New phone mount??

22SS1LE · 09-16-2022, 05:03 PM

So I saw this show up in my feed. Haven’t seen it before and seems to be a nice slick low profile phone mount. It was $50 so I ordered one to see how it is

https://youtu.be/YmW8y7wNEPM

jamala00 · 09-16-2022, 06:02 PM

So that metal pad you have to stick on the back of your phone doesn't effect wireless charging or the ability like my S21 to charge another device wirelessley... Seems it would effect both.

22SS1LE · 09-16-2022, 06:54 PM

They have 2 that do wireless charging and this one that is just a magnet and doesn’t offer wireless charging.

RamAir02 · 09-16-2022, 07:02 PM

It's pretty slick. Much nicer / better integrated than most of the options out there. However, with Android Auto, I really don't see the need to have my phone mounted. In fact, I keep my phone tucked up below the right knee bolster in a little 3d printed holder that a Camaro6 member printed for me.

joekd · 09-16-2022, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RamAir02

In fact, I keep my phone tucked up below the right knee bolster in a little 3d printed holder that a Camaro6 member printed for me.

I had the same thing, 2 actually since I had one for driver and another for passenger

Learned the hard way that they do not stand up to summer heat with top down parked at a car show for a full day. Shut closed and no amount of working with heat gun could get them back in shape again.

arpad_m · 09-16-2022, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RamAir02

It's pretty slick. Much nicer / better integrated than most of the options out there. However, with Android Auto, I really don't see the need to have my phone mounted. In fact, I keep my phone tucked up below the right knee bolster in a little 3d printed holder that a Camaro6 member printed for me.

This is a very good looking and sturdy phone mount, but nothing beats being connected via wireless Android Auto and plopping the phone on the charging pad for practically infinite battery life while driving. (Initial quirks have been ironed out via firmware updates, the unit now works 100% of the time.)

Anjilslaire · 09-17-2022, 12:22 AM

The only problem with the charging pad is that it's too small to place a phone securely.

arpad_m · 09-17-2022, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Anjilslaire

The only problem with the charging pad is that it's too small to place a phone securely.

I hacked mine

but yeah, it's an inflexible design, very large phones still don't fit.

keep_hope_alive · 09-17-2022, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by joekd

I had the same thing, 2 actually since I had one for driver and another for passenger

Learned the hard way that they do not stand up to summer heat with top down parked at a car show for a full day. Shut closed and no amount of working with heat gun could get them back in shape again.

The wrong material was used. PLA is not suitable for the car. PETG can hold up in most areas of the country but ABS is needed for a guaranteed product. I'll be printing mine out of ABS, but a printer capable of ABS isn't as common so I understand why some won't use that material. It's all about glass transition temperature. Once printed, PLA gets soft at 130 deg F. PETG gets soft around 220 deg F. but ABS is good to around 400 deg F.

ember1205 · 09-17-2022, 09:07 AM

Question - why did the video NOT show reinstallation of the right-hand screw that holds the radio in place?

Bigger question - why are people so willing to stick crap to their expensive phones? lol

I agree with @Arpad_m that AA, especially wireless, is the way to go. Put the phone somewhere else. No mount required, especially something that would make you divert your eyes even further away from the road (further to the right) than the dash screen.

jamala00 · 09-17-2022, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ember1205

Question - why did the video NOT show reinstallation of the right-hand screw that holds the radio in place?

Bigger question - why are people so willing to stick crap to their expensive phones? lol

I agree with @Arpad_m that AA, especially wireless, is the way to go. Put the phone somewhere else. No mount required, especially something that would make you divert your eyes even further away from the road (further to the right) than the dash screen.

Agreed on both points...

arpad_m · 09-17-2022, 01:52 PM

Yup, and here's my $5 "somewhere else" phone net (OP, this will be my last post here, promise I won't hijack the thread any further, sorry).

keep_hope_alive · 09-17-2022, 01:52 PM

If you don't want to fabricate, this would fit on the dash above the radio and allow for some visibility, but I think it will look cheesy trying to hide the cable.
https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Char.../dp/B097B25Q2P

I am leaning towards a generic charger and then designing and printing a holder out of ABS for the factory wireless location but with sides to actually hold the phone in place.
https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Char.../dp/B0B2PWGNK4

Shock and Steel · 09-04-2023, 08:14 AM

I have ordered the Course Motorsports DirectFit phone mount with the MagSafe non-charging mount (larger version) and I'm adding a MagSafe case to my iPhone 11 Pro. I also ordered the 0.75" ball extension to give me more positioning options once I get it all installed. I don't know if the MagSafe case will work with my bedside wireless charging, and I'm not sure if the MagSafe case will work well with the MagSafe phone mount. We'll see how it all works.

