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How are y'all attaching your phone mounts to your dashboard?

Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by slo3, May 30, 2017.

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  1. May 30, 2017 at 8:47 AM
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    I bought a phone mount that I'm trying to mount to my dashboard... the mount keeps falling off.
    I used the included 3M sticker ... and that held for about 30seconds. I bought a 3M foam tape that's rated at 2lbs per inch of tape... and that held until the inside of the cab got hot when it was parked in the sun.

    What are y'all using?
    I was hoping to avoid superglue/ drilling a hole if I could.
     
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  2. May 30, 2017 at 8:54 AM
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    I use a Ram X-Mount that suction cups to the windshield. very secure. this one,
    $75 RAM Mounts X-Grip Phone Mount with RAM Twist-Lock Suction Cup RAM-B-166-UN7U with Medium Arm for Vehicle Windshields
    https://www.amazon.com/Suction-Universal-X-Grip-Holder-RAM-B-166-UN7U/dp/B0066BWMNU

    the problem with adhesive pads, there's no flat spot to put them, so the contact will always been sketchy. clean the vinyl off really well with isopropanol ('rubbing alcohol'), and those 3M foam pads /should/ work OK
     
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  4. May 30, 2017 at 10:27 AM
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    I've thought about the suction mounts... but there's a flat spot right below the "Hazard Lights" button on my 1st Gen ... but, that tape just isn't strong enough it seems
     
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  5. May 30, 2017 at 11:50 AM
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    I'm thinking of getting a Ram Mount 1" ball and bolting it to the top of the gen2 stereo cover, I've got an aftermarket stereo and plastic trim plate piece.

    51zojG4PP4L._AC_UL115_[1].jpg
     
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  6. May 30, 2017 at 11:59 AM
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    Has anyone removed their clock and put something there?
    I never use it ...
     
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    A few mods here and there and counting....
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    Panavise in-dash mount with scosche magnetic plate mounted to it.
     
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  13. May 31, 2017 at 6:41 PM
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    I got mine from ProClip and made a bracket that attaches to it to hold my Ultra Gauge

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  14. May 31, 2017 at 6:44 PM
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    Panavise + proclip and I love it. Low profile, not too gaudy. Here's the panavise. The proclip bolts onto this bracket.
     
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  16. May 31, 2017 at 6:55 PM
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    Get one of these. You won't be sorry. Best mount ever after about 10 others that sucked.
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    Mountek nGroove Universal CD Slot Mount for Cell Phones and GPS Devices

    [​IMG]
     
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  17. Jun 2, 2017 at 6:03 AM
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    I tried that ultra-super strong foam tape from 3M linked above ... it seems to be holding... for now. we'll see what happens after the dash gets hot today in the sun.
     
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  18. Jun 5, 2017 at 9:03 AM
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    That's an interesting idea ... I wonder if I could find something similar that would work with the ball mount I already have ... hrrrmmm
     
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  19. Jun 5, 2017 at 3:11 PM
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    The panavise has a bolt pattern that supports lots of accessories. I'd bed you can bolt on a RAM mount or similar.
     
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  20. Jun 6, 2017 at 7:57 PM
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    $9 2-Pack 65mm Dashboard Mounting Discs for Garmin Suction Cup – Adhesive Replacement kit Pads Compatible with Garmin Nuvi 465 465T 465LMT GPS, Strong Sticky Dash Mount Base
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F4JV2WQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    And https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N7QQNSY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    For my phone. The phone holder alone wouldn't stay stuck to the dash (no surprise). So far the sticky circle works well, but summer's just starting.
     
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