Where to mount CB

"Slant6" (slant-6) 01/08/2014 at 20:55 • Filed to: None

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My dad brought me a CB home from work and I want to mount it in my car. Where should it go? This is what it looks like on a Saab 9-5, this isn't mine though (I have a 5 speed and a grey interior).

IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK > Slant6 01/08/2014 at 20:59

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In front of the shifter in that little space. Unless it interferes with the manual shifter.

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > Slant6 01/08/2014 at 20:59

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I've always wanted one on my car, but I don't think they're a thing in Brazil...

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > Slant6 01/08/2014 at 21:00

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The CB in my car is mounted up against the center tunnel facing upwards, in other-words the controls face direct up at you and the back sits close to the floor board. If its too tight on the drivers side you could mount it on the passengers side.

Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT > Slant6 01/08/2014 at 21:00

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Let us see how well Kinja does targeting this. Just on the edge of the center console/dash area. On the passenger side.

I've seen them mounted there before on Saabs

desertdog5051 > Slant6 01/08/2014 at 21:04

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You can get longer mike/cords. Mount it where it won't show if you take it out.

Sn210 > Slant6 01/08/2014 at 21:09

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Overhead. The way god intended it

Aaron James > Slant6 01/08/2014 at 21:10

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We used to just slide them under the seat after we turned them on.

911e46z06 > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 01/08/2014 at 21:11

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That's how I had mine. Pointing straight up next to the center console, passenger side.

Aaron James > Slant6 01/08/2014 at 21:11

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Is there enough room in the armrest compartment?

Dingers Ghost, Champion Jockey > Slant6 01/08/2014 at 21:17

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How big is the unit? I ask because the one that's normally in my truck would normally be found in a semi-truck. Thing's massive. If you have a smaller one it makes it easier to find a good mounting place. Remember, once it's set up, to tune your antenna. This allows you to get the best reception and output.

Slant6 > Sn210 01/08/2014 at 21:17

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Another disadvantage to sunroofs.

Slant6 > Aaron James 01/08/2014 at 21:18

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nope. Saab put a cup holder there for Americans.

Slant6 > IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK 01/08/2014 at 21:19

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It does. And my ashtray/ coin drawer is there. And this radio is huge, my dad used it in his rig when he used to drive an 18 wheeler.

Slant6 > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 01/08/2014 at 21:20

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This might be the best, but I usually have short people in the passenger seat and they like putting the seat all the way up.

It's a silly problem, but angry short people aren't that fun to deal with.

Crocket Bernet > Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT 01/08/2014 at 21:22

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Not even close to where you said.

Slant6 > Dingers Ghost, Champion Jockey 01/08/2014 at 21:23

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It's a massive Cobra 29 LTD classic. My dad used to drive 18 wheelers (he does dispatch and logistics now) and he used this one. He installed an echo box and everything.

Team6.1 > Slant6 01/08/2014 at 21:26

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In my Jeep I have it over head. Lots of people put them by their right knee, or if it is too tight on the passenger side. Out of sight is an option but makes it harder to change stations and you would def need an external speaker and new mic cord setup. Somewhere integrated into the center console would be best. Room inside the armrest area perhaps? Or above the left knee tucked under the dash?

Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT > Crocket Bernet 01/08/2014 at 21:26

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The Kinja aim is way off.

Nearly as bad as your aim in GTA5. haha

Slant6 > Team6.1 01/08/2014 at 21:28

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There are switches on the top for the echo box so I have to mount it on it's bottom. I think i'm just going to Velcro it on the middle of my dashboard and remove it if it's too large of a blind spot.

Dingers Ghost, Champion Jockey > Slant6 01/08/2014 at 21:29

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Smae model I have

It's huge. When it's in my truck, it just sits on the tranny tunnel in front of my middle seat. In your case, I'd suggest finding a spot that can be undone without much hassle. I say this because if you use it for a bit and decide you like having it, you could always buy a smaller unit for the same job. I know I was looking at a radio shack model that was less than half the size of the LTD. On the flip side, if you decide you don't like the radio (which is blasphemous) you can remove it no harm no foul. The 29 is a fantastic radio. I love mine.

Slant6 > Dingers Ghost, Champion Jockey 01/08/2014 at 21:40

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I'm thinking I could use Velcro to try different areas and see which works best. Then buy a more permanent bracket once I find a spot. I kinda need it. I occasionally work for my dad's company doing warehouse maintenance and sometimes basic truck maintenance. Having a CB on the yard is going to help me to know exactly what is going on. I'm 16 and can't get a CDL so I need to talk to what ever drivers we have in to move trucks for me.

Crocket Bernet > Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT 01/08/2014 at 21:42

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The Transporter > Slant6 01/08/2014 at 21:51

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Oh, you said where . Damned if I know.

midnightautoparts > The Transporter 01/08/2014 at 22:07

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I was going to post exactly the same thing. Reminds me of the movie "Convoy".

XJDano > Slant6 01/08/2014 at 22:12

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Short people need not adjust seat as their feet are not pushing pedals.
I mounted mine in the jeep, not pointed up, but about 45° and as far forward as possible having the chrome about flush with the middle section of center console. I'll see if I can look for a photo. Also passenger seat can slide forward enough, or hits the cb.

Slant6 > XJDano 01/08/2014 at 22:17

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The thing with Jeep interiors is that they have smoothed out right angles and flat surfaces. Then Sweden is like "lets make everything driver oriented and curvy like our women" and now I have a problem mounting things to my dash.

XJDano > Slant6 01/09/2014 at 06:12

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this is best as I can GIS right now, I can't believe i don't have a photo of mine.

but on your car set back a bit and higher.

Dingers Ghost, Champion Jockey > Slant6 01/09/2014 at 08:13

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I would see why you'd need it. Hopefully you find a good spot for it.