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The perfect spot?
Are you too experiencing problems with the reception of your GO because of heat-reflecting or heatable windshields? And don't you want to go the external antenna route immediately? Don't worry, because usually there's a spot in every car where the GO performs great.
Here you'll find a list of how other GO users have tackled such problems with their specific car brand/model. Use it to your advantage!
All contributions (89)
Click to select:| Make: Audi (6) - BMW (4) - Chrysler (1) - Citroen (9) - Ford (9) - Honda (7) - Hyundai (5) - Jaguar (5) - Land Rover (4) - Mazda (2) - Mercedes-Benz (2) - MG (2) - Mini (1) - Nissan (3) - Opel/Vauxhall (2) - Peugeot (6) - Renault (8) - Rover (1) - Saab (1) - Seat (2) - Skoda (1) - Subaru (2) - Toyota (1) - Volkswagen (4) - Volvo (1) |
| Audi - A4 (build: March 2002) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Lower central on the front windscreen. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Audi - tt (build: November 2003) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Middle of dashboard was good. Two, three, four bars. But now using external antenna placed in right front corner of dash and signal boosted to four or five bars all the time Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Audi - A4 (build: Oktober 2003) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Bottom right hand corner of windscreen, to the right of the spreedo / rev counter "bump". Fits in nicely, good reception. Only drawback is it's miles from the ciggy lighter for power however it's well placed for hard wiring. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Audi - A4 (build: September 2002) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: in cup holder! best with recharging cable fitted Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Audi - A3 (build: April 2000) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Permanent docking kit in glovebox Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Audi - A3 Sportback (build: July 2005) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Hi All This works well in my 2005 Audi A3 Sportback...Also running an external aerial. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| BMW - 330ci (build: March 2005) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Mounted on windshield and positioned on the right side of the instrument hump (about 2:00). Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| BMW - Z3 (build: January 2001) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: TTG in a Z3, attached to the front screen - the small rubber vibration stopper is glued to a thin sticky pad - a three point harness to stop the jiggling going on. Steady as it should have always been but never was... until now! Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| BMW - 320 Cabrio (E46) (build: May 2002) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: TTG 700 installed with Brodit Proclip & TomTom alternative mount plate & External Antenna shoe Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| BMW - 525i SE (build: Oktober 2000) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Works well almost anywhere in car, usually lives in tray on transmittion tunnel without the need of support bracket. Occassionally loses signal but soon recovers and is quite happy there. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Chrysler - Streetcruiser (build: January 2002) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: TTG upside down in a Cruiser - the gold wedge shaped piece is made from Fimo clay, hardened in an oven, it levels out the slope! TTG mount has been 'adapted' with some bits (can't remember which) turned the other way up. The suction cup has been cut off, two holes drilled with screws & nuts to secure the remainder of the base together. All bits are attached using extra strong velcro for easy removal, at a later date. The rubber band keeps the antenna and power leads secure at the base. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Citroen - C5 Exclusive (build: June 2002) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Had signal problems at first due to the windscreen. However, invested in an external antenna and had another problem - where to put it! Fortunately the C5 has a fixed part of the mirror trim on the front wing. This is hollow and you slide the antenna in just above where the door hinge is set. The wires can go over (or under) the door seal and be tucked inside the pop-out in the side of the dash giving access to the top of the drivers glove box. Using the window sucker TTG then sits nicely in the corner. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Citroen - Picasso (build: January 2002) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: The Tom Tom Go (Classic) is fixed to the drivers front quarterlight, and the external antenna is simply laid on the rear parcel shelf. I tracked the cable down the drivers door seal and along the bottom of both o/s door seals then up into the boot. All the excess cable was then left behind the Citroen trolley in the boot and just a single wire & the square pad antenna is on top of the parcel shelf. I am going to stick it to a 2" x 4" metal plate as its a 'mag mount' which will keep it the right way up. Reception is excellent! :-)) Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Citroen - C5 (build: December 2003) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: No signal through the winscreen. Bought the external ariel and had intended to fit it outside but found a clear spot behind the rear view mirror against the rain/light sensor. Lifted the ceiling trim and fed the ariel cable along the top of the windscreen and then down the drivers side A frame pillar. Unit is mounted on the bracket tucked in the corner of the screen with the cables hidden by my parking disk! Would imagine straight mounting beside the mirror would have the same effect but had bought the external ariel before I found the clear spot! Used to get 3/4/5 satellites before installation by mounting on the drivers window now get 8/9 pretty much constantly. