DIY - Adding YOUR car to YOUR Tom Tom

[STORMTROOPER]

LOL

That's pretty cool if you have a TOM TOM...

[hawkfe]

Originally Posted by Greyfox

How did you decide to mount your tom tom in your car. I've been brainstorming on what I want to do when my onstar free year is up. if you have pics can you post them?

Found this universal mount, mounts on the air vent, works great and can be installed/removed in seconds.

[Sir Nuke]

Originally Posted by hawkfe

Found this universal mount, mounts on the air vent, works great and can be installed/removed in seconds.

do you ACTUALLY have one? I bought one...I was not impressed, its not very solid and is kind of wobbly. Since on my windshield, in the lower left corner I can't see out anyway because of the Registration sticker AND the inspection sticker...I just use the suction cup right there and nothing is obstructed. Since the Tom Tom I have has a built-in battery, its not an issue, OR you could easily tap into the fuse box on that side and make a connectinn/cord to leave there full time.

[Mr_Draco]

Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

AND, IF you have a IOM with White Stripes, or Rally Yellow w/ Black stripes already, when you get to the list of available car images (step 5), do a search at the top right hand side on "CAMAROS" and you will find TWO 5Gens, mine and Skyman's and you can use them instead of having to build your own.

Which Step 5? There is two of them. :-)

5. A list of optional images opens up, 243 pages of them!! geeeeez, but there is a search feature, lol.

5. At the bottom left hand corner of the page there is a link to "How do I create my own content". It will give you some instructions on how to make your own, and some specifics.

[Sir Nuke]

Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

Which Step 5? There is two of them. :-)

WOW, OBVIOUSLY I made a BOO BOO. but the first one....but its fixed now, thanks....LOL after 1900 people, your the first one to say anything, or notice, thanks again.

[Sir Nuke]

A member ask me about how I made the Tom Tom icon of my car, he has Photoshop Elements, which is very similar to regular Photoshop, it uses the same tools. SO, for those of you who would like to do this, but not very proficient with Photoshop or Photoshop Elements. Here are some easy to follow instructions to make your own Tom Tom Icon of your car, or any other car for that matter.

Making a car ICON for your Tom Tom.doc

[mrbrans5]

Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

A member ask me about how I made the Tom Tom icon of my car, he has Photoshop Elements, which is very similar to regular Photoshop, it uses the same tools. SO, for those of you who would like to do this, but not very proficient with Photoshop or Photoshop Elements. Here are some easy to follow instructions to make your own Tom Tom Icon of your car, or any other car for that matter.

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Awsome...

Thanks for the detailed instructions.

[Sir Nuke]

Originally Posted by mrbrans5

Awsome...

Thanks for the detailed instructions.

mrbrans5, how did you like yours? did it work out ok for you?

[mrbrans5]

Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

mrbrans5, how did you like yours? did it work out ok for you?

worked out perfect.

Thank You.

I have my actual car on my TomTom now.

[Revo1]

Just got a Tom Tom, says car icons are "Not supported by my device"... :(

[Sir Nuke]

Originally Posted by Revo1

Just got a Tom Tom, says car icons are "Not supported by my device"... :(

what model did you get? for not ALL models can you add cars too.

[buzzy56]

Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

what model did you get? for not ALL models can you add cars too.

mine also say's "you cannot use this feature as it is not supported by your device".I have a model 910 tom tom & is there a work around for this??HOPE_HOPE-HOPE. Thanks as I really need this!!!

[Sir Nuke]

Originally Posted by buzzy56

mine also say's "you cannot use this feature as it is not supported by your device".I have a model 910 tom tom & is there a work around for this??HOPE_HOPE-HOPE. Thanks as I really need this!!!

I never thought that this feature would be selective as to the model. I did a little homework on the tom tom site and came up with a list of their current models that have this ability, but no one could or would answer the question as to how far back this feature goes. Currently the models that you can do this with are as follows: GO 2505TM, GO 2405TM,GO 740 LIVE, GO 730, GO 630, XXL 550 Series, XXL 540 WTE Series, XXL 540 Series, XXL 535*T, XL 350 Series, XL 340 S LIVE Series, XL 340 Series, XL 335 Series, XL 330 S , and the XL 325 Series, these are the ones that TOM TOM tells me have the ability to put YOUR car on your Tom Tom.

[buzzy56]

Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

I never thought that this feather would be selective as to the model. I did a little homework on the tom tom site and came up with a list of their current models that have this ability, but no one could or would answer the question as to how far back this feature goes. Currently the models that you can do this with are as follows: GO 2505TM, GO 2405TM,GO 740 LIVE, GO 730, GO 630, XXL 550 Series, XXL 540 WTE Series, XXL 540 Series, XXL 535*T, XL 350 Series, XL 340 S LIVE Series, XL 340 Series, XL 335 Series, XL 330 S , and the XL 325 Series, these are the ones that TOM TOM tells me have the ability to put YOUR car on your Tom Tom.

Thank's for the follow up. Looks like I am out of luck. :( Until I replace my current one.