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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 02:59 PM
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Cell phone car mount

I am looking for a good cell phone mount to have my phone within easy access in the car.
Is there anyone who can recommend a good looking, not too bulky one?
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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 03:42 PM
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Amazon.com: Koomus Magnetos Universal CD Slot Magnetic Cradle-less Smartphone Car Mount Holder for iPhone 6 6+ 5 5S 5C 4 4S iPod touch, Samsung Galaxy S5 S4 S3 Note 2 Note 3 Google Droid HTC GPS with Quick-snap technology: Cell Phones & Accessories Amazon.com: Koomus Magnetos Universal CD Slot Magnetic Cradle-less Smartphone Car Mount Holder for iPhone 6 6+ 5 5S 5C 4 4S iPod touch, Samsung Galaxy S5 S4 S3 Note 2 Note 3 Google Droid HTC GPS with Quick-snap technology: Cell Phones & Accessories

Koomus Magnetos Universal CD Slot Magnetic Cradle-less Smartphone Car Mount Holder for iPhone 6 6+ 5 5S 5C 4 4S iPod touch

only drawback: requires a case (any) for the magnetic strip.
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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 04:30 PM
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Thank you!!
I couldn't find a mount that had a footprint small enough to fit anywhere on the mid console. Didn't think for a second I could make use of the (useless) cd-slot.
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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 07:19 PM
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I personally wouldn't do that one because it blocks all your Command Buttons.

Amazon.com: Logitech Trip One-Touch Smartphone Car Mount - Retail Packaging - Polished Chrome: Cell Phones & Accessories Amazon.com: Logitech Trip One-Touch Smartphone Car Mount - Retail Packaging - Polished Chrome: Cell Phones & Accessories

This one is amazing. I put it on the center vent of my C400 and just shut off the air. Looks almost Factory. Surprises everyone
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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 11:23 PM
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I have both of these and I recommend them. I talked about them in a thread that is just like this one. They are aethestically pleasing to the eye and they match the aluminum that is everywhere inside the car.
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Old Jul 23, 2015 | 10:32 AM
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I am using magnetic ball from Nite Ize. The only downside is, you have to install the phone socket at the back of your case.


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Old Jul 23, 2015 | 12:39 PM
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I am using magnetic ball from Nite Ize. The only downside is, you have to install the phone socket at the back of your case.
That's the one I use too. It's pretty slick actually. Low footprint requirement gives you more flexibility on mounting points.

http://www.niteize.com/product/steel...-mount-kit.asp
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Old Jul 23, 2015 | 12:54 PM
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I didn't want any tape leaving marks on my W205. I found a cell phone mount on Amazon that fits that requirements.
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 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
I use the left vent in my car. while not perfect, it does the job.
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Old Jul 23, 2015 | 04:58 PM
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Pro clip / double sided tape..charges in cradle

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Old Jul 24, 2015 | 03:54 AM
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Thank you for all the suggestions.
I have ordered both the cd-slot and the air vent type. I see which one I like most.

@Nanook: Are you watching Hell Freezes Over while driving ?
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Old Jul 24, 2015 | 09:04 PM
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Old Jul 28, 2015 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by kowyzg0moo
I personally wouldn't do that one because it blocks all your Command Buttons.

Amazon.com: Logitech Trip One-Touch Smartphone Car Mount - Retail Packaging - Polished Chrome: Cell Phones & Accessories

This one is amazing. I put it on the center vent of my C400 and just shut off the air. Looks almost Factory. Surprises everyone
Do you have a picture of you have it on the center vent? I just got it and it doesn't quite fit with the knob in the way. Thanks.
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Old Jul 30, 2015 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by kaliupps
Amazon.com: Koomus Magnetos Universal CD Slot Magnetic Cradle-less Smartphone Car Mount Holder for iPhone 6 6+ 5 5S 5C 4 4S iPod touch, Samsung Galaxy S5 S4 S3 Note 2 Note 3 Google Droid HTC GPS with Quick-snap technology: Cell Phones & Accessories

Koomus Magnetos Universal CD Slot Magnetic Cradle-less Smartphone Car Mount Holder for iPhone 6 6+ 5 5S 5C 4 4S iPod touch

only drawback: requires a case (any) for the magnetic strip.

