I need to get my garmin gps off the windsheild. There just isn't enough glass for me and it work things out. I hate to stick the plastic circle to the dash. The vent mounts suk. I could fabricate something from aluminum but I don't know where I'd put a bracket. Is there anything else to use?
I have my Garmin Nuvi mounted in the bottom left corner of the windshield... from where I sit, the only thing it blocks is a view of the hood... no real visibility blocked...
I found the best placement for me is to actually stick my Garmin's suction mount on the side window. It basically is just right of the side view mirror for me. Much prefer this position to ever mounting it on the front windshield anywhere.
I hear pro-clip works quite well, but considering their high prices, and the plain-jane finish, it's a hard sell for me.
Yeah, I thought about that, but then it covers the idiot lights, right? I mean I guess that's not really a problem though. I would not be using it all the time. This is where you put it right?
Why not just mount it in the CENTER of the windshield? I have my Magellan mounter center, right below the center rear view mirror and just above the dashboard. Why does it have to be to your left?
I have mine on my left, so it doesn't block my view of the road. The windshield is so small as it is, if I mounted it in the center I'd lose a good bit of visibility.
I think I might just build something into the center console by the emerg brake. I picked up another piece to work with....maybe make one out of metal with a space for the GPS and some extra power outlets.
I need a decent GPS mount more than the airbag notice. If there's something solid behind that plate to which I could affix a mounting arm, my GPS could lie flush against the dash, powered via that hole. Neat, good location. Seems like a fine solution...
Is there anything behind that airbag plate that's solid and drillable?
Even if it isn't "solid enough" behind there. It wouldn't be hard to add more material either in the form of fibreglass, or epoxy. My concern is clearence. I don't know for sure that clearence is an issue, but it could be.
Look up the thread by Blackbirdracing titled "Leather Phone Mount". It is about the Kuda Mount. You will see pictures of mine. I have two clip on mounts...one for the smartphone and one for my Garmin GPS. Works and looks great. One of the best mods I have done!:thumbs:
I use this mount which fits into the cupholder on the passenger side footwell.
Works for me without blocking any visibility from the windshield. I also have another clip which mounts to the cigarette lighter which I use for my Note 2
So I can have navigation and smartphone apps running at the same time.
Works for me without blocking any visibility from the windshield. I also have another clip which mounts to the cigarette lighter which I use for my Note 2
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