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i love my SL but I'm struggling with what to do with my phone when driving. I have a CD-Mount that works decently but after a bump or two it falls out. I've been thinking of a "steelie" brand mount but that requires me to "stick" their ball mount onto the wood trim to the right of the stereo and I cringe at the thought of what kind of residue it might leave behind should I need to remove it or sell the car. I often just plop my phone into a cup holder but it rattles around a lot. I could just leave it in the center arm rest but unless I'm just driving around town I like to use Waze and, of course, my 2015 doesn't have Android Auto.
So, what do you do with your phone when driving your SL?
Thanks for the info Bob. Unfortunately, it looks like this mount goes into the center console which means the phone isn't easily accessible when driving and impossible to use for apps such as Waze. So, aftermarket still seems the only way to solve what I'm looking for.
Thanks for the info Bob. Unfortunately, it looks like this mount goes into the center console which means the phone isn't easily accessible when driving and impossible to use for apps such as Waze. So, aftermarket still seems the only way to solve what I'm looking for.
I understand completely!. The MB Smartphone holder requires you to keep the phone inside the center console and use the MB command system display via the Bluetooth connection for all phone functions. The benefits there is twofold: (1) Phone charging, (via an MB accessory charging cable), and (2) Connection to the MB holder's built-in AERIAL as well as the car's external aerial for better reception.
I know that WeatherTech makes a high-quality Smartphone holder that fits into a car's cupholder which seems like it could more like what you're looking for. If you need to keep your phone directly in your line of sight, that's probably the best option.
We recently got a WeatherTech for my wife's car, and it works great. In the SL, I just put it in the console and use COMAND for phone function. Here is a link to the WeatherTech options: https://www.weathertech.com/products...8aAoD0EALw_wcB
I have driven 22 different vehicles for 52 years quite successfully without use of a cell phone or a navigation device. I am amazed that I survived!
Too funny, and it is highly likely that you can use a map when necessary! I still use maps; gives me a better 'big' picture when needed. And yes, there are times today that I leave the house, and do not have a cell phone with me. But just look for a pay phone! Non-existent these days.
I have driven 22 different vehicles for 52 years quite successfully without use of a cell phone or a navigation device. I am amazed that I survived!
I am glad you have. I am sure most of us on this forum have survived without all of these as well, I know I have. For me, not 52 years worth of driving, but back to times of just a Rand McNally map to use.
I will say, I do like the tech, but it is not to survive... If it all failed me, I do know how to get by without it.
I am in agreement with anyone who says that people should be able to navigate without the tech, it does fail at times.
That one is very interesting. I assume you attached it with the removable double-sided adhesive tape? Also did you run the power cable to the 12v in the passenger side footwell? And just curious: Odessa TX or Odessa Ukraine?
me: 2015 SL400 & 2015 ML400; wife: 2022 GLC Coupe kid: 2017 GLC SUV
Originally Posted by TxBoss23
Thanks everyone. Eddie, can you post the link to the one you ordered? Is it working out well?
The link is right below the photo. I'm still tweaking the position but it's great. It has an IR sensor that magically opens as you approach with the phone, then automatically closes. Charges fast too.
OK – thought it might be that one. Brilliant: thank you.
I had this one and it worked great...until it didn't. The suction cup just stopped working one day. I cleaned it several times, would reinstall, work for a few days then fall off. Not saying that will happen with yours but eventually I gave up.
10-01-2019, 11:50 AM
