Thread: ICom IC-450N installation plan

Hi - you can also get the full range from dsldevelopments.com for a lot less than the local distributor.

Originally Posted by jonesy63

Hi - you can also get the full range from dsldevelopments.com for a lot less than the local distributor.

Champion jonesy - saved me heaps of time. Thanks

Originally Posted by rufusking

Don't know if you came across this old thread. Post #10


http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/...sh-mounts.html


Used a LHD low mount (so it's on the RHS of a RHD vehicle) that I re-angled the mike / phone mounting surface by cutting it off, cutting and filing the stand-off piece so it is angled towards the driver then gluing and screwing the mounting piece back on.

I'm interested in this. Does it cause any problems with where it sits in relation to your left leg. I'm tall and my knee sits against that spot on the console.

Martin

Originally Posted by l00kin4

Champion jonesy - saved me heaps of time. Thanks

I've bought a fair bit of stuff from them, usually about 25% cheaper than local seller - even after freight. Mind you, the "pacific peso" has really taken a battering lately.

FWIW, I have Brodit dashmounts on both sides - drivers side has mic clip for Icom IC440 and passenger side has phone holder. I had the Icom under the passenger seat, but later moved it under the steering column. (I have plans to use the space under the seat for another project).

As usual this is taking longer than I'd expected. Life in general getting in the way! I've now made some progress:

- made my bracket to mount the head unit in the rear cargo area where the rear air conditioning unit would go. There is a M6 nutsert on the lower pinchwelded seam and I drilled a hole for the top one to mount it;
- copied Rich's antenna mount, painted and mounted it; and
- run a 5m cat 6 cable along the sill under the cover and under the front passenger seat. It's visible only about 10mm between sill cover and seat base trim. Was thinking of running under the carpet but I think it's pretty safe there and not really noticeable.














It's tucked away nicely in there with power from my Traxide DBS so always on (it has auto-off function) and the antenna up above.

I've just received the Brodit bracket that clips on the driver's side of the console like Ron's (rufusking) from the UK but like Martin want to check if that will be in the way of where I rest my leg. Hopefully tonight.

As far as mounting the RJ45 socket for the microphone I'm experimenting with a few ideas. If I can install a panel mount RJ45 socket somewhere that's an option but I generally avoid cutting holes when I can. I did look at the underside of the console when I was running the reversing camera wiring and there aren't many clear spots to mount a socket

Leaning more to a clip (experimenting with a cheap ebay money clip currently) with an inline RJ45 female glued on but with a press stud to allow it to pivot and relieve the load. May also be able to attach the socket to the back of the Brodit bracket... Will update on this later.

David

Just attached this clip to the console - very nice fit. Looks to be reasonably well out of the way. I might do what Ron did and remove the face and change the angle but looks like could get by without.





I rest my leg in this spot but it doesn't get in my way - the clip face seems to be inboard enough to stay out of the way...





The Brodit clip for this side is this one (854413):

Originally Posted by l00kin4

I rest my leg in this spot but it doesn't get in my way - the clip face seems to be inboard enough to stay out of the way...

Thanks for the photo it confirms that it would be ok for me. My leg rests in the same spot. I ordered one several weeks ago as it looked the best option. How long did yours take to arrive? I'm still waiting.

Martin

Ordered mine on the 2nd, arrived today