Phone Mounts - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

tekFRS234 · 03-17-2015, 10:16 PM

Please share how you've mounted your phone (pics) and what hardware you used. I'm exploring options and prefer not to do anything that will damage dash or hang off window.

The area between seats where seat warmer controls would go looks like a good spot for a mount. I also like the idea of mounting to the right of stereo.

calidus · 03-17-2015, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tekFRS234

Please share how you've mounted your phone (pics) and what hardware you used. I'm exploring options and prefer not to do anything that will damage dash or hang off window.

The area between seats where seat warmer controls would go looks like a good spot for a mount. I also like the idea of mounting to the right of stereo.

ProClip Mount!

OverSpent · 03-17-2015, 11:01 PM

Here's mine.

Proclip FR-S mount
Bracketron holder
StarTech coiled cable

There's an old thread on this somewhere worth searching. I think in the electronics section.

FRSfan111 · 03-17-2015, 11:41 PM

I use a pro clip as well

westendRIOT · 03-17-2015, 11:59 PM

Arkon arm mount. It's a foot of bendable metal pipe covered in flexitube, with an adjustable spring clip phone holder on a ball pivot.

I bolted it to the right side of the center console in the passenger footwell. Pop off the removable panel covering the mount point. You could dremel the panel to fit it back but I just left it off. because

The missing panel also leaves a good spot to strap down the arm with some velcro to minimize road vibration. The phone sits right next to the shifter.

Bonus points: Replace the OEM USB port and its single low amperage port with a pair of USB/Lightning cables snaked behind the dash to the globebox dashhole and a dual output USB adapter. Cables tuck into that pocket in front of the shifter.

I'll take some pics later.

P.S. If anyone says you can bolt the Arkon to the passenger seat rail instead of center console, they're a damn dirty liar. I saw that recommendation and proceeded to spend the better part of an afternoon trying to make it work. The seat mount has a massive dimple and there's no way to get the Arkon's mount plate in there securely.

extrashaky · 03-18-2015, 12:22 AM

I made my own mounting bracket out of 18 ga aluminum bent up with a Harbor Freight seamer.

It mounts to the bolt that holds the head unit in and slips out between the head unit and the trim.

I used the quick release cradle from an iOttie mount to hold the phone.

I have a short cable to plug it into the USB outlet in the center console. (I actually have black one now that replaced that stupid white cable.)

I have yet to see a commercial bracket that's as good as what I have. Sometimes if you want something done right, you gotta do it yourself.

jdubious · 03-18-2015, 12:32 AM

I was working on a guys car who had one of these

I was impressed with the functionality. Its called Ram mount x grip, you are on your own finding the best price and proper size as I don't own one.

Anyways, it puts your phone just to the right of the radio, is fully adjustable, grips your phone quite well and feels sturdy/stays where you put it. It doesn't mount to the dash, it bolts to the passenger seat rail.

westendRIOT · 03-18-2015, 12:59 AM

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I'll take some pics later.

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tsunami1304 · 03-18-2015, 01:24 AM

These are awesome. What about tablet mounts?

xuimod · 03-18-2015, 01:24 AM

CD Slot mount. Covers up the LCD display a little bit but I think its the best location.

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Koomus-CD-Universal-Smartphone-Motorola/dp/B00HRKI5V2/ref=sr_1_9?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1426656187&sr=1-9&keywords=smartphone+cd+mount"]Amazon.com: Koomus CD-Air CD Slot Mount Universal CD Slot Smartphone Car Mount Holder Cradle for iPhone 6 6+ 5S, 5C, 5, 4S, 4, iPod touch, Samsung Galaxy S5, S4, S3, Note 2, Note 3, Nexus S, Motorola Droid Razr HD, Maxx, Nokia Lumia 920, LG Optimus G, HTC One X, S, M7: Cell Phones & Accessories[/ame]

westendRIOT · 03-18-2015, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by tsunami1304

These are awesome. What about tablet mounts?

Mine fits a Nexus7 if you swap in smaller clips on one side.

PandaBRZ · 03-18-2015, 01:45 AM

This is what I'm using. You sacrifice the CD slot but I have not played a CD in years. http://lewisleong.com/cd-slot-car-mo...koomus-cd-eco/

Wilsonk227 · 03-18-2015, 01:58 AM

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/WizGear-Universal-Magnetic-Swift-SnapTM-Technology/dp/B00PGJWYJ0/ref=zg_bs_2407778011_4"]Amazon.com: Car Mount, WizGear™ Universal Air Vent Magnetic Car Mount Holder, for Cell Phones and Mini Tablets with Fast Swift-SnapTM Technology, Magnetic Cell Phone Mount: Cell Phones & Accessories[/ame]

I use this, super easy

donoman · 03-18-2015, 02:33 AM

Check this thread out. I use a Kenu Airframe. It's $25 and I liked it so much I got one for my dad and my wife.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1233459

03-17-2015, 10:16 PM	#1
tekFRS234 Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Drives: 2015 FR-S Firestorm MT Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 50 Thanks: 6 Thanked 46 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Phone Mounts Please share how you've mounted your phone (pics) and what hardware you used. I'm exploring options and prefer not to do anything that will damage dash or hang off window. The area between seats where seat warmer controls would go looks like a good spot for a mount. I also like the idea of mounting to the right of stereo.

