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Old 01-29-2015, 05:26 PM
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Default Anyone found a great mount for smartphone?

I've tried the one that clips on air vent and cigarette lighter cover top.
I'm looking for something solid.

Please show pics and where you got it.

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Originally Posted by Caholo1
I've tried the one that clips on air vent and cigarette lighter cover top.
I'm looking for something solid.

Please show pics and where you got it.

Thanks,
Caholo


I use a ProClip for my Galaxy Note4. Here's a pic of the mount - wish I had one with the phone in it, but...I used the phone to take the pic



Here are the details...
http://www.proclipusa.com/dashboard-..._leftorright=0
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Originally Posted by Caholo1
I've tried the one that clips on air vent and cigarette lighter cover top.
I'm looking for something solid.

Please show pics and where you got it.

Thanks,
Caholo
I have the proclip. A bit pricey but works really well.

http://www.proclipusa.com/dashboard-...sh-mounts.aspx
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Originally Posted by MHFontaine
I use a ProClip for my Galaxy Note4. Here's a pic of the mount - wish I had one with the phone in it, but...I used the phone to take the pic



Here are the details...
http://www.proclipusa.com/dashboard-..._leftorright=0
Same here, its the best one around.
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Pro clip mount - http://www.proclipusa.com/dashboard-..._leftorright=0



Rokform mountable phone case

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I have one too. Agree it's pricey when you look at those vent clips but you get what you pay for.

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Another ProClip user here.....







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see post #9 here:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-mount-c7.html
A bit of work but phone is mounted a bit higher than proclip and holder not as much in way.
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I use the Kenu XL vent clip mount. Instead of securing it into a vent it clips onto the top of the aux adapter housing, my phone rests perfectly, it's secure, doesn't budge. Perfectly clean solution.
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I am minimalistic in nature so I wanted a holder that meets these 3 requirements:
1. Doesn't require my phone to be in a case.
2. Doesn't require my phone to have a piece of magnet on its back.
3. The holder be easily detachable and stowed away since I rarely mount my phone

Here's my solution:

That's all that is there when I am not mounting my phone.


Instead of using an expensive ProClip holder that is not detachable, or a clumsy universal holder, I used a trimmed off iphone6 case. You want a case that is stiff and has a rubber coating. This case costed me $1.99 shipped on newegg.com.


I chose a white case because my phone is white.
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Question - what do you guys do with your phone mounted like that in your car?
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Originally Posted by Zymurgy
I bought this one and am happy I did. It isnt permanent and does not mar your finish. Will also fit on the AC vent at eye level.
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Question - what do you guys do with your phone mounted like that in your car?
I use the Escort Live app on my phone in conjunction with my Passport Max to identify radar positions on a map that other motorists have reported.
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Originally Posted by mksz51
Question - what do you guys do with your phone mounted like that in your car?
I have my phone setup to open waze and spotify as soon as it connects via bluetooth.
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Originally Posted by MHFontaine
I use a ProClip for my Galaxy Note4. Here's a pic of the mount - wish I had one with the phone in it, but...I used the phone to take the pic



Here are the details...
http://www.proclipusa.com/dashboard-..._leftorright=0
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Does the proclip leave any marks on of the interior pieces of the car? Mar the aluminum of the leather trim pieces.

Looks great, just don't want to mount someting that will leave tracks after it's removed.

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I've got this one, with wireless charging:
Amazon.com: iOttie Easy Flex Wireless Qi Standard Car Mount Charger for Google Nexus 5/4, LG G3, G2, Nokia Lumia 928/920, Motorola Droid MAXX/MINI, HTC Droid DNA/8X and Other Qi- Enabled Smartphones: Cell Phones & Accessories Amazon.com: iOttie Easy Flex Wireless Qi Standard Car Mount Charger for Google Nexus 5/4, LG G3, G2, Nokia Lumia 928/920, Motorola Droid MAXX/MINI, HTC Droid DNA/8X and Other Qi- Enabled Smartphones: Cell Phones & Accessories

I stick it on the pop-up cig adapter. Works great & I never have to plug anything in.

-bZj
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Originally Posted by mksz51
Question - what do you guys do with your phone mounted like that in your car?
I use Google Maps as my Nav. I dislike built in Nav as most are inferior to Maps and most cost an arm and a leg to update. Maps is always updated. I connect my phone via Bluetooth and directions come right through the audio system while I stream music.
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Originally Posted by pittperson
I have my phone setup to open waze and spotify as soon as it connects via bluetooth.
I use WAZE when I need navigation and make/receive calls with steering wheel controls.


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