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08-05-2016, 02:47 PM | #1 |
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Sturdy tablet mounts for BRZ/FRS
I'm looking for a sturdy tablet mount solution for my BRZ, for use with various apps, such as Torque Pro and SoloStorm. I wouldn't mind if the tablet could be used as an in-car camera to film me as I drive in auto-x to see what I'm doing (useful down the road once I get SoloStorm).
I would like the mount to be sturdy and not cover any controls or vents (head unit, AC controls, etc). I would also want the mount to be compliant with track days/autocross. Would like to avoid a suction cup mount because I've had suction cup mounts fail be before. Have narrowed it down to these two: Stugg Racing: http://www.stuggracing.com/Tablet-Mo...let-mount.html This mounts with magnets and supports a limited number of tablets, but I think it supports other tablets - you just need to find a case that you then double-side tape to the mount itself (am trying to confirm this, have an email into Stugg). Don't love that design, and it may make taking the tablet off the mount harder since you'd have to remove it from the case. Also as far as I understand the magnets are strong, but not sure if they are strong enough for autocross/track days. Pros: entire mount can come off very fast, which is nice for storing when not in use. Cons: Not the best design mating the mount to a tablet; cost Proclip: http://www.proclipusa.com/dashboard-...812-19052.cmsv The Proclip requires the part I have listed above in addition to a tablet-specific mount. There are lots of tablet mounts available on their site, and they are usually between $50 and $60. They do have some generic mounts as well. Anyone have experience with those? Pros: cheaper than the Stugg racing Cons: not as easy to remove, unsure about quality of "generic" tablet mounts. Am curious to find other people out there that have one of these mounts, and what they think. Note: I don't have a tablet yet, but will decide on one depending on which mount I go with. Both mounts support things like the Nexus 7, but that is no longer offered by google... thinking of going with a newer tablet such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab, but am open to suggestions on that as well. However, many of the nice affordable options on the market do not have mounts for the Proclip or Stugg mounts. |
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I have a proclip setup for my Nexus 6 (just a phone, not a tablet, but a very large phone) and it is very nice. Solid, good construction, just slide the phone in and it connects to the charging cord and stays put.
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My son had this in his WRX and now his Forester. Hooks under passenger side front seat, left front seat track bolt.
http://www.officedepot.com/a/product...k9gaArPb8P8HAQ |
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Thanks. That office depot link looks like a nice mount for daily use, but reading some of the reviews leads me to believe it is prone to vibration unless the table is somehow stabilized at another point (i.e., it leans up against the dash).
Good to hear a positive review of the proclip, keep the feedback coming guys! |
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Bumping this up... I think I am leaning towards the Stugg, but I haven't heard back from them and the fact that no one seems to have this mount (0 threads on this forum about it) leads me to believe it may no longer even be available... so I will probably have to lean towards the pro-clip instead.
Anyone using a 8" tablet for the proclip? I know 7" is common, but I was comparing two the other day at the store and 7" seems really tiny. |
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Use the Proclip for my Iphone...works great
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FWIW, I use an otter box for my note 8 and put stiff velcro on the removable cover. When I run solo storm, I just put the cover on the floor mat with the velcro. The note clips right in, face up, and it doesn't move.
For video, I just overlay gopro video. |
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Thanks guys. I guess l will be going with the proclip since stugg is Mia...
really interested to see if an 8 inch tablet will work. Need to try to find a pic of the proclip with a nexus to see if an 8 inch will fit. Also need to actually decide on what tablet to buy... |
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FWIW Stugg did reply to me, but it took them ~ a month. Would be more interested to get that mount if their customer service was a bit more responsive (in case there are any issues). If you get something post up what you get, as it sounds like we have similar goals.... seems like there just aren't good market options for 7" tablets now that the Nexus is no longer made. |
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For now I'll just use heavy duty Velcro on the backside of the center console, there's a nice flat spot there. https://imgur.com/gallery/TNK02 |
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https://www.amazon.ca/Lifetime-Warra...l+Packaging%29
I bought this one a while back. It sits nicely in front of the stock radio I used a 10 inch tablet so it might have been a little heavy for the mount and a little unstable but you could easily put some 3m and would be perfect. I can try to find some pictures of it |
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