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sully5059 · May 16th, 2005, 08:34 PM

Hi everyone.

I've got a question about mounting a Tomtom Go (I'm thinking about buying one).

Looking at the gallery on the Tomtom website, I see they they've used a Mini in their photos and have demonstrated 2 different ways of mounting it - one on the windscreen, and the other shows it mounted by one of the vents next to the speedo.

How have they mounted it like that? I have done a search on here and couldn't see any mention of it (apologies if it has been posted and I've missed it). I saw a few threads with photos of it mounted on the windscreen in the corner by the driver's door. That looks fine and it's in a good position to see when driving, but having it by the speedo would mean the mount wouldn't be as visible to anyone walking past my MC.

I can't tell from the picture if it's clipped onto the vent or if it requires more work. If it clips on, which is probably not the case because of the shape of the vents, I'd be happy. If not, I'll probably just opt for the windscreen method

Thanks,

Dave

Hat · May 17th, 2005, 08:27 AM

the standard mounting bracket which comes with the tom tom is the windscreen one. the one shown in the pciture attached to the vent is an optional mounting bracket available to purchase as an accesory at extra cost. bit naughty really

Malin Dixon · May 22nd, 2005, 05:39 PM

www.brodit.com

They do some excelent mounting clips. You need a MINI one, at a position of your choice, and the Tomtom Go one.

The MINI one clips onto one of the rails either side of the radio.

The Tomtom Go clip consists of one half of the hinge of the mount that comes with the Tomtom Go. You take screw out of the middle of the hinge and use the back half from bordit.

Anton.Valleyman · May 22nd, 2005, 09:45 PM

Slightly off topic but I have an XDA2i and I have TomTom installed on that...Brodit car kits are great quality - the one I have for my phone is great - so I would fully recommend you get one for your TT Go.

Cheers
Ant

Maaij · Jul 14th, 2005, 12:18 AM

I want to install it in the vent too next the speedo.

What kit do I need?

This one (Alternative Mount Kit)?

Hat · Jul 14th, 2005, 07:06 AM

looking at thatp ic i'd say they used item 1 & clipped it to the vent. i'm not sure where the wire would go though & it would mean you could never use the front air vents with heat or air con as it could damage the tomtom

Robbie13 · Jul 14th, 2005, 07:15 AM

I have tried mounting my Tomtom on the vents using the above kit but it does not work as the vents are round. I use the extended windscreen mount but it vibrates a lot. If anyone out there could fabricate a mount for the vent........................

Maaij · Jul 14th, 2005, 11:26 AM

This pic are from the TomTom site:

What clips do they use here?

Cant find any more info

*Vikki* · Jul 17th, 2005, 03:47 PM

anyone know the answer to questions above?

MINI-Morgan · Jul 22nd, 2005, 08:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Maaij

This pic are from the TomTom site:

What clips do they use here?

Cant find any more info

Looks abit like the windscreen mount adapted....

deano_54321 · Jul 22nd, 2005, 09:27 PM

If you had your heating on in the winter wouild the hot air do any damage?? I know its not that hot but it can get pretty warm and with it being constant wouldnt oit cause a problem?

MINI-Morgan · Jul 22nd, 2005, 10:01 PM

Has anyone considered modifying or creating a customer mount that could be connected on to the Rev counter?? Sort of thing id probably do...

Restyle · Jul 22nd, 2005, 10:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by BOYR4CER

Has anyone considered modifying or creating a customer mount that could be connected on to the Rev counter?? Sort of thing id probably do...

