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TomTom GPS Mount

Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2010 4:03 am
by ninjarob
Anyone have a GPS mounted in their Kizashi? I have a Tomtom, but not sure where to mount it. Afraid the sticky disc for the suction cup might damage the dash. Anyone have pics of where you mounted yours?

Re: TomTom GPS Mount

Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2010 6:08 am
by darrylh
Had the same thoughts with my TomTom 340 last week.
The windscreen is too far away to reach the unit when mounted there, I don't want to damage the dash, so...
I just open the console door in front of the gearstick (where the USB is) and rest the unit there - fits nicely.
Easy to reach - out of line of sight when driving - easy to glance down if needed (but I just listen to voice prompts) - and close to 12V plug.

Re: TomTom GPS Mount

Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2010 7:29 pm
by gaww
I have a TomTom and mounted the disk on the dash. If I ever want to remove it, will use heat from hairdryer to warm it up first. Have done so on different dash before.

Re: TomTom GPS Mount

Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2010 9:21 pm
by jimmerz
I have a garmin, and the dash works great for me.

Re: TomTom GPS Mount

Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2010 1:40 am
by Flipster
Hey any chance can see how you hve attached it to the dash will need to do this when i pick mine up

cheers

flip

Re: TomTom GPS Mount

Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2010 8:41 pm
by ninjarob
Got mine figured out. I have the SE model, so I have fake plugs in the stereo console. I just bought a spare plug in case I damaged the one that I mounted the GPS to. Now I just need to get a better wire to hide the USB cable a bit more.

This is a good position because I can still use and see all my controls. What do you think?

Re: TomTom GPS Mount

Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2010 8:48 pm
by ninjarob
I should probably tell you how I mounted it in case anyone else wants to do the same thing. I used the disc that comes with the GPS, but I took off the sticky backing and put new 3M adhesive tape on it. I only put the tape on the rectangle blank plug, this way it will not stick to or possibly damage the center console. Then I put the disc on and suction cupped the GPS to it.

Re: TomTom GPS Mount

Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 4:33 am
by Shaneous
Good solution providing you'll never intend to get heated leather seats! (and why would you if they are not already stock) - good thinking. Anyone have any other good places on models that have heated seats like me?

Re: TomTom GPS Mount

Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 2:27 pm
by TheHolyGhost
Like Darryl, I put mine in the lower storage area in front of the shifter. It could be a pain if you fiddle with the GPS a lot, but generally if you're just putting in an address and going I think it works pretty well.

Re: TomTom GPS Mount

Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 1:55 am
by metatrox
I have some pretty cool ideas for mounting. Imma try and mount my iPhone and possibly my iPad. Ill show once i get it.