As an owner, my most frequent trips in the GT are to places I’m familiar with. However, increasingly – and with great pleasure, I’m finding myself traveling to new places and meeting new owners in get togethers, driving events, etc. In these scenarios, I’m really missing the modern navigation convenience I have in my other vehicles and that I have become way to dependent on.
That said, I’d like to get a show of hands that would be interested in an in-car GPS solution for the GT that was absolutely state-of-the-art. I have something very specific in mind and it would have extraordinary capability. Just to name a few of the features….
1. Super-modern, color GPS that rivals/exceeds the best in-car systems available today, including;
a.Text to speech recognition – instead of saying, “turn right in 300 feet” the unit will say “turn right on <street name> in 300 feet”
b. Automotive-grade, anti-glare glass screen
c. Entire US map system built-in
d. Super-sensitive built-in antenna that locks onto satellites with unheard of speed and even works in some in-door areas.
e. Over 5 MILLION points of interest built-in. Most restaurants, parks, fairgrounds, businesses, etc. can be found without need of keying in the address.
f. Of course it has address searches, automatic routing, detour capability, etc.
2. OK, but how ‘bout some super-differentiating capability….
a. Real-time traffic information on programmed routes. (3-month subscription included and annual charge is ~$60.)
b. Bluetooth phone connectivity – Hands free capability automatically with your Bluetooth phone. So, hop in the GT….. no need to connect any wires and your Bluetooth phone will automatically establish a link with the GPS. Further, the GPS will AUTOMATICALLY suck your phone address book into its own memory. You can make and receive call over the GPS unit – hands free. (Obviously speakers and mic are built-in to the unit.)
3. Interested? What about mounting in the GT….
a. Can be mounted BY YOU and completely operational in your GT in less than 30 seconds – I PROMISE! (Can be completely un-mounted in the same time or less.)
b. Good News/Bad News : The mount is EXTREMELY well-oriented for visibility and easy reachability. As such, the mount location will 100% obstruct the view of the boost gauge. So, while NAV’g you won’t be able to read the boost gauge. No big deal, IMO. (Note: Alternatively, you can choose to cover your Voltmeter but the visibility of the NAV is not quite as good.)
I’ll post installed pictures by tonight.
Here’s the deal. This technology is 98% available to you over-the-counter. What I’m thinking of as Cool Tech is modifying the standard power cables so they are customized for the GT. (No excess dangling cable.) Secondly, with a reasonable interest list (~10?) I can put together a group buy.
Here's more info on the unit itelf.
Garmin StreetPilot C550
Pictures of GT installation soon….
I appreciate your feedback.
That said, I’d like to get a show of hands that would be interested in an in-car GPS solution for the GT that was absolutely state-of-the-art. I have something very specific in mind and it would have extraordinary capability. Just to name a few of the features….
1. Super-modern, color GPS that rivals/exceeds the best in-car systems available today, including;
a.Text to speech recognition – instead of saying, “turn right in 300 feet” the unit will say “turn right on <street name> in 300 feet”
b. Automotive-grade, anti-glare glass screen
c. Entire US map system built-in
d. Super-sensitive built-in antenna that locks onto satellites with unheard of speed and even works in some in-door areas.
e. Over 5 MILLION points of interest built-in. Most restaurants, parks, fairgrounds, businesses, etc. can be found without need of keying in the address.
f. Of course it has address searches, automatic routing, detour capability, etc.
2. OK, but how ‘bout some super-differentiating capability….
a. Real-time traffic information on programmed routes. (3-month subscription included and annual charge is ~$60.)
b. Bluetooth phone connectivity – Hands free capability automatically with your Bluetooth phone. So, hop in the GT….. no need to connect any wires and your Bluetooth phone will automatically establish a link with the GPS. Further, the GPS will AUTOMATICALLY suck your phone address book into its own memory. You can make and receive call over the GPS unit – hands free. (Obviously speakers and mic are built-in to the unit.)
3. Interested? What about mounting in the GT….
a. Can be mounted BY YOU and completely operational in your GT in less than 30 seconds – I PROMISE! (Can be completely un-mounted in the same time or less.)
b. Good News/Bad News : The mount is EXTREMELY well-oriented for visibility and easy reachability. As such, the mount location will 100% obstruct the view of the boost gauge. So, while NAV’g you won’t be able to read the boost gauge. No big deal, IMO. (Note: Alternatively, you can choose to cover your Voltmeter but the visibility of the NAV is not quite as good.)
I’ll post installed pictures by tonight.
Here’s the deal. This technology is 98% available to you over-the-counter. What I’m thinking of as Cool Tech is modifying the standard power cables so they are customized for the GT. (No excess dangling cable.) Secondly, with a reasonable interest list (~10?) I can put together a group buy.
Here's more info on the unit itelf.
Garmin StreetPilot C550
Pictures of GT installation soon….
I appreciate your feedback.
