GPS Mount

[Extremme]

I think get a good suction one can alr, plus you will have flexibility in where you'd want to put it. Air vent mount suitable if your are comfortable with where the device is going to be.

 

But best is integrated with car, not need to attach this and that. Can't wait for integrated dashboard to be a industry standard.

 

Integrated is obviously the ideal way but the cumbersome part is unable to update on our own right?

[elmoguy]

Integrated is obviously the ideal way but the cumbersome part is unable to update on our own right?

Expensive to subscribe as annual fee maybe able to get you a new low end gps

 

Usually you isn't get the options what high end gps offers

 

The map is locked and you can put in yourown map and also customised traffic alert and speed cam

 

Usually u need to go back service center to do upgrade

[Leonidas76]

Integrated is obviously the ideal way but the cumbersome part is unable to update on our own right?

 

Hmm I'm not so familiar as of how it works now, need to get a CD-rom / USB from authorized dealer to update? Will most probably incur additional costs as well.

 

What I had in mind was like Tesla Model S, they have over the air (OTA) update, just like your smartphone update like that. Recently they got an autopilot update to give the car self driving function along with autopark. Updates are installed from data connection from car itself. So maps and everything else can be updated also. Some updates cost money though, like the autopilot update costs around 2k, other normal updates should be free.

 

http://www.teslarati.com/tesla-air-software-update-work/

 

Can't wait for SG to open up to more electric cars and really adopt green tech. It's easier, cleaner as well as more efficient..

[JohnRomeo]

I put my Garmin on the windowscreen. Never thought of doing it on the instrument panel though.

[Kb27]

My apology, I'm referring to Garmin gps holder.

 

I'd search here:

http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?site=glo&g=y&SearchText=garmin+mount

 

Depending on your garmin model, the standard ball, window suction mount should be good enough.

[Mercury1]

I don't like the GPS being integrated into the instrument cluster, the GPS should be somewhere around eye level so that one won't look away from traffic. 

 

most ideal GPS mounts areas IMO are

1. A Pillar or extreme right corner but still within the drivers sight (i.e not needing to look down) - I use a LHD model for example

2. HUD GPS

 

 

I think get a good suction one can alr, plus you will have flexibility in where you'd want to put it. Air vent mount suitable if your are comfortable with where the device is going to be.

 

But best is integrated with car, not need to attach this and that. Can't wait for integrated dashboard to be a industry standard. 

 

 

[elmoguy]

HUD needs bluetooth connectivity. However the vast majority of devices can only be connected to one paired device at a time. 

 

The choice will then be either GPS or Audio or Phone connect?

 

 

 

[Mercury1]

Well hope it becomes a norm in the future for the manufacturer to integrate into the cars.

 

HUD needs bluetooth connectivity. However the vast majority of devices can only be connected to one paired device at a time. 

 

The choice will then be either GPS or Audio or Phone connect?

 

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[Vratenza]

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I use this, it's heavy at the base, put at dashboard is quite stable, best is no need scared the suction cap came loose and dropped off or leave permanent suction cap mark if stick to the windscreen under hot sun for too long.

 

You must be a really slow and steady driver. 

 

tried the garmin version of this, waste of money, very next turn it start to slide all over the place.

[elmoguy]

You must be a really slow and steady driver. 

 

tried the garmin version of this, waste of money, very next turn it start to slide all over the place.

 

You are right as the base is not secured. 1 sharp turn, it will slide to other end.   

[RigidPark]

I think you may go with this nano type GPS mount,

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7fT-lHKDHA

 

 

[ValentinoRyan]

Looks very messy.

 

 

A/C vent mount is the simplest but only if your A/C vent is suitably located and structured.

 

I mentioned in a previous thread that i'm using the Koomus mounts for my GPS and mobile.

 

I think most convenient way compared to those "clip" ones are that when u need to use your devices on the go u can just get it secured easily compared to those that require two hands to operate.

 

Funny how it comes with a sticky gel pad separately to increase the adhesive. Have not encounter any "falling" out issue for the past 6-9 months. I park in the open air carpark daily.

 

Quite expensive imo.

 

source : http://www.spere.com.sg/products/brands/koomus/koomus-magnetic-dashboard.html

[ValentinoRyan]

Looks very messy.

 

 

A/C vent mount is the simplest but only if your A/C vent is suitably located and structured.

 

I mentioned in a previous thread that i'm using the Koomus mounts for my GPS and mobile.

 

I think most convenient way compared to those "clip" ones are that when u need to use your devices on the go u can just get it secured easily compared to those that require two hands to operate.

 

Funny how it comes with a sticky gel pad separately to increase the adhesive. Have not encounter any "falling" out issue for the past 6-9 months. I park in the open air carpark daily.

 

Quite expensive imo.

 

source : http://www.spere.com.sg/products/brands/koomus/koomus-magnetic-dashboard.html

[Marineti]

The best place to mount gps navigation is on the right of the steering wheel. Talking about gps vehicle tracking, the best place to mount is private and secret place, but with ability to get good gps signal. Other option - use external gps antenna.

[mitchie9779]

How do you all actually mount your GPS in your car?

 

I wonder how this work, as I don't think any mounting device is that strong. I tried many but most cannot make it and not able to hold the device's weight.

 

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This actually block the front view. During the night, the display will be reflected onto the front windows at night. This resulted in poor vision.

 

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This device is not reliable and will drop off when you made a sharp turn. Cabling also an issue.

 

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This will cause "condensation" on your device and also block the air flow from the AC.

 

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Your solar film will left with mark with this mounting method.

 

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Yet to try this magnetic device. But don't think it can hold the weight.

 

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In board dash hahaha