Is it possible to flush mount a Garmin GPS unit?
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Is it possible to flush mount a Garmin GPS unit?
seeing as how the flip out navigations dont work for s2000 and are like 2000$
i just saw a commerical for a garmin navigator and it although does not have the CLEAN look of OEM navi's or the traditional in dash navigation i would like a navigation in the S. How much work would it take to mount a garmin GPs type unit
into the S2000 passenger side dash? like cutting the dash, making a trim, etc?
first of all is it possible and how much work would it take?
i just saw a commerical for a garmin navigator and it although does not have the CLEAN look of OEM navi's or the traditional in dash navigation i would like a navigation in the S. How much work would it take to mount a garmin GPs type unit
into the S2000 passenger side dash? like cutting the dash, making a trim, etc?
first of all is it possible and how much work would it take?
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anythining is possible, although the price for such a project would be prohibiting, at least not worthwhile. if you could find a good length of flat flexible cable and you've got good basic knowledge of electronic componenets, you could mount the screen at a convient place and the motherboard at another location. Rick had it done, but at cost of over 500 dollars for the custom installation. i believe you would be better off getting a kenwood or pioneer GPS system. i thought about doing the same thing for my magellan roadmate, but after i researched into the cost and work involved, i gave up the idea.
alternatively, you could cut a hole on the dash and install a bracket to accomodate your garmin, but that probably wouldnt look too good.
alternatively, you could cut a hole on the dash and install a bracket to accomodate your garmin, but that probably wouldnt look too good.
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Are you guys talking specifically about the handheld Garmin models not having remote antenna options? Those units wouldn't be good for a car and does not have street routing features anyway.
The garmin car gps unit, model 2610 is pretty small and has a jack for a remote amplified antenna. It also has a touch screen, a compact flash slot and remote control. I've had it for about 1 year and I mount it right on the dash of my 04. Works great. Retails for $999. Online price is about $750.
Oh, a couple more things to add. I tried a pocket pc based gps solution and didn't like it. It was slow to calculate routes and crashed all the time. The Garmin 2610 reroutes you in a matter of seconds and has been rock solid. The voice prompts for directions are crystal clear and you can choose either a male or female voice in the typical popular languages. The only it lacks over a true benchmark, the Honda nav systems (in Accords, TSX, etc) is voice recognition for commands, a gyroscope and a speedometer sensor. If you can find a dealer, garmin also has the 2650 which can be wired into your car's speed sensor wire and has a built in gyro.
The garmin car gps unit, model 2610 is pretty small and has a jack for a remote amplified antenna. It also has a touch screen, a compact flash slot and remote control. I've had it for about 1 year and I mount it right on the dash of my 04. Works great. Retails for $999. Online price is about $750.
Oh, a couple more things to add. I tried a pocket pc based gps solution and didn't like it. It was slow to calculate routes and crashed all the time. The Garmin 2610 reroutes you in a matter of seconds and has been rock solid. The voice prompts for directions are crystal clear and you can choose either a male or female voice in the typical popular languages. The only it lacks over a true benchmark, the Honda nav systems (in Accords, TSX, etc) is voice recognition for commands, a gyroscope and a speedometer sensor. If you can find a dealer, garmin also has the 2650 which can be wired into your car's speed sensor wire and has a built in gyro.
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Originally Posted by chris5639,Aug 27 2004, 01:04 PM
Are you guys talking specifically about the handheld Garmin models not having remote antenna options? Those units wouldn't be good for a car and does not have street routing features anyway.
The garmin car gps unit, model 2610 is pretty small and has a jack for a remote amplified antenna. It also has a touch screen, a compact flash slot and remote control. I've had it for about 1 year and I mount it right on the dash of my 04. Works great. Retails for $999. Online price is about $750.
Oh, a couple more things to add. I tried a pocket pc based gps solution and didn't like it. It was slow to calculate routes and crashed all the time. The Garmin 2610 reroutes you in a matter of seconds and has been rock solid. The voice prompts for directions are crystal clear and you can choose either a male or female voice in the typical popular languages. The only it lacks over a true benchmark, the Honda nav systems (in Accords, TSX, etc) is voice recognition for commands, a gyroscope and a speedometer sensor. If you can find a dealer, garmin also has the 2650 which can be wired into your car's speed sensor wire and has a built in gyro.
The garmin car gps unit, model 2610 is pretty small and has a jack for a remote amplified antenna. It also has a touch screen, a compact flash slot and remote control. I've had it for about 1 year and I mount it right on the dash of my 04. Works great. Retails for $999. Online price is about $750.
Oh, a couple more things to add. I tried a pocket pc based gps solution and didn't like it. It was slow to calculate routes and crashed all the time. The Garmin 2610 reroutes you in a matter of seconds and has been rock solid. The voice prompts for directions are crystal clear and you can choose either a male or female voice in the typical popular languages. The only it lacks over a true benchmark, the Honda nav systems (in Accords, TSX, etc) is voice recognition for commands, a gyroscope and a speedometer sensor. If you can find a dealer, garmin also has the 2650 which can be wired into your car's speed sensor wire and has a built in gyro.
I've been using my Garmin 2610 for a few months now. Just upgraded the mapping software to version 6.0.
It is a great unit for the car (IMHO, much better than the Magellan RoadMates). I just use the beanbag mount, and use it in both my S2000 and my Avalon. OK, it might not look so "great" sitting on my dash, but it is functional and does not move too much when I'm really having fun in the S. When I'm not using it, there is nothing being left behind, such as a permanant mount.