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Citroen - c3 sx (build: June 2005) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Left hand side of the interior mirror. As close as possible. No problems if fixed here. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Citroen - C5 and others (build: September 2002) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Most cars recently built by French manufacturers, Citroen, Renault etc. have Athermic Windscreens. They will all have a clear patch (or 2) near the internal rear view mirror in order to display the Tele-Peage card so it can be read as you drive through the Autoroute toll barriers. I have fitted my aerial in that space but am still waiting for the Tom-Tom to arrive so I can use it. Reception quality: 0 |
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| Citroen - C4 Athermic windshield (build: May 2005) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: please look at the picture Reception quality: 3 |
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| Citroen - C4 VTR Plus (build: August 2005) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Used the self adhesive pad with movable platform from the alternative mounting kit and stuck it on the small window by the mirror of the driver’s door. I do not think that this is heat reflective like the windscreen. Make sure you position it well so the unit does not squashed when closing the door! Very good reception most of the time. I do have a arial on order for those black spots!!! Very easy to reach the unit for control and you do not need to take your eyes off the road when viewing the TT Go 500 Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Citroen - Picasso (build: May 2004) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Place it on the side window just next to the windscreen. Excellent reception most of the time Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Citroen - picasso (build: March 2001) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Just in centre of windscreen - no problems at all! despite special windscreen!! Excellent Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Ford - transit (build: Oktober 2004) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Purely by accident I have discovered that mounting the GO as low as possible in the middle of the windscreen it has improved the reception tremendously. When turning 90+ degrees it now rarely loses all reception as it previously did. Another plus is the ability to run the power lead behind dash easily. The van is fitted with quick clear windscreen. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Ford - Focus Zetec (build: May 2002) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: I installed mine using the sucker to the windscreen on the furthest right hand side point (drivers side). See image for more detail. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Ford - Mondeo (build: September 1998) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: In the right hand lowest corner of the windscreen, resting on the dashboard...perfect operation even though car has quick-clear electric screen....(unit even works in the glovebox and the centre consul between the front seats...of course audio only....) Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Ford - Transit Van (build: September 1998) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: I intially mounted my TomTomGO using the suction mount attatched to the screen, however in the Transit as most of you will know you sit quite back from the screen which meant having to lean forward to program the TomTom which is not too good if on the move! In the TomTomGO box I found a round plastic disk which I quickly figured was for fixing to the dash & then attatching the suction mount to this as you would with the screen fixing. The result is much better. I can now reach my TomTom with ease & it's visibly clearer as it's now much closer. The mount is a little restrictive but still does the job of securing the TomTomGO unit satisfactorily. This disk is not covered in the instructions so you might miss it. The TomTom GO can still be removed & transfered to another vehicle just the same as if attatching it to your windscreen. The only disadvantage I can see is how difficult it might be to remove the disk mount later on as it sticks like hell! I feel the TomTom GO looks better mounted this way. It looks professionally installed & not something just stuck onto your windshield & that appears as if it could drop off at anytime. Looking at some of the photos submitted I'm amazed some of these get reception especially the ones mounted up high near the sun visors or rear view mirror. That position is certainly not for me, I can't see how these mounting positions can be considered safe & must be very distracting! I barely have to take my eyes off the road to view my screen with ease! Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Ford - Mondeo Hatch (build: March 2003) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: It works fine anywhere on the dash. Also works in my pocket whilst driving, as I found out today. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Ford - Cougar (build: Oktober 2000) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: I have placed mine on a rubber mat that I cut to size, in front of the revometer. There is a shelf that is just the right size for my go. This also shields the light so I get less reflection and no need for a mount at all. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Ford - Fiesta Zetec 4 door (build: July 2002) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: With fitted heated windscreen, in the centre of the dashboard, very low down on the glass, and using the dashboard itself to support the Tom Tom Go holder. