Magnetic non-vent iPhone mount for BMW F15: any recommendation?

cfm56d7b · 01-30-2022, 02:00 PM

I just installed Rennline Exact Fit Phone Mount on my F30 and now searching for a similar product for F15.

My thread from F30 forums with installation photos:

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...4#post28530074

Any recommendations?

FCX5 · 01-30-2022, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

I just installed Rennline Exact Fit Phone Mount on my F30 and now searching for a similar product for F15.

My thread from F30 forums with installation photos:

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...4#post28530074

Any recommendations?

Not your usual vent mount…and made for the F15

Magnetic Car Mount for Cell Phone for BMW X5 X6 F15 F16 2015 2016 2017 Car Mounting Cradle for Any Smart Mobile Phone Holder Aluminum Alloy Trim Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CK43213...DBADCNVF52KWCK

cfm56d7b · 01-31-2022, 10:57 AM

Just received a reply from Rennline and thought others will find it valuable.

"We do have plans to release a phone mount for the 2013+ X5, I would expect this product to come our in the next couple of months. Keep an eye out for our new product release emails and you should see this mount released shortly."

M3HNGRY · 02-01-2022, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

Just received a reply from Rennline and thought others will find it valuable.

"We do have plans to release a phone mount for the 2013+ X5, I would expect this product to come our in the next couple of months. Keep an eye out for our new product release emails and you should see this mount released shortly."

YES!!!

Seattlesquash · 03-09-2022, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cfm56d7b

Just received a reply from Rennline and thought others will find it valuable.

"We do have plans to release a phone mount for the 2013+ X5, I would expect this product to come our in the next couple of months. Keep an eye out for our new product release emails and you should see this mount released shortly."

Sweet, use theirs in both my other cars and great system and don't like vent mounts!

jomoj · 03-11-2022, 07:34 PM

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Bettymsport · 03-12-2022, 09:00 AM

Check eBay. There’s one I liked

Tomcat_F15_STL · 03-13-2022, 11:43 AM

We have four of these in our vehicles. Highly recommended.

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shimmy23 · 01-15-2023, 07:30 PM

https://www.rennline.com/exactfit-ma...-mount-pm01-91

ordered mine

TexasRiderBMW · 01-15-2023, 08:31 PM

That’s a nice mount. I usually go with ProClip, but I personally do not like the mounting locations on the X5. Nearly blocks the Idrive screen. This one seems like the most logical choice, though surprised at the dash disassembly to install it. They make it look very easy, which it probably is.

shimmy23 · 01-15-2023, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WindyCityBMWX5

That’s a nice mount. I usually go with ProClip, but I personally do not like the mounting locations on the X5. Nearly blocks the Idrive screen. This one seems like the most logical choice, though surprised at the dash disassembly to install it. They make it look very easy, which it probably is.

super easy.

Chilled · 01-16-2023, 06:04 AM

I tried that Scosche, and maybe i got a dud or something but it could barely hold my phone. A slight wiggle and it would start sliding.

Ended up trying
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KC2PMTD
and
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PRBJTFT.

Both are good, but the Adiupul (big paddle one) was the best overall. The steel plate that came with it was a bit thinner than the Coolpow but the magnets seemed stronger. Plus it gives allot more of mounting options.

brianhinton77 · 01-16-2023, 09:18 PM

The Rennline looks really nice, and no sticky tape right on the dash or trim…@shimmy23, let us know when you get it, i want to order one as well

sukhk527 · 01-17-2023, 11:42 AM

Just ordered the Rennline one too. Thanks for the link shimmy23

imr3n · 01-17-2023, 01:28 PM

If you don't want a holder where you have to remove the trim, and want something that sits higher (right below the bmw screen) and uses MagSafe:

I combined these 2 together:

1) use the mount from this product: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0946R3DCS

2) use this MagSafe magnet: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B1HVPMK1

TexasRiderBMW · 01-17-2023, 05:19 PM

I am about to order the Rennline for my X5 and the wife’s Porsche Macan. I imagine I don’t need to purchase anything extra as it looks like it comes with everything needed.

Question, how is the magnet? Is it strong enough that if you hit a bump the phone isn’t going to drop?

shimmy23 · 01-17-2023, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WindyCityBMWX5

I am about to order the Rennline for my X5 and the wife’s Porsche Macan. I imagine I don’t need to purchase anything extra as it looks like it comes with everything needed.

Question, how is the magnet? Is it strong enough that if you hit a bump the phone isn’t going to drop?

i have one in my classic bronco (imagine a rough ride) and it works really well with plenty of hold power

MPizza · 01-17-2023, 09:55 PM

i use one that mounts in the CD slot, perfect location

PGH_X5 · 01-18-2023, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imr3n

If you don't want a holder where you have to remove the trim, and want something that sits higher (right below the bmw screen) and uses MagSafe:

I combined these 2 together:

1) use the mount from this product: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0946R3DCS

2) use this MagSafe magnet: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B1HVPMK1

Thx, just ordered. Perfect location.

imr3n · 01-18-2023, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PGH_X5

Thx, just ordered. Perfect location.

Sure no problem! If you want to see what it looks like, I have multiple photos posted on this thread: https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1979976

TexasRiderBMW · 01-19-2023, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imr3n

Sure no problem! If you want to see what it looks like, I have multiple photos posted on this thread: https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1979976

I do like my mounts to sit up higher, though I already ordered the Rennline. Curious does your phone partially cover the Idrive screen with that? That’s the only reason I didn’t go for my usual ProClip mount for the X5. From your pictures, the mount location is very similar to Proclip and if you have a large phone it obstructs the view a bit.

imr3n · 01-19-2023, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WindyCityBMWX5

I do like my mounts to sit up higher, though I already ordered the Rennline. Curious does your phone partially cover the Idrive screen with that? That’s the only reason I didn’t go for my usual ProClip mount for the X5. From your pictures, the mount location is very similar to Proclip and if you have a large phone it obstructs the view a bit.

I have a small phone, so for me it doesn't cover the screen. With a large phone, it definitely does cover the screen a bit. However, if you put the phone horizontally, then it will not cover the screen at all.

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