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The C63 cabin makes it a little challenging but what have you guys come up with for A) good cell phone holder B) mount location. Pics of setup help a lot.
This looks like a possible good solution. Just not sure how much it blocks buttons and views in the C63 dash configuration. Would hate to block the nice IWC clock.
While mounted, it blocks some of the buttons for accessing NAV and RADIO, but then again I just use the COMAND console stuff in the middle to access anyways. When the phone isn't there, it's very unobtrusive.
While mounted, it blocks some of the buttons for accessing NAV and RADIO, but then again I just use the COMAND console stuff in the middle to access anyways. When the phone isn't there, it's very unobtrusive.
Any chance we could see a pic of the phone mounted? (I know its hard since the camera that is usually used is on the phone being photographed)
Looks nice! Would love to see a pic of it mounted once you have it installed.
iPhone 6 PLUS for reference. It's a little tall, so I had to angle it forward. Using an iOttie phone holder on a universal ball joint platform.
Leaning in, so the top of the phone doesn't rub against the pillar. I will have to report back after I drive the car. I don't yet know how well it will hold.
I had the same problem and am very happy with my solution. The Steelie was one of my choices but, I found that the magnet was weak and the phone would shift whenever the car bounced, which was always. For this reason I got rid of it.
In the above posters photos, I find the placement to put the phone too low and out of direct view and I wouldn't mount it on the ash tray lid for that reason.
I went with a similar product, called the core 360. It didn't use a ball so bouncing wouldn't move the phone. It uses a similar design but, a flat washer and magnetic base. The steeling also had a thicker mount so, when installed on the phone it was more obtrusive.
I had the same problem and am very happy with my solution. The Steelie was one of my choices but, I found that the magnet was weak and the phone would shift whenever the car bounced, which was always. For this reason I got rid of it.
In the above posters photos, I find the placement to put the phone too low and out of direct view and I wouldn't mount it on the ash tray lid for that reason.
I went with a similar product, called the core 360. It didn't use a ball so bouncing wouldn't move the phone. It uses a similar design but, a flat washer and magnetic base. The steeling also had a thicker mount so, when installed on the phone it was more obtrusive.
The C63 cabin makes it a little challenging but what have you guys come up with for A) good cell phone holder B) mount location. Pics of setup help a lot.
I really like this product. The magnet that goes on your phone or case is flat so you don't even know it's on the phone. The base is adjustable also. I mounted mine on the undersurface like in the pic so I can still close the small console still.
I did modify my Steelie after the fact, supergluing the magnet to the ball, and then putting a metal disc on the back of my phone, specifically for the reasons CT-AMG skipped out on the Steelie for.
The back of my phone has a thin little metal disc.
I do like that Core 360 though, the metal disc washer with the matching indent would definitely keep things in place. My phone only pops off (into the cup holder) if I'm in Race and the suspension takes a hard hit. But that might just be enough to prevent it.
I don't like showing my "tricked out" stuff because I spend so much time finding these types of things and the amount of trial and error is time consuming.
BUT, I am going to hook you guys up with the trick install, Hope you enjoy..
The problems with all of your other mounts..
Ugly, Bulky. Cannot close ashtray door. Blocks air vents or field of view. Mounts are not strong enough to keep iPhone from falling. Incapable of landscape mode. Phone attachment makes phone bulky when not on car mount. Ashtray mount makes phone too low to see easily.
Core 360 Mount. Strong, can change angle or tilt. Can spin phone 360 degrees. Mount on back of phone is a thin metal washer, not obtrusive or thick.
Ribbon Thunderbolt cable...Purchased through Amazon, search and you will find.
You can easily thread the cable through the ashtray door or console armrest.
I don't like showing my "tricked out" stuff because I spend so much time finding these types of things and the amount of trial and error is time consuming.
BUT, I am going to hook you guys up with the trick install, Hope you enjoy..
The problems with all of your other mounts..
Ugly, Bulky. Cannot close ashtray door. Blocks air vents or field of view. Mounts are not strong enough to keep iPhone from falling. Incapable of landscape mode. Phone attachment makes phone bulky when not on car mount. Ashtray mount makes phone too low to see easily.
Core 360 Mount. Strong, can change angle or tilt. Can spin phone 360 degrees. Mount on back of phone is a thin metal washer, not obtrusive or thick.
Ribbon Thunderbolt cable...Purchased through Amazon, search and you will find.
You can easily thread the cable through the ashtray door or console armrest.
I've tried to find the ribbon cable on Amazon many times. but I can't find it.
Can you tell me where you bought?
The original ribbon cable sold through amazon was discontinued probably because it no longer is recognized by my iPhone (and presumably many others) as an authorized accessory.
That being said, here are a few links to others I have found. I have no idea if they work or are thin enough to do what I did with mine..
This was my fix to the issue with a good iPhone mount. I have the iPhone 6plus and have no problems of it falling off. It only blocks the center vent, which you can close, and my solution does not require gluing anything to the car and is completely removable.
MBC63s: Looking at your setup I have a few comments and questions..
1. You need to block off a vent permanently
2. You need to use a special case to work with the mount
3. You need to route a USB cable through the venting system of the car
My main question is how you routed the cable and where did it end up getting power?
Also, the link you provided shows a different mounting system to the vent than the one you have. Was it modded?
07-07-2016, 10:18 AM
Can you tell me where you bought the ribbon cable?
