Sat Nav is there any point in an MR?

Mason Storm · January 23, 2007, 22:30

I'm thinking of getting a cheap sat nav system (Garmin Nuvi 300T). But here's my question, will I be able to use it with the top down? There's obviously alot more wind and road noise with the top down and alot more reflection from sun light, therefore will sat nav be a waste of money?

Anonymous · January 23, 2007, 22:33

Mines fine with the roof down.
Obviously it becomes difficult to hear the thing with the roof down, radio on and the country side gliding past at 80mph!!

I can still see the pics though!

You could also use Muffdan's new accelerometer doda on your pda to time your 0--60's

Mason Storm · January 23, 2007, 22:34

Cheers, that makes me feel a more possitive about getting it now

Anonymous · January 23, 2007, 22:39

Mines a dell axim x51 - i can crank the screen brightness right up.
I wouldn't know if you can do this on the garmin but it helps to have a bright screen when driving in the sun.

Mason Storm · January 23, 2007, 23:12

OK Cheers for the advice

Chris · January 24, 2007, 15:11

i haven't had any probs with my tomtom as yet, although i do tend to use it wedged in the middle cubby hole rather than stuck to the screen..

kanujunkie · January 24, 2007, 17:34

you can always do what i've done, mounted it in a Navpod and given it an external amplified speaker to boost the sound output

Anonymous · January 24, 2007, 21:13

Quote from: "Chris"i haven't had any probs with my tomtom as yet, although i do tend to use it wedged in the middle cubby hole rather than stuck to the screen..

Ditto!
Was going to buy a mount but this works really well...

Except make sure you hold onto it if you try and do a 0-60 run. I launched the car and my satnav went into orbit!

Chris · January 26, 2007, 16:22

Quote from: "kanujunkie"you can always do what i've done, mounted it in a Navpod and given it an external amplified speaker to boost the sound output

That's the long term plan stu - get the permanent mount kit for the tom and a navpod and them fashion some kind of custom liner/cover..

kanujunkie · January 26, 2007, 18:28

you should see Darths one, the design and finish is excellent

Mason Storm · January 27, 2007, 10:09

Quote from: "Chris"i haven't had any probs with my tomtom as yet, although i do tend to use it wedged in the middle cubby hole rather than stuck to the screen..

I was hoping to do this if I got one but wasn't sure if it would cut off the reception

rtbiscuit · January 27, 2007, 12:01

i use tom tom 6 in mine, with wireless bluetooth 32 satelite GPS.

works great.

i dont tend to listen to the voice just watch the pictures.

Anonymous · January 27, 2007, 13:57

Quote from: "Mason Storm"I was hoping to do this if I got one but wasn't sure if it would cut off the reception

I use a mkII TOMTOM Bluetooth reciever (SIRFIII). I get an excellent signal. Even putting the reciever in my pocket, doorbin or glovebox still gernerates a useable signal.

rtbiscuit · January 27, 2007, 14:02

mines the same, i can stick it anywhere and it gets a signal.

glove box yes, but i tend to put mine in the centre bin on the dash, and i mount my sat nav in there as well.

Chris · January 29, 2007, 13:35

Quote from: "kanujunkie"you should see Darths one, the design and finish is excellent

Yeah, I'm sure it was his that I saw at jae last year that kinda reinforced my ideas on how good it looks... s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

heathstimpson · January 29, 2007, 21:09

Quote from: "Chris"
Quote from: "kanujunkie"you should see Darths one, the design and finish is excellent

Yeaj, I'm sure it was his that I saw at jae last year that kinda reinforced my ideas on how good it looks... s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

Probably was; he has the sable one with loads of leather bits s8)

s8) Actually haven't seen him on hear much of late s:? :? s:?