My view............... - Toyota Yaris Forums

NEexpat · 07-30-2012, 08:28 PM

Friend commented recently on how much he liked how I have setup my"stuff" in my car. Thought I would share it.

This is my view as I drive, GPS (Hardwired) and UltraGuage in glove box behind steering wheel. Wires come out the front of the glove box and chase down the steering column, lid closes, np.

Radar Detector mounted on and below rear view mirror (Hardwired). I tucked the RD wire into the headliner only I didn't remove the A pillar air bag cover, the more I read about those clips holding the cover in place the less interested I was in messing with them.

There is a "rubber" trim piece that is between the air bag cover and rest of the A pillar that runs all the way down the inside of the forward door jamb. Pulled that out a little bit at a time and chased the RD wire all the way down to the fuse box.

GPS and RD are both on Add-A-Fuses 2 or 3 amps ea.

*Hat tip to shaggyone at planet-9.com for the radar detector mount idea.

http://www.planet-9.com/cayman-boxst...rt-9500ix.html

cheers

BTW- My view is much clearer than this pic appears to be..................

ChitownY@Ris · 07-30-2012, 08:50 PM

Similar gps setup. Liking it for sure. No radar detector though.

DebbyM46227 · 07-18-2013, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ChitownY@Ris

Similar gps setup. Liking it for sure. No radar detector though.

I realize this is an old thread, but I got my first-ever GPS today and I'm wondering how that is attached.....two-sided sticky tape?

nookandcrannycar · 07-19-2013, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DebbyM46227

I realize this is an old thread, but I got my first-ever GPS today and I'm wondering how that is attached.....two-sided sticky tape?

Congrats re your purchase. I don't know what the OP and others use, but I swear by what are now called Scotch All Weather Fastners (they used to be called 3M Dual Lock Fastners -- same product). package of 4 1"x3" Clear strips (2 sets). I used to get them at Radio Shack, but I don't see them at RadioShack.com. Target has them. Not available online, but in the stores. Their site shows that stores near me have them in stock, so it seems to be a popular item. The 'application example' on the front of the new packaging (the lone example) is an aftermarket GPS monitor mounted on a car dash. They don't lose their adhesive in SE Texas heat. I've been using them for over 10 years and I can't remember any of the strips ever failing.

NEexpat · 07-30-2012, 09:02 PM

NICE!

And of course, you have the 5 speed (grinding my teeth )

ChitownY@Ris · 07-30-2012, 09:05 PM

Auto

NEexpat · 07-30-2012, 09:13 PM

No kidding, I thought domestic yari that came with a Tach were 5 speeds, maybe that was the LB's

ok, not grinding

DevilGirl · 07-31-2012, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by NEexpat

No kidding, I thought domestic yari that came with a Tach were 5 speeds, maybe that was the LB's

ok, not grinding

I have a LB manual. My gauge is the same as the OP's. The tachs came on the autos, not the manuals. Go figure...

tooter · 07-31-2012, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DevilGirl

I have a LB manual. My gauge is the same as the OP's. The tachs came on the autos, not the manuals. Go figure...

My manual transmission base model has a tach, but its 3rd gen. Maybe the 2nd gen base models didn't.

DevilGirl · 08-01-2012, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by tooter

My manual transmission base model has a tach, but its 3rd gen. Maybe the 2nd gen base models didn't.

Possibly. But mine isn't a base model.

DebbyM46227 · 08-04-2012, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DevilGirl

I have a LB manual. My gauge is the same as the OP's. The tachs came on the autos, not the manuals. Go figure...

I have a base 2010 manual LB. I have a tach.

caineroad · 07-31-2012, 01:11 AM

i dont like the idea with the cover up though, neat.

TickleTimeTim · 07-31-2012, 01:34 AM

that is a good radar mount idea. i always had that crappy flimsy holder and rested it on top of the mirror. thanks for posting.

ChitownY@Ris · 07-31-2012, 02:16 PM

I gather when imported from Japan, the yaris center cluster was left as is, & they simply just swapped sides for the steering wheel.

