2019 Current phone mount solutions?
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jaemz
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ive seen people mount it on the lip right in front of the clock. looks pretty clean but you might end up blocking vents
lemme get that last one!
3M automotive tape!! The stuff that goes behind the emblems. Easy and removable, and very very sturdy.
SnowYeti
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SnowYeti
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SnowYeti
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Modded 67 Designs Phone Mount
Okay back from vacation.
I picked up the parts and mounted it to my new stereo surround. VERY pleased! I initially ordered the 67 Design phone holder, arms, etc and was not happy with the mounting option I had planned. But super bummed because the quality and designs of their product was so good.
I bought the Scoshe mount and really loved the location, but was just okay with the function. I found myself fussing with it a lot, then heat impact its holding. But for the ease of mounting, price, and function it is hard to beat. But it lead me back to figuring out how to mount the 67 phone mount somehow. This is my solution.
I designed a button to eliminate the arm from 67 all together. This allows the same location as the Schoshe.
-Heads up (safer, easier to use phone, I use a phone app for my radar so it is great for that, etc.
Right now I 3D printed them, and had to buy 5. The other 4 are spoken for. I will be posting a new thread on this once I install my head unit. Then if there is interest for 35 units I have a shop lined up to CNC lathe them, but they will be a little more money since I have to pay for programming at first.
1. Printed parts
2. Hit it with a black Sharpie a couple times (3D printed parts typically soak up dyes and ink really well) I would not paint these for tolerances issues, wear, etc.
3. Applied a 3M double sided foam tape doughnut.
4. Stuck it my preferred location
5. Then drill the hole
6. Attached with SS hardware
I think I won't have any internal clearance issues, we will see. It is pretty low profile.
Here are the first photos.
Okay back from vacation.
I picked up the parts and mounted it to my new stereo surround. VERY pleased! I initially ordered the 67 Design phone holder, arms, etc and was not happy with the mounting option I had planned. But super bummed because the quality and designs of their product was so good.
I bought the Scoshe mount and really loved the location, but was just okay with the function. I found myself fussing with it a lot, then heat impact its holding. But for the ease of mounting, price, and function it is hard to beat. But it lead me back to figuring out how to mount the 67 phone mount somehow. This is my solution.
I designed a button to eliminate the arm from 67 all together. This allows the same location as the Schoshe.
-Heads up (safer, easier to use phone, I use a phone app for my radar so it is great for that, etc.
Right now I 3D printed them, and had to buy 5. The other 4 are spoken for. I will be posting a new thread on this once I install my head unit. Then if there is interest for 35 units I have a shop lined up to CNC lathe them, but they will be a little more money since I have to pay for programming at first.
1. Printed parts
2. Hit it with a black Sharpie a couple times (3D printed parts typically soak up dyes and ink really well) I would not paint these for tolerances issues, wear, etc.
3. Applied a 3M double sided foam tape doughnut.
4. Stuck it my preferred location
5. Then drill the hole
6. Attached with SS hardware
I think I won't have any internal clearance issues, we will see. It is pretty low profile.
Here are the first photos.
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DavidR1
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Mine is a ram ball mount, short ram arm with a ram->17mm adapter then a Qi wireless charger. It has a light sensor that clamps down on the phone when put in the cradle, small spot on the back opens the cradle when tapped. It even has an onboard battery so it can be opened and closed with the car off. Love this set up.
Not a perfect photo, but you can see it here.
I don't see a photo. Can you post one and also send some links to what you're describing here?
Ram mount on the flat spot above the radio. I had to drill a couple of holes in the plastic, but really no big deal. Very clean and functional mount solution. Phone is not blocked by the steering wheel, doesn’t block the vent, I can see the radio screen and the clock.
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BadTrainDriver
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ProClip.
Clean install, takes two seconds to add or remove, very stable with zero vibrations.
Clean install, takes two seconds to add or remove, very stable with zero vibrations.
fourwd1
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If only someone would invent those things.
Maybe then we wouldn't have endless threads like this.
jpratt847
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Got this off of amazon and used some extra gopro parts to mount it.
Octo Mounts Universal Smartphone Holder Adapter Kit. Compatible with Any Tripod, Action Mount or GoPro Mount Accessory. Compatible with iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Android, Blackberry, Pixel, and HTC https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075MMSXDM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_WxFwDb245RDCF
Octo Mounts Universal Smartphone Holder Adapter Kit. Compatible with Any Tripod, Action Mount or GoPro Mount Accessory. Compatible with iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Android, Blackberry, Pixel, and HTC https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075MMSXDM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_WxFwDb245RDCF
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DuckaDiesel
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Here is my set up. It's a Ram mount with 5" Tough-Track. The other ball is for future devices or a GoPro (but I havent bought anything yet). I had the Scoshe magnet mount also (see side), but didnt really like it; the phone would fall off often when I went off road. Now I just use the magnet to attach the Apple Lightning cable head when I exit the vehicle.
RAM(R) Tough-Track[emoji769] - Top-Loading Composite 5" Track
Can you please repost the picture? Did you tape the track in the tray in front of the clock then use the ram ball to hold the arm and phone holder? How is it holding up?
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pcstockton
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RAM mounts, properly installed, are bombproof.
I agree with tomb_rnr, this is a great spot. However I used the Scosche foam tape mount. I previously had this mount on top of that trim piece but I tried the CD slot mount so I took it down. I didn't like the CD mount, it bounced too much, was too far out from the front of the rest of the dash, and it blocked my view of my display mod from OldRed as well as the top of the nav screen and the AC vent. I then went back to the Scosche mount but put it on the side and for me it's the perfect place for both vertical and horizontal display and doesn't block anything. Best is no holes to mount it.
My vote goes for the Scosche Magic Mount MAGDMB mounted just like this. Hard to beat in my opinion! No drilling holes, doesn't look unsightly, holds tight, etc. If you're looking to mount an iPad, you'll probably be disappointed, but for every phone I've used it with has worked great.
