Phone mount, the BEST one yet
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Phone mount, the BEST one yet
While I am a newbie on this forum, I have been on other inferior cars forums plenty.
After lurking for a while I decided to contribute with my solution to the best mount for the W205.
to make a long story short, this "CD mount" works amazing in the only trim imperfection I found in the C300 (2015 with a gurgle between gears yo!).
its this one (been using for 4 months now)
And it looks like this with the iPhone 7 Plus
The gap between the aluminum and the Pleather dash fits perfectly
At night seems like the S class split screen with NAV.
Also note, I ran the charger cable under the console trim and it sticks out just at the location of the phone. the cable ran from the rear seat 12v outlet all the way there, so the front console cover can be closed.
The supplied metal plates I just put in the cover of the iPhone without gluing to the actual phone.
Yes I picked this AVB album and Climate screen on purpose.
After lurking for a while I decided to contribute with my solution to the best mount for the W205.
to make a long story short, this "CD mount" works amazing in the only trim imperfection I found in the C300 (2015 with a gurgle between gears yo!).
its this one (been using for 4 months now)
And it looks like this with the iPhone 7 Plus
The gap between the aluminum and the Pleather dash fits perfectly
At night seems like the S class split screen with NAV.
Also note, I ran the charger cable under the console trim and it sticks out just at the location of the phone. the cable ran from the rear seat 12v outlet all the way there, so the front console cover can be closed.
The supplied metal plates I just put in the cover of the iPhone without gluing to the actual phone.
Yes I picked this AVB album and Climate screen on purpose.
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Have you ever gone over a rough road or big pothole and had it slip off?
I've used magnetic mounts before and haven't had an issue but it was more expensive so may have been stronger. This seems like a bargain at 20 bucks. Good reviews on amazon
I've used magnetic mounts before and haven't had an issue but it was more expensive so may have been stronger. This seems like a bargain at 20 bucks. Good reviews on amazon
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This thing is solid!
Huge potholes thanks to City of Philadelphia, stayed on even after I dropped from two metal plates to 1.
I know the ones you are referring to, this thing is a very strong magnet.
Huge potholes thanks to City of Philadelphia, stayed on even after I dropped from two metal plates to 1.
I know the ones you are referring to, this thing is a very strong magnet.
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Cool! When I was in France I saw a W205 taxi that had an iPhone mounted in that exact position as I walked by. Until now I couldn't figure out how he did it and the placement looked perfect, now I have an answer!
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Yes, just edge it in, it catches very firmly.
I did check to see if there is "long term damage", but no, it just goes back to its original shape. Press the clamp all the way, push into the wedge, and let go.
I did check to see if there is "long term damage", but no, it just goes back to its original shape. Press the clamp all the way, push into the wedge, and let go.
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My criteria for a mount is vehicle specific, with a tool-less install, and a cradle with an integrated power adapter. I want to be able to set the phone into the cradle with one hand and have it connected for charging/audio via USB, rather than setting it in the cradle and fishing around for the cable, and I don't want to see cable running across the dash or console. For that the best solution is the ProClips custom W205 tool-less mount and a swivel cradle with integrated Lightning connector. Very clean install, wire can be easily hidden. Not cheap but worth it IMO.
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My criteria for a mount is vehicle specific, with a tool-less install, and a cradle with an integrated power adapter. I want to be able to set the phone into the cradle with one hand and have it connected for charging/audio via USB, rather than setting it in the cradle and fishing around for the cable, and I don't want to see cable running across the dash or console. For that the best solution is the ProClips custom W205 tool-less mount and a swivel cradle with integrated Lightning connector. Very clean install, wire can be easily hidden. Not cheap but worth it IMO.
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Yep, this won't fit in the gap with the Command package. Even with a smaller screen, the gap between the aluminum and leather dash isn't there to insert the prongs.
While fishing around, I realized that the gap on the side of the glove compartment door is a perfect gap. A little further to the right than most want, but I don't look at my phone very often anyways.
While fishing around, I realized that the gap on the side of the glove compartment door is a perfect gap. A little further to the right than most want, but I don't look at my phone very often anyways.