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Ford - mondeo (build: February 1996) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: My go 300 & the TT ONE both seem to work excellently in the middle of the dashboard despite the car having a quickclear heated screen/BUT not the reflective type screen!! otherwise i stick it in the right hand lower corner Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Ford - Mondeo (build: September 1998) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Has anyone installed the TomTom ONE in a Ford Mondeo Mk2, to the right of the central vent http://helloscoobydoo0.tripod.com/TomTomONE_in_Mondeo.JPG ? The supplied clip fits in there nicely and just requires the TT ONE to slide in/out with ease but I just need someway of attaching the clip to the dash - any ideas? Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Honda - Accord SE (build: February 2001) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Far right bottom of the windscreen, had to block one of the windscreen air ducts to prevent the unit from overheating. Reception quality: 3 |
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| Honda - Civic 1.6 SE Auto (build: September 1994) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Attached to the dashboard above the CD/Radio. Base attached by four double sided sticky pads. Sometimes with sun heating the pads it does wobble slightly. But has not fallen off. If anyone has a better position for fixing and ease of use, would welcome the details. Cheers Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Honda - FRV 2.0i-Sport (build: January 2005) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Drivers side front quarter light - no good for seeing though anyway and power cable easily routed through dashboard. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Honda - HRV (build: September 2002) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Bottom right windscreen 4inches up from dash on classic go sucton mount Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Honda - VFR800FIX (build: November 2000) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: I fitted my Rider to the handlebars as suggested but found it upset the handling of the bike in spirited jaunts so I fabricated a mount which attaches in front of the tank on the chassis. It works extremely well. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Honda - Civic Hybrid II (build: January 2006) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: To the right of the rear view mirror. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Honda - FRV(SE) 2.2 i-ctdi (build: November 2005) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Bottom right handside of screen, wiring hidden around steering column. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Hyundai - Santa Fe (build: Oktober 2003) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Just inside the right hand pillar on the lower part of the windscreen. Sits nicely to the right of the instrument binnacle. Easily seen and in no way obstrusive to forward vision. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Hyundai - Terrecan (build: March 2004) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: On the ledge above the radio to the right , in the upside down position, theres no movement , wobble, and no glare perfect Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Hyundai - Tucson (build: Ja 2005) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Anywhere along the bottom of the widscreen works very well with no need for an external antenna. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Hyundai - Lantra CD (build: August 1998) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Centre of the windscreen, base resting on the dashboard. Unobtrusive, easily seen/heard, no external antenna needed so far , but have not yet used in a city area with high buildings Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Hyundai - Coupe (build: September 2005) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Smack bang in centre of windscreen just perched above the two, central vents. It's great, easy view, easy reach and, of course, colour co-ordinates with the interior. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Jaguar - X Type SE (build: September 2004) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Absolutely smack bang in the middle of the dashboard in line with the rear-view mirror. Attached using the windscreen suction pad but with the TTG actually resting on the dashboard surface. Additional advantage is that the suction cup is not stressed and therefore attachment remains 100% intact. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Jaguar - X-Type (build: September 2003) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Remove the suction cup from the mount supplied (by undoing the scews) and place the mount between the centre air vents (at the top). The mount can then be fixed by a self tapping scew to the top of the dash. This gives a very secure fitting, excellent viewing angle and once removed leaves only a small hole that can hardly be seen. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Jaguar - X type (build: February 2005) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: I purchased the extra mount kit from TomTom and used the air vent section to place the TTG on the vent near the driver’s door window. Out of sight and cut down on glare Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Jaguar - S Type (build: June 2002) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Custom bracket, slap bang in the middle and flush to the centre air vents (still work perfectly). All wires to power and external antenna completely hidden. