elsewhere, thanks CobraBob for the Costco suggestion. Car should be here in about two weeks and I've been accumulating accessories to install already
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I do not have my Mini yet and I have the navigation so I will not be using. If I was to use I was looking at http://www.cravenspeed.com/mini-gps-mounting-kits/
Thanks for URL. This is helpful.
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I have owned many Garmin products, but have been using a Garmin Nuvi for about 10 years, so I wanted to buy a new modern one with Voice Command, lifetime maps, lifetime traffic and pinch and drag zoom. So after a some research I came across this video on the Garmin Nuvi 3597. It made me run down to BestBuy and buy it! It is great. I have it mounted to the windshield of my new F56. $329, but it is better than the Navs I have had in my Porsche, Audi and MINI of past. Check out the video. The Voice Command feature that this guy shows in his review is that good. I can't believe how great it works. Great unit.
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Another GPS mounting option...
I've previously used mounts from www.proclipusa.com with good success. You do however have to deal with the GPS power cord issue but the mounts themselves are custom made for each particular brand/model of GPS and vehicle.
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I'm not sure whether this is the same item that shows up as an accessory on the MINI site (probably), but according to this thread it is a Garmin 2497:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...avigation.html
My sense is that the kit is essentially a Garmin GPS, a bracket similar to a Cravenspeed bracket, a hardwire kit that uses the OBD port instead of going straight into the fuse panel, plus some bits to help hide everything.
If you did a piecemeal (like I did) using a Cravenspeed mount, I think you would end up at close to the same price point. Personally, I feel like I was able to hide all the wires well enough so they are not noticeable.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...avigation.html
My sense is that the kit is essentially a Garmin GPS, a bracket similar to a Cravenspeed bracket, a hardwire kit that uses the OBD port instead of going straight into the fuse panel, plus some bits to help hide everything.
If you did a piecemeal (like I did) using a Cravenspeed mount, I think you would end up at close to the same price point. Personally, I feel like I was able to hide all the wires well enough so they are not noticeable.
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If the MINI version is anything like what BMW offers, it's more than just a fancy mounting bracket. I had the equivalent option in my 1-series and yes, it included a bracket that very cleanly installed on the dash and hid all wiring connections, but the best part of it is that it was integrated into the factory audio. That is, all GPS instructions played over the car's stereo, so if you were listening to music on the radio it would mute the music and give the GPS command just like a factory navigation system would. It was a great feature, but the software was buggy to say the least. So many issues with it and, frankly, it rarely worked (in terms of the GPS audio output on the car stereo). The dealer could literally never figure it out. So, I just ran it to give the GPS announcements over the built-in speaker and just enjoyed the almost-factory-looking install that the included mount gave.
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http://versus.com/en/garmin-nuvi-359...nuvi-3597lmthd
Differences 3590 vs 3597
Last edited by wtwien; 07-13-2014 at 04:41 AM.
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My Garmin 2597LMT with CravenSpeed mount displayed in previous thread,
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...nt-w-pics.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...nt-w-pics.html
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I bought the official mounting kit and the Garmin (non-Mini) Nuvi 2497 (outlet $99).
I want the MINI splash screen on my Nuvi but it seems the splash screen change on this model is not easy (as in older/other Garmin models where you could replace or create an image and paste it to the GPS directory).
Any advice on this?
I want the MINI splash screen on my Nuvi but it seems the splash screen change on this model is not easy (as in older/other Garmin models where you could replace or create an image and paste it to the GPS directory).
Any advice on this?
Last edited by miniuy; 03-19-2017 at 08:16 AM.
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hi miniuy .....I posted my set up and photos ...here ....scroll to post# 42 and #43
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...e-worst-2.html
(sorry about the need to copy/paste)
Russell
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...e-worst-2.html
(sorry about the need to copy/paste)
Russell
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hi miniuy .....I posted my set up and photos ...here ....scroll to post# 42 and #43
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...e-worst-2.html
(sorry about the need to copy/paste)
Russell
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...e-worst-2.html
(sorry about the need to copy/paste)
Russell
Nice install and pictures.
I'm in the process of installing my BC-30 camera too.
Did you install the camera power to the tail lights cables, right?
And your camera was installed outside the car (around license plate, bumper) or inside (behind the rear window)?
I'm a R56 owner, not a new F56 but your answers will help as guidelines .
Thank you