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07-28-2010, 06:46 PM
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Drives: CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009
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Garmin Mounting Option
AFTER TESTING I DO NOT RECOMMEND. THIS UNIT COULD PUNCH YOUR CIG LIGHTER THROUGH THE PLASTIC TRIM PANEL. TOO HEAVY FOR A VERTICAL MOUNT APPLICATION.
Been looking for a while for a good GPS mounting location and I think I might have something that will work. In my last car I used a vent mount which I really liked. But in the Camaro the center vent louvers are real long and narrow and I did not want to snap one if I hit a hard bump. I like the ability to throw the entire device in the glove box when I'm on a trip and I'm not in the car. So here is what I got. It wobbles a little and the dang plug in cord is massive on this unit due to the traffic receiver. They have a different lighter mount version on ebay that I will probably buy also and determine which one I like better. The other one has a built in usb plug for power. This Garmin has a built in Bluetooth transmitter and mp3 player for the best of both worlds. My last unit had the FM transmitter which sometimes was a pain finding a good channel to broadcast on. So, here is an option for anyone that may be searching for a garmin (or any gps) mounting solution.
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08-04-2010, 10:51 PM
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Drives: 2004 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Oct 2009
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what is the name of that mount. I tried searching for it and found nothing. looks like a good solution for us that rarely use our gps abd don't want to mount anything anywhere on the dash.
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08-06-2010, 07:44 PM
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Drives: 2010 VR Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010
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You said you didnt like the idea of a vent mount but mine's pretty sturdy. And its clean with the wires.
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08-07-2010, 01:05 PM
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Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2009
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I like but wish it didn't block the 4 pack gauges.
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08-07-2010, 10:31 PM
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more info on both mounts please, where did you get them, what are they called? thx
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08-08-2010, 05:08 PM
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Drives: 2010 VR Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010
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Mine is a ProClips Mount and the cable goes in between the vent and the dash to a hidden 12v plug.
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08-08-2010, 07:47 PM
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Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009
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I used the suction cup to mount mine. Ran power cable/antenna in headliner and wired to ignition in left side of dash. Powers up and down when I turn the ignition on. very clean install.
  
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08-09-2010, 07:47 PM
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[QUOTE=chapinville;2196940]I used the suction cup to mount mine. Ran power cable/antenna in headliner and wired to ignition in left side of dash. Powers up and down when I turn the ignition on. very clean install.
QUOTE] Nicely done! One of the cleanest I have seen so far. If I can find a reasonable Nav unit that accepts a vid input for a back-up camera I will do the same. Thanks for the pics |
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08-09-2010, 09:46 PM
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Drives: CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009
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Sorry for not responding sooner to this thread. I got the second lighter mount today in the mail finally.
I have to say that neither lighter mount is acceptable to my standards. They probably work better on a lighter that is found horizontal in a dashboard; not vertical like in the Camaro. If you are interested in these anyways; go to Ebay and search "Garmin lighter mount". The mount I shown in the OP had too much wobble and was too heavy. I used it the next day on my way to work and was scared that it was going to punch the lighter through the plastic trim. I have not used it since. The mount I tried today was very loose and just moved from side to side. Sorry for the cell phone pics. At this point I will be going back to my vent mount and will have to educate anyone in my car on a trip not to man handle the thing. Again; sorry for not responding sooner. I just wanted to put this thread out to anybody who may be doing a search on this subject. I will subscribe to this tread to hopefully catch any future questions. Thanks! 
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08-09-2010, 09:48 PM
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08-09-2010, 09:50 PM
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I like what chapinville did but I only use my Garmin once or twice a year.
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08-14-2010, 12:50 PM
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Drives: 2010 VR Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010
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08-14-2010, 12:57 PM
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Drives: Synergy Edition 13.71@102 1.95 60' Join Date: Jun 2010
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Same here, except I mouned mine on the left side of the mirror vs the right.
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08-14-2010, 10:39 PM
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