Nav Problem Solved!!!

JohnsZ

I was actually thinking of that this morning. I can't imagine it would leave that much of a mark and I doubt it would be permanent. It's not that tight. I also think that the cushioned lid would rebound.

It's actually 2 pieces...the U clip and the swivel ball. Not sure if it could be adapted for other devices but I suppose as long as the other bracket that attaches to the GPS unit itself can fit the ball, I don't see why not. Amazon states that it fits Garmin's Nuvi and Streetpilot GPS. It doesn't state whether it's compatible with anything else. Check Amazon out! The ball is 17Mm Swivel Ball Socket that you would need to keep in mind if trying another device bracket. I suppose that something can be rigged up with another device without the ball and just the clip but that's for more of an engineering mind than mine!

Ziggyman

Reps to you for sharing John! I want the LM50 and this makes the decision easy.

JohnsZ

You're very welcome! I love the LM50! The 5in screen is just right and this bracket find makes it a no brainer. It actually looks like this Garmin and bracket were made just for the Z.

SouthArk370Z

I did a Q&D search for "ARKON GN111" and found out that there is a "dual-T" thingamajig that holds the mounting adapter on. Easily changed and they offer the same clip with different mounts. Gets mostly good reviews (most of the complaints seemed to be about sun visors, not the product).

Rather wide price range: $6-25.

Thanks for sharing. I plan on putting a small "tablet" (something small with a touchscreen for OBD/CAN monitoring/logging) in that spot and this clip looks like a better option than removing the cubby door. Please keep us updated about any wear and tear on the cubby door that you may encounter.

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JohnsZ

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.

SouthArk370Z

The socket is not powered when the car is off.

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JohnsZ

Thanks....I kind of thought so. After going through the dreaded experience of not having the car start due to the steering lock failure nightmare (fixed now), I'm a little paranoid about not having the car start because of a dead battery.