Just wanted to say that I successfully installed the Kuda dashboard mount and a new Garmin 650 in my wife's Mini over the weekend. Wanted to thank all those who have posted hints and techniques which made this install go very smoothly. I actually printed out Lancning post with the pics and went to the car, very informative and very helpful. Great work guys and thanks again.

 

yeah, i've printed out the DIY too (very, very helpful), but now i'm stuck on where to hide the wires, did you hardwire yours?

 

im hardwiring my garmin, ordered on of these: http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=265-570
and an add-a-circut. should be pretty straight forward

 

Yes, I hardwired mine. When I had the dash panels off for the Kuda install I just tucked the wire behind the panels and ran over to the passenger footwell area then got an add-a-circuit kit(got mine from Advance Auto here locally) for the install. Fairly straightforward and makes for a nice neat looking install.

 

how many amps did you use in the new fuse and what fuse location did you go to? I went to F32 with a 7.5 amp fuse

 

Same here on the circuit, used F32 but for no in particular reason. I thought about using the one for the CD changer as I don't have the 6 disc changer, at least that's what I thought that symbol meant(several plates stacked on top of each other) but went with what has worked for others. I did reuse the 7.5 amp fuse then added a 5 amp for the Garmin and works fine. It should not pull very many amps although I didn't research to find out.

 

cool, i added a 7.5 amp for the Garmin, i hope it's not too much ( i didn't see it written anywhere as to how much to use) Does your Garmin power on and off with the ignition?

 

Yes, powers on with the ignition and powers down with engine shut off.