Navigation & Audio Anyone get the new portable NAV?
#76
I like the concept of the bracket attached to the back of the Tach to secure the Nuvi in place. I however do not care for the position much as it appears to be clearly obstructed by the steering wheel.
I would love to work with someone to build an articulating bracket that could position the Nuvi on the left of the the tack in the 9 o'clock position (like the MINI bracket) but have the ability to rotate it upward roughly 90 degrees to position it up just above the tachomoeter in the 12 o'clock position. I see this as a great alternative position when you need to be able to quickly glance at the NAV and still have a minimal amount of windshield obstructed.
Anyone out there with some stamping equipment and skills want to work with me to build such a beast?
Crude example...
-Randy
I would love to work with someone to build an articulating bracket that could position the Nuvi on the left of the the tack in the 9 o'clock position (like the MINI bracket) but have the ability to rotate it upward roughly 90 degrees to position it up just above the tachomoeter in the 12 o'clock position. I see this as a great alternative position when you need to be able to quickly glance at the NAV and still have a minimal amount of windshield obstructed.
Anyone out there with some stamping equipment and skills want to work with me to build such a beast?
Crude example...
-Randy
#77
Another possiblilty would be fashioning a simple bracket to attach a RAM mount ball to, which would stick out on one side of the tach or the other. Then one could attach a RAM arm of the length of one's choosing and position it accordingly. The RAM bases are configured to attach to the Pro-Clip Garmin adapter. I may try to come up with something along these lines. I have a Garmin Zumo which is a little to big to see through the steering wheel, so I would prefer to have it up and at the 1-2 o'clock position.
Be sure to take some images of whatever you come up with!
-Randy
#78
This is a good page with mounting options.
http://www.cyclegadgets.com/Products...sp?item=RAM-BA
#79
Let me see what i can draw up. i saw the mount at the dealership and have to say i wasnt impressed at all. i should be able to come up with a nice anodized aluminum mount. i have a 660 at the office that i've been keeping on my desk trying to find time to make a mount.
i'll keep you posted
Tom
i'll keep you posted
Tom
#81
Exactly! I got to make a few proto pitch mounts in the morning. once i get the mill up and running i'll pull the car in the shop and see what i can figure out.
#83
#84
Tom, don't waste your time...
...I did waste mine already. There is a long thread somewhere about the nuvi/GPS mounts, and teh best I found (I have the same setup - R56/nuvi660) is - unfortunately the most expensive - teh Kuda mount. See a thread below this - there is someone with a beautiful Kuda mount - it is leather and molded fro teh edge between the speedometer and the dashboard. It is teh same leather as teh one on the steering wheel - so it fits quite nicely. The nuvi is at arm's reach with minimal body movement while driving (don't do it, kids!).
The downside is the price. It is about 95$.
But look at the pictures first...
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=99523
...and then argue about the price.
The Garmin dashboard mount is 40$. The mini Garmin mount is 175$ (and doesn't accomodate the 6xx series). So - it is... worth it.
MMM
The downside is the price. It is about 95$.
But look at the pictures first...
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=99523
...and then argue about the price.
The Garmin dashboard mount is 40$. The mini Garmin mount is 175$ (and doesn't accomodate the 6xx series). So - it is... worth it.
MMM
#85
#88
The part number is 65 90 0 429 400.
What I want to know is, does that include the Nuvi? The description from Classic leads me to believe it does. If so, that's not a TERRIBLE price for it. Of course, they'll want another $500 to install it but I can do that myself.
I'd rather have a 680 though. That's what keeps me from ordering it.
What I want to know is, does that include the Nuvi? The description from Classic leads me to believe it does. If so, that's not a TERRIBLE price for it. Of course, they'll want another $500 to install it but I can do that myself.
I'd rather have a 680 though. That's what keeps me from ordering it.
#89
I snagged this from somewhere within NAM earlier...
