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20-08-2007, 11:20 AM
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Well as the title reads, im just wondering if anyone has fitted the "factory optional" sat nav gps at a later date. Wanting to know if there were any dramas with wiring, dash etc etc, i know they are expensive and aftermarket units are probably better but i would like to keep my fairmont as close to factory form as possible but still having it optioned.
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20-08-2007, 12:09 PM
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Location: ACT
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012 fitted it to his Te50, IIRC. Might be worth a PM (though haven't seen him on the forums for a while). T3man may also have fitted it.
Best option is just to use an aftermarket one, and mount the bracket for it to the mobile phone presenter arm that lives in the centre console (it was an option from Ford, so you may need to buy one). This way you can use a cheaper unit than the Ford one, it has newer and better technology, is fully portable, and the only screw holes are in the optional mobile presenter, and you get power from Cigarette lighter/power socket.
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20-08-2007, 12:47 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Salamander Bay
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ford also have a kit for satnav the unit is designed to fit the ashtray slot and it is plug in
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20-08-2007, 12:57 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Hawthorn
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How much would a factory setup cost ?? NavMan GPS are about the $500 mark.
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20-08-2007, 09:13 PM
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Location: Sthn NSW
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I enquired about the factory setup ages ago (before I got into my ute) and while it is a good bit of gear, it's bloody pricey if you intend to put in the exact OEM system. If I was going to do it, Id buy the new centre dash that has the hole for the display (theyre on Ebay all the time), and fit an aftermarket screen, and then run a Navman etc on the screen. Could also use it for TV/DVD etc.
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anyone fitted the optonal sat nav
Linear Mode
