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74 messages, Last post on Nov 05, 2009 at 6:44 PM
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| I found this mod for the SRT8 chargers brakeworld.com looks pretty sweet. | |
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About 1.5 weeks ago, I purchased a Garmin Navigation system, model "Nuvi 660". It's an AWESOME Nav system. 4.3 inch screen, Bluetooth (for hands free phone), this, that, the other, etc. For installation, I was not too keen on having it attached from the Windshield (illegal where I live (CA)), nor did I want it attached from the Dash itself. The first weekend, (Feb 24), I removed one of the Air Con outlets in the middle of the dash, the one closer to the driver. I then "plugged" the air outlet inside the dash, so no Air/heat would come out that vent. I installed the attachment arm inside the Air Con vent, so the Nav unit was just in front of where the air diverter was. I also wired in a new Cigarette Lighter receptical under the dash, and routed the power wire to this, so there was no cord on the outside. It wasn't bad, but even when I bought the unit, I had high hopes of installing it "IN-DASH". I am somewhat concerned about theft. This past weekend, I went for it. My neighbors must have thought I was CRAZY, as I had the center panel out of the car (the silver one that covers radio, air vents, air/heat controls. I had to use a dremel to cut away some of the molded plastic/rubber on the dash. The chips were flying everywhere, smell of burning rubber, etc. I had to cut and seperate the air con outlets, as they are a single unit for the two outlets. I could almost hear the "What the hell is he doing to his car"... I can't believe how nice it turned out. It even exceeded my expectations. So now, instead of 2 air outlets in the center of the dash, there is a Nav system in the left one. I was sure I was going to have to install an external antenna, and possibly external microphone and speaker, but to my surprise, the system still gets FULL strength reception from the satellites. And even though the microphone on the front of the Nav unit is now covered by the dash, it still works just fine. People say they can't even tell I am on a speaker phone... Can't wait to post some pictures. I may even go into business installing these things in Chargers/Magnums/300's... (LOL) Anyone know how to post pictures here?
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Replying to: discgolfer99 (Mar 06, 2007 10:28 am) How about creating a guide? I'm sure there are other do-it-yourself types that would appreciate it. http://www.carspace.com/guides |
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Thanks, Karen... |
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http://www.carspace.com/discgolfer99/Albums/NAV
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Replying to: discgolfer99 (Mar 07, 2007 4:16 pm) 
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Replying to: discgolfer99 (Mar 07, 2007 4:16 pm) |
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Thanks Karen, Thanks xtec.... I am very happy with how it turned out. There are some drawbacks. The unit is no longer "portable", and I will have to take it out if I want to update the software. but now that I know how, it would'nt take that long. As for doing some side jobs, not sure if I want to risk cutting someone else's dash with a dremel. Then again... |
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