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Jaguar - 3.0 S-Type (build: December 2001) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: I used the Trinket box to mount my TT Rider. I made a spring loaded bracket which pops up when you press the "Open" button on the drawer. When the box is closed, there is no evidence that a Sat Nav system is installed at all. Bluetooth handsfree car kit works well too. The SiRFstar III gives you the chance to install wherever you like, it's great! Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Land Rover - Range Rover P38 (Mark II) (build: January 2000) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: My RangeRover has a heated front windscreen. If you look carefully you can see that the heating elements don't go to the extreme left/right edges of the screen. On a frosty morning heat the screen to see the bits that the elements miss or looking carefully at the screen will reveal two unheated areas on both the L and R sides. I don't use the arm and suction cup as this advertises the GO to thieves and is also cumbersome. Instead, I use industrial velco and place the GO in the RH corner of the screen about 1cm away from the pillar and screen. 5 bar reception, easy to reach and when removed there is no evidence (apart from strip of black velcro) that it was there. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Land Rover - Range Rover (build: May 1997) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: My Range Rover has a heated windscreen. I have been pleasantly surprised however to discover that my TomTom Go seems to work perfectly well when positioned in the centre of the windscreen, just above the dash. I find it hard to believe that an external antenna could help things much. Try without the antenna, before you buy! Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Land Rover - Freelander (build: June 2004) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Placed close under the rear view mirror I get good lock on and it is well out of direct line of vision yet easly seen when required. Now got external antenna which gives perfect speedy lock on . Antenna stowed in small compartment supposedly for Spectical case. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Land Rover - Discovery 11 (build: May 2002) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: My discovey has anathermic heated screen, but like the range rover it has a strip down each side that has no heating elements. I have mounted mine on the right level with the top of the instrument binnacle, which makes it easy to keep an eye on without looking away from the road and I get a full signal all the time depending of course on the geographic location e.g. under trees etc, otherwise no problems. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Mazda - 3 (build: April 2004) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: As the Mazda 3 does not have a heat-reflecting windscreen, anywhere will do - however, on the far right hand side in the corner of the screen is a good location as its easier to hide the wires. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Mazda - Mazda6 Sports Sedan (build: August 2004) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: As the Mazda6 has a center 'pocket' that opens up (like an upside down glove compartment) on the top of the dashboard, it's perfect for the TTG and even helps with the sun glare problem. Only problem is that it's not big enough to put the unit in while it's on the docking shoe. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Mercedes-Benz - LWB SPrinter (build: January 2003) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: In the middle of the dashboard Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Mercedes-Benz - E 220 CDI (build: April 2005) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Absolutely no problem with the windscreen. The TOMTOM can be placed everywhere in the new E class ! Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| MG - ZR (build: 52 2002) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Absolutely no problem with these cars! As for using the TTG, there's a real discrete curve to the windscreen on the right hand side of the driver. It WILL fall off! So put it bang in the middle and it'll never fall off! Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| MG - ZT (build: April 2003) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: See picture, no problem with this Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Mini - One (build: January 2005) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Top right of the dashboard using the suction cup on the windscreen and the base of the tomtom dock rests on the dashboard so that it doesnt vibrate. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Nissan - 350Z/Enthusiast (build: January 2003) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Navigation pocket - see photo Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Nissan - Navarra 2.5 Di (build: September 2003) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Use the above vehicle for work delivering cars. Stick the suction mount to the windscreen in line with the side of the dashboard hump. Turn the unit slightly towards you and voila. The power lead hangs down the opposite side of the afore-mentioned hump, there are not too many reflections, and the unit can be reached easily. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Nissan - Primastar / Renault Traffic /Vauxhall Vivaro (build: Oktober 2005) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Anywhere on dash or windscreen on all models without heat reflective windscreen. Perfect reception when not used with vehicles with heat refelective screen. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Opel/Vauxhall - Vectra-B, LS Hatch (build: March 2001) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Centre of dash works nicely, easy to reach and still able to see out of the window. Windscreen doesn't block the signal, so you don't need to fit an external GPS antenna. