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JS + BRZ 03-23-2015 04:30 PM

Best phone mount?
 
I have a 2013 BRZ Limited. What's the best phone mount? Trying to find something that's very sturdy so I can use it at the track.

Thank you!

dp1 03-23-2015 05:02 PM

I use this at the track, mounted to the right of the stereo: Nite Ize STCK-11-R8 Steelie Car Mount Kit for Cellphones

JS + BRZ 03-23-2015 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dp1 (Post 2181560)
I use this at the track, mounted to the right of the stereo: Nite Ize STCK-11-R8 Steelie Car Mount Kit for Cellphones

Wow, I've never seen that one before. Guess it's sturdy enough to be used at the track!? Did you buy it from Ebay? Can you post your set up if you don't mind? Just curious! :)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nite-Ize-STC...-/310939963700

http://images.knifecenter.com/thumb/...NISTCK11R8.jpg

lastexile1987 03-23-2015 09:42 PM

Beatsonic phone mount. Pricey but it attaches BEHIND the dash trim so that's pretty much guaranteed to stay. You actually pull the trim off, pretty easy to do, fit the mount on and put the trim back on.

JS + BRZ 03-23-2015 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lastexile1987 (Post 2181952)
Beatsonic phone mount. Pricey but it attaches BEHIND the dash trim so that's pretty much guaranteed to stay. You actually pull the trim off, pretty easy to do, fit the mount on and put the trim back on.

I've seen that one! Is it pretty sturdy?

Lelantas 03-23-2015 09:48 PM

Here's a good thread to get you started. From what I've seen, if money's not really an issue, ProClip and RAM Mount both seem to be very sturdy options.

Raven604 03-23-2015 09:56 PM

I have the beat sonic, worth kt

dp1 03-23-2015 10:08 PM

It's too dark now to take pics. Got it from Amazon. I stuck the ball piece right around the middle of that 3" (or so) plastic section between the stereo and the airbag cover. The phone piece (with "steelie" print on your pic) is attached to a hard case (not the phone). Just don't get a case with a pattern (or the 3M may not stick well) and don't hold your wallet/credit cards against the magnetic phone piece.
I use this iPhone 6 case: http://www.amazon.com/LUVVITT%C2%AE-...NTY-Absorbing/

The magnets are strong enough to hold the phone in place. I always have the charging cable plugged in when I'm driving (Waze app running), but even without cable it didn't move at all. I track and ax and daily drive my car and I never had it fall or noticeably change position. Easy access to radio and glove compartment. Tried a few different things...this one stays.

Can't record videos with Harry's Lap Timer when phone is mounted this way, but you can run HLT to record data in this position (and monitor lap time) while using GoPro with a RAM suction cup mount attached to the middle of the rear window (to capture the track, your steering, shifts), then merge data and video later to get something like this

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(me driving slow at the track)

Books 03-24-2015 07:03 AM

I've been very happy with my Ram mount. It's very sturdy.

jknakes 03-24-2015 10:02 AM

http://www.theairdock.com/

i have one of these. it's great. phone sticks to it with no issue and it charges while on there. i have the standard mount suctioned to the right of the head unit. in great perfect location to use and see easily.


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