GPs mounting places..

Billarf · 07-06-2010, 05:33 AM

For those with a Garmin (example Nuvi 1690) that have no integrated FM receiver/receiver in the power cable and with a USB connector a terrific way to hardwire your Garmin is with a Garmon Direct Wire Cable by Gilsson. Part#GUSB5V-B - . This cable can be had for about $24 and can be purchased from various vendors to include eBAY vendors. Very easy to install. On the 370Z it is easily to tap into the cigarette lighter on the passenger side.

Kones · 07-07-2010, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Billarf

Note, the Garmin Nuvi 1300T cable has an integrated FM traffic receiver built into it so running the cable is a real issue. Hide it to much and reception is lost!. The cable needs to be out in the open. While a Garmin 1690 does not have a widescreen - 480 x 272 - color display it is a terrific, new Garmin offering that would have been a better choice for your Z. See Garmin 1690 and it's features.

Personally, I would not opt to have placement of a GPS that requires one to leave a cubby open. Sure if you rarely use the GPS but who wants to be driving around with the cubby open fulltime. Finally, the suction cup mount Garmin using the disc that you glued inside your cubby is notorious for the suction cup letting loose from the disc intermittently for various reasons. A real pain often.

Look here 370Z vehicle for your Garmin GPS

Consider returning your 1300T and going with a 1690.

Given how much more expensive the 1690T is, I'm quite happy with the 1300T. Pllus the fact that the traffic isn't handled all that well on the Garmin devices, it may not get too much use so hiding the wires won't be a major issue.

And if the suction cup fails (and the one I'm using isn't Garmin's) I can just glue it. But I doubt I'll have to.

So, I think I'm just fine with the way it is, thanks.

Billarf · 07-07-2010, 10:23 AM

Kones.... if you are not interested in the traffic receiver ability and want less hassle running power to the device then just forget using the Garmin provided cable and get the hard wire item I mentioned a few posts back. This will power your Garmin but of course no traffic receiver. Using a hard wire option as mentioned will leave you with your Garmin cable you can use on other vehicles/that is not out of use due to it being used in your dash..

Yes, 1690 is more expensive. Traffic ability on the 1690 is via a built in AT&T connect. Works very well/nice to have where ever AT&T works well.

As for the suction device, letting loose is not just an issue with Garmin mounts. Time will tell for you.

Did you get a 370Z vehicle for your Garmin. Go to the forum mentioned in the thread I mentioned earlier and ask mcbarri to do a yellow 370Z for you.

Kones · 07-07-2010, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billarf

Kones.... if you are not interested in the traffic receiver ability and want less hassle running power to the device then just forget using the Garmin provided cable and get the hard wire item I mentioned a few posts back. This will power your Garmin but of course no traffic receiver. Using a hard wire option as mentioned will leave you with your Garmin cable you can use on other vehicles/that is not out of use due to it being used in your dash..

Yeah, I thought about that with the antenna, and may go that route, we'll see. Not a bad idea though, thanks.

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Originally Posted by Billarf

Did you get a 370Z vehicle for your Garmin. Go to the forum mentioned in the thread I mentioned earlier and ask mcbarri to do a yellow 370Z for you.

I also grabbed one of the 370z icons already but it was after the pics, I'll probably ask for the yellow, too :-)

kenchan · 07-07-2010, 12:05 PM

yah, im not too fond of that 'eating chips out of bag' look, but if it works for you, great!

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07-06-2010, 05:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
Billarf Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NY Posts: 132 Drives: . Rep Power: 16	For those with a Garmin (example Nuvi 1690) that have no integrated FM receiver/receiver in the power cable and with a USB connector a terrific way to hardwire your Garmin is with a Garmon Direct Wire Cable by Gilsson. Part#GUSB5V-B - . This cable can be had for about $24 and can be purchased from various vendors to include eBAY vendors. Very easy to install. On the 370Z it is easily to tap into the cigarette lighter on the passenger side.

07-07-2010, 10:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
Billarf Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NY Posts: 132 Drives: . Rep Power: 16	Kones.... if you are not interested in the traffic receiver ability and want less hassle running power to the device then just forget using the Garmin provided cable and get the hard wire item I mentioned a few posts back. This will power your Garmin but of course no traffic receiver. Using a hard wire option as mentioned will leave you with your Garmin cable you can use on other vehicles/that is not out of use due to it being used in your dash.. Yes, 1690 is more expensive. Traffic ability on the 1690 is via a built in AT&T connect. Works very well/nice to have where ever AT&T works well. As for the suction device, letting loose is not just an issue with Garmin mounts. Time will tell for you. Did you get a 370Z vehicle for your Garmin. Go to the forum mentioned in the thread I mentioned earlier and ask mcbarri to do a yellow 370Z for you.

07-07-2010, 12:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, im not too fond of that 'eating chips out of bag' look, but if it works for you, great!