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

zero2sixtyZ · 01-20-2023, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by shimmy23

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

ordered mine

Definitely considering this now, paired with the magsafe charging piece. Glad Rennline came out with one for the F15. They make great products.

shimmy23 · 01-20-2023, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by zero2sixtyZ

Definitely considering this now, paired with the magsafe charging piece. Glad Rennline came out with one for the F15. They make great products.

i got both too albeit i have an older iphone that doesn't have wireless charging. i'm planning for the future. my mount came in the mail last night so i'll snap some pics today once i install it

shimmy23 · 01-21-2023, 03:50 PM

Well, I'm disappointed. The mount did not fit! The tolerances between the bracket and trim do not allow re-installation of the trim. This may be due to me running x5m dash trim? With the phone bracket mounted, the dash trim does not have enough clearance to slide/snap back into place. There is probably a way to lower the control panel by ovaling out holes. I'm not willing to do that at this point

Hopefully this will fit for others like it does in the video.

It didn't work for me.

:

I guess mine will be for sale soon.

sukhk527 · 01-21-2023, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by shimmy23

Well, I'm disappointed. The mount did not fit! The tolerances between the bracket and trim do not allow re-installation of the trim. This may be due to me running x5m dash trim? With the phone bracket mounted, the dash trim does not have enough clearance to slide/snap back into place. There is probably a way to lower the control panel by ovaling out holes. I'm not willing to do that at this point

Hopefully this will fit for others like it does in the video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1tAI-syClQ&t=123s

It didn't work for me.

:

I guess mine will be for sale soon.

Interesting, I just ordered mine and also upgraded to OEM F85 Carbon dash. I guess we’ll find out lol.

shimmy23 · 01-21-2023, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by sukhk527

Interesting, I just ordered mine and also upgraded to OEM F85 Carbon dash. I guess we’ll find out lol.

yah keep us posted! i'm extremely disappointed it didn't work out for me. also considering the price tag for this

skoold2003 · 01-22-2023, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by shimmy23

yah keep us posted! i'm extremely disappointed it didn't work out for me. also considering the price tag for this

I have basically the same thing but a vent mount. If you decide to sell yours let me know.

Chilled · 01-22-2023, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by shimmy23

Well, I'm disappointed. The mount did not fit! The tolerances between the bracket and trim do not allow re-installation of the trim. This may be due to me running x5m dash trim? With the phone bracket mounted, the dash trim does not have enough clearance to slide/snap back into place. There is probably a way to lower the control panel by ovaling out holes. I'm not willing to do that at this point

Hopefully this will fit for others like it does in the video.

It didn't work for me.

:

I guess mine will be for sale soon.

Thats too much disassembly and messing with BMW clips for a simple phone mount for my taste.

PGH_X5 · 01-27-2023, 08:27 PM

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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

Just took a 1000 mile roundtrip with this one and it's absolutely perfect with an iPhone xr which has a decent screen. I run the regular magnets, one round on the middle outside of otterbox slim case and one rectangular on the inside. Vertically I can have the phone far enough down off center so as not to block the main screen and it holds fine. Horizontally, no issue at all centered. I like how the phone sits closer to you than the vent mount clip I was running.

imr3n · 01-27-2023, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by PGH_X5

Just took a 1000 mile roundtrip with this one and it's absolutely perfect with an iPhone xr which has a decent screen. I run the regular magnets, one round on the middle outside of otterbox slim case and one rectangular on the inside. Vertically I can have the phone far enough down off center so as not to block the main screen and it holds fine. Horizontally, no issue at all centered. I like how the phone sits closer to you than the vent mount clip I was running.

Great, glad it helped! I use a MagSafe case, and it holds up to bumps really well. It doesn't vibrate like the vent mounts sometimes do.

shimmy23 · 02-04-2023, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by sukhk527

Interesting, I just ordered mine and also upgraded to OEM F85 Carbon dash. I guess we’ll find out lol.

did you get this installed yet? did it work for you?

did some searching on several vendor sites that sell this and none advertise it as also fitting an x5m. there must be slight dash trim differences

sukhk527 · 02-05-2023, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by shimmy23

did you get this installed yet? did it work for you?

did some searching on several vendor sites that sell this and none advertise it as also fitting an x5m. there must be slight dash trim differences

Package is still en route because I ordered the universal fire extinguisher bracket and so on too. I’ll report back. I’m not afraid to dremel I guess but let’s see.

