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Old Jul 16, 2018 | 09:57 AM
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Height of instrument panel

Hello everyone. Im going to be getting my MY E300 this week. Im getting it with the Q02 package. Im trying to figure out where to mount my phone during drives. Can someone please give me an approximate measurement of this area? (line in red)

Im trying to see if i can put a magnetic mount between the screen and rpm gauge.

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Old Jul 16, 2018 | 11:01 AM
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Is this a 2019 ? Are you in the US? I’ve got an E450 that’s been sitting in Baltimore for 10 days and my dealer telling me I probably won’t see it until the 2019 e-class launches in late August or early September
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No its a 2018.
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Old Jul 16, 2018 | 12:42 PM
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I am curious, why do you want a phone there?
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Old Jul 16, 2018 | 12:47 PM
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No its a 2018.
Bummer.... you had me optimistic for a short moment
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Originally Posted by Cambridgehank
I am curious, why do you want a phone there?
To be honest im not sure where id want to mount my phone. If you recommend another area please lmk. I use Waze so id like it to be in decent view of my vision.

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Old Jul 16, 2018 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by bmms8
To be honest im not sure where id want to mount my phone. If you recommend another area please lmk. I use Waze so id like it to be in decent view of my vision.

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if you’re using an iPhone and wait until September, CarPlay will open up third-Party mapping apps... specifically mentioned was waze
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Old Jul 16, 2018 | 01:57 PM
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My iPhone 10 fits there perfectly, get the magnetic thing and apply a protector there before sticking it on .

The one one I have comes with one ! Let me know if you want a link to amazon.
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Old Jul 16, 2018 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by bmms8
To be honest im not sure where id want to mount my phone. If you recommend another area please lmk. I use Waze so id like it to be in decent view of my vision.

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between the vents or slight above the vents works as well ! it’s a great place because a cop won’t see it from outside lol it’s in the view but better for someone who prefers to listen to the GPS
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Old Jul 16, 2018 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by bmms8
To be honest im not sure where id want to mount my phone. If you recommend another area please lmk. I use Waze so id like it to be in decent view of my vision.

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I make a drive from Washington, DC to Boston, MA almost monthly.
I turn on WAZE on my iPhone and Navi in the display behind the steering wheel. I leave the phone unconnected to the car and in the charging pad. Bluetooth WAZE tells me what I should do and I can see the map clearly.
As stated before, I am waiting for the update to IOS 12.
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Thank you all for the info and quick responses! Im definitely looking forward to waze on CP but at the same time i prefer using "Hey siri" Maybe once its out ill change my mind


@sam manuel is it possible to send me a picture of your setup? I like the humixx mount on amazon.

Thanks!
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I don't think a magnetic mount would be a good idea on what is essentially a computer screen. It's a glass surface, so a phone holder that attaches with a suction cup would be a better choice.
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Thanks guys!

Any products or recommendations for placement are appreciated
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Old Jul 18, 2018 | 06:34 AM
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I know it is a Swedish site but their clips are simple, cheap and easy to fit, I have used this company for many years

https://www.brodit.se/product.html?i...agon&year=2018

Left mount: https://www.brodit.se/product.html?i...agon&year=2018
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Old Jul 18, 2018 | 08:52 AM
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I use the cup holder style. Perfect for me.
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