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Zeena Regular Visitor
Joined: Oct 15, 2004 Posts: 187 Location: Norway
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Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2005 9:50 pm Post subject: TomTom GO Permanent Docking Kit |
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News from TomTom.
TomTom GO Permanent Docking Kit
Get perfect sound via your car’s speakers!
Do you want to install TomTom GO using your car power and car speakers? Now you can with the permanent docking kit for TomTom GO.
The Permanent Docking Kit offers the following features:
- Direct power charging from your car battery (12V).
- TomTom GO switches on/off with your car ignition.
- Very clear voice instructions over your car stereo.
- The car stereo will mute TomTom GO voice instructions.
- The TomTom GO External Antenna is included, which is especially convenient for cars with athermic windshields.The Permanent Docking Kit contains all required components for the external antenna.
* Note: For professional installation only
Link to TomTom's page for this product _________________ Gunnar Nystul, Forum Admin, TomTom Forum Norway and Nystul Navigasjon |
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calibra Occasional Visitor
Joined: Mar 01, 2005 Posts: 1
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Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2005 3:27 pm Post subject: where? |
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where can i buy one from?
im in the uk |
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StevenGourlay Frequent Visitor
Joined: Sep 28, 2004 Posts: 808 Location: Ullapool
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Cee_Jay Occasional Visitor
Joined: Sep 12, 2004 Posts: 14
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Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2005 8:51 pm Post subject: |
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Has anybody had one of these fitted or seen one and know whether all the bits are essential and which bits of the current mount you need to reuse?
What I'm particularly interested in is how does the new 'horseshoe' fit to the mounting bracket (either the supplied one in the kit or, I presume, the windshield mount that comes with the Go). Does it re-use part of the current assembly?
The new 'horseshoe' appears to have a cable for an external antenna connected. Do you have to use the external antenna supplied? I wouldn't really want to be bothered with that as I get an excellent signal as it stands.
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mycarsavw Occasional Visitor
Joined: Aug 10, 2004 Posts: 10 Location: S/E UK
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Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 12:35 pm Post subject: |
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Some time ago I made a point of asking TT Customer Services whether the external antenna would be a part of the hardwire kit. I was told it probably wouldn't but they couldn't be 100% sure until closer to release. I therefore went ahead and bought myself an external antenna.
Now I see the antenna is included, so not only have I wasted £40 odd I now have to spent another £140 to get the hardwire kit
Does anyone know if the parts listed for the permanent kit are/will be available to purchase individually? I imagine I'm not the only person with an external antenna already. _________________ Newbie
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addingvalue Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jul 27, 2005 Posts: 1
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Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 5:02 pm Post subject: Anyone install one yet? |
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Has anyone installed the permanent docking kit yet? All relevant sites state "for professional installation only", but I haven't yet found an installer whose done one (I live in London, but would be willing to travel for a reputable installer). I'd also be willing to give it a shot myself, as my car is pre-wired for hands-free systems, but I can't seem to find any technical specs (wiring diagrams, etc.) for the docking kit.
Has anyone had the kit installed, or done it themselves? I'd love to see any details on the process. |
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StevenGourlay Frequent Visitor
Joined: Sep 28, 2004 Posts: 808 Location: Ullapool
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Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 5:14 pm Post subject: |
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i have had a quick look at one and it does not look that hard (not tried to fit 1 tho ), think the main reason tomtom will say that is you buy it and sell all the cables a lot of customers will panic and send it back or do it wrong. With there advice you don’t hurt yourself installing their equipment and the less chance that an electrician will plug it in wrong. _________________ Regards
Steven Gourlay
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TuurG Frequent Visitor
Joined: Nov 23, 2004 Posts: 454 Location: Haarlem, The Netherlands
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Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2005 11:28 pm Post subject: |
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if you have have standard ISO connectors for power and speakers, then the installation is pretty easy. It takes more time to hide all the wiring then connecting it. As difficult as installing an aftermarket radio.
But if you have modern cars with special factory-installed wiring, e.g. CANBUS systems (digital signals) then I think it's not an average DIY job, at least not as easy as an aftermarket radio.
The new ones for GO300/500/700 are not available yet, and I don't think the classic version is still available. |
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MikeB Frequent Visitor
Joined: 20/08/2002 11:51:57 Posts: 3859 Location: Essex, UK
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Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 9:22 am Post subject: Re: Anyone install one yet? |
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addingvalue wrote: | Has anyone installed the permanent docking kit yet? All relevant sites state "for professional installation only", but I haven't yet found an installer whose done one (I live in London, but would be willing to travel for a reputable installer). I'd also be willing to give it a shot myself, as my car is pre-wired for hands-free systems, but I can't seem to find any technical specs (wiring diagrams, etc.) for the docking kit.
Has anyone had the kit installed, or done it themselves? I'd love to see any details on the process. | I know this doesnt help now, but we will be doing a review of the new PDK as soon as TomTom can get us one.
I already have an installer lined up ready: Ride-On in Southend www.ride-on-essex.com 01702 303030. They at least have seen the kit! If you give them a call tell them where you got the number from. Not only are they going to be installing the PDK but they are also creating a custom mouldling to professionally install all my GPS devices.
Needless to say a full article will be following in due course. _________________ Mike Barrett |
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Cee_Jay Occasional Visitor
Joined: Sep 12, 2004 Posts: 14
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Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 1:34 pm Post subject: Re: Anyone install one yet? |
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addingvalue wrote: | Has anyone installed the permanent docking kit yet? All relevant sites state "for professional installation only", but I haven't yet found an installer whose done one (I live in London, but would be willing to travel for a reputable installer). I'd also be willing to give it a shot myself, as my car is pre-wired for hands-free systems, but I can't seem to find any technical specs (wiring diagrams, etc.) for the docking kit.
Has anyone had the kit installed, or done it themselves? I'd love to see any details on the process. |
I had one fitted by Leicester Car Radio in April. Also needed some adaptor cables to convert the car wiring to accept the TTGo's connectors. |
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wildatheart Occasional Visitor
Joined: Aug 12, 2005 Posts: 36
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Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 9:18 am Post subject: Re: Anyone install one yet? |
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[quote="MikeB"] addingvalue wrote: |
Needless to say a full article will be following in due course. |
Hi Mike,
Keen to read your report - do you have some idea when you will be able to publish it? Thanks! |
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MikeB Frequent Visitor
Joined: 20/08/2002 11:51:57 Posts: 3859 Location: Essex, UK
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Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 9:56 am Post subject: Re: Anyone install one yet? |
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wildatheart wrote: |
Hi Mike,
Keen to read your report - do you have some idea when you will be able to publish it? Thanks! |
Have you been peeking? Do you have a crystal ball?
On Wednesday I had my PDK fitted professionally by a local Southend company called Ride-On who specialise in car stereo, and SatNav. I am just putting it through its paces at the moment, then I will do my write up. ETA about 1-2 weeks. _________________ Mike Barrett |
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wildatheart Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 11:04 am Post subject: Re: Anyone install one yet? |
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MikeB wrote: |
Have you been peeking? Do you have a crystal ball?
ETA about 1-2 weeks. |
That's great Mike thanks. I'll have done your Tarot reading then, too _________________ 1970 Mercedes W113 280SL
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