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Opel/Vauxhall - Astra Coupe Turbo (build: March 2001) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: The problem with the Coupe is that the windscreen is very sloped, so to reach the TomTom was a stretch. No matter what I tried I could not get the suction cup to stick to the windscreen either. Also the car has a heat reflective metal sheet through the glass so I had to mount an aerial (small 2" square thing) in the hatched section above the rear view mirror. The solution to the position; remove the sucker part of the mount by undoing the finger nuts. Pull out the left centre air vent, the shape of the remaining part of the TomTom mount slots nicely through the lats of the removed vent. Insert a cable tie through the finger bolt holes from the back of the vent and push the vent back into place, it will still blow air through. If you look at the photo you can probably see the aerial wire going from the mount and behind the glove box and round the windscreen to the aerial above the mirror. The glovebox comes out easily with 6 hex screws. The TomTom is much easier to reach, is very sturdy and is out of the sunlight. My only problem now is that my polarised sunglasses seem to block out LCD screens! Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Peugeot - 307 with Athermal windscreen (build: December 2004) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Right next to rearview mirror. Edge of the GO actually behind the mirror. All other places works, but only give half the reception quality. Had it mounted onto the side window, but it kept grabbing my attention when something moved on the screen. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Peugeot - 607 (build: July 2002) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Position the TTG immediatly to the right of the rear view mirror have had no problems at all. Does not interfere with driving observation. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Peugeot - 306 GTI6 (build: March 2000) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: I tried mounting my TTG in a few places before I settled on a favourite. The first one was the lower central part of the windscreen but found that sometimes it obscured my view. My preferred location is the bottom right hand side corner of the windscreen just above the air vent. It's near enough so you can use the touch screen easily and far enough away that it doesn't obstruct your hands when steering. Also it doesn't obscure your view :) See here for loads of screen shots and mountings in my various cars http://public.fotki.com/DaveGalpin/irrelevant/tomtom_go/ Reception quality: 3 |
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| Peugeot - 206 (build: March 2002) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: the bottom right hand corner of the windscreen have had as many as 9 sats with no external antenna Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Peugeot - 206 (build: May 2003) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Either in the very bottom right hand corner of the screen on the left hand corner of the drivers window works a treat mostly 4-5 bar with no external antenna. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Peugeot - 307 (build: March 2003) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: The Tom Tom Go is installed directly beside the rear view mirror (on the near side). It works in this position as it is able to recieve satellite signals through the only part of the windscreen that is not covered athermically (The black specalled area around the rear view mirror) Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Renault - Scénic (build: February 2001) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: I've found a great spot for the GO. Right next to the rear-view mirror, on the right-hand side. Reception is superb now, and the visibility of the GO is also excellent ! I even look more frequently into my rear-view mirror now whilst driving. :). Because there's always the chance that the suction cup lets go, I've attached a small string between the holder and the hinge of the sun-visor (only just visible on the photo). It's not perfect, but at least it's secure. Now all I have to do is await the official carkit... Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Renault - Kangoo 4x4 Trekka (build: 53 2003) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: The GO was positioned in the far left corner of the windscreen just below the tax disc. The reception was OK out of town, but not very good in town with high buildings. Reception quality: 2 |
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| Renault - Scenic RXE (build: February 2002) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Mount position - Lower RH corner of windscreen. Antenna - Roof in front of tailgate coax routed along door weather strips. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Renault - Scenic (build: February 2005) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: I have placed the arm in the bottom right hand corner of the non-moving drivers door window. Which means that the TomTom GO is just right of the steering wheel. When you look right at the wing mirror, the TTG appear just below in my field of vision. I do not get some much glare of the screen, and I can reach the TTG screen (the Scenic has a very deep front screen). Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Renault - Laguna - Mark 2 (build: August 2001) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: The Laguna has an athermic windscreen and my TTG 300 would not pick up a signal mounted anywhere on the dashboard. An external antenna was fitted and I know receive maximum signal 100% of the time. The antenna can either be mounted on the rear parcel shelf or as shown in the picture. