[Pranav]

Hi Guys

If you dont want to leave those stains of the gps stand on the windshield....here is a fantastic tip.

Stick it on the in dash radio screen, and it almost looks like an indash system.

The best thing is it will come close to your fingers !! I really like the idea. Let me know if you like it too. 

Courtesy: My wife Mini.

[asathorny]

MMMmmm might give that a go, thanks 

[Dazzler]

Sort of a good idea ... But what if you want to see the radio readout as well 

[Shambles]

I would imagine the suction would distort the perspex panel over time

[asathorny]

I would imagine the suction would distort the perspex panel over time

On second thought...  maybe not.  I tend to agree with Steve, having read elsewhere how soft that plastic is.   It was a nice idea though.   

[meehalych]

I have got 4.3" GPS unit and it perfectly fits to the place behind the steering wheel, on the area, which is in front of an instrument panel. In fact I used to use 7" GPS in the previous years, but when its sucker fell off last winter and I failed to stick it back to the window I decided to try the smallest device (it was a present for me from Hyundai, when I bought my i30), since that time I haven't used that 7" GPS.

[Dazzler]

I have got 4.3" GPS unit and it perfectly fits to the place behind the steering wheel, on the area, which is in front of an instrument panel. In fact I used to use 7" GPS in the previous years, but when its sucker fell off last winter and I failed to stick it back to the window I decided to try the smallest device (it was a present for me from Hyundai, when I bought my i30), since that time I haven't used that 7" GPS.

Can you post a photo of where you mean please Misha .. Surely you do not cover the Speedo & Tacho? 

[Doggie 1]

Can you post a photo of where you mean please Misha .. Surely you do not cover the Speedo & Tacho? 

 

[Pranav]

Dazz...i hardly ever see in the radio screen but ya sometimes do.

about the perpex getting damaged ! I was hoping it would be strong enough...but true not worth the risk 

Misha's idea is good too ! thanks

[meehalych]

Dazzler
db08
I'll do it tomorrow, probably.
Actually it covers Tacho, but this is an useless instrument for me as I have got AT (I doubt it makes any difference for MT as well) and it partly covers auto computer.

[Dazzler]

Thanks Misha be interested to see how it looks 

[Doggie 1]

Me too, thanks.

[Pranav]

Another one of Mini's invention !

"In Car Dustbin" to take care of trash and am sure it wont damage anything this time.

Stuck some Velcro Material to the plastic bin base and it keeps stuck to the car floor.  I discovered the Velcro on the carpet is not necessary. 

It is certainly helping us to make less mess.

[meehalych]

Just decided to take some shots now




Here is a side mirror I bought in OBI a few years ago, it is quite convenient in driving.

[rustynutz]

Did someone clean your GPS screen with sand, meehalych?

[meehalych]

rustynutz
It is a protective film, actually.

[rustynutz]

Time for a new one then? 

[Doggie 1]

Thanks for the pics Meehalych, but I don't think I could put mine there cos I'm too used to looking at the tacho.

I notice that on our Australian cars on the temp gauge we just have cold & hot, whereas you get actual numbers.

Dave

[meehalych]

db08
moreover the petrol gauge has the numbers too  (I suppose it is because there are few Russians, who are familiar with English and can say for sure, what stands for all of those C, H, E and F  )

[asathorny]

Pranav, that was another good idea, although I wouldn't actually need to.  I am usually the only person who rides in my car.  On the odd occasion I allow someone else to step inside it they do so in the full knowledge that if the make a mess it WILL be an end of life experience for them...  Oh and children are NEVER allowed in... 
 

Misha...  nice idea, although one of our trusty bretheren showed me a way last year that I am quite happy with for now, it involves threading the wires under the steering wheel and through the fuse box opening...   There's a photo somewhere in the archive, but I am busy just now fixing a new CPU in a computer....  Maybe Dazz would find it to show you cos Dazz is a whizz at searching the archive...   

[rustynutz]

Misha...  nice idea, although one of our trusty bretheren showed me a way last year that I am quite happy with for now, it involves threading the wires under the steering wheel and through the fuse box opening...   There's a photo somewhere in the archive, but I am busy just now fixing a new CPU in a computer....  Maybe Dazz would find it to show you cos Dazz is a whizz at searching the archive...   

Here you go, Asa.....

https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=6541.msg75286#msg75286

[Dazzler]

I was thinking more of this one..

https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=9724.msg111737#msg111737

I couldn't live with my Economy guage covered over either..

Bl**dy H*ll .. look at the time  (I'll be up shortly after 6am no doubt) 

[rustynutz]

I was thinking more of this one..

https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=9724.msg111737#msg111737

The clue for me was: "it involves threading the wires under the steering wheel and through the fuse box opening"

[Reaper]

I don't mind attaching to the windshield, just hate wires. Ran the main cord out the side and down, pressed in between the rubber and plastic. The TMC antenne goes up, it's very thin so easily pushed in using a screwdriver. Everything comes out easy again.



Underneath it runs through the wheel console bottom, and out on the other side. When I need the GPS just plugging it in. No cord strips or anything, none permanent. Might use the fusebox, but then again would like to remove the gps some time if needed.

[asathorny]

I was thinking more of this one..

https://www.i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=9724.msg111737#msg111737

The clue for me was: "it involves threading the wires under the steering wheel and through the fuse box opening"

Thanks Rusty....   

[2i30s]

Hi Guys

If you dont want to leave those stains of the gps stand on the windshield....here is a fantastic tip.

Stick it on the in dash radio screen, and it almost looks like an indash system.

The best thing is it will come close to your fingers !! I really like the idea. Let me know if you like it too. 

Courtesy: My wife Mini.

the wife bought me a gps for my birthday just gone.  i stick it to the same place as pranav does.  i tried it on the windscreen but it was annoying me being there,the radio face was the next place i tried.  its not on there all the time,only once or twice a month. 

[Shambles]

the wife bought me a gps for my birthday just gone...

That's spooky, as it's Pranav's birthday today 

[Ugly Mongrel]

Happy Birthday Pranav

[asathorny]

Cripes and he is still young enough to acknowledge having birthdays....  cool, have a pheasant birthday   

[meehalych]

Pranav
Happy birthday!!!
May Fortune smile at you every time.