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Date:         Fri, 19 Jun 2015 08:28:09 -0400
Reply-To:     szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM
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From:         Chris Szpejankowski <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Lovin' my new GPS!
Comments: cc: PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <03FD38D7-866C-4196-A607-38699F3E8D77@gmail.com>
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Also, I modified the base of my mount and installed a big rare earth magnet. Suction cups fail. Magnet always sticks to the metal section of dashboard.

Wysłane z iPhone'a

Dnia 19 cze 2015 o godz. 08:26 szpejankowski@gmail.com napisał(a):

> Cut off the GPS cigarette plug and wire it directly to power at fuse box.

> > Wysłane z iPhone'a > > Dnia 18 cze 2015 o godz. 17:15 PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > >> (Simple pleasures!) My 2010 GPS didn't have lifetime maps. If I were to >> purchase lifetime maps now for my 2010 GPS, it would cost nearly as much as >> what I paid for this brand new GPS >> <http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=GRNUVI2597LMT>. >> >> Besides its features (BT, receives voice commands, etc,) I like that the >> mini USB port is located behind the GPS, and the fact it can sit right on

>> the dashboard, using the suction cup as a stand. I'd like to install an >> additional cigarette lighter plug hidden under the dashboard with the >> unit's mini USB cable accessible through the ashtray, so the charger and >> its wire (necessary for traffic info) would be hidden. The "hidden" cable >> would be stationary, but I would remove the GPS unit while parked and keep >> it out of sight. >> >> Are there any directions on where I would start? (I have modified and >> replaced parts in computers, but that's about the extent of my wiring >> skills.) Should I try to "go for it," or just take it to a shop? >> >> Patti >> 90 Westy Automatic >> Los Angeles >> >> *♪♫**♥**♫♪♪♫**♥**♫♪♪♫**♥**♫♪♪♫**♥**♫♪* >> If it's not on my Smart Phone, it doesn't exist... >> ●▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩۞۩ஜ▬▬♥▬▬▬ஜ۩۞۩ஜ▬▬▬▬▬●


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