TheFinanceGuy
12-07-2016, 05:28 AM
I thought for the benefit of the next guy who searches on this topic - I would compile all of the replies into this one thread.
Original Question:
What is anyone using for an in-car phone mount? I can't seem to find a single thread about this (I can find many threads that have phone mounts, but not a single thread with feedback on many phone mounts).
Replies:
I have a Bimmian cell phone bracket (Link (https://bimmian.com/Accessories-for-BMW/Lifestyle-and-Convenience/Organization-and-Storage/Mobile-Dash-Mount/)) and a ProClip cell phone mount attached to that using four bolts purchased from a hardware store and spray painted black. I love the setup, it's very good. Some people have complained that the Bimmian mount won't sit flush underneath the trim so it pushes the trim out. I had that to a small extent but found I could rotate the mount enough to get it all to seat correctly. The ProClip I was initially very happy with but after about 3 months it started rattling and I have not been able to isolate the rattle for the life of me. It's not a terrible rattle, it's only over rough roads, but still annoying. Overall I like the setup very well. I have the audio aux installed in the back left area of the cup holder. It doesn't get in the way of the shifter and I can hand the wire to the back seat if people there want to listen to music.
EDIT: You can get a better idea visually in my project thread here (just scroll down through the post a bit): http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?15714-William-s-330Ci-ZHP-Maintenance-and-Project-Thread&p=464711#post464711
Similar to William, I am using a Bimmian mount with this:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00SZHIEVC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The Bimmian mount gave me no issues in terms of trim items not sitting flush. Love my setup!
FYI: The Bimmian phone mount is actually made by Panavise and sold at other vendors such as Amazon.
I have a kenu airframe and I like it a lot. My dad loves his I bought for him as well. I only have one issue with it, when I need to pull my phone close to read something (that I probably shouldn't be reading while driving anyways) it is a pain to take off and on. I end up just pulling the whole thing out with the phone still attached, but when I drive in the dark it's hard to put it back on the vent. I just got some magnetic vent mounts in the mail yesterday that I am curious to see how I like them. I think if will be a good twist on the kenu.
Kenu Airframe https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D901B4W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_bKXryb62ND8N3
Car Mount, TechMatte MagGriphttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EXWKE6A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_yLXrybS8HPRQF
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161206/4fa7289c19b3eebb033f789231cf2b87.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161206/e3856d4f0e7251438e9223f374f3d488.jpg
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The Wizgear magnetic phone mount that I use with my Bimmian bracket is by far the best phone mount combination I've ever used. I'll never look back!
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I use the Bimmian with the wide clip they sell.
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This:
https://bimmian.com/Accessories-for-BMW/Lifestyle-and-Convenience/Organization-and-Storage/Mobile-Dash-Mount/
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This:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B019XRWZOE/ref=sxts1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481066498&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65
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Original Question:
What is anyone using for an in-car phone mount? I can't seem to find a single thread about this (I can find many threads that have phone mounts, but not a single thread with feedback on many phone mounts).
Replies:
I have a Bimmian cell phone bracket (Link (https://bimmian.com/Accessories-for-BMW/Lifestyle-and-Convenience/Organization-and-Storage/Mobile-Dash-Mount/)) and a ProClip cell phone mount attached to that using four bolts purchased from a hardware store and spray painted black. I love the setup, it's very good. Some people have complained that the Bimmian mount won't sit flush underneath the trim so it pushes the trim out. I had that to a small extent but found I could rotate the mount enough to get it all to seat correctly. The ProClip I was initially very happy with but after about 3 months it started rattling and I have not been able to isolate the rattle for the life of me. It's not a terrible rattle, it's only over rough roads, but still annoying. Overall I like the setup very well. I have the audio aux installed in the back left area of the cup holder. It doesn't get in the way of the shifter and I can hand the wire to the back seat if people there want to listen to music.
EDIT: You can get a better idea visually in my project thread here (just scroll down through the post a bit): http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?15714-William-s-330Ci-ZHP-Maintenance-and-Project-Thread&p=464711#post464711
Similar to William, I am using a Bimmian mount with this:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00SZHIEVC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The Bimmian mount gave me no issues in terms of trim items not sitting flush. Love my setup!
FYI: The Bimmian phone mount is actually made by Panavise and sold at other vendors such as Amazon.
I have a kenu airframe and I like it a lot. My dad loves his I bought for him as well. I only have one issue with it, when I need to pull my phone close to read something (that I probably shouldn't be reading while driving anyways) it is a pain to take off and on. I end up just pulling the whole thing out with the phone still attached, but when I drive in the dark it's hard to put it back on the vent. I just got some magnetic vent mounts in the mail yesterday that I am curious to see how I like them. I think if will be a good twist on the kenu.
Kenu Airframe https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D901B4W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_bKXryb62ND8N3
Car Mount, TechMatte MagGriphttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EXWKE6A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_yLXrybS8HPRQF
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161206/4fa7289c19b3eebb033f789231cf2b87.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161206/e3856d4f0e7251438e9223f374f3d488.jpg
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
The Wizgear magnetic phone mount that I use with my Bimmian bracket is by far the best phone mount combination I've ever used. I'll never look back!
Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk
I use the Bimmian with the wide clip they sell.
Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk
This:
https://bimmian.com/Accessories-for-BMW/Lifestyle-and-Convenience/Organization-and-Storage/Mobile-Dash-Mount/
+
This:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B019XRWZOE/ref=sxts1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481066498&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65
Sent by the Pixel XL