Compass help

Subject: Compass help Fri Jun 17, 2011 8:16 pm

Recently installed a Mudstuff console into my 90 and had to move my Silva compass as it got in the way.

Now struggling to find a place for it that doesnt get adversely affected by magnetism

Any tried and tested solutions please?

Thks

Denty

Just got MT's Posts : 253 Join date : 2011-03-26

Take the compass out of the car and use it there.

Subject: Re: Compass help Fri Jun 17, 2011 11:24 pm

I assume that's tongue in cheek Mike!!!

Its the ball-shaped one designed for boats and vehicles, not a hand held jobby. I want to see which direction I'm going when driving - I dont use satnav much, before that's suggested as an alternative............. Razz

Admin Posts : 1285 Join date : 2010-12-30

Im unfamiliar with the Mudstuff console but can you mount it on top of the dash? Or does the Mudstuff console prevent this?

Just got MT's Posts : 253 Join date : 2011-03-26

Yes of course it is.

Have you not got a sat nav of any description ?

A tablet looks good.

Subject: Re: Compass help Sat Jun 18, 2011 6:21 am

Denty wrote:: Recently installed a Mudstuff console into my 90 and had to move my Silva compass as it got in the way.

Now struggling to find a place for it that doesnt get adversely affected by magnetism

Any tried and tested solutions please?

Been there, done it - I think most of us have. Every vehicle is different, so it's truly a case of trial and error.

Have to say these days I use my Garmin SatNav compass rather than my Silva floating type, but then the Silva is always on board as back up.

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