GPS Mount and Location
03-06-2014, 06:22 PM
#12
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03-06-2014, 06:49 PM
#13
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The Pro-Clips are Pricey, but Nice! I have one for my Samsung Note 3 in a OtterBox Defender Series Case!
ArmyMP, if you like your new Mount thats all that Matters! Who gives a **** what OP think! People will always Whine its too Low, or try this Mines Better. Until it outlawed to have it mounted below the top of the dash! Big fricken deal if someone else doesn't like it!
Enjoy...
ArmyMP, if you like your new Mount thats all that Matters! Who gives a **** what OP think! People will always Whine its too Low, or try this Mines Better. Until it outlawed to have it mounted below the top of the dash! Big fricken deal if someone else doesn't like it!
Enjoy...
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armymp (03-06-2014)
03-06-2014, 07:02 PM
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I find my location less distracting than the radio and much less than a phone. If you listen for the audio cues and only glance at the screen, you will have no issue. Think about the vision blocking windshield mounts. The handicap placards hanging from the mirror are far more distracting and vision blocking. That big screen in the middle of the dash is a bigger issue that our options.
03-06-2014, 07:24 PM
#15
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That's actually where the factory trailer brake controller goes 
Your coin holder is where the factory 4x4 switch goes 
And just FYI Stingray, the Nav updates aren't $200 a year. You can certainly go to a dealer and get ripped off for that if you want, but not necessary. The MFT system Nav is a SD card and all you have to do is buy the newer version if an update ever is available. I have already done this for my wifes Explorer. New Ford genuine SD card with the current map for just over $50 bucks. Ford doesn't release new ones every year either so it might be that much every couple years at most.
Your coin holder is where the factory 4x4 switch goes And just FYI Stingray, the Nav updates aren't $200 a year. You can certainly go to a dealer and get ripped off for that if you want, but not necessary. The MFT system Nav is a SD card and all you have to do is buy the newer version if an update ever is available. I have already done this for my wifes Explorer. New Ford genuine SD card with the current map for just over $50 bucks. Ford doesn't release new ones every year either so it might be that much every couple years at most.
Where can you buy an updated SD card for $50 ?
03-06-2014, 09:18 PM
#16
I have the mount that is on the lower right just above the pass through console.
03-06-2014, 09:33 PM
#17
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Just search Ebay. SD card A4 is the most current at this time so you can't find one newer than that yet. My wife's 13 Explorer came with an A3 for some stupid reason so I bought the A4 shortly after we bought the car.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Navigat...-/221387427497
Right there for $38 bucks. There are tons of results if you search for it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Navigat...-/221387427497
Right there for $38 bucks. There are tons of results if you search for it.
03-06-2014, 10:29 PM
#18
A cautionary note: it's not good to take your eyes off the road, but where you've mounted your GPSs, you have to take your eyes WAY off the road. Plus, they are in the way (even if just slightly) of operating something on your dash.
In states where there are "distracted driving" laws, this might expose you to a roadside visit from your local LEO.
Take the advice and observation in the manner in which it was intended: concern for YOU guys...
Not for everyone, but here's mine (in the truck the old GPS on my motorcycle)
In states where there are "distracted driving" laws, this might expose you to a roadside visit from your local LEO.
Take the advice and observation in the manner in which it was intended: concern for YOU guys...
Not for everyone, but here's mine (in the truck the old GPS on my motorcycle)
I did a similar carbon fibre film on my previous vehicle...but yours has me jealous. I'm tempted to do something similar...and that red detail would chime in nicely with the appearance package red trimming.
On another note...My phone mount is a Nite Ize Steelie mount, which you can stick onto just about anything. There is a circular magnet you secure to your phone/other device, and then you mount the round ball onto your dash. It allows you to turn, swivel, etc without letting go. Would be a good mount for a GPS.
I can toss up some photos of how mine is installed tomorrow, but here's the product image:
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STingray1300 (03-07-2014)
03-06-2014, 11:29 PM
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Absolutely love the carbon fibre and the red detail on that.
I did a similar carbon fibre film on my previous vehicle...but yours has me jealous. I'm tempted to do something similar...and that red detail would chime in nicely with the appearance package red trimming.
On another note...My phone mount is a Nite Ize Steelie mount, which you can stick onto just about anything. There is a circular magnet you secure to your phone/other device, and then you mount the round ball onto your dash. It allows you to turn, swivel, etc without letting go. Would be a good mount for a GPS.
I can toss up some photos of how mine is installed tomorrow, but here's the product image:
I did a similar carbon fibre film on my previous vehicle...but yours has me jealous. I'm tempted to do something similar...and that red detail would chime in nicely with the appearance package red trimming.
On another note...My phone mount is a Nite Ize Steelie mount, which you can stick onto just about anything. There is a circular magnet you secure to your phone/other device, and then you mount the round ball onto your dash. It allows you to turn, swivel, etc without letting go. Would be a good mount for a GPS.
I can toss up some photos of how mine is installed tomorrow, but here's the product image:
03-06-2014, 11:42 PM
#20
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I have a big GPS - 7". I toss the bag type mount in the upper/center dash tray, and it falls perfectly in my lower line of sight. The top edge is in line with the leading edge of my hood, so it doesn't block any view. It's nice when someone is riding in the back seat, and wants to mess with it to find something. I can grab it off the dash and hand it to them in the back. Sometimes they set it on the center console lid. I like seeing all these other ways you guys mount them. They all look great!
I stow my Garmin and bean bag in the console.
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