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Garmin 265W as GPS speedometer

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by bwilson4web, May 9, 2010.

  1. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    Garmin has a refurbished, factory outlet and I picked up a nuvi 265WT with Bluetooth for $155. It also has an FM traffic monitor, untested, and provides a third trip meter and log. Once I put in a security code, it will be operational.

    I do need another solution for the iPod. Right now I'm using a Griffith FM encoder and power adapter but I don't know if it will defeat the FM traffic monitor.

    I've mounted in using tie-wraps on the steering assembly. It took four, 11" tie-wraps and I used a small one around the base. Yesterday, it worked quite nicely. But today I had problems with reflections, I couldn't tilt it down far enough. So I just mounted the plastic clip:
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    Bob Wilson