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RamAir02 Shadow Gray '19 ZLE M6 Drives: '19 ZL1 1LE M6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 1,441 View My Garage	It's pretty slick. Much nicer / better integrated than most of the options out there. However, with Android Auto, I really don't see the need to have my phone mounted. In fact, I keep my phone tucked up below the right knee bolster in a little 3d printed holder that a Camaro6 member printed for me. __________________ 2019 ZL1 1LE \| M6 \| SGM \| PDR \| CF Dash \| Nav \| Wheel Locks PPF \| Paint Correction \| ZL1 Addons Rock Guards \| ZL1 Addons Lift Pads \| ZL1 Addons Feather Lite Tow Hook \| JWM Smoked Sidemarkers \| Wildhammer Smoked Rear Reflectors \| JWM License Plate LEDs \| RotoFab CAI \| ADM IC Reservoir v2 \| BC Forged RZ05 \| SPL Toe Arms \| BW Brake Deflectors \| CMS Roll Bar \| Schroth Profi II ASM Harnesses . Sold: '99 Trans Am (bolt-ons & cam) \| '00 WS6 (bolt-ons, heads, cam, 12 bolt) \| '05 CTS-V (bolt-ons, short throw) \| '10 SS/RS M6 (short throw, CAI, coilovers, LTs, catback, JRE tune) \| '01 WS6 YouTube

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arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,608 View My Garage	Yup, and here's my $5 "somewhere else" phone net (OP, this will be my last post here, promise I won't hijack the thread any further, sorry). Attached Images __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

09-17-2022, 01:52 PM	#13
keep_hope_alive Electrical Engineer Drives: 2023 1SS A10 Black Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Illinois Posts: 775	If you don't want to fabricate, this would fit on the dash above the radio and allow for some visibility, but I think it will look cheesy trying to hide the cable. https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Char.../dp/B097B25Q2P I am leaning towards a generic charger and then designing and printing a holder out of ABS for the factory wireless location but with sides to actually hold the phone in place. https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Char.../dp/B0B2PWGNK4 __________________ 2023 1SS A10 Black NPP/C2U/H72 - Daily Driver Historically an Accord and Camry owner with self-performed maintenance/repair. 1100: 5/3/22 . . . . . . . 2000: 6/25/22 . . . . . .4000: 8/17/22 . . . . . . . 6000: 9/10/22 Daily Driver mileage update: 22k mi. @ April 2024 New Engine @ 22,600 Build Log: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...6#post11353116

09-16-2022, 06:02 PM	#2
jamala00 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Hyper Blue Metallic Join Date: May 2020 Location: WI Posts: 2,451	So that metal pad you have to stick on the back of your phone doesn't effect wireless charging or the ability like my S21 to charge another device wirelessley... Seems it would effect both.

09-17-2022, 12:22 AM	#7
Anjilslaire Drives: 2021 3LT RS A10 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: South Sound, Washington Posts: 438	The only problem with the charging pad is that it's too small to place a phone securely.

09-17-2022, 09:07 AM	#10
ember1205 Hot Camaro Drives: '20 2SS Convertible 6MT Join Date: May 2020 Location: CT Posts: 3,534	Question - why did the video NOT show reinstallation of the right-hand screw that holds the radio in place? Bigger question - why are people so willing to stick crap to their expensive phones? lol I agree with @Arpad_m that AA, especially wireless, is the way to go. Put the phone somewhere else. No mount required, especially something that would make you divert your eyes even further away from the road (further to the right) than the dash screen.

09-04-2023, 08:14 AM	#14
Shock and Steel Drives: 2023 Camaro Convertible 2LT Join Date: May 2023 Location: NJ Posts: 147	I have ordered the Course Motorsports DirectFit phone mount with the MagSafe non-charging mount (larger version) and I'm adding a MagSafe case to my iPhone 11 Pro. I also ordered the 0.75" ball extension to give me more positioning options once I get it all installed. I don't know if the MagSafe case will work with my bedside wireless charging, and I'm not sure if the MagSafe case will work well with the MagSafe phone mount. We'll see how it all works.

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