Portable nav system

CA Blue · 09-27-2009, 10:29 PM

Any suggestions on the best place to mount a Garmin nav system?
In California, mounting them on the windshield seems to be a big no-no.
Many thanks in advance.

RMurphy · 09-28-2009, 07:45 AM

Actually, you *can* mount the device on the windshield but it has to be in the lower left or lower right corner of the windshield.

http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/09/c..._on_windsh.php

http://www.ehow.com/how_4717536_moun...alifornia.html

If you google it, you can probably find the exact law. Senate Bill 1567, the GPS Windshield Safety Act

Jim21680 · 09-28-2009, 07:52 AM

Here are some other alternatives...

http://www.modifry.com/products/index.htm Just click on the "mounts" link

I've also found that you can mount the nav's suction cups on the center console (the thing that retracts)....but it's a bit goofy with shifting - see for yourself. Let us know if you come up with anything different

kgf3076 · 09-28-2009, 12:16 PM

Take the metal disc that comes in the box and glue (or Velcro) it to the dash above the speedometer.

desmo4 · 09-28-2009, 01:25 PM

I have had no issues with mine and CA. I have it on the dash as Kgf says over the radio so it it is out of my line of sight. In addition, when my jammer is clobbering the police signal they can see the gps in my car and don't give me a second look. Misdirection is wonderful.

Jonathan

Dr. Jimbo · 09-28-2009, 03:52 PM

J, are you there? Can you design a mount that fits in the area where the vents are over the radio? That seems like a good spot and I never use those vents anyway.

jagg · 09-28-2009, 04:23 PM

Doc, I've got a coathanger left over from the dry cleaners (only used fer brazing purposes one time), and some two sided tape....I'll hook you up.

Take that J !!

jagg

Jim21680 · 09-28-2009, 06:54 PM

Someone on either here or S2Ki installed one of the Euro-spec nav units in their dash. I'm not sure I'd even want that...but it did look very nice. Messy as hell to install though - dust everywhere.

Anyone actually use their map pocket behind their drivers seat? I just realized how useless this damn thing is...O-well, can't blame Honda for trying

takeshi · 10-21-2009, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim21680

http://www.modifry.com/products/index.htm Just click on the "mounts" link

+1 for the Modifry bracket but you'd need to attach something to old your GPS.

XenoGears · 10-21-2009, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Jimbo

J, are you there? Can you design a mount that fits in the area where the vents are over the radio? That seems like a good spot and I never use those vents anyway.

Amen. Those vents are stupid. I'm gonna do something about them. Just don't know what......

Dr. Jimbo · 10-21-2009, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XenoGears

Amen. Those vents are stupid. I'm gonna do something about them. Just don't know what......

Xeno, why don't you drop some LED's in them?

will williams · 10-21-2009, 08:49 PM

I put some velcro on the right side of the radio cover (when it is opened), and on the flat disc that comes with the nav unit. it fits perfect and most of the time you can see the screen even with the top down because the dash cast enough of a shadow on it. and because it is mounted with velcro it remains very portable.

XenoGears · 10-21-2009, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Jimbo

Xeno, why don't you drop some LED's in them?

You know Jimbo..... I was thinking about that. I'll think of something. Just give me time.

Sikocivic · 10-24-2009, 07:51 PM

I am using the Modifry bracket and I used Velcro to attach the GPS unit to. Makes it very easy to remove it when I park the car.

09-27-2009, 10:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
CA Blue Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 97	Portable nav system Any suggestions on the best place to mount a Garmin nav system? In California, mounting them on the windshield seems to be a big no-no. Many thanks in advance.

09-28-2009, 07:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
RMurphy 2007 Rio Yellow Pearl Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Playa del Rey (LA area), CA Posts: 765	Actually, you can mount the device on the windshield but it has to be in the lower left or lower right corner of the windshield. http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/09/c..._on_windsh.php http://www.ehow.com/how_4717536_moun...alifornia.html If you google it, you can probably find the exact law. Senate Bill 1567, the GPS Windshield Safety Act __________________ ~~ RMurphy Playa del Rey, CA 2007 Rio Yellow Pearl sifo MODS: Rio Yellow Pearl bra and panties with CAI.

09-28-2009, 07:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jim21680 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 572	Here are some other alternatives... http://www.modifry.com/products/index.htm Just click on the "mounts" link I've also found that you can mount the nav's suction cups on the center console (the thing that retracts)....but it's a bit goofy with shifting - see for yourself. Let us know if you come up with anything different __________________

09-28-2009, 12:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
kgf3076 Raconteur Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: I'm here, where are you? Posts: 1,922	Take the metal disc that comes in the box and glue (or Velcro) it to the dash above the speedometer. __________________ "The BS stops when the green flag drops". In memory of David Weber - Malvern Racing

09-28-2009, 01:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
desmo4 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 1,314	I have had no issues with mine and CA. I have it on the dash as Kgf says over the radio so it it is out of my line of sight. In addition, when my jammer is clobbering the police signal they can see the gps in my car and don't give me a second look. Misdirection is wonderful. Jonathan __________________ MY 2000 Mugen Air box, Headers, Exhaust, ECU, Pressure Plate,LSD, Radiator cap NZ Dampers, Thermo SW and Thermostat. Samco intake pipe and radiator hoses, Swift sway bars, Stillen rotors w/ M-tech extreme pads. BBS JDM Forged Wheels.w/ Potensa Re=01R's Nextgear Intake manifold gasket, SPA gauges, Alpine IDA-X001,KCE-350Bt BT Adapter, Focal 165 K2P speakers, Phoenix Gold ZX475Ti, Recaro Profi SPG w/Sparco 6 pt

09-28-2009, 03:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dr. Jimbo Top Always Down Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, Ca. Posts: 1,752	J, are you there? Can you design a mount that fits in the area where the vents are over the radio? That seems like a good spot and I never use those vents anyway. __________________

09-28-2009, 04:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 3,115	Doc, I've got a coathanger left over from the dry cleaners (only used fer brazing purposes one time), and some two sided tape....I'll hook you up. Take that J !! jagg

09-28-2009, 06:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jim21680 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 572	Someone on either here or S2Ki installed one of the Euro-spec nav units in their dash. I'm not sure I'd even want that...but it did look very nice. Messy as hell to install though - dust everywhere. Anyone actually use their map pocket behind their drivers seat? I just realized how useless this damn thing is...O-well, can't blame Honda for trying __________________

10-21-2009, 08:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
will williams just havin' fun Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: inland empire So.Cal Posts: 229	I put some velcro on the right side of the radio cover (when it is opened), and on the flat disc that comes with the nav unit. it fits perfect and most of the time you can see the screen even with the top down because the dash cast enough of a shadow on it. and because it is mounted with velcro it remains very portable.

10-24-2009, 07:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
Sikocivic Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 80	I am using the Modifry bracket and I used Velcro to attach the GPS unit to. Makes it very easy to remove it when I park the car.

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