12-26-2017, 02:18 PM | #1 |
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I have seen some interesting phone mounting solutions and wanted to share mine. I had this setup in my Jeep Grand Cherokee that I traded for my X5. I nearly forgot to have the dealer remove this and I'm so glad I remembered. For me, it puts my phone in the optimal position for quick access and does not block any of the center console/dashboard/vents etc...I can also easily connect it to the lightning cable coming from the armrest storage. Here is what you need: https://www.amazon.com/Arkon-Truck-H...dp/B004M8ST3Q/ The install is really easy and only requires removing the seat rail cover, loosening one torx bolt, sliding the mount under the rail and tightening the torx bolt. If you bend the gooseneck right it won't touch any part of the seat or center console. You won't be able to re-install the rail cover but I don't think most people will notice or care that it's not there. In the second picture the seat is all the way back. When moved back to normal driving position, the rail is completely hidden. Here is a couple of pictures installed. |
12-26-2017, 04:36 PM | #4 |
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www.proclipusa.com , when I have had the need for a mount I always go with them. It's a two part system, you get a mount for your specific car then the clip for your specific device. They have always been easy to install and rock solid.
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12-26-2017, 06:38 PM | #5 |
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Blocks nothing. Is easy to access. Does not take up cupholder. isn't hidden in the armrest. Allows easy connection with lightning cable from armrest. Anything else you are thinking could improve the position besides float?
Also, no need to stick magnets to your phone or use a special case. Last edited by CeeTeeX5; 12-26-2017 at 07:33 PM.. |
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12-26-2017, 06:41 PM | #6 |
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Haven't seen that one yet. Blocks the vent and might block some of the screen? Also looks like you'll have a charging cable hanging down in front of the dash? Interested to see pics if you have this in your F15.
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12-26-2017, 07:17 PM | #7 |
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How could it get much better? Immediately adjacent to the gear selector, out of the way, charging cord won't be an issue or unsightly, and you aren't repurposing any other features of your vehicle (air vents, cupholders, ashtrays, etc.).
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12-26-2017, 07:52 PM | #8 |
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if i'm going to mount a phone in a car, its going to be higher up so i dont have to look down as much. having to look down is a lot more dangerous in my opinion.
i just use a plastic clip and attach to the vent. |
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Also, the OP's position is way to low ...there is a reason none of the vehicles screens are down there and sorry the goose neck looks cheap and very "Pep Boys". |
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How does the goose neck look cheap? With the seat in normal driving position, the goose neck is all but invisible. Hanging the phone on some clip over your vents doesn't look cheap? That's a good one! To each their own. Post was just meant to give people an option that I haven't seen posted already. You don't have to like it. |
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Phones should not be in view while driving - Twitter can wait, so can work emails and texts from our loved ones. They'd prefer we delay our responses and make it to our destinations safely. For safe drivers, this mount looks like a pretty good option. And I agree the post is a bit ugly, but virtually invisible so it is of no consequence. The OP took pictures from the angles needed to show us the product, not from driver and passenger views where the post is basically hidden. However, this mount is not for me, I put my phone in the center console storage while driving - bluetooth/hands free is the only way I do anything while driving. I have a wife and five kids to get home to at the end of the day.
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I hate driving down the road and seeing everyone with their eyes on their phones...it's getting ridiculous. My kids are out on these roads and I see 100 near-misses a day from people not seeing in front of them, drifting into other lanes, etc. because Facebook is more important to them or they want to find a new song to listen to. Mount or no mount, if people would just focus on their driving it would be so much nicer. Set your playlist before you leave, enter your destination before you leave, use turn-by-turn, no need to see your phone...enjoy the drive and arrive safely...that's what I tell my kids and that's what adults should be doing, always.
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However, I do keep my phone in the center console...just not with the dinosaur dock. But I don't keep a bunch of stuff in my console, we have too many vehicles to worry about what is where. For those who have a lot of items in their console, and don't use their phone while driving, the OP's mount should suit some of them.
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I used proclipusa in my AMG. Loved it but it did block a vent. The one for the X5 can go anywhere along the trim so I would personally place over the emergency flasher button as to not block vents. Personally i just use a CD player mount because it doesn't block anything that I actually use. Phone is a bit lower than I prefer for my texting and driving but hey beggars can't be choosers! Am I right! haha
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