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23-11-2008, 03:06 PM | #1 | ||
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I was thinking of purchasing a GPS unit for the Falcon the only thing I don't like is the idea that you have to stick them to the windscreen. I remember the AU's use to have the mobile phone holder which flipped out from the center console I was wondering if anyone has attempted to put a GPS into this? I am unsure if it would work but would like to see if anyone has given it ago as flipping it back into the console when done would be handy.
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23-11-2008, 06:39 PM | #2 | ||
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You could look for late model Fairlane/LTD dash centres, they had a built in screen.
As far as mounting it on the phone presenter, I'm sure it'd work, but they usually like having a good clear view of the sky. You may find its slightly less accuarate.
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24-11-2008, 02:17 AM | #4 | ||
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the LTD sat nav optioned dash is completely different behind the standard dash.. alot more to it than you think to swap from previous threads on here
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24-11-2008, 10:47 AM | #5 | ||
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As far as the unit needing a clear view of the sky, that used to be the case with the first GPS units, but nowadays, you could get most of them to work down a mineshaft! Ok, well not that extreme, but you won't have any hassles mounting it in the console signal wise.
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/\ and if you did, you can always run an external antenna to the dash and hid the wiring under the dash and center console
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24-11-2008, 11:27 AM | #7 | ||
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Yeah exactly, problem solved.
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24-11-2008, 11:27 AM | #8 | ||
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In my AU, mine was setup the same, and I purchased an external antenna from ebay for $20 which I mounted on the dash in the centre at the very front under the windscreen
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24-11-2008, 12:50 PM | #9 | ||
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Cool, I might think about doing something similar then. I never wanted a GPS mounted on the windscreen.
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29-12-2008, 09:02 AM | #11 | ||
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Just found this thread and looking at doing the same.
Just wondering how it went? Functionality, pics of how it looks ?
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29-12-2008, 05:46 PM | #12 | ||
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Iv`e got a wide screen Garmin 660 sitting on the left side of the rear vision mirror.. I hard wired the GPS along the hood lining and down the pillar..
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30-12-2008, 04:01 PM | #13 | ||
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Since we're on the same subject, would the wiring/fitment for the optional LTD/Fairlane dash be easier if you had a high series dash to start off with eg. Fairmont Ghia?
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Can't say I am a fan of where yours is Bolly, blocks too much of the peripheral vision that way.
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30-12-2008, 05:45 PM | #15 | ||
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Hi Peuty
Doesnt block any vision, its high up so not to get in the way |
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30-12-2008, 07:30 PM | #17 | ||
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Here is a few old photo's of how mine is setup, only differance is it is now hard wired so there is never a lead running to the cig lighter.
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Unless you were agreeing with me! :P
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Agreeing.
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Ta. It's hard sometimes to understand how people want to come across on the internet.
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I was looking into double din head units with gps in them for the Ghia. I think it looks so much tidier if it's all in one unit in the middle of the dash. What stopped me is at the time I couldn't find one that would allow music to be on at the same time as the navigation was going. |
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