Custom Mount for a GPS

**beeza** · 02-11-2009 05:31 PM

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:

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

Make sure the GPS will fit on there:

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

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

Check it will fit again:

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:

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!:

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

Done!

Dont mind the door trims,just painting em':

Perfect.Removing CD's? No problem!

Make sure you Reset the ECU 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

**riruiz_88** · 02-11-2009 06:04 PM

thats trick man, top stuff

**Lukey** · 02-11-2009 06:20 PM

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

**kcokla** · 02-11-2009 06:27 PM

spray the screws black perhaps too?

either way

top job and as usual very creative!

**beeza** · 02-11-2009 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by riruiz_88

thats trick man, top stuff

Thank U!

Originally Posted by Lukey

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.

Originally Posted by kcokla

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** · 02-11-2009 06:56 PM

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

**beeza** · 02-11-2009 07:26 PM

Originally Posted by drsilliez

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!

**Eclipsor** · 02-11-2009 07:30 PM

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.