Garmin Options

[caveman_dave]

Quote: Originally Posted by silver dream machine (original)

Thanks, Caveman.

What was the cost of the mount, and how long did it take to fit?

Also, can it be removed without leaving a mark?

Rich

It was dealer fitted and took them a little of 30 mins to fit.
Cost £106 inc fitting

[silver dream machine]

Caveman,

Have you got the part number for the mount - I'm going to email several dealers to see if anyone's got one in stock.

Rich

[caveman_dave]

Quote: Originally Posted by silver dream machine (original)

caveman,

have you got the part number for the mount - i'm going to email several dealers to see if anyone's got one in stock.

Rich

65902155951

[55JWB]

Guys,

Anyone have an update on which of the current Garmin Models will fit and work via this mount??

I really want the FM based traffic reports, as to me sat nav without the traffic re-routing is not really an option

Perfect unit to me would be Nav, traffic, speed cams and preferanly the "lane indicator" there are a number of units out there that do all of that but i would prefer the oem mini mount...

J

[rec]

Quote: Originally Posted by rec (original)

2xx, 12xx, 13xx and 14xx nuvi's will fit.

i already told you.

[55JWB]

Doh!! sorry, thanks

[55JWB]

OK... Nuvi 1340T arrived today, neat bit of kit and very reasonable at satnaveasy

It has "lifetime traffic" via the FM traffic master system, there is a small FM antenna with a small 3.5mm headphone jack type connector that plugs into the 'out of the box' power cable.. My question is, as my car does not arrive until next week is, does the cradle the dealer is fitting for me accomodate this FM antenna to pick up the traffice reports?? I will be annoyed if not as 'Traffic' was a fundamental part of my requirements

[caveman_dave]

Quote: Originally Posted by 55JWB (original)

OK... Nuvi 1340T arrived today, neat bit of kit and very reasonable at satnaveasy

It has "lifetime traffic" via the FM traffic master system, there is a small FM antenna with a small 3.5mm headphone jack type connector that plugs into the 'out of the box' power cable.. My question is, as my car does not arrive until next week is, does the cradle the dealer is fitting for me accomodate this FM antenna to pick up the traffice reports?? I will be annoyed if not as 'Traffic' was a fundamental part of my requirements

If you are having the official BMW MINI mount fitted then I am affraid that the sat nav you have bought will not be able to use the in built usb power lead that MINI wire in directly to save you having to trail a lead across to the cig lighter socket, the 'T' versions use a different connector on the sat nav unit. Otherwise the sat nav it'e self will fit on to the mount.

[55JWB]

Dave, do you know if the cable supplied can be cut and used with the mini mount for a solution? I don't have the car yet and don't know how the mount is installed and wired?

J

[55JWB]

It gets worse, dealer now saying that bracket had been discontinued and they cant get one

Anyone know where I can get one now??

J

[caveman_dave]

Quote: Originally Posted by 55JWB (original)

It gets worse, dealer now saying that bracket had been discontinued and they cant get one

Anyone know where I can get one now??

J

They are talking rubbish.
There system will probably still show the part number for the original static sat nav bracket, which as been discontinued. The new adjustable one is still available.
Contact someone like Derek Woodman MIMI, they are site sponsors and have a very good reputation.

[55JWB]

seems I have had a post deleted without being told.....

[Apial]

Quote: Originally Posted by caveman_dave (original)

65902155951

I got thr MINI Portable Navigation System with the above part number and have left it with the dealer for him to fit.

In the meantime I am wondering which nav unit to fit? The outside of the box mentions a couple. the nuvi 205,255, 265,1250, and 550 from memory as I don't have the box.

I didn't see any instructions, unless they are on the SD card, and the box doesnt' mention anything about the TOM TOM adapter which I assume is the other black disc thing.

Which navs should I be looking at? The Ecoroute seems like a good idea, as does lane changing. Which TOM TOM? They will have to pick their power up from the mini-usb plug that is hard wired in.

[markjborg]

Is this option available for the R53, The garmin thingy?

cheers

[55JWB]

I picked one up from the dealer this week, going to see if its practical to use with a Garmin device with the traffic antennea I think its unlikely and will end up having it hard wired with the cables coming out at the base of the windscreen getting it looked at tomorrow...

Just spoken with Garmin Customer Services... the antennae is not always needed, as the unit has a biult in reciever, its to be used in low FM signal strength areas so I will try with with the BMW cradle and report back on the effectiveness of the built in reciever....

J