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[A2rijder.nl]

[23]I`ve just finished installing my TOMTOM navigator, i could not wait to show you all the pictures.[23]

I am using Brodit ipaq holder, the GPS receiver is installed underneath (i am using the right word ??? [21]) the dashboard and it`s working perfect.

A2 1.4 TDI S-line
Ipaq 3870 + TOMTOM navigator

http://www.audi-a2.co.uk/europe39.htm

 

[jon.od]

A2rijer.nl are you running the Tom Tom II software, Could you possibly e-mail me the photos of your fitment please as i am about to embark on installing the same system.

Cheers

Jon

 

[Ricardo]

Hi

I have used a lot of SatNav systems and the best combination for cost and quality is the following:

Compaq iPAQ (3970 or new HP 5450..3870 a bit slow and screen not as nice)
Emtac Bluetooth GPS (Not NavMan jacket. Signal much better)
TomTom Navigator 2

The Bluetooth GPS is amazing, stick it anywhere and it gets a fix within 30 seconds of power on, batteries last for 6 hours or works off same incar charger as iPAQ. All available from expansys.com and tomtom.com.

(only used in UK - but Europe maps available)

Ricardo

 

[jon.od]

Ricardo have you had any experience with the GPS Reciever that come in the ToTom full package i was oying with buying the software & a bluetooth reciver but i couldn`t justify the extra pennies when it has to be wired into the car for power aswell.

 

[Johann]

a2rijder: your pic links refer back to your own hard drive!! Unless the whole wordl is networked to your C-drive we can't see the pics!

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2001 A2 TDI SE Crystal Blue with Open Sky, 6CD Symphony II, BOSE upgrade, DIS and HALF a winterpack!

iPAQ 3970 with Sat-Nav sleeve, rear cupholders, luggage net and floppy wiper!

http://www.audi-a2.co.uk/uk23.htm

 

[A2rijder.nl]

Johann,

i noticed the problem[1]. I tought the pictures where uploaded to the site[21]. Maybe i will send Stuart the pictures so he can post them here http://www.audi-a2.co.uk/europe39.htm



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A2 1.4 TDI S-line

Ipaq 3870 + TOMTOM II navigator


http://www.audi-a2.co.uk/europe39.htm

 

[Ricardo]

Hi Jon.od

No I havn't tried the TomTom Bluetooth GPS unit. I would say the iPAQ does need external power to function fully as a SatNav tool as keeping it awake, locked on with backlight on constantly does drain the internal battery and because of this the GPS receiver may well be cabled aswell. BUT having a Bluetooth connection means that the receiver can be mounted anywhere in the car easily and can easily be carried in a pocket whilst using the TomTomNav software in "walk" mode for route calc. I would recommend the EMTAC (Socket) Bluetooth anyday, its the best GPS receiver I have come across even ignoring the Bluetooth bit.

Ricardo

ps.TomTomNav get better and better all the time V2 is mega and now they are upto update 2.22, they keep making changes as a direct result of user feedback - a really good software company based in Holland I believe.

 

[jon.od]

Cheers Ricardo. I have ordered the non bluetooth version but i find the 'Suppresoor' on the cable keeps dislodging the ipaq from the cable so i am currently trying to return it for the upgraded blue tooth version, Think it will make a neater finish in the car as i don`t really see myself using the nav for periods in excess of 6hrs.

If i do i will probably not be on my own so i can have the passenger looking at the nav whilst it is being charged.

My 10 pence worth.

 

[A2rijder.nl]

jon.od, when you can`t return your current one for BT you can try an Brodit holder. (http://www.brodit.com/frameset.htm) I am very happy using this holder.

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[jon.od]

Looks very good but i am a very persuassive at arguing with chumps from online shops

 

[hollyrescue]

At long last I have found the answer to the fitting of my Navman iCN 630.All other solutions failed, including Brodit, the trouble with that one was in order to use the full system you need a re-radiating aerial, and the unit got in the way of the passenger and the flight deck controls! The re-rediating aerial simply sticks magnetically to the roof, those of you with A degree in Rocket science will have seen the snag with that, no rockets! To stop boredom setting in I'll tell you my solution. I made up a board with 6mm MDF and shaped it to fit between the front quarter light and the instrument binnacle, and fixed the iCN 630 to that. The underside is non slip material, as is currently the topside, but it's black.
If anyone knows where I can get an offcut of Pearl Nappa leather approx 250mm x 250mm, I would be most grateful as it will match the rest of the trim