OpenFlash Tablet Mounting Option for FR-S - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Rombinhood@OpenFlash · 12-06-2013, 01:23 PM

Greetings,
Someone just sent us these pics and they say each picture is worth a 1000 words so start reading

The How-to is pretty self explanatory by the images alone. The job only takes about 10 minutes and it looks like the only thing you need is a dremel tool. And since the surgery area is visible once everything is reinstalled, you don't need to be an artist about it

It's also worth noting that once the OFT is pushed back in the cubby that it stays put nicely since the cubby tapers down and clamps lightly around the OFT's enclosure. So it won't rattle or bang around once it's in there

And when the OFT is not in use for prolonged periods of time, you can simply unplug it and hide the OBD2 connector under the floormat as shown below. Keeping it plugged in does cause a very minor current draw since it keeps the OFT powered up. Nothing to be concerned with when keeping it plugged in overnight but definitely unplug it when leaving the car for a longer period of time:

jeebus · 12-06-2013, 02:01 PM

I have one of these cell phone holders that mounts in the CD tray. When I'm using the OF, I open up the adjusters and put it in the mount. Works good enough and is totally visible. I have the mount setup for landscape mode on my phone and leave it that way for the OF. It isn't centered, but when clicked tight it stays in place.

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Mountek-nGroove-Universal-Phones-Devices/dp/B004G1L52Q"]Amazon.com: Mountek nGroove Universal CD Slot Mount for Cell Phones and GPS Devices: GPS & Navigation[/ame]

jeebus · 12-06-2013, 02:09 PM

also, when am I getting those fancy new graphics?

WRB5titch · 12-06-2013, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeebus

I have one of these cell phone holders that mounts in the CD tray. When I'm using the OF, I open up the adjusters and put it in the mount. Works good enough and is totally visible. I have the mount setup for landscape mode on my phone and leave it that way for the OF. It isn't centered, but when clicked tight it stays in place.

Amazon.com: Mountek nGroove Universal CD Slot Mount for Cell Phones and GPS Devices: GPS & Navigation

The solution i've been looking for!! Thanks @jeebus !!!!

1086 · 12-07-2013, 01:16 AM

May I see a picture?

akyp · 12-07-2013, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeebus

I have one of these cell phone holders that mounts in the CD tray. When I'm using the OF, I open up the adjusters and put it in the mount. Works good enough and is totally visible. I have the mount setup for landscape mode on my phone and leave it that way for the OF. It isn't centered, but when clicked tight it stays in place.

Amazon.com: Mountek nGroove Universal CD Slot Mount for Cell Phones and GPS Devices: GPS & Navigation

I have one, and the first time I did a WOT pull, the OFT flew right off. The smooth edges of the device didn't help.

jeebus · 12-07-2013, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akyp

I have one, and the first time I did a WOT pull, the OFT flew right off. The smooth edges of the device didn't help.

Mine did too, then I squeezed it hard enough to click one more time...and it was ok after that.

So either I have stronger fingers than you, or your car is just too fast

12-06-2013, 01:23 PM	#1
Rombinhood@OpenFlash Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: FRS Location: SF, CA Posts: 180 Thanks: 47 Thanked 436 Times in 99 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	OpenFlash Tablet Mounting Option for FR-S Greetings, Someone just sent us these pics and they say each picture is worth a 1000 words so start reading The How-to is pretty self explanatory by the images alone. The job only takes about 10 minutes and it looks like the only thing you need is a dremel tool. And since the surgery area is visible once everything is reinstalled, you don't need to be an artist about it It's also worth noting that once the OFT is pushed back in the cubby that it stays put nicely since the cubby tapers down and clamps lightly around the OFT's enclosure. So it won't rattle or bang around once it's in there And when the OFT is not in use for prolonged periods of time, you can simply unplug it and hide the OBD2 connector under the floormat as shown below. Keeping it plugged in does cause a very minor current draw since it keeps the OFT powered up. Nothing to be concerned with when keeping it plugged in overnight but definitely unplug it when leaving the car for a longer period of time: Last edited by Rombinhood@OpenFlash; 12-06-2013 at 01:37 PM.

12-06-2013, 02:01 PM	#2
jeebus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2015 Mustang GT (on order) Location: San Diego Posts: 904 Thanks: 114 Thanked 471 Times in 208 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have one of these cell phone holders that mounts in the CD tray. When I'm using the OF, I open up the adjusters and put it in the mount. Works good enough and is totally visible. I have the mount setup for landscape mode on my phone and leave it that way for the OF. It isn't centered, but when clicked tight it stays in place. [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Mountek-nGroove-Universal-Phones-Devices/dp/B004G1L52Q"]Amazon.com: Mountek nGroove Universal CD Slot Mount for Cell Phones and GPS Devices: GPS & Navigation[/ame] __________________

12-06-2013, 02:09 PM	#3
jeebus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2015 Mustang GT (on order) Location: San Diego Posts: 904 Thanks: 114 Thanked 471 Times in 208 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	also, when am I getting those fancy new graphics? __________________

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