gps in a shark fin - Page 2

Chris31 · 03-03-2005, 08:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by corsamel

think my rear spolier is fibreglass will it go through that. Good idea if it will though. Still a risk of damp getting in I reckon though.

I can't even get 11 sats when its in the middle of my roof with a complete clear blue sky... max I have ever had is about 9.

9 sats is ok, as long as you have more than 3 to 4 at all time. The more the better of course.

Driving on a motorway, clear blue sky I typically get 6-9 sats. The most I seen is 11.

Scouse Monkey · 03-03-2005, 08:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by UK_MP3Car

It was on the roof out of my sunroof

sunroof? ha! cheap car! where is the aircon????

I saw an article in autoexpress about how to fit an aftermarket sunroof - i thought what a good idea then came to senses and thought "why the hell would i even want to try cutting a hole in my roof?"

Chris31 · 03-03-2005, 08:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Scouse Monkey

sunroof? ha! cheap car! where is the aircon????

I saw an article in autoexpress about how to fit an aftermarket sunroof - i thought what a good idea then came to senses and thought "why the hell would i even want to try cutting a hole in my roof?"

AC car with sun roof is better

Scouse Monkey · 03-03-2005, 08:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Chris31

AC car with sun roof is better

yeah but govent he choice of one or the other A/C wins hands down. Sunroof in a french car is bound to leak eventually. Or the electrics will stop when it is open and ****ing it down!

Chris31 · 03-03-2005, 08:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Scouse Monkey

yeah but govent he choice of one or the other A/C wins hands down. Sunroof in a french car is bound to leak eventually. Or the electrics will stop when it is open and ****ing it down!

Lol, I remember my sisters car.

My sister once had a 205. Everytime it rains she have to move her head on the side away from the rain drips comming from the sunroof.

Put it up for sale. One guy a mechanic presumably with his GF checked out the car. Jacked up the car, look for every single fault, turn the car inside out and all.

He said the car is in very good condition, was very happy, think its a bargain and is going for it.

One thing he missed was the leaking roof. It was hot and sunny at that time

MC_Stoo · 05-15-2005, 06:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MC_Stoo

I've got a UK-based fabricator working on this at the moment.

Watch this space...

BU303 stripped naked to fit in here.

Fin needs painting yet but I'm quite pleased with the result

tj!2k4 · 05-15-2005, 07:01 PM

looks nice! alternatively, I was thinking that one might be able to put the gps in the sideview mirror housing, behind the mirror, if there was enough room..

tj!2k4 · 05-15-2005, 07:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Chris31

Lol, I remember my sisters car.

My sister once had a 205. Everytime it rains she have to move her head on the side away from the rain drips comming from the sunroof.

Put it up for sale. One guy a mechanic presumably with his GF checked out the car. Jacked up the car, look for every single fault, turn the car inside out and all.

He said the car is in very good condition, was very happy, think its a bargain and is going for it.

One thing he missed was the leaking roof. It was hot and sunny at that time

My 02 Jetta used to do that too. It was ultimately the reasone I got rid of it. It flooded the whole car and it never dried properly. I couldn't live with the mildew stench.

heiniheini · 05-16-2005, 06:54 AM

so... first post !!! hello to all !!

my problem was that i couldn't use a bmw fin on my mercedes (w202 c280) --> you can't mount bmw parts on a benz --> even if it looks good.....

my solution to the "i want a shark fin gps" problem is a hirschmann antenna !!

GPS 925

Iv'e modded my Bu-303 and added an mcx connector (hm.... i think there is a how-to here in the forum

)

Before: 5-8 Sats
After: 10-11 Sats

If you are not so happy with modding your Bu-303 or any other gps mouse , you could use a garmin 15 l/H --> has already an mcx connector (the is also a very good guide on the forum)

greetings from austria

Gobby · 05-16-2005, 07:12 AM

Looks good MC_Stoo, even better in real life though as we saw on Friday. My GPS is now working again, stripped it down fully, cleaned it and fitted a new batt, finds locks perfectly, just wish I could and some kind of antenna to it to mount on the roof, may have to wait to find a decent looking shark fin but it may look stupid on the Pug.

RoyN · 11-02-2005, 11:00 PM

hey mc_stoo, how did you get that fin? is it available for purchase somewhere?