19 replies to this topic

[Jason]

So I would like to mount my phone somewhere in the cabin. I want to use it for the Torque App and/or GPS, not bothered about the phone as such. I have used the search function and found answers from a few years ago but most photo links are now broken. So please share with me what you have, my preference is non destructive. Also any solutions for power also appreciated.

[Sammy]

I'm thinking of going for one of these when I get my next phone: http://www.tetrax.co...oducts/fix-line

[alexfynn]

http://www.mobilefun...lder-p23796.htm This is a good cheap option that works great for me. It can be moved quickly and easily. Cheers

[LazyDonkey]

Ive got one of these

http://www.carcommun...ige-p-1356.html

Slips in between the vertical silver plastic dash plate and the horizontal black dash.....is harder to explain that it should be! I'll take a pic tomorrow

[Andrew aka Stuwy]

i usually just sit on it, but i dont use it for satnav

[LazyDonkey]

THis is the one i was speaking about....doesnt damage anything and fits a lot better than it looks. God my car is filthy though




Ive got another one too but it doesnt work as well....changing it when i get my new phone

Edited by LazyDonkey, 20 March 2012 - 08:04 PM.

[Jason]

Thanks for all input, have just ordered a bracket like LazyDonkey's

Only £8 on ebay should anyone want one

http://www.ebay.co.u...#ht_1913wt_1396

[H1 HWK]

I've got the phone holder part of a car mounting kit from ebay, with just the phone holder cradle, attached to the front of the drivers sill (just below where the pocket is) stuck with some velcro. Power comes from a curly cable in the lighter socked, routed around & under the driver seat and ticked into the sill & trim to keep it out of the way. I'll get a pic tomorrow when it's light...much better to see it than descrice it.

[LazyDonkey]

Thanks for all input, have just ordered a bracket like LazyDonkey's

Only £8 on ebay should anyone want one

http://www.ebay.co.u...#ht_1913wt_1396

good spot. might need a bit of bending but it's the most robust solution ive found

[KurtVerbose]

Power comes from a curly cable in the lighter socked, routed around & under the driver seat and ticked into the sill & trim to keep it out of the way. I'll get a pic tomorrow when it's light...much better to see it than descrice it.

That's a good solution. I've just wired in my satnav to the same power source as the radio which is more work but then there's no cable and the lighter is still free for the heated seats/phone.

[H1 HWK]

OK, some pics as promised...a day late as I was busy refitting the front clam. I can drive it again now







Nice and low so doesn't attract any attention to anyone outside the car, just be careful with your foot as you get in and out if you mount it here.

[KurtVerbose]

Like the thermometer. I have exactly the same one, just haven't fitted it yet. Maybe I put it the same place. Where did you put the exterior sensor?

[H1 HWK]

Like the thermometer. I have exactly the same one, just haven't fitted it yet. Maybe I put it the same place.
Where did you put the exterior sensor?

Hi Kurt,

It's a bit crappy, but fills the otherwise useless pocket cutout and you get a luxury clock! Routed the sensor cable up an over the door hinge (just clear taped a couple of cm's to keep it in place). The sensor is tucked down by the ABS pump in the engine bay. It's not going to be really accurate for the ext temp, but if you jump in the car on a cold morning, at least it'll give you an idea of the outside temp.

[KurtVerbose]

Ok, I will re-double my efforts and follow your lead. By the way, mine has been lying around in the garage and the internal temp is consistantly 1+ degree higher than the outside!

[Jason]

Nice location H1 HWK was thinking that would be a good place on my way home from work today too

[Bumblebee]

THis is the one i was speaking about....doesnt damage anything and fits a lot better than it looks. God my car is filthy though http://www.vx220.org...IR#/biggrin.png




Ive got another one too but it doesnt work as well....changing it when i get my new phone

How is the bracket mounted? (I can only see one pic)

[LazyDonkey]

The bracket is wedged under the black dash bit. It's been there for nearly 9 years now without issue.

[Bumblebee]

Can you still buy the same bracket that you have used? Found this but not sure if it will work it not? http://www.apple.com/uk/

Edited by Bumblebee, 01 January 2014 - 10:24 AM.

[Chacha]

[Bargi]

I've gone through a few cheapy suction mounts which always did the job but due to the suspension being quite firm usually they fell apart of kept unlocking themselves with vibrations.

Finally splurged for a decent RAM mount and it's the bomb, Quality is top notch and built like a tank.

I got the universal but there are speific iBOB mounts, in fact just about a mount for anything.

It was like going from Gaz Nickels to Nitrons