If you have a portable GPS unit, where did you mount it? Also, did you buy a special mount or did you just use a suction type?

I have a fairly well equipped machine shop so making a custom mount should not be a problem. I'm kind of partial to stainless steel.

Thanks

 

Got mine mounted up on the headline pod, using a suction cup articulated mounting arm.

 

I have a Garmin 755T. I just use the "sandbag" mounting system on the dash. It's easy to install/remove, and there is no visible evidence that I have a system to steal.

 

I've got a Nuvi 5000. I use it for my MP3 player, Nav, and backup camera monitor. Its all on a Kuda mount next to the speedo. I love the location. right in line of sight and very accessible.

 

My Nuvi 265T when used is mounted on the Speedo with the OEM Suction Cup Holder.

 

I installed a Cravenspeed mount for my Nuvi 755. Love it!

 

I have one from GoMiniGo, http://www.gominigo.com/GMG-GPS-main.html

 

Proclip's mount is great, plus I got the move clip system for it so I can swap out my gps, ipod or xm at will. http://www.proclipusa.com/

 

This has been debated endlessly in other threads. Everybody has thier own preference and liles ans dislikes and opinion on various available mounts. My suggestion is look at each carefully and decide what will fit your needs te best. that is what i did and I went wth the Kuda system. Teh Proclip and the Craven mounts are also good choices.

 

I had the gominigo mount for my TomTom 330xls. I did not like where it was positioned. Its in a great stealthy spot but its difficult to use. Sticking your hand through the steering wheel is not a great idea.

I recently got the Craven Speed Scangauge and TomTom mount. I also hard wired the TomTom. My pics and review are posted here on NAM. Here are 2 pics:

 

10Zero,

Where did you get that "suction cup articulated mounting arm"?

 

onefish2,

Do you have any "details" on where and how you hard wired it? From the pics it looks like you did a very nice job!

Also, would you please provide me a link for the additional pictures and your review?

Thanks...

P.S. Your user name, "onefish2" - what's the story on that?

 

Take a closer look under the "onefish2." That should give it away.

All pics of my MINI are on Flickr in my sig. Click the link. The last few show other pictures of the Craven Speed "W" mount.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...2-post287.html

This thread explains how to hardwire a GPS using a cigaretter lighter adapter and Busman add-a-fuse.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...4-post108.html

Good luck.

 

Thanks onefish2!

 

Craven has a new Fixie Garmin mount that is only $55. </shameless plug>

 

Craven is the BEST!!!!!!!

 

I use the suction cup mount on the sunroof glass or on the drivers side window up high in a spot that does not block the side view mirror.
Both places are a bit awkward but work OK.
Garmin Nuvi 760

 

Kellen,

Maybe I'm too tired now but I couldn't find anything on your site to show what the mount actually looked like. Would you mind giving me a link?

Thanks...

 

EBay...like this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Mini-Windshield-...b#ht_913wt_939

 

Here's my setup:

 

I guess you were just too tired because it is there on the Fixie page.
Kidding...I took a photo and added it just now. Let me know if it is not what you had in mind.

 

OaklandMini,

That looks great! Did you use Kellen's mount or did you use something else?

 

Kellen,

Thanks for putting up the photo... like they say - " A picture is worth a thousand words."

Can the mount be put on the left or right side of the column? I can see that if it is mounted to the right, the ball end would head in an upward direction... but maybe that is okay...I'll have to check the car and see if that matters. Looks good though!

By-the-way, what material is the mount made of?

Thanks...

 

This is the new GARMIN mount from MINI that mounts to the Tach. It can be positioned on both sides of the tach. for about 100.00, it comes with the mount AND the wiring harness to hardwire.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...s-mount-3.html

 

It can be mounted in either direction. You have complete clearance and a full view either way. The entire mount is made of 6061 aluminum.