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Tins
2nd July 2016, 12:15 PM
Does anyone know the dimensions of a nanocom? I would like to fit mine on a permanent or semi permanent basis, but I don't want to use a screen mount or similar. Too much temptation in my opinion. So I was thinking of places to put it. As the Nanocom will very likely be here before my car gets back I was wondering what others have done.

Tins
2nd July 2016, 01:27 PM
Not a very clear question. Thing is, I have a pod of sorts and I'm wondering if it will fit in that or should I look for something else.so some dimensions would be handy so I can get something together for when it all comes together.

gavinwibrow
2nd July 2016, 04:45 PM
bugger, prepared a post and then lost it somewhere in the system so this is version 2.
I have a BBS alloy backing plate and my Evo is permanently fitted to the car via the RHS ash/coin tray and a right angled bracket. You can also easily make your own to slide in from the right in my case.
Since taking the pic, I have also changed the cable to a right angled version exiting the Evo and straight down to the OBDII port, rather than wrapping the original cable around the steering column.
With this location, Evo is out of the sunlight and easy to read in instrument mode at a glance.

Tins
2nd July 2016, 04:54 PM
bugger, prepared a post and then lost it somewhere in the system so this is version 2.
I have a BBS alloy backing plate and my Evo is permanently fitted to the car via the RHS ash/coin tray and a right angled bracket. You can also easily make your own to slide in from the right in my case.
Since taking the pic, I have also changed the cable to a right angled version exiting the Evo and straight down to the OBDII port, rather than wrapping the original cable around the steering column.
With this location, Evo is out of the sunlight and easy to read in instrument mode at a glance.

Great, that's sort of what I had in mind. Didn't want to use the pod, cos I have other things in mind for that.

BTW, where'd you get the cup holders?

gavinwibrow
2nd July 2016, 05:07 PM
Pretty sure cupholders were ex US (bought over 4 years ago) as now not so easy to find in AUS, although maybe Mario/Heather may have or be able to source?


Or Cup Holders
Rijidij Home - Rijidij Off Road (http://rijidijoffroad.bounce.com.au/#/cup-holder/4556505934)

Stainless Steel type

LR http://www.britishparts.co.uk/.sc/ms/dd/ee/344/CUP%20HOLDER%20KIT-GREY
They have beige and grey listed at the moment for UK Pounds 45, but sure others will have them as well.


Cup Holders LR part - STC53156LPW

Narangga
2nd July 2016, 05:11 PM
Great, that's sort of what I had in mind. Didn't want to use the pod, cos I have other things in mind for that.

BTW, where'd you get the cup holders?

I bought some a few years ago from this mob

British Parts of Utah-Land Range Rover Sport LR4 LR3 LR2 Discovery Defender Freelander Genuine OEM Accessories Parts (http://www.bputah.com/)

Tins
3rd July 2016, 07:08 PM
Pretty sure cupholders were ex US (bought over 4 years ago) as now not so easy to find in AUS, although maybe Mario/Heather may have or be able to source?


Or Cup Holders
Rijidij Home - Rijidij Off Road (http://rijidijoffroad.bounce.com.au/#/cup-holder/4556505934)

Stainless Steel type

LR http://www.britishparts.co.uk/.sc/ms/dd/ee/344/CUP%20HOLDER%20KIT-GREY
They have beige and grey listed at the moment for UK Pounds 45, but sure others will have them as well.


Cup Holders LR part - STC53156LPW

Not a bad setup you've got there. The portable UHF works well. How'd you power that? Mine are 9V input, both the Unidens and the Oricoms.

Tins
3rd July 2016, 07:12 PM
I bought some a few years ago from this mob

British Parts of Utah-Land Range Rover Sport LR4 LR3 LR2 Discovery Defender Freelander Genuine OEM Accessories Parts (http://www.bputah.com/)

Yep, they still have them. Bit steep, but probably cheaper than fixing the stupid OE one! And your drink won't spill into the AC control.

Tins
3rd July 2016, 07:15 PM
Bit steep, .

Take that back. $US86 for two. But free shipping. Probably worth it I f I can't find them locally.

Tins
3rd July 2016, 07:23 PM
Take that back. $US86 for two. But free shipping. Probably worth it I f I can't find them locally.

Did I say 'free shipping'? $70 ain't free. Oh well. Things wind up costing $100 each. Car's an auto, who needs two hands....?

BBS Guy
3rd July 2016, 11:16 PM
the dimensions of a nanocom

The main Nanocom Evolution units body, excluding connections is 108mm wide x 85mm high x 20mm deep, The top and bottom is curved and ribbed for grip and the left and right end plates both have 4 screws in each corner that it might be possible to use creatively.

However the rear of the unit has a totaly flat surface measuring 105mm x 73mm with nothing other than a 70mm x 30mm serial number sticker on it that would lend well to something being attached with some decent double sided tapes, Ie Badge Tape.

I would also add that we have quite recently improved the Nanocom Evolution very substantially in respect of it's unique and additional to regular diagnostic capabilities, instrument mode with Auto recording and the New CSV viewer being but two examples.

gavinwibrow
4th July 2016, 12:00 PM
Thanks Colin - still an exceptional piece of gear development and must do an upgrade - I'm still on v27 or v28