Do you have any pictures of this on your car?
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Old Jul 30, 2015 | 07:35 PM
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Do you have any pictures of this on your car?
Hey there, sry, i am still waiting on the delivery of my car, one more week again.

I came across that product while researching, I didn't purchase it as yet!
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Old Jul 30, 2015 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by kaliupps
Hey there, sry, i am still waiting on the delivery of my car, one more week again.

I came across that product while researching, I didn't purchase it as yet!
Ahh I see. Maybe I will be the guinea pig. I will post pics when I receive it.
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Old Jul 30, 2015 | 11:50 PM
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Just a warning, the Logitech vent one doesn't work for the W205 vents.

The Logitech mount requires to be pushed in fairly deep into the vent, which means that the adjust knob in the middle of the vent protrudes further out which in result doesn't allow for the phone to make a solid contact with the Logitech magnetic clip.
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Old Aug 10, 2015 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by kaliupps
Hey there, sry, i am still waiting on the delivery of my car, one more week again.

I came across that product while researching, I didn't purchase it as yet!
Did you end up getting the mount? lol. I never ordered it.
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Old Aug 10, 2015 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by hungasaurus
Did you end up getting the mount? lol. I never ordered it.
I am still waiting on my car delivery!!!
I'll use the phone without the mount first. So i can truly appreciate the interior with out any interruptions.
If i think i need a mount, then i'd purchase the slot mount.

One drawback to the mount is the magnetic strip, I don't use cases on my phone, Period! I like the feel of my iphone in my hand, hell, that's why i paid so much money for it. So stinking a magnetic strip would leave my phone looking strange!
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Old Aug 10, 2015 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by kaliupps
I am still waiting on my car delivery!!!
I'll use the phone without the mount first. So i can truly appreciate the interior with out any interruptions.
If i think i need a mount, then i'd purchase the slot mount.

One drawback to the mount is the magnetic strip, I don't use cases on my phone, Period! I like the feel of my iphone in my hand, hell, that's why i paid so much money for it. So stinking a magnetic strip would leave my phone looking strange!

Ah I see. I actually have the metal strip because I was using a mount that was attached to the a/c vent. Those mounts do not work with the w205. Sigh....
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Old Aug 12, 2015 | 11:07 AM
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This one should fit: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-360-Car-Air-Frame-Vent-Mount-Cradle-Holder-Stand-For-Cell-Phone-GPS-/201330219478?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item2ee03759d6
Pictures on this Dutch forum.
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Old Jul 7, 2016 | 10:59 AM
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Personally i just leave my phone in my pocket and use the bluetooth connection for talking. phone holders are so out of date
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Old Jul 7, 2016 | 11:45 AM
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When I was in France I saw a C300 taxi with the phone mounted directly to the left of the screen, as someone who uses Waze that would be the best position but I wasn't actually in the taxi it was driving ahead of us.

I've outlined the area here



What kind of mount could go there?
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Old Jul 12, 2016 | 10:20 AM
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This one maybe? But you have to stick the holder to your panel
https://www.amazon.com/WizGear-Unive...A1VB4EJAP8HTS2
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Old Jul 13, 2016 | 10:15 AM
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Hey guys, it is clear that there are not a lot of options for us with this car and its vents. I am in the group that does not want to leave any residue behind in their car. Also, while I like the CD slot mounted options out there (and there are a lot of them), I do not like how it blocks the buttons. I had one in my 335 for a while and it permanently "dented" the dust guard felt at the opening to the CD slot.

It is a bit bulky and wipes out a cup holder, but for longer trips when I have Waze or Escort Live running, I use this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Otherwise I just leave the phone in an empty cup holder till something cool comes out that works better.
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Old Jul 13, 2016 | 03:09 PM
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Glad to see this topic still open. I cannot find anything that looks just right in this car. Anyone else have pic of what they're using?
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