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Old Jul 14, 2003 | 05:12 PM
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Magellan 750 Navigation System. Anyone?

I recently purchased the portable version of this system (750M plus) and love it. As most of its use is in my '99 CLK I thought I'd buy one the Magellan's "2nd car" kits and do a semi-permanent install for the car.

If you are using this in a CLK, or any MB, I'd appreciate any advice you have on permanent installation. Of particular interest is location of the antenna, type of display mount, and an assessment on the cost/difficulty of the installation.

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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 06:16 PM
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I have a 750M and have been using it for a couple years. It's the same thing Hertz uses in their NeverLost. The only thing I wish is there's more details on the maps and the base unit would take the floor space on the passenger side. I don't think the installtion is that difficult on the 750 NAV if you know what you're doing with the wiring. Good luck.
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Old Jul 25, 2003 | 03:51 PM
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I have the 750M semi-permanently installed in my previous car. I bought the kit online and paid a qualified dealer $100 to install it. They put the main unit in the trunk of the car and ran the antenna up to the rear roof. My 750M nav system was awesome. I even named her Lucy.

I got my 03 CLK 500 with the MB Nav system. This system sucks compared to the 750 Nav systems.
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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 08:22 PM
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How do you mount your display? Still it into the air con vent slot?
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Old Aug 1, 2003 | 01:39 AM
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I mounted it via goose neck. The goose neck costs about $35 dollars and mounts on the side of your shifter. The goose neck can also be used for mounting a in car phone.

I went to the Magellan website and called one of their authorized installers.
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Old Aug 1, 2003 | 01:49 AM
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Where did you get your goose neck mount? From the installer?
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Old Aug 1, 2003 | 02:07 AM
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I think it was Audio 2000 in Santa Monica.

11567 W. Olympic Bl
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Old Aug 1, 2003 | 02:37 AM
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Dang! I used to live near Santa Monica, now I am 2000 miles away! BTW, did they have to drill holes to install the gooseneck?
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Old Aug 2, 2003 | 02:53 AM
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No drilling. Just three tiny self tapering screws about 1/4 inch long. They screw to the bottom of the goose neck...where the carpet is, so no damage to any plastic parts.

It's pretty easy. I would say it should take you less than 5 mins to install.

You can call Audio 2000 and ask them to ship you one.

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How long is this gooseneck? High enough that you don't have to look down to it?
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It's about parallel to the stereo.
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Then you have to look down if you want to see the maps? Right now I have mine mounted on a window mount right next to the streering wheel. But sometimes it falls off during hard braking and too bouncy. Need to find a better way. Guess I could use the gooseneck and mount the base to the side of the center console instead of the floor. Will check and see. Thanks.
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