BEEF · 07-31-2012, 02:33 PM

My 2008 has no tach (stich shift). I added one though.

goliath1812 · 08-01-2012, 09:31 AM

I think it's a sedan vs LB thing, not a manual vs auto. Sedan's have tachs.

enviri · 08-01-2012, 01:39 PM

2010+ have tachs, here's my car setup. only a scangauge mounted just behind wheel. I use the radio screen for the gps when mounted with my iphone.

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ChitownY@Ris · 08-01-2012, 04:02 PM

Me likes that engine start button^^
Does that work with just a fob in the pocket, a la Prius?

07-30-2012, 08:28 PM	#1
NEexpat Drives: 2009, auto, 4dr LB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: S.E. New England Posts: 292	My view............... Friend commented recently on how much he liked how I have setup my"stuff" in my car. Thought I would share it. This is my view as I drive, GPS (Hardwired) and UltraGuage in glove box behind steering wheel. Wires come out the front of the glove box and chase down the steering column, lid closes, np. Radar Detector mounted on and below rear view mirror (Hardwired). I tucked the RD wire into the headliner only I didn't remove the A pillar air bag cover, the more I read about those clips holding the cover in place the less interested I was in messing with them. There is a "rubber" trim piece that is between the air bag cover and rest of the A pillar that runs all the way down the inside of the forward door jamb. Pulled that out a little bit at a time and chased the RD wire all the way down to the fuse box. GPS and RD are both on Add-A-Fuses 2 or 3 amps ea. *Hat tip to shaggyone at planet-9.com for the radar detector mount idea. http://www.planet-9.com/cayman-boxst...rt-9500ix.html cheers BTW- My view is much clearer than this pic appears to be.................. Attached Images

07-30-2012, 08:50 PM	#2
ChitownY@Ris View User's Garage Drives: '07 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 113	Similar gps setup. Liking it for sure. No radar detector though. Attached Images __________________

07-30-2012, 09:05 PM	#6
ChitownY@Ris View User's Garage Drives: '07 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 113	Auto __________________

07-31-2012, 01:34 AM	#13
TickleTimeTim Free Mustache Rides View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,247	that is a good radar mount idea. i always had that crappy flimsy holder and rested it on top of the mirror. thanks for posting. __________________ Club SHIFT

07-31-2012, 02:16 PM	#14
ChitownY@Ris View User's Garage Drives: '07 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 113	I gather when imported from Japan, the yaris center cluster was left as is, & they simply just swapped sides for the steering wheel. __________________

07-30-2012, 09:02 PM	#5
NEexpat Drives: 2009, auto, 4dr LB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: S.E. New England Posts: 292	NICE! And of course, you have the 5 speed (grinding my teeth )

07-30-2012, 09:13 PM	#7
NEexpat Drives: 2009, auto, 4dr LB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: S.E. New England Posts: 292	No kidding, I thought domestic yari that came with a Tach were 5 speeds, maybe that was the LB's ok, not grinding

07-31-2012, 01:11 AM	#12
caineroad Drives: 06 Yaris HB CE Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 501	i dont like the idea with the cover up though, neat.

07-31-2012, 02:33 PM	#15
BEEF View User's Garage Drives: 2008 yaris 3d Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: north carolina Posts: 732	My 2008 has no tach (stich shift). I added one though. __________________ Be the change you wish to see in the world -Mahatma Gandhi-

08-01-2012, 09:31 AM	#16
goliath1812 View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Prius, 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ocala Florida Posts: 368	I think it's a sedan vs LB thing, not a manual vs auto. Sedan's have tachs. __________________

08-01-2012, 01:39 PM	#17
enviri View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CT Posts: 1,519	2010+ have tachs, here's my car setup. only a scangauge mounted just behind wheel. I use the radio screen for the gps when mounted with my iphone. [IMG][/IMG]

08-01-2012, 04:02 PM	#18
ChitownY@Ris View User's Garage Drives: '07 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 113	Me likes that engine start button^^ Does that work with just a fob in the pocket, a la Prius? __________________

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