d3matt
Member Since: 03 Aug 2005
Location: South Oxfordshire
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Even though my HSE has the LR sat nav, I'm going to fit my SmartNav unit and touch screen also as this is now only sitting in a box and might as well be used. It is also far better at routing than the LR sat nav. It will also be a tacking device too.
Therefore, I'm looking for two dash mounts - one for the SmartNav touch screen (wants to be as high as possible) and the other for my phone cradle & charger.
Dashmount do a mount - see http://www.dashmount.co.uk/sept04/71044.htm
I've always used Dashmounts in the past. This one will be ideal for the phone cradle or SmartNav screen. However, the Dashmount panels often are quite thick metal and while they are strong and well made, they can be a bit tight fitting between the plastic trim panels and leave a gap or strain on the surrounding panels.
Brodit also sell two mount panels - see http://www.brodit.com/montering.jsp?anr=653573 and http://www.brodit.com/montering.jsp?anr=653572
These would possibly be a better solution for me as they do two mounts, so I can use one for my phone and the other for the touch screen. They say they are made from plastic, which may make them easier to fit. However, they look like they will also leave gaps as they fit between trim panels. What I don't want to do is force apart two panels only to snap clips or make them squeek.
Has anyone used these or are there any other options on the market? Matt
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Slimer
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Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Last Exit to Nowhere
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I have a dashmount (a cheaper copy off ebay actually) and it works fine, could do with being a tiny bit thinner maybe but it doesn't put any strain on the trim panels and if it was any thinner it wouldn't be strong enough
I considered getting another one intended for the right hand side but decided it would be too close to the steering wheel and liable to be knocked, I'd have thought you'd have the same issue with the Brodit one. A second one lower down on the left would be better so I may have a try at making my own Club Small Signature; Ignore the length, enjoy the girth
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| Tue May 16 2006 11:41pm |
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Penguin
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: A fun place
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If you don't have the satnav, you could try what I did.
I took an alu checker plate and 2 euh damn whats the name for tose things like on a door that make the door turn?
Anyway, fixed that before the empty space.
On the plate you can fix whatever you want, and you can still access the space 
I'll try to post a picture In a time of chimpanzees, I was a penguin.
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| Wed May 17 2006 7:22am |
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Ken
Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Playing with the Grey Dogs
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I’m going to fit one of the “Dashmount” consoles as you can hide some of the wires. I’m fitting a hardwired THB Bury take and talk system to supplement my PTI system as they do separate cradles for my various phones and PDA’s. Dashmount have confirmed availability of them although you cant order them online yet
Also the console fits lower than the bracket so it might be a solution for those who want to use two!
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| Wed May 17 2006 7:36am |
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Penguin
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: A fun place
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yup hinges it is thx In a time of chimpanzees, I was a penguin.
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| Wed May 17 2006 7:56am |
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Ken
Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Playing with the Grey Dogs
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Slimer wrote:
Got any pictures Ken?
I've ordered the mount but one thing is missing MY D3 is in having its air bags sorted so i can play again 
Last edited by Ken on Wed May 17 2006 12:20pm. Edited 1 time in total
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| Wed May 17 2006 8:05am |
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scorpio
Member Since: 26 Feb 2005
Location: Birmingham
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I have a brodit mount in mine for my PDA and it fits very well, my only concern is the double sided tape they use may rip when taking it off but that should clean off ok.
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| Wed May 17 2006 11:28am |
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gesoono
Member Since: 10 Jan 2006
Location: Scotland
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Just had a Nokia kit fitted this week wioth Brodit mount. I had one of the dashmount type in my last car. Brodit looks far superior, and is better made. TDV6 SE - Adriatic Blue, Alpaca, Alpine Roof, Privacy Glass, Side Steps
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| Sat May 20 2006 8:18pm |
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Ken
Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Playing with the Grey Dogs
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Slimer wrote:
Got any pictures Ken?
I've fitted the THB Take & talk system to supplement the PTi THB gives me the ability to change from my PDA to Nokia 6230i or 6280 more photos in gallery
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| Sat May 20 2006 9:05pm |
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eddtheduck
Member Since: 14 Mar 2006
Location: Norwich
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Ken, looks good - just about to upgrade to a 6280
What parts did you need for the D3 installation, where did you get them from and does the bluetooth work OK? 2008.5 D3 HSE, Stornoway, Ebony
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| Sat May 20 2006 9:16pm |
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Ken
Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Playing with the Grey Dogs
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THB Bury take & talk base unit this one was hard wired won off e-bay 29.00 ish.b;ack box velcro under pass seat Tax disc antenna supplied by dash mount , and various cradles E-bay and search engines
THB do a BT but as I have that in the Land Rover PTi I opted for a hard wired kit
Hope this helps
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| Sat May 20 2006 9:22pm |
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Penguin
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: A fun place
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Finaly I got a picture of my dash
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More holiday news soon... In a time of chimpanzees, I was a penguin.
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Sitting pensively in front of the mouse trap looking at the cheese
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WOW ! A tea leafs paradise 
Looks good.
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