OpenFlash Tablet mounting ideas - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

garfull · 11-26-2013, 11:35 AM

Now that datalogging and realtime infographics are live, it would be a nice to be able to mount the OFT where we can see it. Having it tucked slanted in the dash pod, holding it in my hand while shifting or just on my lap isn't cutting it anymore.

I have some ideas of mounting it in front of the analog speed guage and that about as far as the supplied cable will go. Just wonder what others have done so far so I don't have to reinvent the wheel

RC51ed · 11-26-2013, 11:39 AM

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This is a phone holder that hooks on to your rearview mirror and when opened all the way.. It barely the oft. And the best part about it is you can take it off when your not using it.

garfull · 11-26-2013, 11:43 AM

hmmm interesting, must show me at tonights meet.

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Originally Posted by RC51ed

This is a phone holder that hooks on to your rearview mirror and when opened all the way.. It barely the oft. And the best part about it is you can take it off when your not using it.

JPxM0Dz · 11-26-2013, 11:53 AM

Are you guys using a OBD2 Extension Cable with your OFT ? I find the cable that comes with is too damn short to do anything with for mounting options.

FRSFirestorm · 11-26-2013, 11:57 AM

Subscribed for ideas. I've got to get mine mounted.

I'm already looking at extender OBDII cables. Preferably with a 90 for the plug in to the car. Straight out puts the cable right in the way of my right leg.

jamesm · 11-26-2013, 12:01 PM

you could try one of those as-seen-on-tv sticky cell phone holder things. it has an adhesive bit that goes on the back on the device and it just sticks onto the mount, so it should work.

JPxM0Dz · 11-26-2013, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by FRSFirestorm

Subscribed for ideas. I've got to get mine mounted.

I'm already looking at extender OBDII cables. Preferably with a 90 for the plug in to the car. Straight out puts the cable right in the way of my right leg.

Yeah I saw some nice left angle and right angle extenders on ebay that would do the job nicely

yuicebox · 11-26-2013, 01:23 PM

subscribed. someone post this link as a comment on my thread index and I'll add it to the index when I'm not at work

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WRB5titch · 11-26-2013, 01:32 PM

Taken care of @yuicebox

DAEMANO · 11-26-2013, 01:57 PM

The Beatsonic mount and tablet or mobile holder (either one) posted in another thread should do the trick.

http://www.beatsonicusa.com/qbf13.ht...g69k8vv6qadlm4

bfrank1972 · 11-26-2013, 02:38 PM

Open Flash Tablet as an app + http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29723

Would be pretty cool if possible......

solidONE · 11-26-2013, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DAEMANO

What model is that head unit? Seems be the same form factor as the factory Panasonic.

smbstyle · 01-26-2014, 03:34 PM

Any update on this?

PMok · 01-26-2014, 04:05 PM

I use this Ram Mount X Grip suction cup phone holder with my iPhone, works really well for that. I tried it with the OFT, and it just barely fits as well. Would really want one of those OBDII extenders though to make it reach a little more, otherwise the mounting spots on the windshield are a little limited and kind of in your way.

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Sorry I don't have pics of the OFT in the holder, if anyone wants to see it I will try to snap some later.

11-26-2013, 11:35 AM	#1
garfull Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: FRS(sold), AP2, R35, FJC, ED9 Location: 510 Posts: 527 Thanks: 370 Thanked 192 Times in 128 Posts Mentioned: 42 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	OpenFlash Tablet mounting ideas Now that datalogging and realtime infographics are live, it would be a nice to be able to mount the OFT where we can see it. Having it tucked slanted in the dash pod, holding it in my hand while shifting or just on my lap isn't cutting it anymore. I have some ideas of mounting it in front of the analog speed guage and that about as far as the supplied cable will go. Just wonder what others have done so far so I don't have to reinvent the wheel

11-26-2013, 11:39 AM	#2
RC51ed Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Location: Eastbay Area Posts: 708 Thanks: 495 Thanked 335 Times in 207 Posts Mentioned: 64 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This is a phone holder that hooks on to your rearview mirror and when opened all the way.. It barely the oft. And the best part about it is you can take it off when your not using it. __________________

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smbstyle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 SWP BRZ Location: Forsyth, GA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 224 Thanked 681 Times in 302 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Any update on this? __________________ ----------------------------------- 2013 SWP BRZ Build Thread: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38781

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PMok Codename: Stitch Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 91 MR2; 06 IS350; 16 BRZ; 18 CX-5 Location: Hayward/NorCal Posts: 5,248 Thanks: 4,021 Thanked 5,436 Times in 2,307 Posts Mentioned: 462 Post(s) Tagged: 6 Thread(s)	I use this Ram Mount X Grip suction cup phone holder with my iPhone, works really well for that. I tried it with the OFT, and it just barely fits as well. Would really want one of those OBDII extenders though to make it reach a little more, otherwise the mounting spots on the windshield are a little limited and kind of in your way. [ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006QRHZJK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957& creativeASIN=B006QRHZJK&linkCode=as2&tag=whatsgoin on02-20"]RAM UNPAINTED RAM MOUNT WITH SUCTION X GRIP : Amazon.com : Automotive[/ame] Sorry I don't have pics of the OFT in the holder, if anyone wants to see it I will try to snap some later. __________________ 86DRIVE Events Calendar

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jamesm Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,929 Thanks: 1,166 Thanked 2,293 Times in 1,180 Posts Mentioned: 313 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	you could try one of those as-seen-on-tv sticky cell phone holder things. it has an adhesive bit that goes on the back on the device and it just sticks onto the mount, so it should work.

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