M steering wheel and TomTom hard-wired

f82phan · 02-10-2008, 07:27 PM

Recently installed the tri-stiched steering wheel and just hard-wired my TomTom.

The hard-wire took a little bit of effort, but my brother and I ended up tapping the cigarette lighter.

The steering wheel was a breeze w/ the exception of popping out the airbag module. Makes the stock ZSP steering wheel feel like a Buick.

e90AW335i · 02-10-2008, 07:32 PM

Looks damn good....

cn555ic · 02-10-2008, 07:42 PM

Nice mods.

cycler · 02-10-2008, 08:35 PM

very nice mod. I had my garmin installed using the same piece you had. My garmin 670 now turns on the moment the car turns on. It was wired to the ignition portion of the car under the glove compartment.

f82phan · 02-10-2008, 08:40 PM

Thanks guys!

I couldn't figure out how to tap it to the ignition -- I wanted to start up on ignition as well...but I have to manually turn it on. It'll only shut off when I turn off the car.

wuufer001 · 02-11-2008, 03:35 AM

where'd you get that adaptor thing?
i have a nuvi 350 and also thinking that i should hardwire it too

asdflkijd · 02-11-2008, 04:28 AM

damn, nice wheel.. and clean install on the navi.

roadkillrob · 02-11-2008, 07:51 AM

Very nice - the adapter is the best I have seen for a nice clean look!

f82phan · 02-11-2008, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wuufer001

where'd you get that adaptor thing?
i have a nuvi 350 and also thinking that i should hardwire it too

Check out www.kudausa.com, they have the adapters for all types of GPS units. You'll need the mount if you want to install it on the dash --- no drilling required

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadkillrob

Very nice - the adapter is the best I have seen for a nice clean look!

Thanks, I def didn't want the window mount. This was by far the best solution for a clean look.

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f82phan Colonel 54 Rep 2,863 Posts Drives: slow Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: in your rear view mirror iTrader: (22)	M steering wheel and TomTom hard-wired Recently installed the tri-stiched steering wheel and just hard-wired my TomTom. The hard-wire took a little bit of effort, but my brother and I ended up tapping the cigarette lighter. The steering wheel was a breeze w/ the exception of popping out the airbag module. Makes the stock ZSP steering wheel feel like a Buick. __________________ Last edited by f82phan; 02-26-2009 at 02:05 PM..
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e90AW335i Major General 137 Rep 6,608 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ...... iTrader: (4)	Looks damn good.... __________________ I install all tunes, intakes, o2 simms, and most cosmetic mods. PM me for a quote.
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cycler Major General 137 Rep 8,067 Posts Drives: 2011 Streetglide and 2011 Dyna Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (0)	very nice mod. I had my garmin installed using the same piece you had. My garmin 670 now turns on the moment the car turns on. It was wired to the ignition portion of the car under the glove compartment.
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f82phan Colonel 54 Rep 2,863 Posts Drives: slow Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: in your rear view mirror iTrader: (22)	Thanks guys! I couldn't figure out how to tap it to the ignition -- I wanted to start up on ignition as well...but I have to manually turn it on. It'll only shut off when I turn off the car. __________________
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wuufer001 Colonel 375 Rep 2,348 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 M/T Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: DFW, TX//Taiwan//South Africa iTrader: (5) Garage List 2006 325i [9.34]	where'd you get that adaptor thing? i have a nuvi 350 and also thinking that i should hardwire it too __________________
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roadkillrob Major General 860 Rep 5,447 Posts Drives: 08 335i,22 X3M, 2012 C63 Black Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (15)	Very nice - the adapter is the best I have seen for a nice clean look!
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