Cell phone holder for an X166
Any thoughts appreciated?
Also, after complaints about weak charging from the USB port in the console, I've installed a Aukey CC-S1 dual-port USB charger that plugs into a 12V cigarette lighter socket. (I'm using the socket behind the driver's seat in order to keep the front socket open. 2m charging cable is plenty long.)
Last edited by joecparrish; Aug 16, 2016 at 04:12 PM. Reason: Correcting error on cable length.
http://www.kudausa.com/mercedes-gl-x...ack-a1838.html
You can then use any tape or screw mount you like, without having to worry about damaging the car.
It's the only one I've found that's short profile and does not interfere with the volume knob (hard to get to when the phone is on it, but it does not touch it, and I use the steering controls anyway).
First one I ordered, one of the tabs that slides in the CD slot broke, and they've sent me another one promptly. I've had the second one since around March w/o any issues. Magnet is strong and works fine with even with thick cases on the phone.
I'll shoot a pic if you'd like to to see it on the GL.
Neurobit
Last edited by Neurobit; Aug 17, 2016 at 09:53 PM.
It's the only one I've found that's short profile and does not interfere with the volume knob (hard to get to when the phone is on it, but it does not touch it, and I use the steering controls anyway).
First one I ordered, one of the tabs that slides in the CD slot broke, and they've sent me another one promptly. I've had the second one since around March w/o any issues. Magnet is strong and works fine with even with thick cases on the phone.
I'll shoot a pic if you'd like to to see it on the GL.
Neurobit
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One added benefit of this setup for me is that I also have a small magnetic vent mount that I carry when I travel, and use it on rental cars to mount my phone for music, navigation in unfamiliar places etc.
Here's a similar vent holder like the one I have. About 8 bucks from Amazon:
Last edited by Neurobit; Aug 18, 2016 at 09:43 AM.








