Nelmer: I am wondering if the stock dash location is ideal. ...how much of an issue is created by being so far out of the line of sight? Thinking a "safer" location for a screen like this might actually be sitting on the dash?
mike
I just traveled to pick up my "new" EV and took my first road trip home. First thing after buying it, I mounted my cell for navigation. I snagged a cheap (but strong) vent mounted magnet at Walmart and it's worked well mounted on the far left center vent. Keeps the cell cool too. Reduced air flow is acceptable there.
For me, the position just right of the steering wheel and around dash height seems best for a screen in my various vehicles. To the degree that it's lower or further to the right, I'm losing functionality, access and/or eyes too far off the road.
So, it seems that the double DIN spot will not be very good for navigation. Too far, like you said. I will probably do it anyway, because , where else can the stereo go? - if you want a clean pro looking install, that is.
And if the NAV screen distance proves to be as compromised as I expect, then I can always keep my cell on the vent for that. The installed screen will still be useful for everything else, it's the modern I/O.
What do you guys who already have screens installed in the stereo zone think? Safe and comfortable for navigation?
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