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bimmerFanatic 12-20-2006 12:41 PM

Ues a beanbag mount instead of a suction.

Aimster 12-20-2006 12:51 PM

To the two guys who posted pics of their navigations

how big of a screen are they? they look like 3.5?

bimmerFanatic 12-20-2006 12:56 PM

I guess I'll get a nuvi too soon.

eyedoc 12-20-2006 01:28 PM

? Hardwire
 
I'm likely going to purchase a Garmin Nuvi 660 and use the ProClip mount. For those with any model Garmin Nuvi, have you been able to hardwire the unit to get rid of the cigarette adapter? If not, what have you done to hide the cords? I'd like to have as clean of a look as possible with an aftermarket nav, so I'm wondering what the options are with the Garmin Nuvi.

bimmerFanatic 12-20-2006 01:33 PM

yeah the 660 looks nice.

Aimster 12-20-2006 01:33 PM

Everyone keeps saying the Garmin Nuvi 660 is the way to go. It's expensive $700!.

So I am thinking about the second best thing ($530) -
http://reviews.cnet.com/Cobra_NavOne...-31615666.html

The only problem with this one is that I read that it doesn't automatically reroute you if you miss your turn and it keeps trying to route you back to the missed turn.

eyedoc 12-20-2006 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by runningaround
The cleanest look is unfortunately the internal battery. If you have to power it up all the time, you'll need to plug/unplug it each time you want to put it away.

The nuvi has two plugs, one on the side and one on the back. If you plug it from the back it's hard to see the wire. See if you can send the cable through the AC vents.

Good luck!

Is it possible to route the cables through the AC vents to the passenger side footwell cigarette adapter outlet?

rbensmithX3 12-20-2006 02:02 PM

You could get creative with this, but my suggestion would be to use it wirelessly (battery) and when you go on a long trip, use the outlet in the rear, and tuck it along the console, plugging it into the rear passenger outlet. The major drawback of external applications is the power cord, but you can stretch the battery life to 6 hours, and get over it.

Garmin Nuvi is the smartest, best technology--Cobra, Magellan, Pioneer and all others will get you lost. . .

bimmerFanatic 12-20-2006 02:04 PM

Quote:

Garmin Nuvi is the smartest, best technology--Cobra, Magellan, Pioneer and all others will get you lost. . .

:withstupi

Boston X5 4.4 12-20-2006 02:08 PM

Anybody have the Nuvi's with Bluetooth (360, 660) - how is the reception quality?


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