GPS - Toyota Yaris Forums

Lorenzo1950 · 05-30-2010, 12:03 PM

Hi I'm brand new here.
I have a Garmin GPS system and now the placement is posing a problem. I do not like the window mount so I purchased an on dash unit, which I was placing on the center of the dash. With the Yaris console being dead center of the dash, this poses a problem. Would you know if there is any law preventing me from placing the GPS system on the dash directly in front of the steering wheel? There seems to be plenty of room. If not, the other option is on the ledge in front of the console which will obscure parts of the console. The third option is to use a map.

Billiam · 05-30-2010, 12:36 PM

Personally I prefer mounting it on the left side of the windshield....keeps it out of the way...but that's just me.

That said...I see no reason what-so-ever why you couldn't place your GPS in that location. Given the Yaris' center IP I'm sure you wouldn't be the first person to put something there.

GeneralDon7 · 05-30-2010, 01:27 PM

I positioned mine in the upper left on the window, i agree this keeps it out of the way, yet i can still look at it without it taking my eyes at all off the road. As far as I know, there is nothing against having your gps in front of yoru steering wheel in MD.

swidd · 05-30-2010, 02:57 PM

With the window mount, you can put it in the left cup holder... otherwise, I gave up on the windshield mount, and just left the GPS on the floor, lifting it up whenever I needed directions.

BuildCode · 05-30-2010, 02:58 PM

I love the GPS behind the steering wheel! This is my 4.3" Garmin Nuvi:

GrimlockGT · 05-30-2010, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuildCode

I love the GPS behind the steering wheel!

I have to try that with mine!

I usually mount mine on the window just to the right of the center gauges. Our cars aren't very wide and it is still easy to reach and out of my view when driving. (and passengers can see it too)

HTM Yaris · 05-30-2010, 04:19 PM

Try mounting the GPS in or on the visor . Its stealthy and when you need it just flip down .

Lorenzo1950 · 05-30-2010, 09:20 PM

Thank you for some good ideas.
I like the behind the steering wheel and on the visor ideas.
For me, to the right of the console might be too far. I have enough of a problem seeing the fuel gage to the far right.
The unit might also fit in my pocket (nuvi 350) as long as the voice is loud enough. What I use now is a beanbag unit that sits on the dash and is sort of bulky. It works much better than the window mount and never falls over.

http://www.jr.com/garmin/pe/GAR_FM10908/

Yarisduder · 05-30-2010, 11:16 PM

I mounted mine on the steering column just like BuildCode did, it's gets great reception and is easy to glance at. That location is highly recommended, and completely legal, it doesn't block your view at all. The only problem it poses is with the power cord, it's a little complicated to keep it completely out of the way, but it is possible.

Kal-El · 05-31-2010, 12:25 AM

Last year I had my Garmin mounted behind the wheel too. Loved it but got rid of it in December after getting my Moto Droid which is a far more advanced GPS system.

IsLNdbOi · 05-31-2010, 06:21 AM

Here's how I have my GPS (I've replaced that old StreetPilot with a Nuvi):

I have the power cable come in from the glovebox. There's a small gap b/w the glovebox and dash when the glovebox is closed and the GPS power cable fits in there perfectly. The glovebox door still closes w/ the power cable going through that gap.

jambo101 · 05-31-2010, 12:51 PM

I use that big round mounting disc on the far right side of the instrument cluster, if i'm not using the power cable i''ll stick it to the window above the rearview mirror.

jBABEE91 · 12-26-2010, 05:49 PM

IsLNdbOi:i was wondering is that a cover for the dashboard?

IsLNdbOi · 12-26-2010, 08:02 PM

Yes. It's a "Dashtopper" brand dashboard cover.

41magmag41 · 12-28-2010, 01:23 PM

Mounted my tomtom just under the rearview mirror on the windshield. Couldn't mount it on top of my steering wheel as I have my scangauge there and have my XM receiver mounted on the left side of the windshield.

rick996 · 02-10-2011, 10:10 PM

I like mounting my GPS on that little window on the driver's door. My Scangauge is just above the steering wheel. And of course there's my ashtray.

[IMG]

jpmck03 · 02-11-2011, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rick996

I like mounting my GPS on that little window on the driver's door. My Scangauge is just above the steering wheel. And of course there's my ashtray.

Damn you, rick996! I just scrolled through 15 posts, thinking to myself, "Oh, I'll tell him about how I stick it to the little window on the door!"

Way to steal my thunder!

Just kidding, I think that it's a great place to put it. Out of the way, but as easy to look at as it is to look in your side mirrors!

