First, JIGGAFETT: Sorry to use your pic, it was just readily available. . . if there's a problem, let me know and I'll remove it.
Bluebyu,
It's crude looking here, but the best i can do on short notice. The cover for the A/C controls could easily be removed. The installer then gets (they usually have this stuff, unless your doing it) a thin piece of metal, kinda like a ruler.
The ends are bent, so it's like a squared "C". One end gets drilled and screwed in somewhere behind that plastic panel (cover). The other should be parallel with the rest of the dash, or angled toward you (driver's seat). The cradle gets attached to that end. Feed the appropriate wires from the cradle into the dash, so they won't show.
Now put the plastic cover back. Now you have the cradle in a good spot, like the pic, you won't see any wires, and it's easy to dial. It's level with the natural position of your hands on the wheel. It also takes up no space!! The speaker could go in the space you talked about earlier. Best of all, you could have it removed with no trace or drilled holes in the car.
ps> I don't have a digital camera, so it'll be a while before I could get a pic of the setup in my car. It's really similar, but it's not an IS. It doesn't look tacky either. . . very professional looking and functional. It's really hard to explain how to install it like this (i don't have TEG's talent in explaining mods), so if it's too confusing, email me and I'll try better. . .
J
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[This message has been edited by Almost There (edited November 05, 2000).]