03-17-2015, 11:01 PM	#3
OverSpent Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: 2013 Argento FR-S Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 15 Thanks: 7 Thanked 12 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Here's mine. Proclip FR-S mount Bracketron holder StarTech coiled cable There's an old thread on this somewhere worth searching. I think in the electronics section.

03-17-2015, 11:41 PM	#4
FRSfan111 Sideways and smiling! Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: First 86 FRS 5/8/2012 (second US) Location: Oregon Posts: 941 Thanks: 17 Thanked 273 Times in 179 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I use a pro clip as well __________________ My build http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...08#post1283608

03-18-2015, 01:58 AM	#13
Wilsonk227 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: Super Vehicular Terrain Vehicle Location: Rosemead, CA Posts: 395 Thanks: 211 Thanked 170 Times in 99 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	[ame="http://www.amazon.com/WizGear-Universal-Magnetic-Swift-SnapTM-Technology/dp/B00PGJWYJ0/ref=zg_bs_2407778011_4"]Amazon.com: Car Mount, WizGear™ Universal Air Vent Magnetic Car Mount Holder, for Cell Phones and Mini Tablets with Fast Swift-SnapTM Technology, Magnetic Cell Phone Mount: Cell Phones & Accessories[/ame] I use this, super easy __________________ ig: @MrWiils0n

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03-17-2015, 11:59 PM	#5
westendRIOT Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: Posts: 43 Thanks: 5 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Arkon arm mount. It's a foot of bendable metal pipe covered in flexitube, with an adjustable spring clip phone holder on a ball pivot. I bolted it to the right side of the center console in the passenger footwell. Pop off the removable panel covering the mount point. You could dremel the panel to fit it back but I just left it off. because The missing panel also leaves a good spot to strap down the arm with some velcro to minimize road vibration. The phone sits right next to the shifter. Bonus points: Replace the OEM USB port and its single low amperage port with a pair of USB/Lightning cables snaked behind the dash to the globebox dashhole and a dual output USB adapter. Cables tuck into that pocket in front of the shifter. I'll take some pics later. P.S. If anyone says you can bolt the Arkon to the passenger seat rail instead of center console, they're a damn dirty liar. I saw that recommendation and proceeded to spend the better part of an afternoon trying to make it work. The seat mount has a massive dimple and there's no way to get the Arkon's mount plate in there securely.

03-18-2015, 12:22 AM	#6
extrashaky Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2014 BRZ Limited Location: USA Posts: 4,045 Thanks: 1,100 Thanked 5,618 Times in 2,266 Posts Mentioned: 55 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I made my own mounting bracket out of 18 ga aluminum bent up with a Harbor Freight seamer. It mounts to the bolt that holds the head unit in and slips out between the head unit and the trim. I used the quick release cradle from an iOttie mount to hold the phone. I have a short cable to plug it into the USB outlet in the center console. (I actually have black one now that replaced that stupid white cable.) I have yet to see a commercial bracket that's as good as what I have. Sometimes if you want something done right, you gotta do it yourself.

03-18-2015, 12:32 AM	#7
jdubious Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 13 Scion FR-S Location: Texas Posts: 89 Thanks: 44 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I was working on a guys car who had one of these I was impressed with the functionality. Its called Ram mount x grip, you are on your own finding the best price and proper size as I don't own one. Anyways, it puts your phone just to the right of the radio, is fully adjustable, grips your phone quite well and feels sturdy/stays where you put it. It doesn't mount to the dash, it bolts to the passenger seat rail.

03-18-2015, 01:24 AM	#9
tsunami1304 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2016 FR-S Oceanic Blue MT Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	These are awesome. What about tablet mounts?

03-18-2015, 01:24 AM	#10
xuimod Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Drives: 2007 MX-5 Miata, 2015 VW Golf GTI Location: EArth Posts: 226 Thanks: 336 Thanked 72 Times in 47 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	CD Slot mount. Covers up the LCD display a little bit but I think its the best location. [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Koomus-CD-Universal-Smartphone-Motorola/dp/B00HRKI5V2/ref=sr_1_9?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1426656187&sr=1-9&keywords=smartphone+cd+mount"]Amazon.com: Koomus CD-Air CD Slot Mount Universal CD Slot Smartphone Car Mount Holder Cradle for iPhone 6 6+ 5S, 5C, 5, 4S, 4, iPod touch, Samsung Galaxy S5, S4, S3, Note 2, Note 3, Nexus S, Motorola Droid Razr HD, Maxx, Nokia Lumia 920, LG Optimus G, HTC One X, S, M7: Cell Phones & Accessories[/ame]

03-18-2015, 02:33 AM	#14
donoman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: '13 FR-S Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 277 Thanks: 6 Thanked 87 Times in 48 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Check this thread out. I use a Kenu Airframe. It's $25 and I liked it so much I got one for my dad and my wife. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1233459

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