2009-12-19T17:15:29Z http://www.451s.com/forum/topics/1912846:Topic:901?feed=yes&xn_auth=no tag:www.451s.com,2008-03-16:1912846:Comment:17378 2008-03-16T20:29:47.692Z NS320

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Well, thanks for the comprehensive instructions.<br /> <br /> I have finally successfully copied your install.<br /> I left out the TMC plug in module for the traffic. Siting the jack was too difficult.<br /> <br /> I have however opted for TomTom traffic via GPRS which is just as good but better in that no wires are required.

Well, thanks for the comprehensive instructions.<br /> <br /> I have finally successfully copied your install.<br /> I left out the TMC plug in module for the traffic. Siting the jack was too difficult.<br /> <br /> I have however opted for TomTom traffic via GPRS which is just as good but better in that no wires are required. tag:www.451s.com,2008-03-02:1912846:Comment:15786 2008-03-02T19:16:21.149Z NS320

Thanks for the info.<br /> <br /> Yes keeping the traffic jack in reliable contact could prove to be a problem.<br /> I tend to lack patience when executing DIY which can result in costly mistakes and am reluctant to start making holes in the dashboard at present.<br /> <br /> In the mean time whilst I decide what to do I'm going to go the Brodit route. It's a two part solution with an active Mount for the 720t . The only problem with this is that they don't as yet have a specific mount for the 451.<br /> <br /> <br /> Will keep you posted.

Thanks for the info.<br /> <br /> Yes keeping the traffic jack in reliable contact could prove to be a problem.<br /> I tend to lack patience when executing DIY which can result in costly mistakes and am reluctant to start making holes in the dashboard at present.<br /> <br /> In the mean time whilst I decide what to do I'm going to go the Brodit route. It's a two part solution with an active Mount for the 720t . The only problem with this is that they don't as yet have a specific mount for the 451.<br /> <br /> <br /> Will keep you posted. tag:www.451s.com,2008-03-02:1912846:Comment:15781 2008-03-02T19:06:58.400Z smartster

Hi NS320,<br /> <br /> Ah you are lucky, the traffic receiver doesn't work up here in Canada and to answer your questions:<br /> <br /> 1) there is clips holding it it tight, what I did if going from the end near the window pull up and towards the back of the smart. It takes a little pull but I removed my dash cover probably 10 times and still fits and comes off like it did the first time. The only nut that is holding it on is that front on under the switches.<br /> <br /> 2) While not impossible will require one more step. This i…

Hi NS320,<br /> <br /> Ah you are lucky, the traffic receiver doesn't work up here in Canada and to answer your questions:<br /> <br /> 1) there is clips holding it it tight, what I did if going from the end near the window pull up and towards the back of the smart. It takes a little pull but I removed my dash cover probably 10 times and still fits and comes off like it did the first time. The only nut that is holding it on is that front on under the switches.<br /> <br /> 2) While not impossible will require one more step. This is to drill a hole into the bottom of the dash cradle and up through the cradle itself. This hole will be used to run the plug into the bottom of the tomtom 720. The issues with this are the fit and finish and keeping the plug secured while connecting and discounting the gps from the cradle.<br /> <br /> I was going to do this to run the headphone jack to get better sound quality, but the RF transmitter was great and I didn't have everything planned out on how to secure the jack, using the metal back plate and some crazy glue was the general idea.<br /> <br /> Its a tough call as the traffic monitor system is a great value, plus if you are doing that you could easily also run a headphone plug and then if you do watch movies, music videos or plan music from your tomtom it will be perfectly coming out of the speakers.<br /> <br /> Do let me know if you do the further holes as would be interested to know how you secure the plug. tag:www.451s.com,2008-03-02:1912846:Comment:15776 2008-03-02T17:36:43.379Z NS320

Hi, thanks for the detailed guide.<br /> Based on this guide I've also plumped for the 720 but in T form which comes with an TM receiver for traffic.<br /> <br /> A couple of questions:<br /> <br /> 1. What is the best technique for removing the centre console? I've undone the torx screw under the hazard switch and pulled the centre console. There is some forward movement but I cant get it loose and am reluctant to pull too hard.<br /> <br /> 2. The traffic info comes from a plug in receiver. Basically a long piece of wire with a jack p…

Hi, thanks for the detailed guide.<br /> Based on this guide I've also plumped for the 720 but in T form which comes with an TM receiver for traffic.<br /> <br /> A couple of questions:<br /> <br /> 1. What is the best technique for removing the centre console? I've undone the torx screw under the hazard switch and pulled the centre console. There is some forward movement but I cant get it loose and am reluctant to pull too hard.<br /> <br /> 2. The traffic info comes from a plug in receiver. Basically a long piece of wire with a jack plug on the end.<br /> This may well make using the dash cradle impossible if I want to use the traffic info. any suggestions? I haven't dismantled the desk cradle yet - haven't got the right size torx attachment tag:www.451s.com,2008-01-12:1912846:Comment:981 2008-01-12T12:21:05.427Z neal

This is great instructions, except this project might void your warrantee. This project may more involved then most people are willing to do. Check with your dealer before starting.

This is great instructions, except this project might void your warrantee. This project may more involved then most people are willing to do. Check with your dealer before starting.