Originally Posted by JohnsZ (Post 2191625)

Got mine for $9.95 on Amazon. Exactly...no need to remove the cover lid and the lid still opens up with the bracket in place. Even if it does leave a little indentation mark when removed, it's still a fair trade off to be able to have a GPS in the car that almost looks like it was made for the Z.

But here's a question for you tech guys....is it okay to keep it plugged into the socket for long periods of time without the car running? Is it draining the battery? Right now I unplug it at night but leave it in during the day while I am at work.

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z (Post 2189660)

The clip looks like a great find. My only worry would be how it would affect the finish on the cubby lid over time.

Originally Posted by TGreen (Post 2193069)

My guess is you can get some sticky-backed felt strips or rubber bumpers (at a Michaels or Hobby Lobby) and put them on the back of the clip where it touches the cubby lid. This should reduce or eliminate the effect of the hard plastic clip rubbing or pressing on the softer cubby lid.

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z (Post 2191654)

The socket is not powered when the car is off.

Originally Posted by diddy535 (Post 2194566)

Who quoted you on 1k for an oem nav, I thought they were way more for some reason?

Bracket definitely looks slick, but exposed wires drive me nuts!

Originally Posted by JohnsZ (Post 2194581)

I didn't get an exact quote other than a Nissan guy telling me it would be at least $1K. Either way, this is the next best thing IMHO. I know, I hate wires hanging too but it's really minimal. The power cord could be tidied up a bit more near the socket which I plan to do.

Originally Posted by FairladyZ (Post 2194591)

Doubt it's 1k

There is much more to it than the screen, there is that antenna on the roof and you need a whole center console etc and a bunch if other parts I bet

Originally Posted by JohnsZ (Post 2194553)

Here are some photos I took. The photo with the dashed yellow line shows where the clip fits behind the lid. With the lid open, simply fit the clip over the top of the lid at the hinge and close the lid. The other photo whith the straight yellow line shows where the power cord is tucked behind or under the console.

Originally Posted by JohnsZ (Post 2194581)

I know, I hate wires hanging too but it's really minimal. The power cord could be tidied up a bit more near the socket which I plan to do.

Originally Posted by diddy535 (Post 2194715)

True, pretty legit for the cost, you could definitely find a way to wire into the cubby but depends how much you want to so in terms of drilling holes etc. definitely and awesome fix for the price!

Originally Posted by JohnsZ (Post 2195866)

Yikes.....I'm worried about the bracket leaving an indentation in the lid. There's no way I'm making any holes with a drill or using any other kind of electric tool in my Z for that matter unless it's a vacuum. :shakes head: Any cheap fix/solution is going to have some draw back and a few inches of wire hanging is a small sacrifice.

Originally Posted by TGreen (Post 2219169)

How is this working out, JohnsZ? Any unexpected issues, problems, indentations/abrasions, etc?