What phone holder do you have?

MrTookies · 11-20-2015, 11:48 PM

Hey folks,
Was wondering if you all could share with me where you put your phone while driving?! I would like to find some option for myself to be able to charge the phone while driving, see the phone screen for navigation ect, but won't get to distracted from the road and DONT cover a airbag

... Just wondering how you all do it :thump:

Pics with the product maybe even installed would be super or name of product!
Thanks

Bigb348 · 11-21-2015, 02:20 AM

I use Proclip USA. It's a custom mount for specific car and phone. I love it. I'll take a pic in the morning of it. Can be had for ~$65 w discount code.

elisiX · 11-21-2015, 04:43 AM

Thankfully my iPhone integrates fully so I don't need to see it.

I do however sit it in the nearest cup holder in the centre console.

Haven't had a need to charge it on the go yet, if I did it'd be in the arm rest.

Bigb348 · 11-21-2015, 06:28 AM

Proclip USA

Xeno · 11-21-2015, 07:39 AM

This thread might be of interest. I now have the magnetic mount in my E70 and F15 and like it:

http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1170634

artem123 · 11-21-2015, 07:48 AM

Here is my set up. Totally not invasive)))

MrTookies · 11-21-2015, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xeno

This thread might be of interest. I now have the magnetic mount in my E70 and F15 and like it:

http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1170634

Thank you for sharing that, I was looking for a thread but could not find one

Quote:

Originally Posted by artem123

Here is my set up. Totally not invasive)))

I think I like the initial idea of putting it in the cupholder. But then my wife does not have a cupholder (jk). The most part what disturbs me about that is that I have to take my eyes of the road, besides not being able to close the "lid". Thank you for sharing though! :thump:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigb348

I use Proclip USA. It's a custom mount for specific car and phone. I love it. I'll take a pic in the morning of it. Can be had for ~$65 w discount code.

I do like the idea, but is that not al little to far away from the drivers seat for you? Is it scratching your trim?

Bigb348 · 11-21-2015, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PlayTookies

Thank you for sharing that, I was looking for a thread but could not find one

I think I like the initial idea of putting it in the cupholder. But then my wife does not have a cupholder (jk). The most part what disturbs me about that is that I have to take my eyes of the road, besides not being able to close the "lid". Thank you for sharing though! :thump:

I do like the idea, but is that not al little to far away from the drivers seat for you? Is it scratching your trim?

I use the the Note 4, and it's within arms reach. It's not scratching the trim either. It's very well made and doesn't shift.

MattBianco · 11-21-2015, 08:40 AM

Magnetic mount connected to a vent. Easy install and removal. Easy mount and dismount. Nearly the same eye level as the iDrive screen. Inexpensive (price & source). Very strong grip.

artem123 · 11-21-2015, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PlayTookies

I think I like the initial idea of putting it in the cupholder. But then my wife does not have a cupholder (jk). The most part what disturbs me about that is that I have to take my eyes of the road, besides not being able to close the "lid". Thank you for sharing though! :thump:

LOL, But if you close the lid you would not have cup holders at all))))

Alex S. · 11-21-2015, 08:50 AM

Magnetic clip sounds great - any concerns regarding the phone's battery life (magnetic field)?

masc2279 · 11-21-2015, 10:56 AM

Magnetic Mount They have come up in price since i first bought them but they are worth every penny.

https://www.amazon.com/SCOSCHE-Magic...magnetic+mount

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masc2279 · 11-21-2015, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex S.

Magnetic clip sounds great - any concerns regarding the phone's battery life (magnetic field)?

No there is no side effects. Also they are very sturdy they do not shake or move when you are using device attached which most phone holders do which drives me nuts.

patrikr · 11-21-2015, 02:58 PM

+1 for ProClip

Alex S. · 11-22-2015, 04:01 PM

masc2279, big thanks for the tip and pics -- it's a very neat and practical set-up. While I'm still expecting the delivery of my F15, my kitchen will get some of those magnetic mounts first

eazeNY · 11-23-2015, 10:06 AM

Yea I went with a magnetic holder also in the same spot just left of the screen. Its great so far, but I have a Samsung s5 with wireless charging so I had to put the magnet at the bottom (or the top) of the back away from the battery.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o09_s00

