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« on: 12/10/05 04:01 PM »
Check out what I did to my '02. Didn't like the idea of having the unit on the windshield where everyone could see it, and I've heard a lot about glare being a problem up that high.

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I installed a Garmin StreetPilot c320 (cuz it's awesome and didn't cost me close to a grand). Above that is the Navcam monitor. Also, have a Panasonic touchscreen head unit - big fan of the touchscreen obviously.  Cheesy

In this location, there is extremely little glare, if any. And the only way you could see it is to actually look IN the vehicle. Now I just need to replace the blue frame with a gray one or something.
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« Reply #1 on: 12/10/05 04:04 PM »
Looks good. What unit is that?
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« Reply #2 on: 12/10/05 04:06 PM »
looks great, was wanting to do something similar..ok exactly like that....how did ya get it to mount ?
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« Reply #3 on: 12/10/05 04:28 PM »
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looks great, was wanting to do something similar..ok exactly like that....how did ya get it to mount ?

Well, the only real problem that I encountered was removing the ashtray mount. I basically destroyed the thing, which I tried not to do. The mount that the tray slides on is attached on each side to the dash, and in the back a big metal lip goes behind the plastic. If you've ever taken the tray out you know what I mean. Anyways, it was a bear getting that thing out, but since I don't smoke at all it's a non-issue.

I actually used the GPS mount that came in the package that was meant for the windshield. It's hard to explain, but I ended up using the windshield mount along with the dash circle thingy that has that superstrong 3M tape stuff on it. The other cool thing is that it's easy to unclip from the mount and take somewhere else if you want to.
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« Reply #4 on: 12/10/05 04:35 PM »
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Looks good. What unit is that?

Thanks... that's the 320... what you can't see is about 3 feet of cigarette lighter power cord pushed back in the dash behind it haha...
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« Reply #5 on: 12/10/05 04:46 PM »
Very cool mod.  And welcome to the club Welcome!
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« Reply #6 on: 12/10/05 05:12 PM »
Thats what good about MODs makes your AVA one of a kind  Cool!

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« Reply #7 on: 12/10/05 08:32 PM »
cool, I have the 320 as well,   did ya use the supe sticky tape disk upside down? and then attack the window mount?   I'm sure liking this, for now i jus have the window mount jammed into the cubby, but if can fix into the worthless ashtray..Smiley
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« Reply #8 on: 12/10/05 11:02 PM »
so glad I have an 03 with a oem tnr. might not play dvds but the nav is right there and sounds so good.
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« Reply #9 on: 12/10/05 11:08 PM »
pic 1185 from first post in this thread...Nice Job.
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« Reply #10 on: 12/10/05 11:31 PM »
Looking good...nice pics  chevy
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« Reply #11 on: 12/11/05 03:02 PM »
Quote from: Mikro Brew on 12/10/05 08:32 PM
cool, I have the 320 as well,   did ya use the supe sticky tape disk upside down? and then attack the window mount?   I'm sure liking this, for now i jus have the window mount jammed into the cubby, but if can fix into the worthless ashtray..Smiley


Yeah basically. That sticky tape disc barely fit in there though, but it's 10 kinds of strong, more that enough to hold it in place.
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« Reply #12 on: 01/05/06 04:02 PM »
I think I can get the sticky pad thingy in there now...and then do you mount to the sticky pad thingy with the window suction cup gizmo ?? how is that holding upside down ?
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« Reply #13 on: 01/05/06 04:04 PM »
Very nice looking mod!! I just received the the c330 for christmas!! Its just toooo cold locally to mount mine in my Av like that!
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« Reply #14 on: 01/05/06 04:06 PM »
That's one clever place.   thumbs_up
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« Reply #15 on: 01/05/06 04:08 PM »
Quote from: Yakmar on 01/05/06 04:04 PM
Very nice looking mod!! I just received the the c330 for christmas!! Its just toooo cold locally to mount mine in my Av like that!

I think if I read this correctly its mostly the mount that is fixated, the unit itself is still removable for them cold nights.
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« Reply #16 on: 01/05/06 11:48 PM »
Nice mod!

Where did you get your reverse cam monitor?
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« Reply #17 on: 01/06/06 10:23 AM »
Quote from: IB Mike on 01/05/06 11:48 PM
Nice mod!

Where did you get your reverse cam monitor?

Thanks! I got that Navcam from Jason (I think that was his name) at JPCustoms.
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« Reply #18 on: 01/08/06 03:20 PM »
okay, I got the gps 'fixed' into the former ashtray....need to clean it up a bit, now need to get instruction on making the cig lighter plug be hot with the ignition only, to take advantage of the auto on with power feature of the gps. Help me!
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« Reply #19 on: 01/08/06 03:39 PM »
Holy glass panel displays Batman!  That Av must look like a Boeing 777 or Airbus A-340 when you turn the key!
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« Reply #20 on: 01/08/06 04:17 PM »
hahaha  display size is 2.8” W x 2.1” H     but on the subject of extra light.....nice segway...my ashtray light is now an annoyance in the evening hours, and I can't get my fingers around it, but think I can block it with some black duct tape
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« Reply #21 on: 01/09/06 12:53 AM »
so, any quick guide to making the cig lighter only hot with the ignition??  kinda hoping for a 'splice the redwire into the green wire" type a thing...pics if possible Smiley   but straight forward and basic for my simple electrical mind
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