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  • Alpine GPS Navigation
    Historical mailing list - Ryan London
    Sat, 3 Apr 2004 12:14:52 -0600
    Has anyone installed one of Alpine's GPS DVD-ROM Navigation systems? If so did you need to install a speed sensor as well...
  • VW-Google Navigation System
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Tue, 14 Mar 2006 15:24:25 -0500
    *http://tinyurl.com/r8sm3* I think it will retrofit ;) -- John Meeks Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm '91 Multivan...
  • Re: GPS equipment?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Thu, 2 Jun 2005 09:35:01 -0700
    While on the subject of GPS, does anyone have experience with the stand alone GPS driver navigation systems vs. laptop. I'm not talking...
  • Subject: Re: Get GPS system ditch these Atlas was ..Re: For the Newbies
    Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
    Thu, 31 Aug 2006 10:11:24 -0700
    I usually use my GPS for geocaching more than navigation. It's a fun way to pass some time at the campsite or at...
  • Re: GPS
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Sat, 13 May 2000 15:07:55 +0200
    ...This is of course not a problem for any of us, but it was stated in a German car test, the navigation system lost...
  • NVC - Antique (WW II) Electronic Navigation - Bendix Flux Gate
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 19 Mar 2017 23:34:50 -0500
    I'm looking for leads to a Bendix Pioneer Gyro Flux Gate Compass System, AN-5751-1, used in military aircraft of the 1940...
  • Re: Anyone want my 92 Vanagon V6 TDI?
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Fri, 19 Oct 2007 10:49:40 -0700
    ...A tiptronic Audi >TDI, porsche wheels, Audi Navigation system, AND IT ALL LOOKS SOO GOOD! what about a 3.0 v6 TDI are those...
  • NVC - Bendix Fluxgate Compass System parts needed
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 22 Mar 2017 08:30:55 -0500
    Looking for all sources that might help me find a Bendix Pioneer Fluxgate Compass navigation system. These were used extensively in the multi-engine...
  • GPS Can Be Hazardous To Your Vehicle
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:11:22 -0700
    Only skightly off topic considering the number of us that use GPS based navigation systems in our Vanagons: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews...
  • Re: Dash Cluster Needed, '86+
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:36:03 -0400
    ...be a mechanical system? Is the >mechanic inspecting the vehicle seriously going to question the accuracy >of satellite navigation systems? C'mon, be serious...
  • Re: Vanagons in Japan Add!
    Historical mailing list - Yoshi
    Tue, 25 Apr 2000 22:05:04 +0900
    ...Now, GPS navigation systems is spreading in Japan. It indicates a map in the little tv. Navi gets self position from the satellite. It...
  • Re: 88 Vanagon with "thing" on steering column??
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 14 Jan 1997 21:52:44 -0400 (AST)
    ...It's a head up display, HUD, for the built-in navigation system that VW is secretly trying out. You simply look straight through...
  • Re: GPS recommendations, handheld & incar?
    Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
    Sun, 28 Sep 2008 12:46:19 EDT
    ...Every day we have truck drivers call and ask for directions even though they have the latest navigation systems available either in cab or...
  • Re: GPS Can Be Hazardous To Your Vehicle
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:57:15 -0700
    ...off topic considering the number of us that use GPS based > > navigation systems in our Vanagons: > > > http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2004354292_webbuscrash17...
  • Re: Westy-Vision
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Tue, 21 Oct 1997 14:51:35 -0700
    ...Exceptions to this are the computer terminal screens used > in emergency vehicles. > And what of navigation systems screens, and rearview camera displays on big...
  • Re: Ford Galaxy Friday
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:30:55 -0700
    ...http://www.bmw.de/de/de/newvehicles/1series/5door/2011/showroom/index.html I even loved the navigation system. It knew every little road...
  • Re: Target Compass
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Sat, 27 Jan 2007 23:00:01 EST
    ...I would like to have a navigation system (love gismo's and other electronic dodads in the Westy)but it just isn't in...
  • Re: GPS Can Be Hazardous To Your Vehicle
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:56:18 -0700
    ...off topic considering the number of us that use GPS based > navigation systems in our Vanagons: > http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2004354292_webbuscrash17...
  • Re: Get GPS system ditch these Atlas was ..Re: For the Newbies - Vanago
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Thu, 31 Aug 2006 12:57:51 -0400
    ...Most GPS (and navigation units) have too small a screen to get a real good overview of an area, in my experience. Paper maps...
  • Re: All-in-one GPS, Dash & Backup Cameras Recommendations?
    Historical mailing list - Peter Kraiker
    Tue, 23 May 2017 14:58:23 -0400
    ...The Android versions use either Google maps if you have data or Sygic Navigation for offline maps. I'm curious how those compare to...