11-20-2015, 11:48 PM	#1
MrTookies Lieutenant 458 Rep 570 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 328i, 2015 F15 35D Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Drivers Seat iTrader: (0)	What phone holder do you have? Hey folks, Was wondering if you all could share with me where you put your phone while driving?! I would like to find some option for myself to be able to charge the phone while driving, see the phone screen for navigation ect, but won't get to distracted from the road and DONT cover a airbag ... Just wondering how you all do it :thump: Pics with the product maybe even installed would be super or name of product! Thanks
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11-21-2015, 02:20 AM	#2
Bigb348 Second Lieutenant 92 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 2016 X5 50i Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (0)	I use Proclip USA. It's a custom mount for specific car and phone. I love it. I'll take a pic in the morning of it. Can be had for ~$65 w discount code.
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11-21-2015, 04:43 AM	#3
elisiX Major 687 Rep 1,328 Posts Drives: '20 X3M Competition Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Thankfully my iPhone integrates fully so I don't need to see it. I do however sit it in the nearest cup holder in the centre console. Haven't had a need to charge it on the go yet, if I did it'd be in the arm rest.
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11-21-2015, 07:39 AM	#5
Xeno Major 315 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 M Sport 5.0i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	This thread might be of interest. I now have the magnetic mount in my E70 and F15 and like it: http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1170634 __________________ 2019 BMW X5 xDrive 50i M Sport: ZD8/ZLS/ZMP/ZP2/ZPK/ZPX/337/ZX7/2NH 2015 BMW X5 xDrive 50i/XL/CW/DA+/EP/LP/FVS retired; 2008 X5 4.8i; 2012 X5 5.0i retired, 2004 X5 4.4i retired R360c + EL, V1G2 + V1Driver, Uniden R8
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artem123 Captain 250 Rep 748 Posts Drives: G30 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Philly Burbs iTrader: (0)	Here is my set up. Totally not invasive))) Attached Images __________________ Ones drove a Reliant Robin. )))
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MattBianco Lieutenant Colonel 1280 Rep 1,886 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35d msport Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Marin, California iTrader: (0)	Magnetic mount connected to a vent. Easy install and removal. Easy mount and dismount. Nearly the same eye level as the iDrive screen. Inexpensive (price & source). Very strong grip. __________________ Amber or Red Rear Turn Signals? Vote/have your say: LINK. Post your MPGs 100L/km here: LINK X5 F15 Engines Compared LINK Take the BMW X5 F15 Survey: LINK See the Results: LINK N57 Diesel Tuning Chips Compared LINK
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11-21-2015, 08:50 AM	#11
Alex S. Enlisted Member 5 Rep 45 Posts Drives: X5, F15 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Vienna, Austria iTrader: (0)	Magnetic clip sounds great - any concerns regarding the phone's battery life (magnetic field)?
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11-21-2015, 10:56 AM	#12
masc2279 Private First Class 43 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X6 //M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Arvada, CO iTrader: (0)	Magnetic Mount They have come up in price since i first bought them but they are worth every penny. https://www.amazon.com/SCOSCHE-Magic...magnetic+mount __________________ 2015 BMW X6 //M-Sport //M-Performance Power Kit, Black Sapphire Metallic, Terra Dakota Leather, Night Vision W/Pedestrian Detection, Adaptive Lighting, Ambiance Lighting, Led Fog Lights, Harmon Kardon Surround Sound, Heads Up Display. Rear Seat Entertainment, Premium Package, Lighting Package, Driver Assistance Package, Cold Weather Package.
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patrikr Lieutenant 337 Rep 449 Posts Drives: 2023 760i, 2020 Model X LR Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Salt Lake City, UT iTrader: (0)	+1 for ProClip
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11-22-2015, 04:01 PM	#15
Alex S. Enlisted Member 5 Rep 45 Posts Drives: X5, F15 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Vienna, Austria iTrader: (0)	masc2279, big thanks for the tip and pics -- it's a very neat and practical set-up. While I'm still expecting the delivery of my F15, my kitchen will get some of those magnetic mounts first
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11-23-2015, 10:06 AM	#16
eazeNY Enlisted Member 23 Rep 47 Posts Drives: '09 M3/'16 X5/'18 430i/'22 X5 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (1) Garage List '09 M3 [0.00] 09 e92 [0.00] 02 Envoy [0.00]	Yea I went with a magnetic holder also in the same spot just left of the screen. Its great so far, but I have a Samsung s5 with wireless charging so I had to put the magnet at the bottom (or the top) of the back away from the battery. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o09_s00
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