Which style phone mount is best ?

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by extrashaky

Because then I can't see my GPS directions or my radar.

Welp, if you knew where you were going and were driving within the speed limit, you shouldn't need to see either one while driving.

In these parts, they just passed a "distracted driving law" ...... which means that if you have a cell phone, a pack of cigarettes, a drink or anything to eat within reach, while sitting in a car, with the engine running, you can be fined .....

However, it's an "open carry" state, so you can have a loaded handgun on your lap while driving .....


humfrz

[Lakitu]

- suction cup to window, won't stick in hot weather when plastic gets too hot
- magnet to vent, didn't work because too small and not enough clearance above radio
- bracket to rear view mirror, works but vibrates the rear view mirror and slight adjustments also requires re-adjusting the rear view.

Nothing seems to really work perfectly in my car without some kind of drawback.

[finch1750]

Beatsonic dash mount is still my favorite. Not sure if you can get them still though.

If not a RAM mount on the small triangle window would be my next choice. Have that in my MR2 Spyder and is the only thing after 4 other attempts that doesnt vibrate like hell

[22R]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Welp, if you knew where you were going and were driving within the speed limit, you shouldn't need to see either one while driving.

In these parts, they just passed a "distracted driving law" ...... which means that if you have a cell phone, a pack of cigarettes, a drink or anything to eat within reach, while sitting in a car, with the engine running, you can be fined .....

However, it's an "open carry" state, so you can have a loaded handgun on your lap while driving .....


humfrz

As it should be !!

[extrashaky]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Welp, if you knew where you were going and were driving within the speed limit, you shouldn't need to see either one while driving.

No, not radar detector. Weather radar:



And I'm driving in excess of 30K miles per year again in Florida, Texas and Oklahoma. There's no hope of knowing where I'm going without help. I spent seven years finding my way around unfamiliar streets with physical map books in a variety of cities, and I'll never willingly go back to that.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by extrashaky

No, not radar detector. Weather radar:


And I'm driving in excess of 30K miles per year again in Florida, Texas and Oklahoma. There's no hope of knowing where I'm going without help. I spent seven years finding my way around unfamiliar streets with physical map books in a variety of cities, and I'll never willingly go back to that.

Oh, OK ..... but, no need for a weather radar map in my area ..... cause if it ain't raining where I am ...... it will be raining up the road a ways ......

As far as a GPS, yes, I agree they are helpful. However, I use the GPS in my aftermarket head unit. I just enter where I want to go and the girl tells me how to get there ...... Also, since my phone hooks up to the head unit wirelessly, I just leave it in the glove box.

So, when I get pulled over for "distracted driving", I have no excuse ...... the LEO tells me to drive carefully...... and slowly ...... and for heavens sake turn off my turn signal .......


humfrz

[GrantedTaken]

I ordered a little circular magnet vent kind for $5.

[extrashaky]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Oh, OK ..... but, no need for a weather radar map in my area ..... cause if it ain't raining where I am ...... it will be raining up the road a ways ......

Weather radar comes in handy in the areas where I drive. I have used it to stay put while a hail core passed in front of me. I have pulled over under an overpass in extremely heavy rain and checked the radar to see if it was worth staying put for a while to let it clear. When you drive as much as I do, it's helpful. I actually have two radar apps.

Originally Posted by humfrz

As far as a GPS, yes, I agree they are helpful. However, I use the GPS in my aftermarket head unit.

I have the stock 2014 BRZ head unit. The navigation has always left something to be desired. I used to enter my destination in both the head unit and the phone in case I needed a detour, but the head unit has become so laggy that now I just don't bother.


I also stream my music library through the head unit, and the MP3 player control interface on the head unit also sucks. So I need the phone within reach to avoid punching the head unit.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by extrashaky

................. So I need the phone within reach to avoid punching the head unit.

Sounds like you should upgrade your car's head unit .....


humfrz

[Sc629]

Originally Posted by extrashaky

I have a Galaxy Note mounted there to run Torque as an engine monitor. Here's what I did with the cable:



There's a little square gap at the top of that panel just big enough to let a cable pass through. It's as if it were designed to allow this.



I have the cable run to a USB power port mounted to the steering support member under the dash (not shown). I have the USB port powered off the heated seat circuit in the fuse panel under the dash right there using an add-a-circuit.



It makes it a lot cleaner than having to plug it in somewhere. Eventually I'm going to run that cable through the boot in the door hinge and out the little gap next to the small window, so that it doesn't need any slack to open and close the door.

smh i didnt even realize that bolt is a ground. thought it was just connected to plastic

[Spacemane969]

Originally Posted by 8RZ

I've been using this mount for a few months and love it, only thing is you will need a case for the phone that covers the back so you can place the magnet inside (unless you don't mind a magnet sticker on your phone).

http://www.hdaccessory.com/products/...IaAj4-EALw_wcB

Any problems with the clamp coming out of the vent? I bought the scosch one and the mount comes off with the phone every time.

[finch1750]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Welp, if you knew where you were going and were driving within the speed limit, you shouldn't need to see either one while driving.

In these parts, they just passed a "distracted driving law" ...... which means that if you have a cell phone, a pack of cigarettes, a drink or anything to eat within reach, while sitting in a car, with the engine running, you can be fined .....

However, it's an "open carry" state, so you can have a loaded handgun on your lap while driving .....


humfrz

Wait, I have to pull over to take a swig of Coke in WA? I eat at almost 1/3 of my meals in the car


And people say CA is bad

[8RZ]

Originally Posted by Spacemane969

Any problems with the clamp coming out of the vent? I bought the scosch one and the mount comes off with the phone every time.

None yet after 3 months BUT I clamp it onto the circular vent near the door so that it doesn't block my radio.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by finch1750

Wait, I have to pull over to take a swig of Coke in WA? I eat at almost 1/3 of my meals in the car


And people say CA is bad

Yep, pretty much so.

"In addition to targeting electronic devices, the new law also makes illegal a variety of other “Dangerously Distracted” driving practices. The Dangerously Distracted section of the new law includes banning ANY activity not related to driving that interferes with the safe operation of your vehicle as a secondary offense. Examples might include: eating, spilling your coffee, your dog on your lap, putting on makeup or shaving. While you can’t be pulled over for these non-driving related distractions, if the distraction contributes to you to committing a traffic violation, such as crossing the centerline or following too close, then you can receive an additional $99 fine for being dangerously distracted."


humfrz