  • Re: GPS recommendations, handheld & incar?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 28 Sep 2008 09:21:47 -0400
    ...GPS is a dual-use, satellite-based system that provides accurate positioning, navigation and timing information to users worldwide. Originally developed by the Department...
  • Re: � � � iWesty
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 30 Sep 2002 19:21:47 EDT
    ...You can even get add on navigation systems for them (Delorme made one which I tried out, but wasn't impressed with).
  • Re: GPS recommendations, handheld & incar?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 28 Sep 2008 10:20:19 -0700
    ...Every day we > have truck drivers call and ask for directions even though they have the > latest navigation systems available either in cab or...
  • Re: Wireless parking sensors in a Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:49:15 -0500
    ...It gives you a modern navigation system, with a good sized screen (bigger than portable ones.) When the flip out screen comes up, it...
  • Re: New T5 auto review English translation
    Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
    Thu, 13 Mar 2003 16:45:51 -0800
    ...There's a joy-stick like shifter coming out of the dash plus some kind of a monitor, navigation system. Does one really need...
  • Re: GPS
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 13 May 2000 09:38:06 -0400
    ...This is of course not a problem for any of us, but it was stated in a >German car test, the navigation system lost...
  • Re: GPS Can Be Hazardous To Your Vehicle
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:43:46 -0700
    ...off topic considering the number of us that use GPS based > navigation systems in our Vanagons: > > http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2004354292_webbuscrash17...
  • All-in-one GPS, Dash & Backup Cameras Recommendations?
    Historical mailing list - Peter Kraiker
    Tue, 23 May 2017 10:05:09 -0400
    Just wondering if anyone has tried out and would recommend any of the Android/Google based systems. I'm interested in adding onboard camera...
  • Re: GPS Can Be Hazardous To Your Vehicle
    Historical mailing list - Neil2
    Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:05:04 -0700
    ...off topic considering the number of us that use GPS based > navigation systems in our Vanagons: > > http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2004354292_webbuscrash17...
  • Re: Satellite Radio Antenna in Westie; where did you mount yours?.
    Historical mailing list - Charles Hill
    Tue, 6 Jul 2004 06:46:01 -0500
    ...The little GPS antennas for navigation systems have similar requirements. In short, the satellite stuff is easy to get. Put the antenna somewhere in...
  • Re: Maps vs GPS
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:38:29 -0500
    ...My > daughter was instructed to climb one of the named stairway "streets" in > Berkeley with her Corolla by her navigation system. Go figure. I...
  • Re: Do you use GPS mapping gismo?
    Historical mailing list - pensioner
    Fri, 8 Nov 2002 09:17:19 -0800
    ...The Blaupunkt Navigation system is color. The Garmin Streetpilot in it's current version is color. GPS V differs from the previous handhelds by...
  • Re: Wireless parking sensors in a Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
    Sun, 21 Dec 2008 07:44:42 -0800
    ...It gives you a modern > navigation system, with a good sized screen (bigger than portable > ones.) When the flip out screen comes up, it...
  • tire update
    Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
    Fri, 4 Jun 2004 20:47:05 -0400
    ...hair thinner, the speedometer is dead on the money with my navigation system now, before it was off a good bit. The van seems...
  • 1990 Syncro West for Sale
    Historical mailing list - Ryan London
    Wed, 14 Dec 2005 18:04:22 -0600
    ...rust, 10 out of 10 interior Everything works DVD based Alpine Navigation System in Dash (looks slick) � this is the same one put in...
  • Re: Anyone want my 92 Vanagon V6 TDI?
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:36:20 -0400
    ...A tiptronic Audi TDI, porsche wheels, Audi Navigation system, AND IT ALL LOOKS SOO GOOD! Why does no one get rediculously creative with transmissions...
  • Re: Dash Cluster Needed, '86+
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:36:43 -0700
    ...be a mechanical system? Is the |>mechanic inspecting the vehicle seriously going to question the accuracy |>of satellite navigation systems? | |C'mon, be serious...
  • Re: GPS Can Be Hazardous To Your Vehicle
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:11:11 -0600
    ...off topic considering the number of us that use GPS based > > navigation systems in our Vanagons: > > > > http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2004354292_webbuscrash17...
  • Re: Dash Cluster Needed, '86+
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:04:40 -0400
    ...be a mechanical system? Is the >mechanic inspecting the vehicle seriously going to question the >accuracy >of satellite navigation systems? The law may also...
  • Re: Maps vs GPS
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 9 Oct 2009 19:19:31 -0400
    ...My daughter was instructed to climb one of the named stairway "streets" in Berkeley with her Corolla by her navigation system. Go figure. I...
