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sparks
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am    Post subject: How to mount ICN 630 Reply with quote

I am curious how other members of this forum have mounted the ICN 630. My car has a deeply sloping windshield (windscreen), and when I use the suction cup mount the 630 is too far forward to reach, let alone see with my old eyes. I have tried placing it further up the windshield to bring it closer, but then I have the wire hanging and it also blocks my vision.



I do not want to use the permanent mount to put it on the dashboard, since the car is leased, and I don't wish to destroy the top of the dashboard (even if I owned the car, I wouldn't do it).



Does anyone know of any mounts I could use? Possibly a cellphone mount that could be modified? I'm thnking of trying to find Garmin's bean bag mount to see if it can be modified.



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PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am    Post subject: How to mount ICN 630 Reply with quote

Sparks,



I believe ProClip/ProMount have now released some ICN630 Mounts - see the NavMan website for details.



Or see here: About 3/4 ways down the page:



The ProClip and Ipaq ProMount I have is superb, so I'm sure it'll be as good if they have.



Hope that helps!
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am    Post subject: How to mount ICN 630 Reply with quote

Thanks, I'll look into that. In the meanwhile, I picked up a Garmin bean bag mount. It looks like I'll be able to glue the ICN630 disc to the garmin mount, or use the self stick tape to accomplish the same thing, and use the suction cup that comes with the ICN630, to mount to the disc. We'll see how that works out.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am    Post subject: How to mount ICN 630 Reply with quote

Brodit has a perfect Proclip for iCN630, visit www.brodit.se



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PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am    Post subject: How to mount ICN 630 Reply with quote

Thanks, I'll check it out.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am    Post subject: How to mount ICN 630 Reply with quote



sparks,



what did you end up with?



I just got my iCN 630, I find that the glass suction cup mount is not very helpful. Either I have very short arms or the dashboard is just way too far.. It's very hard to use when you can't reach it.



I would like to find a alternate way to mount this.



thanks
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am    Post subject: How to mount ICN 630 Reply with quote

jDude,



The Brodit Proclip mentioned above looks interesting, but at the present time, I am working on modifying the Garmin beanbag mount so that I can attach the disk to it and then use the suction cup mount to attach to the disk. I think it will work. I just haven't had the time to go shopping for a couple of parts.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am    Post subject: How to mount ICN 630 Reply with quote

I ordered a Brodit ProClip and mounting bracket for my car. As soon as I received and install it. I will let everyone know how it works out.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am    Post subject: How to mount ICN 630 Reply with quote

I received my Brodit pro clip and mounting bracket for the ICN-630. The mount installed easily enough and it does swivel and tilt some for better access and visibility. Much easier to access than trying to stretch across the dashboard for the controls.



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PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am    Post subject: How to mount ICN 630 Reply with quote

Does the Brodit pro clip mount to the air conditioning vent? I was on their web site and it seems that you have to order the clip that is specifically made for your car. Since My car is not yet listed, I don't know if they make one for it yet.



One other question, is it removable? Since my car is leased, I will need to remove it at the end of the lease.



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PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am    Post subject: How to mount ICN 630 Reply with quote

Each clip is specifically made for each car - in most cases, you gently part sections of the dash, and the ProClip fits in these gaps.



In most cases, its fits really snuggly, and looks like the clip has always been there! - I've got one, and it is outstanding.



The clip provides you with a blank facia to screw anything to - i.e ProMount, Phone Car Kits etc.



When finished with, you just use the little tool, and part the dash again - and out comes the ProClip - no marks or anything.



What car do you have? - Some cars are under different names, as they can be branded differently in certain countries.



Simon



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PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am    Post subject: How to mount ICN 630 Reply with quote

I have a 2004 Lexus RX330.



I can't seem to find prices on the web site, or information on how to go about ordering from them. My son has a Lexus IS300 and wants to order from them, but he doesn't know how to do it. I looked also, and can't find any info.



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PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am    Post subject: How to mount ICN 630 Reply with quote

Try Proclip USA, they are Brodit's US arm and have an online shop.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am    Post subject: How to mount ICN 630 Reply with quote

Darren,



Thanks. They list my son's car but not mine yet.



Regards
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 05, 2003 12:21 am    Post subject: Brodit Clips Reply with quote

With regard to these I have to say I have mixed feelings. I ordered mine and it took over 3 weeks to be delivered. The bracket for my car (VW Golf) was formed so that it clips into my air-vent. It didn't last one whole day before it broke. The ends of the plastic bracket are only 1mm thick and not strong enough, they also distorted the car's plastic vent permanently by the way they fit, not so good when the car is brand new.

On the other hand, the adapter for the icn630 is well engineered and I do understand how difficult it must be to produce an adapter for every model of car.

At the moment I'm looking into less damaging and stronger way to fix the mount, but only for the VW.

Hope other people has better luck with theirs!
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