stuRS Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 Hi guys, Just thought I'd share this with you as I'm sure most people own a satnav and don't like the cubby box! I've been meaning to do this for a while, but finally got round to it this afternoon, as the other half has an addiction to DJ Hero 2... Right, rather than going for a full Nurrish install (which is very nice btw) I thought I'd make the most of what I already had. I found a 'how to' guide on removing centre console on the forum and had the console on my work bench in about 10mins. I removed the cubby from the dash console and sratched my head trying to work out a suitable way of mounting the satnav. In the end I found a totally smooth disc in the garage about 3 inches round, and super glued it to the back of the cubby (advanced - I know). I then routed the cable through the dash so it's all tucked away and put it back together. Anyway - an hour later and bobs your uncle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattbowey Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 good effort mate. where you getting the power for the satnav from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 Very neat .............. I had a similar installation for my RoadPilot and other, ehem, safety camera stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doris Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 neat job.........never noticed the 'time' shown on the bose player before though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 good effort looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuRS Posted December 5, 2010 Author Share Posted December 5, 2010 It's an import, so may explain the time on the Bose? The power is coming from the rear fag lighter. My UK Z had 2 cigarette lighter power sorces, but the JDM only has the one. I once wired in an extra cigarette lighter to an Audi TT when I was working for Halfords, so that may be an option in the future. Need to get rid of the Bose it's doing my head in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparksCW Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I keep meaning to do this as well, and I have the same sat nav, although for some reason when i did a test fit there didn't seem to be enough room to close the cubby so needs a bit of playing around with! Looks good all done though nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky370z Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I keep meaning to do this as well, and I have the same sat nav, although for some reason when i did a test fit there didn't seem to be enough room to close the cubby so needs a bit of playing around with! Looks good all done though nice work. +1 looks great!! nice one!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazhull8474 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Stu your JDM should have 2 sockets one on passenger side below cup holder and then between seats on wall near rear glove box. Mine has not sure about anyone else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 very tidy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im00 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Very nice - Is it picking up the satellites ok though? I spoke to Road Radio about mounting a Tom-Tom in the cubby and they said they wouldn't do it as you wouldn't get Sat signal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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