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Subject:Re: Lovin' my new GPS!
From:Chris Szpejankowski
Date:Fri, 19 Jun 2015 08:28:09 -0400

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. 

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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. 
> 
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> 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...
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