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Renault - Laguna tourer dynamique (build: July 2002) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Due to athermic windscreen reception poor, area around rear veiw mirror is covered with little black dots, this area has no athermic coating so mount the tom tom next to the rear veiw mirror and you will get minimum 3 bars normally more , Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Renault - Espace (build: September 1999) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Fixed via the suction mount to the right side window and resting on the dashboard. This minimises vibration, provides a simple glance to check display and enables perfect reception. Ideal spot for when using my bluetooth phone to both hear and speak. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Renault - Scenic (build: February 2003) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: My TTGO is located bottom right front windscreen and attached to the car charger as it would reach from the lighter. I installed an external arial and ran the receiver cabling along the floor concealed in the rubber door trim and fixed the receiver in the rear side window. I had originally bundled the cabling and just popped the receiver on to the roof when needed, but I noticed that small scratches were appearing on the roof so decided to relocate inside the car permanently. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Rover - 75 (build: April 2000) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Started in the middle but found that obscured visibility. Tucked away in the bottom right hand corner is the most effective and out of the way area. Usually 4 to five bars no problem. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Saab - 9-5 Aero (build: February 2002) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: I use it in the bottom corner of the windscreen, but it works anywhere on the dash. Windscreen is "heat absorbing" as described by Saab. I've also heard it working when I've forgotten to turn it off and it's in the glovebox or boot!! Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Seat - Arosa (build: December 2002) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Placed in the lower right hand corner of the windscreen (on a right hand drive car), good sat reception and easy to operate touch screen. Glare off the screen in the UK is not a problem. Reception quality: 3 |
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| Seat - Alhambra (build: September 2001) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Stick the holder onto the inside of the front offside quarterlight. Aim TTGo towards you. Vehicle has heated front glass but reception is fine. No need for external antenna yet!!! Reception quality: 3 |
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| Skoda - Octavia (build: March 2005) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Base of the windscreen, right of the steering wheel. I have the charger wired into the fuse compartment next to the drivers door - Hey presto! No wires anywhere! Reception quality: 3 |
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| Subaru - Legacy 3.0 R (build: February 2004) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Bottom right hand corner of windscreen, near window de-mister vent. Good reception and well within reach for right-handed drivers. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Subaru - Legacy GT (build: February 2005) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Right in the center of the dashboard above the vents. I regularly get 6 satellites in view Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Toyota - Corolla (build: May 2005) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: There are no real problems placing the TTG anywhere, but for convenience, the lower right-hand corner works well, and signal reception is fine. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Volkswagen - Passat (build: November 2002) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: On the right hand side of the steering wheel, low down on the windscreen, so that the GO is not touching but sandwiched between the pillar and the dash. This has three advantages. 1) No glare, as the GO is not directly in line with any window. 2) I get to hide the power lead in the door seal. 3) I can easily reach it while driving. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Volkswagen - New Beetle (build: March 2003) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Whatever your reception level, when driving in big cities with high buildings (shadows) or trees, I found that only way is the external antenna - works perfect on top of rear roof ! now having average of 8 to 10 satellites in view ! Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Volkswagen - New Beetle (build: May 2001) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Installation with Brodit support in a New Beetle, as the original support is very difficult to stick on the dashboard. Good reception and easy reach of the touch screen. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Volkswagen - beetle (build: August 2004) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Pulled off the trim on the end of the passenger grab handle, and drilled hole big enough to push end of cradle through. bolted through back of bracket. pushed trim back on very simular to dashmount position Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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| Volvo - v70 (build: March 2003) | Photo of placement: | |
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Description/comments: Flip the screen in the options menu & hang upside down from glass right under rear view mirror. Entire suction clamp kit is virtually hidden behind mirror and from the outside is much less noticable than low on the screen..... minimises the 'advert' to the passing outlaw that there may be a TTG in the glove box. Reception quality: 4 or more reception bars |
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