Custom Mount for a GPS

[beeza]

Disclaimer: The following is provided as a GUIDE ONLY, and neither myself nor Ozhonda take any responsibility for the outcomes of someone else doing the following. You follow these steps at your own risk!


Aim:

To Mount the GPS because mounting the GPS on ya front window is Dangerous!

Required:

A piece of paper and a pen
A Texta
Some Perspex
Drill and 2 or 3 small drill bits
4 screws
A File

Steps:

Since the GPS has a suction mount,we will need to use Perspex:

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Find a suitable location to mount the GPS and make up a template from which you will use to trace and cut the perspex:

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l287/beeza2/100_1459.jpg

Make sure the GPS will fit on there:

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Bunnings sell perspex for $30 a sheet (gotta buy the whole sheet).I used 3mm thick perspex.Trace and cut with a hacksaw:

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l287/beeza2/100_1471.jpg

Simply use a file to round the edges off and use a texta to mark the best spots for the screws:

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Check it will fit again:

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Drill em' out,use a small drill bit to start,to prevent the perspex from splitting,then finish up with a drill bit just a touch smaller than the screws so the screw just bite's and grabs the perspex a touch:

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Next we're gonna drill into where wires maybe so remove the backup fuse.You can just disconnect the negative battery cable instead.Also make sure you turn the alarm off if you have one or it will start wailing!:

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Use a small drill bit again and work up to one just a bit smaller then the screw:

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Done!

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Dont mind the door trims,just painting em':

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l287/beeza2/100_1494.jpg

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Perfect.Removing CD's? No problem!

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Make sure you Reset the ECU (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=67113) afterwards if you removed the back up fuse or the negative cable on the battery.

Other comments:

atm I'm using the power cord that plugs into the cigarette lighter,it's messy and ugly.I will wire the power cord up to a power source and post the results.

I'm Lovin' it! hehehe

:honda:

[riruiz_88]

thats trick man, top stuff :thumbsup:

[Lukey]

i think those screws seem a bit chunky and could try and blend in a bit more. other than that, top job!

[kcokla]

spray the screws black perhaps too?

either way

top job and as usual very creative!

[beeza]

thats trick man, top stuff :thumbsup:

Thank U!


i think those screws seem a bit chunky and could try and blend in a bit more. other than that, top job!

Thanks Lukey.

The original idea was to to use countersunk screws that will sit flush with the perspex,but the perspex is only 3mm (that size I feel suits best),not enough room to countersink.

I choose these screws for the 'mechanical/machine' type look and I really dig it.


spray the screws black perhaps too?

either way

top job and as usual very creative!

No need,they are already black YO!

Thank U!!

[drsilliez]

but this way, ur eyes would be off the road. esp if u keep looking down at the gps! anyways, creative DIY!

[beeza]

but this way, ur eyes would be off the road. esp if u keep looking down at the gps! anyways, creative DIY!

Yup,they are dangerous as.

You shouldn't be playing with electronic devices when driving...

Do it at a set of lights or stop the car.

Soooo many accidents happen when people 'take thier eyes off the road to - WHATEVER'

I do 'glance' at the GPS when driving - IF NEEDED,which isn't often.You DO NOT need to look at it much at all.I use it to get me somewhere,IT IS NOT A TOY TO PLAY WITH WHEN DRIVING!!

PLAY WITH IT AT HOME.

Thanks Doc! :D

[Eclipsor]

This is another option. http://www.holdmyphone.com.au/

They sell clips specific to car models so that you don't have to drill into your dash. Then you can mount whatever you want to them.

Good DIY though.

[beeza]

Thanks Eclipsor,thanks for the link too mate!

Cheers :)

[SHI-FTY]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:
excellent!!

[tiksie]

How about getting some material that looks like the same colour as the dash and wrap it around the perspect, give it a more (oem) look :)

Nice DIY.

[r3ckless]

looks good.

[hisoka]

How about getting some material that looks like the same colour as the dash and wrap it around the perspect, give it a more (oem) look :)

Nice DIY.

how he gonna see the clock then lol.

pretty trick write up. also what you using to paint ure trims, i might do my project car trims tommoro

[beeza]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:
excellent!!

Thank U!


How about getting some material that looks like the same colour as the dash and wrap it around the perspect, give it a more (oem) look :)

Nice DIY.

I was thinking even to use a texta and colour the outer edge black...but it looks cool how it is.

Cheers Tiksie :D


looks good.

Thanks mate.


how he gonna see the clock then lol.

pretty trick write up. also what you using to paint ure trims, i might do my project car trims tommoro

Thanks Hisoka! :cool:

I'm just using that cheap 'export' paint you can buy at crazy clarks,bunnings etc,does the job well.

This way I can whip the trims off at the track and cable tie the electric window control to the door,easy as!

[hisoka]

lol i bought some paint today for it, thing is when i took the panels out of the car, it looked good as. just needed a clean. but i might just paint them anyway. i cbf taking off the dash

[beeza]

Oh really! I had the plastic with the glue and other crap.It looks so good now!

What would U take the dash off for?

[hisoka]

silvia dashs crack really easy, so i wanted to fix that up and paint it lol

[Lukey]

maybe an idea for this diy, you could possibly get something to make the clock brighter, and tint the perspecs?

could possibly make it blend in more?

[beeza]

You could probably change the light bulb for the clock to make it brighter?

I don't feel it's out of place,I feel it blends well.

You could do something to make it blend more if you like forsure though,like colour the outer edge or tint it forsure!

[Chriskoss]

That carbon wrap discusssed on the DIY section would be great to cover the perspex. Would give it an OEM look, not many people would notice it and/or complain about it if you go to sell your car one day
Just a thought
Great work once again Mr. Beeza

[beeza]

Thanks Chris!

That's a great idea mate,so as long as the GPS will still suction to it,which it should,good thinkin' mate!

[grifty]

You can buy like a smokey black perspex which is basically just a light black in colour but still clear, although you would probably have to go to a plastics specalist/factory to buy some

[beeza]

Oh Nice one!

[kairi_k]

Nice job

[beeza]

Thank U!

[Bludger]

what do you use to re-attach the the plastic sheeting back onto the doors?

[beeza]

I chucked it! Get rid of that crap!

Nice and clean now :)

[hisoka]

what do you use to re-attach the the plastic sheeting back onto the doors?

when i took mine out back awhile ago it wasnt there in my ek, but in my eg it was lol

[Bludger]

Its needed, its for water protection.

[beeza]

Mine have been out for over 3 years,not a problem!

[DEMON83]

do a DIY for iPhone mount....

[beeza]

U do it!

Draw inspiration from this thread :)