MINI R56 (2007 Cooper/Cooper S)
Complete kit (with MINI branded Nuvi)- $750
PN: 65 90 0 429 399
Installation kit only (use your own Nuvi) - $175.
PN: 65 90 0 428 283
MINI R50/R52/R53 (2002-2006 Cooper/Cooper S and 2007 Convertible)
Complete kit - (with MINI branded Nuvi) $750
PN: 65 90 0 429 400
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
MINI R56 (2007 Cooper/Cooper S)
Complete kit (with MINI branded Nuvi)- $750
PN: 65 90 0 429 399
Installation kit only (use your own Nuvi) - $175.
PN: 65 90 0 428 283
MINI R50/R52/R53 (2002-2006 Cooper/Cooper S and 2007 Convertible)
Complete kit - (with MINI branded Nuvi) $750
PN: 65 90 0 429 400
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
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Thanks Z-Mini.
I've e-mailed Classic to ask for their price/delivery. I wonder if anyone has some sense for whats involved in the installation ?
The nuvi 360s seem to go for around $420-$450 from what I've seen so far so buying the nuvi + kit from MINI would be on the pricey side, especially if Classic comes up with a decent price. The install could be problematic though.
I've e-mailed Classic to ask for their price/delivery. I wonder if anyone has some sense for whats involved in the installation ?
The nuvi 360s seem to go for around $420-$450 from what I've seen so far so buying the nuvi + kit from MINI would be on the pricey side, especially if Classic comes up with a decent price. The install could be problematic though.
#93
Copy the splashscreen files into the JPEG folder on the Nuvi when it is connected to a computer. More information -->http://www.iniw.net/2007/04/29/nuvi-...-youification/
#94
#96
I'd like to know if anyone has installed one of these yet. I actually was fortunate enough to win one of these Mini kits at a Mini Car Show I went to a few weeks ago. Unfortunately I won the kit for the R56 so the dealer who donated to kit for the raffle is going to exchange it for me.( VERY NICE OF THEM). Anyways, I was looking at the harness that comes on the bracket and it looks pretty simple but no directions as to where the harness gets plugged into. Anyone know where you can get the Mini factory installation instructions or has already done one and took pictures????
Thanks,
Steve
Thanks,
Steve
#97
Nuvi mounts
Tom@kartboy.com,
Did you ever get a chance to see if you could make a mount similar to the factory one for mounting a Nuvi to the tach? My wife has a 2006 MC Cabrio and would like to mount her 360 that way. Please PM me if you have any info. Thanks
sparke1975
Did you ever get a chance to see if you could make a mount similar to the factory one for mounting a Nuvi to the tach? My wife has a 2006 MC Cabrio and would like to mount her 360 that way. Please PM me if you have any info. Thanks
sparke1975
#98
#99
No, I never did get any assistance nor could I make the decompiler work so for the time being I have gone with the standard colors contained in the shared files.
#100
Installation PDF
Anyone know where the installation PDF is for the R50/52/53 models? I am tired of running on battery.
Cheers
Cheers
I snagged this from somewhere within NAM earlier...
MINI R56 (2007 Cooper/Cooper S)
Complete kit (with MINI branded Nuvi)- $750
PN: 65 90 0 429 399
Installation kit only (use your own Nuvi) - $175.
PN: 65 90 0 428 283
MINI R50/R52/R53 (2002-2006 Cooper/Cooper S and 2007 Convertible)
Complete kit - (with MINI branded Nuvi) $750
PN: 65 90 0 429 400
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
MINI R56 (2007 Cooper/Cooper S)
Complete kit (with MINI branded Nuvi)- $750
PN: 65 90 0 429 399
Installation kit only (use your own Nuvi) - $175.
PN: 65 90 0 428 283
MINI R50/R52/R53 (2002-2006 Cooper/Cooper S and 2007 Convertible)
Complete kit - (with MINI branded Nuvi) $750
PN: 65 90 0 429 400
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