I purchased the Italian XT mount adapter that fits directly into the BMW Nav cradle. After exchanging some ideas on here, I decided to remove the whole lot. I was unaware of the simplicity and accessibility of the Sat Nav Cable and plug.
I unplugged it, cut all the zip cables and took it off. Now fitted the Garmin XT 12mm bar mount. and fed the cables exactly how it was back to the plug. Looks like a factory fitting. Why ? I kept looking at the monstrosity of the mount. This new set up is so much cleaner, simpler and lighter. OK, it doesn't lock. But I can live with that, the same As I had over the last 20 odd years.
What I needed to purchase :
BMW OE plug lead - £19.00
Garmin XT 12mm mount - £19.00
Jobs a good'n
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I unplugged it, cut all the zip cables and took it off. Now fitted the Garmin XT 12mm bar mount. and fed the cables exactly how it was back to the plug. Looks like a factory fitting. Why ? I kept looking at the monstrosity of the mount. This new set up is so much cleaner, simpler and lighter. OK, it doesn't lock. But I can live with that, the same As I had over the last 20 odd years.
What I needed to purchase :
BMW OE plug lead - £19.00
Garmin XT 12mm mount - £19.00
Jobs a good'n
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