TomTom Go - Which Car Mount? Buy a Brodit? Which one?

[thetrotter]

Having decided to install a centre console mount, rather than the supplied window sucker - which is not bad for its kind, can anyone offer their opinion of which option?

I would like a permanent wired installation but want to avoid damaging the interior and/or taking on an installation that requires real fitting skills!

So...I am thinking of installing the prescribed Brodit pro-clip for my car and a passive tilt n swivel mount. This seems to be a small not easy to spot arrangement that will give a sturdy mount but require me to still attach the cigar charger and Traffic leads.

However...would anyone champion the Active Holder instead? - and if so, why? or maybe even another manufacturer's system? I am put off the Active mount only because it appears bulkier and I'm scared off by those who say that future Traffic HD updates will render it obsolete.

Any help and advice much appreciated.

[Daggers]

I recently went for the Brodit Active Mount rather than the passive mount simply because it was going to be easier to fix the TT in place whenever I wanted to use it (no fiddly wires to connect). You still get wires trailing around the place (in particular the TMC lead) but it is generally better than the old windscreen mount. I may look at getting it wired in more permanently in the future, but for the moment, I'm very happy with the current set-up.

Are you going to get the HD Traffic option imminently (or as soon as it comes out?). Remember that if you do, you will be able to buy a new mount (when it's available), but won't need to get a new Pro-Clip.

[thetrotter]

Thanks Daggers, that's good feedback.

No, I doubt I'll look at the HD until it's been soundly tested - probably from users who report here! I was just wanting to future-proof a little.

[Andy_P]

Which model of Go have you got?

[mikealder]

If you go for a mount that can also use the USB RDS-TMC receiver then any HD receiver would also work - same plug and data connection - Mike

[thetrotter]

It's the 920 T.

As far as I'm aware, the supplied Traffic Lead will work with the Active Mount, won't it? And are you sure the new HD system will use the same connection?

Has anybody installed a passive and wished they'd installed an active or visa versa? How about the other systems on the market, Carrcom (sic), any observations?

All comments appreciated. I'll make my choice today or tomorrow. Thanks.

[Darren]

I prefer the Carcomm mount fort eh x20/x30's. Brodit have some good solutions and a much wider range but for quality and design the Carcomm option is the one I prefer.

I reviewed the x20/x30 mount back in the summer and it is still the one I use daily.
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[john877]

If you go for a brodit mount I recommend you use it in conjunction with the mini move clip

[Darren]

[thetrotter]

So Darren, if I buy the Carrcom - can I fit it easilly to the brodit Pro-clip? (as they do one made for my car model)

Also, what is a mini-move? It sounds great - Is this an accessory option from brodit? Is it easy to fit etc? bulky? stable?

Thanks all.

[Darren]

[thetrotter]

I'm going to get the Brodit Pro-clip, mini-move mount and the carcomm cnm 168.

However, where does one order the Carcomm products from? There is no shop on their website or links to distributors!

Thanks for all your advice.

[Darren]

[thetrotter]

Cheers Darren, all ordered.

It's the first cnm 168 they've sold and they have yet to see any stock - so I'll let you know how I get on.

[Darren]

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