PerryG · 02-08-2023, 11:01 AM

Pitaka used to sell CD slot mounts. The nice thing about them is that you can charge while getting a solid magnetic connection at the same time. Pretty fast charging too, they take a higher amperage PD USB C plug. On the X5, that puts the phone pretty low, but then there’s minimal loose cable dangling. I can only find the CD tray version second hand now though. I suspect they didn’t want to deal with damaged CD drive complaints.

shimmy23 · 06-11-2023, 07:01 AM

Package is still en route because I ordered the universal fire extinguisher bracket and so on too. I’ll report back. I’m not afraid to dremel I guess but let’s see.

sukhk527 did you have any luck with installation? also pics of your fire extinguisher setup?

sukhk527 · 06-14-2023, 08:42 AM

They’ve been sitting on a shelf in my garage since I got busy with moving and stuff. I’ve got time next weekend for fun garage time so I’ll install and report back.

Ascotgrun · 06-15-2023, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by FCX5

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

Another vote for this mount. Really secure mounting to the car without needing to remove any trim. I have since removed the magnetic ball part and replaced it with a wireless charging motorized clamp.

unluky · 06-15-2023, 11:37 AM

I bought this and the mount is perfect - I tossed the holder. But you can pop the holder in and out and when it is out - you don't even notice the holder at all - fits perfect and then you just pop in the holder you like.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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shimmy23 F15 daddymobile 2350 Rep 3,510 Posts Drives: GS X5 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (3)	Well, I'm disappointed. The mount did not fit! The tolerances between the bracket and trim do not allow re-installation of the trim. This may be due to me running x5m dash trim? With the phone bracket mounted, the dash trim does not have enough clearance to slide/snap back into place. There is probably a way to lower the control panel by ovaling out holes. I'm not willing to do that at this point Hopefully this will fit for others like it does in the video. It didn't work for me.: I guess mine will be for sale soon. __________________ -brandon F15 Glacier Silver journal Last edited by shimmy23; 01-21-2023 at 04:59 PM..
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PerryG Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2017 x5 40e Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Madison, WI iTrader: (0)	Pitaka used to sell CD slot mounts. The nice thing about them is that you can charge while getting a solid magnetic connection at the same time. Pretty fast charging too, they take a higher amperage PD USB C plug. On the X5, that puts the phone pretty low, but then there’s minimal loose cable dangling. I can only find the CD tray version second hand now though. I suspect they didn’t want to deal with damaged CD drive complaints.
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shimmy23 F15 daddymobile 2350 Rep 3,510 Posts Drives: GS X5 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (3)	Package is still en route because I ordered the universal fire extinguisher bracket and so on too. I’ll report back. I’m not afraid to dremel I guess but let’s see. sukhk527 did you have any luck with installation? also pics of your fire extinguisher setup?
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sukhk527 Captain 2168 Rep 805 Posts Drives: BMW X5 XDrive35i Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW X5 XDrive35i [10.00]	They’ve been sitting on a shelf in my garage since I got busy with moving and stuff. I’ve got time next weekend for fun garage time so I’ll install and report back. __________________ 2017 X5 XDrive35i X-Line \| Sophisto Grey \| MHD Full Flexfuel Tuned \| Mosselman Turbo\| Sutphin Tuning TCU \| Nostrum Stage 2 HPFP \| ER Charge Pipe \| BimmerHausPerformance Intake and Inlet \| ApexBuilt Catted DP \| VRSF FMIC \| Zeitronix Flexfuel Kit \| KateCool Oil Cooler \| Variant Wheels \| Conti DWS06+ \|
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unluky Major 7528 Rep 1,247 Posts Drives: 04 z4 3.0 Sport & 15 X5 35i XD Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Sedalia, MO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 XDrive 35i [0.50] 2004 BMW Z4 3.0 Spo ... [0.00]	I bought this and the mount is perfect - I tossed the holder. But you can pop the holder in and out and when it is out - you don't even notice the holder at all - fits perfect and then you just pop in the holder you like. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 __________________ 2015 X5 XDrive 35i - 2004 Z4 3.0 Sport
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Magnetic non-vent iPhone mount for BMW F15: any recommendation?