SamD Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 I am thinking of buying a Tom Tom for my forthcoming GTi, and am wondering if anyone knows whether VW will wier them in, or will I have to go to a third party? Alternatively, how hard would it be to do myself? Would I be invalidating any aspect of my warranty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChalkyWhite Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 I haven't found it necessary to wire mine in. The windscreen suction bracket is perfect for the job, and you only need to connect the power outlet whilst the thing needs charging, otherwise it's independent of other wires. I can take the thing to whichever car I'm travelling in, truly portable. VW will do anything for you, if the money is right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted August 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Ah didn't realise that it didn't need to be plugged in all the time. The Pocket PC based Nav that I have the moment has to be plugged in permenantly as it has an external GPS antenna which needs power How long does it normally last on a charge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMB Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Ah didn't realise that it didn't need to be plugged in all the time. The Pocket PC based Nav that I have the moment has to be plugged in permenantly as it has an external GPS antenna which needs power How long does it normally last on a charge? [/ QUOTE ] I use a tomt om go 500, and on a full charge will last around 4 hrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted August 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Winner, looks like I can save myself some cash getting it fitted in that case! Thanks All Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMB Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Winner, looks like I can save myself some cash getting it fitted in that case! Thanks All [/ QUOTE ] For around £450, I think the TTG is easier to use than the VW installed, nicer graphics, can be moved car to car, and you can add speed cameras for free. I'd spend the money saved on a niced stereo if I was fussed about having a monitor in the car aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calmac Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Just a quick point guys, Halfords will wire it in for £29.99. It makes it easier as i often find my battery going flat when i reach the most crucial point of a long journey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentandy Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Does that mean you wouldn't be able to switch between cars with it though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMB Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Does that mean you wouldn't be able to switch between cars with it though? [/ QUOTE ] you need to buy the extra mount kit, then u can still move it between cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted August 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Would i really want a teenager in halfords to take my GTi dashboard apart though? S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMB Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 errrr, let me think about this for a nano second...... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO , never Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason_s Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 hey guys. ive been having the same thoughts about the tom tom. cant you just leave it plugged into the 12 volt cigarette lighter port all the time while your driving? also does the windscreen suction mount come on and off easily and does it stick really fast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMB Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 it works well, sticks when it needs to and comes off fairly easily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason_s Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 thanks steve, am going to do a tour of europe next year and might go for the 700....alot of money though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChalkyWhite Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Yeah jaysgti, I agree with your responses so far; The mount stays firmly secured to the windscreen, a lever then starts the removal process followed by a finger nail pulling on a little plastic tab attached to the suction plastic. You'll understand when you've got the suction mount. You can leave it plugged in all the time, you just have to thread the power cord down the passenger side of your centre console to the flippy-uppy tray bitty socket (or an ugly gaping hole on the 2006 GTI ) Time to upload the latest gatso positions to mine ready for a trip down to Bournemouth tomorrow. Some big funfair with live bands going on down there apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCab Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 I've got the 700 - worth it for the processor speed (I upgraded from an old original edition TTG and the difference is striking when you're going round a roundabout etc - the 700 keeps up with you rather than getting confused). The handsfree phone link works very well, even in a cabriolet with the top down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw1 Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Just some advice, I have had tomtom on a Ipaq and I now use a tomtom 300 in my GTi, this is a killer app and I can't recommend it highly enough. Suction works great on the windscreen with the cable into the 12v cigarette lighter. Some tips for any wood be owners. FREE SPEED CAMERA UPDATES with warnings are available at www.pocketgps.co.uk you can also get POI (point's of interest) for free, this include all shell garages in the UK, great for hwen you need to find a garage with optimax, once again look at www.pocketgps.co.uk Also get the traffic update it really helps, I use it every day with my mobile via bluetooth, won't work if your on 3UK as they block open internet access. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason_s Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 thanks guys, how do you download the speed camera positions onto the tom 700? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMB Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 [ QUOTE ] thanks guys, how do you download the speed camera positions onto the tom 700? [/ QUOTE ] full instructions are in the package you download, just copy to your map folder on the tom tom via the usb lead, don't forget to set up the warning when near POI on the tom tom though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted August 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 Does anyone have any view on the Go 300 vs the Go 500? I am undecided.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMB Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 depends if you want bluetooth phone support, 500 adds that, so you get to use it as a handsfree or for traffic updates. 300 can't do that. 500 is also a faster cpu , so updates marginally quicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted August 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 I thought the 300 could do the updates, jsut not the handsfree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lagoo Posted August 15, 2005 Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 Lads and Lasses, dont know whether you know or not but TSN has quite a few other forums! Amongst them we have an Electronics forums as well as a Review forum! Well anyway there is quite an in depth review of Tom tom HERE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamD Posted August 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2005 Thanks. I will check that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Dan Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 The bluetooth phone bit on the 700 needs to be permently powered - worth bearing in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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