  • Re: autopilot
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:17:29 -0700
    However my version of WIFE 1.14 has a wildly erratic navigational subroutine and occasional serious memory leakage and is therefore only functional for...
  • RoadHaus - Free Vangon GPS Software & Hardware
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Tue, 7 Oct 2003 15:10:59 -0700
    ...you need to turn a laptop computer into a Vanagon GPS Navigation system. The first correct answer to the following question, gets the setup...
  • Re: GPS Can Be Hazardous To Your Vehicle
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:15:17 -0400
    ...off topic considering the number of us that use GPS based >> navigation systems in our Vanagons: >> >> http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2004354292_webbuscrash17...
  • Re: Maps vs GPS
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Fri, 9 Oct 2009 17:58:12 -0700
    ...hey we inherited it not my choice) equipped with a�factory navigation system.� And I hate to admit I loved it, though actually probably...
  • Re: Friday Navigation Quiz
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Fri, 25 Jul 2003 17:51:27 -0700
    The reason that they run numerically west to east is because the older Highway (US) numbering system ran numerically somewhat east to west. US...
  • I know its not Friday but...
    Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
    Wed, 8 Apr 1998 11:26:23 EDT
    ...Profile rims w/grnd effects Nitrous Oxide Kit(alcohol ok) GPS Navigation system Heads-up display and drive by wire GoodYear run flats Ejection...
  • Re: GPS
    Historical mailing list - Dave C
    Sat, 13 May 2000 18:53:53 -0400
    ...This is of course not a problem for any of us, but it was stated in a > German car test, the navigation system lost...
  • Re: in dash MP3 player??
    Historical mailing list - Jasi Brar
    Fri, 4 Jan 2002 22:57:15 -0500
    ...I use a tape adapter to pipe the tunes through the stock vanagon sound system. The soulplayer will scroll the title of the track...
  • Re: All-in-one GPS, Dash & Backup Cameras Recommendations?
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Tue, 23 May 2017 10:06:57 -0400
    ...tried out and would recommend any of the > Android/Google based systems. > > I'm interested in adding onboard camera (backup in particular) and don...
  • iWesty
    Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
    Mon, 30 Sep 2002 14:57:42 -0700
    ...DVD/CD/MP3 playback, VHF/FM/AM/XM tuning, navigation system, cell phone integration, mobile internet access and of course a burly alarm system...
  • Re: Name of campground along 395?
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:35:46 -0700
    Along with the Vanagon Wiki reference what would really be cool is that same listing put into a POI file for navigation systems. Voice...
  • Re: All-in-one GPS, Dash & Backup Cameras Recommendations?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Tue, 23 May 2017 08:38:26 -0700
    ...tried out and would recommend any of the > Android/Google based systems. > > I'm interested in adding onboard camera (backup in particular) and don...
  • Re: RoadHaus - Free Vangon GPS Software & Hardware
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Tue, 7 Oct 2003 15:49:22 -0700
    ...you need to turn a laptop computer into a Vanagon GPS Navigation system. The first correct answer to the following question, gets the setup...
  • Re: tire update
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Sat, 5 Jun 2004 11:46:36 -0400
    ...hair thinner, the speedometer is dead on the money with my > navigation system now, before it was off a good bit. The van seems...
  • Re: Daihatsu Copycat?
    Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
    Tue, 15 Jan 2008 13:11:40 -0600
    ...http://www.texasminitrucks.com/index.html for testing a field vehicle navigation system that's under development. i drove one (4x4) all over some...
  • Re: GPS equipment?
    Historical mailing list - Ryan London
    Thu, 2 Jun 2005 22:19:09 -0400
    ...DVD based system off EBAY last spring (2004) for $600 used. I think the model was nv-851a, it has a navigation ecu and...
  • Re: Dash Cluster Needed, '86+
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:28:50 -0700
    ...be a mechanical system? Is the |>mechanic inspecting the vehicle seriously going to question the accuracy |>of satellite navigation systems? | |C'mon, be serious...
  • eWesty
    Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
    Thu, 3 Apr 2003 16:10:34 -0800
    ...DVD, DIVX, Quicktime, WMA - GPS-based On-screen navigation - Speech synthesis-based driving directions - Speech recognition - Wireless internet access o Email access o Instant...
  • Re: Stereo Suggestions
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:40:27 -0500
    ...better iPod support than the N2, which was fairly primitive.) The navigation system is quite good (though a few roads that I travel in...
  • Re: What is your dream van? Friday Topic
    Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
    Fri, 26 Jul 2002 08:17:16 -0700
    ...overstuffed ones in the rear), padded interior, Alpine sound, DVD system, sattelite navigation, some type of cool interior lighting, iridescent paint, 16" rims. Something...