Garmin Nuvi 660 Installation w/Pictures
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01-15-2007, 01:42 AM
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Here's my Nuvi 360 setup. I borrowed a few of the ideas I saw from Mark and Jimmy (Thanks guys!
) and also brainstormed with one of my fellow geek engineers at work. He suggested plexiglass so here we go. The plexiglass piece came in an 8X10X0.85 piece from Lowe's for about $3. The plastic cutter cost another $3 so total expense was $6. I initially cut it to 7X5 but it was 1/2 inch too wide and about 1/3 inch too long so I cut it back. I haven't driven with it yet as I just made it yesterday but I've bumped the Nuvi around while it's mounted on there and it's very stable. It takes up almost no room (still have room for my sunglasses and more!) and it's not permanent on the car. Next I'd like to use the hardwire method I saw jimmyc13 use but I want to put a switch inline so I can control the application of power. I like to make sure I run down the battery completely and then fully charge it.
Now I just need to figure out how to mount it to my Jeep. Since it's my beater Jeep I'll probably just stick the adhesive disk right on the dash.
) and also brainstormed with one of my fellow geek engineers at work. He suggested plexiglass so here we go. The plexiglass piece came in an 8X10X0.85 piece from Lowe's for about $3. The plastic cutter cost another $3 so total expense was $6. I initially cut it to 7X5 but it was 1/2 inch too wide and about 1/3 inch too long so I cut it back. I haven't driven with it yet as I just made it yesterday but I've bumped the Nuvi around while it's mounted on there and it's very stable. It takes up almost no room (still have room for my sunglasses and more!) and it's not permanent on the car. Next I'd like to use the hardwire method I saw jimmyc13 use but I want to put a switch inline so I can control the application of power. I like to make sure I run down the battery completely and then fully charge it.Now I just need to figure out how to mount it to my Jeep. Since it's my beater Jeep I'll probably just stick the adhesive disk right on the dash.
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03-09-2007, 05:40 PM
Thanks for the direction and ideas guys! I was going to hardwire my Nuvi 660, but decided against it in order to retain quick and easy removal. I decided to install a cigarette lighter receptor inside the cubby hole. It turned out MUCH better than I even imagined. I'll be posting pictures later tonight once I figure out the best mount for it will be.
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Did you just cut the plexi to fit and wedged it in or did you use glue or double sided tape to secure it in place?
Originally Posted by startertan
Here's my Nuvi 360 setup. I borrowed a few of the ideas I saw from Mark and Jimmy (Thanks guys! ) and also brainstormed with one of my fellow geek engineers at work. He suggested plexiglass so here we go. The plexiglass piece came in an 8X10X0.85 piece from Lowe's for about $3. The plastic cutter cost another $3 so total expense was $6. I initially cut it to 7X5 but it was 1/2 inch too wide and about 1/3 inch too long so I cut it back. I haven't driven with it yet as I just made it yesterday but I've bumped the Nuvi around while it's mounted on there and it's very stable. It takes up almost no room (still have room for my sunglasses and more!) and it's not permanent on the car. Next I'd like to use the hardwire method I saw jimmyc13 use but I want to put a switch inline so I can control the application of power. I like to make sure I run down the battery completely and then fully charge it.
Now I just need to figure out how to mount it to my Jeep. Since it's my beater Jeep I'll probably just stick the adhesive disk right on the dash.
) and also brainstormed with one of my fellow geek engineers at work. He suggested plexiglass so here we go. The plexiglass piece came in an 8X10X0.85 piece from Lowe's for about $3. The plastic cutter cost another $3 so total expense was $6. I initially cut it to 7X5 but it was 1/2 inch too wide and about 1/3 inch too long so I cut it back. I haven't driven with it yet as I just made it yesterday but I've bumped the Nuvi around while it's mounted on there and it's very stable. It takes up almost no room (still have room for my sunglasses and more!) and it's not permanent on the car. Next I'd like to use the hardwire method I saw jimmyc13 use but I want to put a switch inline so I can control the application of power. I like to make sure I run down the battery completely and then fully charge it.Now I just need to figure out how to mount it to my Jeep. Since it's my beater Jeep I'll probably just stick the adhesive disk right on the dash.
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Originally Posted by marksg35
The base is a piece of 2by4 and and 2 pieces of thin plywood
glued together... The black piece is thin plywood with the plastic disc that comes with the Nuvi.I removed the adhesive and epoxyed the disc to the thin black plywood and screwed that to the 2by4...The whole thing removes very easily yet is a very sturdy mount...I'll post some pics of the whole thing removed..This shows the disc..
glued together... The black piece is thin plywood with the plastic disc that comes with the Nuvi.I removed the adhesive and epoxyed the disc to the thin black plywood and screwed that to the 2by4...The whole thing removes very easily yet is a very sturdy mount...I'll post some pics of the whole thing removed..This shows the disc..
#23
04-10-2007, 07:42 PM
Originally Posted by Mammalian04
Nice. Has anyone heard of a portable gps that has a video input?
http://www.gpscity.com/item-garmin-s...tem/sp7200.htm
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