Best Cell Phone Mount Options?

Moorevisual · 09-27-2021, 01:35 PM

new 640i convertible owner here...is the proclips cell phone mount the best option? i'd rather not have the a/c vents blocked.

Alpine650 · 09-27-2021, 03:01 PM

I have the WeatherTech standard and it works great:
https://www.weathertech.com/products...SAAEgKQxPD_BwE

shagler · 09-28-2021, 06:31 AM

Link to one of my earlier posts...essentially, I took a home iPhone stand, disassembled and repurposed to make a mount that is inside my cup holders. Cup holder lid shuts fine, so everything can be out of sight when not using. Of course, this severely limits my ability to use the cup holders, but that has not been a problem for me. Cord is run under the console and can be run to the USB in the center console to get power.

since this time I have replaced the curved brackets with simple cone shaped (with flat top, not pointy top) rubber stops.

https://www.6post.com/forums/showpos...96&postcount=7

Steven

Qsilver7 · 09-28-2021, 09:50 AM

Just curious...why do you need to mount your phone? Do you use your phone for navigation instead of iDrive navigation?

For telephony purposes...I use bluetooth...and I'm fine with the iDrive navigation...so I don't have a need for a mount.

hugo_nz · 09-28-2021, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Qsilver7

Just curious...why do you need to mount your phone? Do you use your phone for navigation instead of iDrive navigation?

For telephony purposes...I use bluetooth...and I'm fine with the iDrive navigation...so I don't have a need for a mount.

With Qsilver on this one. Never needed a mount because the phone is always tucked away in the armrest. Personally I also think tacked on mounts spoil the otherwise perfect design of the 6ers dashboard.

Alpine650 · 09-28-2021, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qsilver7

Just curious...why do you need to mount your phone? Do you use your phone for navigation instead of iDrive navigation?

For telephony purposes...I use bluetooth...and I'm fine with the iDrive navigation...so I don't have a need for a mount.

I prefer to use Waze on the iPhone as opposed to iDrive navigation since it alerts me to Police ahead.

Qsilver7 · 09-28-2021, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpine650

I prefer to use Waze on the iPhone as opposed to iDrive navigation since it alerts me to Police ahead.

Ahhh…thanks for the update…my curiousity was fulfilled and no cats had to die (that I know of) Thanks.

Low Country Larry · 09-29-2021, 02:19 PM

I have ProClip. Had an audio guy run a wire behind the vents. Love being able to see the phone, also can use Waze on it. It does not seem to interfere with the air flow.

CardinalFlyer · 09-30-2021, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpine650

I have the WeatherTech standard and it works great:
https://www.weathertech.com/products...SAAEgKQxPD_BwE

This is also what I use. I have one in each of my vehicles.

Luftpost · 10-02-2021, 07:25 AM

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016GNYZIC...roduct_details

I like (use) this one. Simple, clean, allows you to utilize the cupholders.

L

martin mustang · 10-04-2021, 07:49 AM

I opted for the wirelss charger cradle, just like the wired cradle the phone uses car antena for reception, happy with it!

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Moorevisual New Member 5 Rep 20 Posts Drives: BMW i8 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	Best Cell Phone Mount Options? new 640i convertible owner here...is the proclips cell phone mount the best option? i'd rather not have the a/c vents blocked.
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Alpine650 Second Lieutenant 78 Rep 281 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW 650i xDrive Vert Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	I have the WeatherTech standard and it works great: https://www.weathertech.com/products...SAAEgKQxPD_BwE
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09-28-2021, 06:31 AM	#3
shagler Private 61 Rep 59 Posts Drives: M850i Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Dallas iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 BMW M850i [0.00]	Link to one of my earlier posts...essentially, I took a home iPhone stand, disassembled and repurposed to make a mount that is inside my cup holders. Cup holder lid shuts fine, so everything can be out of sight when not using. Of course, this severely limits my ability to use the cup holders, but that has not been a problem for me. Cord is run under the console and can be run to the USB in the center console to get power. since this time I have replaced the curved brackets with simple cone shaped (with flat top, not pointy top) rubber stops. https://www.6post.com/forums/showpos...96&postcount=7 Steven Last edited by shagler; 09-29-2021 at 05:59 AM..
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Qsilver7 Major General 4420 Rep 7,462 Posts Drives: F06 650ix GC / F15 X5 50i Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Indiana, USA iTrader: (0)	Just curious...why do you need to mount your phone? Do you use your phone for navigation instead of iDrive navigation? For telephony purposes...I use bluetooth...and I'm fine with the iDrive navigation...so I don't have a need for a mount. __________________ 2015 F06 650ix Gran Coupe`(Moonstone/Cohiba Brown)\| 2014 F15 X5 50i MSport (Space Gray/Mocha) Become a BMW CCA member! Click HERE to join and feel free to use my BMW CCA member #191509 as a referral.
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Low Country Larry Captain 13 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 2015 650i Deep Blue/Cinn Brown Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Mount Pleasant, South Carolina iTrader: (0)	I have ProClip. Had an audio guy run a wire behind the vents. Love being able to see the phone, also can use Waze on it. It does not seem to interfere with the air flow. Attached Images
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Luftpost Second Lieutenant 93 Rep 284 Posts Drives: 2016 650 GC, E39’s, X70, X1 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: NE Florida iTrader: (0)	https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016GNYZIC...roduct_details I like (use) this one. Simple, clean, allows you to utilize the cupholders. L
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martin mustang Major 257 Rep 1,040 Posts Drives: 640d,X5 45e, 911c4s, 635csi Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	I opted for the wirelss charger cradle, just like the wired cradle the phone uses car antena for reception, happy with it!
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