I think MikeytheMINI has done something along these lines that could be easily adapted

See :- http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...ght=ipod+mount

MINI-Morgan · Jul 22nd, 2005, 10:19 PM

glad im not the only one with that kind of idea.....so what you lot all waiting for....all you need is a washing liquid bottle, a couple of cardboard boxes and a loads of sticky tape

May 16th, 2005, 08:34 PM	#1
sully5059 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Local Time: 05:16 AM Posts: 4 Offline	Tomtom Go Mount Hi everyone. I've got a question about mounting a Tomtom Go (I'm thinking about buying one). Looking at the gallery on the Tomtom website, I see they they've used a Mini in their photos and have demonstrated 2 different ways of mounting it - one on the windscreen, and the other shows it mounted by one of the vents next to the speedo. How have they mounted it like that? I have done a search on here and couldn't see any mention of it (apologies if it has been posted and I've missed it). I saw a few threads with photos of it mounted on the windscreen in the corner by the driver's door. That looks fine and it's in a good position to see when driving, but having it by the speedo would mean the mount wouldn't be as visible to anyone walking past my MC. I can't tell from the picture if it's clipped onto the vent or if it requires more work. If it clips on, which is probably not the case because of the shape of the vents, I'd be happy. If not, I'll probably just opt for the windscreen method Thanks, Dave Attached Thumbnails

May 22nd, 2005, 09:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Anton.Valleyman MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: York Local Time: 05:16 AM Posts: 54 Offline	Slightly off topic but I have an XDA2i and I have TomTom installed on that...Brodit car kits are great quality - the one I have for my phone is great - so I would fully recommend you get one for your TT Go. Cheers Ant Anton.Valleyman

Jul 14th, 2005, 07:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
Robbie13 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cheltenham Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 119 Offline	I have tried mounting my Tomtom on the vents using the above kit but it does not work as the vents are round. I use the extended windscreen mount but it vibrates a lot. If anyone out there could fabricate a mount for the vent........................ http://www.thebigreds.blogspot.com/

Jul 22nd, 2005, 08:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 4,651 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Maaij This pic are from the TomTom site: What clips do they use here? Cant find any more info Looks abit like the windscreen mount adapted.... One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

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MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 4,651 Offline	Has anyone considered modifying or creating a customer mount that could be connected on to the Rev counter?? Sort of thing id probably do... One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

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May 17th, 2005, 08:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 15,866 Offline	the standard mounting bracket which comes with the tom tom is the windscreen one. the one shown in the pciture attached to the vent is an optional mounting bracket available to purchase as an accesory at extra cost. bit naughty really

May 22nd, 2005, 05:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Malin Dixon MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2004 Local Time: 05:16 AM Posts: 363 Offline	www.brodit.com They do some excelent mounting clips. You need a MINI one, at a position of your choice, and the Tomtom Go one. The MINI one clips onto one of the rails either side of the radio. The Tomtom Go clip consists of one half of the hinge of the mount that comes with the Tomtom Go. You take screw out of the middle of the hinge and use the back half from bordit.

Jul 14th, 2005, 12:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
Maaij MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Local Time: 05:16 AM Posts: 301 Offline	I want to install it in the vent too next the speedo. What kit do I need? This one (Alternative Mount Kit)?

Jul 14th, 2005, 07:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 15,866 Offline	looking at thatp ic i'd say they used item 1 & clipped it to the vent. i'm not sure where the wire would go though & it would mean you could never use the front air vents with heat or air con as it could damage the tomtom

Jul 14th, 2005, 11:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
Maaij MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Local Time: 05:16 AM Posts: 301 Offline	This pic are from the TomTom site: What clips do they use here? Cant find any more info

Jul 17th, 2005, 03:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
Vikki Winner MM best MINI ONE! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: St Leonards-on-Sea Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 2,248 Offline	anyone know the answer to questions above?

Jul 22nd, 2005, 09:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
deano_54321 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 180 Offline	If you had your heating on in the winter wouild the hot air do any damage?? I know its not that hot but it can get pretty warm and with it being constant wouldnt oit cause a problem?

Jul 22nd, 2005, 10:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
Restyle Damned My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 4,319 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by BOYR4CER Has anyone considered modifying or creating a customer mount that could be connected on to the Rev counter?? Sort of thing id probably do... I think MikeytheMINI has done something along these lines that could be easily adapted See :- http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...ght=ipod+mount In da Wud

Jul 22nd, 2005, 10:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 4,651 Offline	glad im not the only one with that kind of idea.....so what you lot all waiting for....all you need is a washing liquid bottle, a couple of cardboard boxes and a loads of sticky tape One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

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