Phone Mount Solution

Strong Island Camaro · 05-23-2017, 08:37 PM

Hey guys first post on the forums just got my 2016 2SS 6M, really loving it but damn where do we put our phones.

Figured out a pretty decent option I think, I didnt want anything obstructing the windshield that thing is small enough already lol, wire for car play reaches perfectly and out of the way of the shifter, gave it a custom touch to match the car also, lemme know what you think!

DougCBJ · 05-23-2017, 09:21 PM

it's nice, i have a cup holder phone mount that raises up about a foot, I like to use Waze with my phone, might not be able to see it well without moving my head while driving. What is this product that you have purchased?

cmeJATT · 05-23-2017, 09:45 PM

Isn't it bad for the phone battery ? I always had issues when I used magnetic mounts

Strong Island Camaro · 05-23-2017, 10:23 PM

I've never heard of it affecting the battery, I know it used to be bad when phones used hard drives to store info but I don't think any phones use them anymore, all smart phones are solid state now.

Here's the mount:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Corbu · 05-23-2017, 11:27 PM

The mount needs to do wireless charging for it to work properly. Wireless charging is really an issue right now with iPhone but it is truly awesome for Android, you can just attach the phone on the mount and charge at the same time, no wire plug in required.

I am using THIS and it works well. There is a mount you can stick/attach next to the display and so far it is holding.

TonyNo · 05-26-2017, 07:27 AM

I played around with mounting in that spot that the OP used, but using 3M Command strips, they kept coming loose. Ultimately, I want to look at something that actually bolts behind the display and comes out from the side for a mount-point.

Settled on this until I get to that point. Amazon, suction-mount on a goose-neck with 3D printed holster for my wireless charger and phone.

FoCoCamaro · 05-26-2017, 08:23 AM

I've always been a fan of Proclipusa's mounts. They are vehicle specific mounts with a separate device attachment. This is nice if you upgrade or switch models you can get the device attachment instead of buying the entire assembly.

https://youtu.be/UkWsT72m6j4

Drizzt ss · 05-26-2017, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyNo

I played around with mounting in that spot that the OP used, but using 3M Command strips, they kept coming loose. Ultimately, I want to look at something that actually bolts behind the display and comes out from the side for a mount-point.

Settled on this until I get to that point. Amazon, suction-mount on a goose-neck with 3D printed holster for my wireless charger and phone.

Perfect song on your radio for today

cellsafemode · 05-26-2017, 12:14 PM

your phone doesn't need to be anywhere visible to you as a driver with Android auto ...or carplay if you're unfortunate enough to use an iphone.

Plug it in, throw it behind you in that area behind the center compartment and drive away.

DougCBJ · 05-26-2017, 08:57 PM

until waze does apple carplay, I always need it in sight.

2016SSimpson · 05-26-2017, 09:18 PM

I use one of those suction cup mounts on my glovebox door in the upper left corner facing me, works great

Strong Island Camaro · 05-27-2017, 03:39 PM

Car play works decent but siri never understands me lol and yea waze is a must for me, need to have it in a visible spot.

WILWAXU · 05-27-2017, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FoCoCamaro

I've always been a fan of Proclipusa's mounts. They are vehicle specific mounts with a separate device attachment. This is nice if you upgrade or switch models you can get the device attachment instead of buying the entire assembly.

https://youtu.be/UkWsT72m6j4

Yup, I have one of these. Great mount!
http://www.proclipusa.com/dashboard-...maro/2017.cmsv

vet757 · 05-27-2017, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WILWAXU

Yup, I have one of these. Great mount!
http://www.proclipusa.com/dashboard-...maro/2017.cmsv

Does cover the hvac vent and some of the heated/vented seat controls?

05-23-2017, 08:37 PM	#1
Strong Island Camaro Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2017 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 4	Phone Mount Solution Hey guys first post on the forums just got my 2016 2SS 6M, really loving it but damn where do we put our phones. Figured out a pretty decent option I think, I didnt want anything obstructing the windshield that thing is small enough already lol, wire for car play reaches perfectly and out of the way of the shifter, gave it a custom touch to match the car also, lemme know what you think!

05-23-2017, 11:27 PM	#5
Corbu Drives: Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 193	The mount needs to do wireless charging for it to work properly. Wireless charging is really an issue right now with iPhone but it is truly awesome for Android, you can just attach the phone on the mount and charge at the same time, no wire plug in required. I am using THIS and it works well. There is a mount you can stick/attach next to the display and so far it is holding. __________________ 2017 2SS stock

05-26-2017, 07:27 AM	#6
TonyNo Drives: 2016 2SS, SW Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 1,079	I played around with mounting in that spot that the OP used, but using 3M Command strips, they kept coming loose. Ultimately, I want to look at something that actually bolts behind the display and comes out from the side for a mount-point. Settled on this until I get to that point. Amazon, suction-mount on a goose-neck with 3D printed holster for my wireless charger and phone. Attached Images __________________

05-26-2017, 09:18 PM	#11
2016SSimpson Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: May 2017 Location: Memphis Posts: 26	I use one of those suction cup mounts on my glovebox door in the upper left corner facing me, works great __________________ 2016 1ss 6m procharged, SMG flex and Aux kit, Borla cat back, Pray Ported MSD and TB, TSP Cam. Life is good

05-23-2017, 09:21 PM	#2
DougCBJ Drives: 2016 Blue 2SS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 612	it's nice, i have a cup holder phone mount that raises up about a foot, I like to use Waze with my phone, might not be able to see it well without moving my head while driving. What is this product that you have purchased?

05-23-2017, 09:45 PM	#3
cmeJATT Drives: SS-6-SPD Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,369	Isn't it bad for the phone battery ? I always had issues when I used magnetic mounts

05-23-2017, 10:23 PM	#4
Strong Island Camaro Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2017 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 4	I've never heard of it affecting the battery, I know it used to be bad when phones used hard drives to store info but I don't think any phones use them anymore, all smart phones are solid state now. Here's the mount: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

05-26-2017, 08:23 AM	#7
FoCoCamaro Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE (Krypton Green) Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Posts: 143	I've always been a fan of Proclipusa's mounts. They are vehicle specific mounts with a separate device attachment. This is nice if you upgrade or switch models you can get the device attachment instead of buying the entire assembly. https://youtu.be/UkWsT72m6j4

05-26-2017, 12:14 PM	#9
cellsafemode Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 3,494	your phone doesn't need to be anywhere visible to you as a driver with Android auto ...or carplay if you're unfortunate enough to use an iphone. Plug it in, throw it behind you in that area behind the center compartment and drive away.

05-26-2017, 08:57 PM	#10
DougCBJ Drives: 2016 Blue 2SS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 612	until waze does apple carplay, I always need it in sight.

05-27-2017, 03:39 PM	#12
Strong Island Camaro Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2017 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 4	Car play works decent but siri never understands me lol and yea waze is a must for me, need to have it in a visible spot.

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