Must be that whole "Great minds think alike!" thing going on!

matthewai · 02-11-2011, 03:35 AM

you guys got it all wrong best spot hands down....right on the stereo display i use an ipod a lot so i dont need to see the display cuz it only displays "aux" when ipod is in use just sayin it works for me and has never fallen off

05-30-2010, 12:03 PM	#1
Lorenzo1950 Drives: 2010 5 door Hatchback Join Date: May 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 51	GPS Hi I'm brand new here. I have a Garmin GPS system and now the placement is posing a problem. I do not like the window mount so I purchased an on dash unit, which I was placing on the center of the dash. With the Yaris console being dead center of the dash, this poses a problem. Would you know if there is any law preventing me from placing the GPS system on the dash directly in front of the steering wheel? There seems to be plenty of room. If not, the other option is on the ledge in front of the console which will obscure parts of the console. The third option is to use a map.

05-30-2010, 02:58 PM	#5
BuildCode View User's Garage Drives: Black 5-Spd Sedan S Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 81	I love the GPS behind the steering wheel! This is my 4.3" Garmin Nuvi: __________________

05-30-2010, 04:19 PM	#7
HTM Yaris resident senior View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: south Carolina Posts: 814	Try mounting the GPS in or on the visor . Its stealthy and when you need it just flip down . __________________

05-30-2010, 09:20 PM	#8
Lorenzo1950 Drives: 2010 5 door Hatchback Join Date: May 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 51	Thank you for some good ideas. I like the behind the steering wheel and on the visor ideas. For me, to the right of the console might be too far. I have enough of a problem seeing the fuel gage to the far right. The unit might also fit in my pocket (nuvi 350) as long as the voice is loud enough. What I use now is a beanbag unit that sits on the dash and is sort of bulky. It works much better than the window mount and never falls over. http://www.jr.com/garmin/pe/GAR_FM10908/ Last edited by Lorenzo1950; 05-30-2010 at 09:31 PM.

05-31-2010, 12:25 AM	#10
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	Last year I had my Garmin mounted behind the wheel too. Loved it but got rid of it in December after getting my Moto Droid which is a far more advanced GPS system. Attached Images

05-30-2010, 12:36 PM	#2
Billiam View User's Garage Drives: '10 White Yaris 4D LB Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Posts: 575	Personally I prefer mounting it on the left side of the windshield....keeps it out of the way...but that's just me. That said...I see no reason what-so-ever why you couldn't place your GPS in that location. Given the Yaris' center IP I'm sure you wouldn't be the first person to put something there.

05-30-2010, 01:27 PM	#3
GeneralDon7 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 221	I positioned mine in the upper left on the window, i agree this keeps it out of the way, yet i can still look at it without it taking my eyes at all off the road. As far as I know, there is nothing against having your gps in front of yoru steering wheel in MD.

05-30-2010, 02:57 PM	#4
swidd Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Alabama, GOD BLESS AMERICA Posts: 755	With the window mount, you can put it in the left cup holder... otherwise, I gave up on the windshield mount, and just left the GPS on the floor, lifting it up whenever I needed directions.

05-30-2010, 11:16 PM	#9
Yarisduder Drives: 2007 4dr Sedan Silver Streak Join Date: May 2010 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 73	I mounted mine on the steering column just like BuildCode did, it's gets great reception and is easy to glance at. That location is highly recommended, and completely legal, it doesn't block your view at all. The only problem it poses is with the power cord, it's a little complicated to keep it completely out of the way, but it is possible.

05-31-2010, 06:21 AM	#11
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	Here's how I have my GPS (I've replaced that old StreetPilot with a Nuvi): I have the power cable come in from the glovebox. There's a small gap b/w the glovebox and dash when the glovebox is closed and the GPS power cable fits in there perfectly. The glovebox door still closes w/ the power cable going through that gap.

05-31-2010, 12:51 PM	#12
jambo101 Drives: yaris 08 sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 1,286	I use that big round mounting disc on the far right side of the instrument cluster, if i'm not using the power cable i''ll stick it to the window above the rearview mirror.

12-26-2010, 05:49 PM	#13
jBABEE91 Drives: I WANT A YARIS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: southeast texas Posts: 7	IsLNdbOi:i was wondering is that a cover for the dashboard?

12-26-2010, 08:02 PM	#14
IsLNdbOi Drives: Polar White - 5 Door '09 LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,285	Yes. It's a "Dashtopper" brand dashboard cover.

12-28-2010, 01:23 PM	#15
41magmag41 Drives: Loaded 2007 mica silver sedan Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New hampshire Posts: 226	Mounted my tomtom just under the rearview mirror on the windshield. Couldn't mount it on top of my steering wheel as I have my scangauge there and have my XM receiver mounted on the left side of the windshield.

02-10-2011, 10:10 PM	#16
rick996 Drives: 2010 5 door hatch w/5 sp man. Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Coventry, CT Posts: 160	GPS mount I like mounting my GPS on that little window on the driver's door. My Scangauge is just above the steering wheel. And of course there's my ashtray. [IMG] __________________

02-11-2011, 03:35 AM	#18
matthewai Drives: it is kinda stock Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: united states Posts: 1,258	how bout this you guys got it all wrong best spot hands down....right on the stereo display i use an ipod a lot so i dont need to see the display cuz it only displays "aux" when ipod is in use just sayin it works for me and has never fallen off Attached Images

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