Phone mounts

Tornado1M · 02-16-2024, 10:52 PM

Hello!

So, what’s the latest and greatest with getting a phone mount in the 1 series?

The center vents seem a bit flimsy for an adapter to hold a heavy iPhone Max?

Please show me what works good?

Thank u 🙏🏼

GoRomeo · 02-16-2024, 11:38 PM

I use the mount you insert inside the CD slot. Its just OK 🥺😂 Kind of flimsy too. Its all made of plastic but works. I think I paid like 20 bucks. Sometimes the button does not close the clips that holds the phone. Im sure there are better ones out there.

golfer23rm · 02-17-2024, 07:09 AM

Quick search:

https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1624757

https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1103662

mkeiser · 02-17-2024, 02:19 PM

I love my pro clip mount! A bit expensive at first but you can transfer it over from car to car with a different base. It is very secure, no worries with very spirited driving.

Childish_cambino · 02-17-2024, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkeiser

I love my pro clip mount! A bit expensive at first but you can transfer it over from car to car with a different base. It is very secure, no worries with very spirited driving.

+1 for pro clip. They’re on the expensive side for a phone mount but they’re quality, I’ve been through 3 of them on different cars and I’m happy every time

Tornado1M · 02-17-2024, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Childish_cambino

+1 for pro clip. They’re on the expensive side for a phone mount but they’re quality, I’ve been through 3 of them on different cars and I’m happy every time

Is that the brand name?

ProClip?

Didn’t find on Amazon

mkeiser · 02-18-2024, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tornado1M

Is that the brand name?

ProClip?

Didn’t find on Amazon

proclipusa.com

Almuliman · 02-18-2024, 12:36 AM

Another rec for ProClip. Rock solid and great fit.

Suprgnat · 02-18-2024, 08:32 AM

I liked the fit and quality of the ProClip, but I didn't like that it blocked the driver's vent. Never tried their Console Mount as it was too low for my taste.

nevetstoj · 02-18-2024, 12:00 PM

I just put my iphone max in the removable cup holder, fits perfect and its not distracting.

Can also plug into aux or charge at perfect angle.

mkeiser · 02-18-2024, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Suprgnat

I didn't like that it blocked the driver's vent.

This is how I have mine setup right now and is my only gripe with it. I want to move it over to the passenger side of the center vent and see if I like that setup more...

Tornado1M · 02-18-2024, 08:48 PM

Have any of you considered this for the removable cup holder?

https://www.weathertech.com/weathert...pfone/cupfone/

19Neil · 02-19-2024, 09:59 AM

I have this vent mount for daily use, and it holds my OnePlus with bumper case and that chunky magnet, weighing in at 8.9oz.

You have to crank it pretty tight and it holds up 90% of the time in normal fast driving. I wouldn't use it for hard/track driving though.

WixGear Magnetic Phone Car Mount,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077MTNV41...p_mob_ap_share

Tornado1M · 02-19-2024, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19Neil

I have this vent mount for daily use, and it holds my OnePlus with bumper case and that chunky magnet, weighing in at 8.9oz.

You have to crank it pretty tight and it holds up 90% of the time in normal fast driving. I wouldn't use it for hard/track driving though.

WixGear Magnetic Phone Car Mount,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077MTNV41...p_mob_ap_share

Do you find that the vent slats are strong enough for this? I always feel they are pretty flimsy and weak? I dunno 🤷🏻&zwj;♂️

jsigone · 02-20-2024, 03:45 PM

I use CD mount from amazon, ball mounted so I can switch from tablet to phone. S8 Tablet for running MHD on the fly. I mounted inverted so the screw is on the bottom side and I don't have to look at it. I have DCT and clears everything when shifting.

https://www.amazon.com/APPS2Car-Univ...st_sto_dp&th=1

Childish_cambino · 02-20-2024, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkeiser

This is how I have mine setup right now and is my only gripe with it. I want to move it over to the passenger side of the center vent and see if I like that setup more...

Definitely move it over, I have CarPlay on my nav screen and the phone is perfect mounted to the right of the screen

ejm3 · 02-21-2024, 07:32 AM

I use one I got from Amazon that clips onto the vent.
I went through a few of them before I found this one that's much more secure and better designed than the others.
I bought them for several cars for family members as well and everyone likes them.

lemansblau135is · 02-21-2024, 03:23 PM

1) the cup holder by the shifter, 2) passenger seat

Tornado1M · 02-21-2024, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ejm3

I use one I got from Amazon that clips onto the vent.
I went through a few of them before I found this one that's much more secure and better designed than the others.
I bought them for several cars for family members as well and everyone likes them.

Which one? Link?

ejm3 · 02-23-2024, 12:51 PM

https://a.co/d/1QHhIuz

Tornado1M · 02-23-2024, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ejm3

https://a.co/d/1QHhIuz

Thank u 🙏🏼

MOTO · 02-24-2024, 02:24 PM

Just researched this and settled on and ordered the proclip myself...glad to see the consensus is good for this one.

02-16-2024, 10:52 PM	#1
Tornado1M Major 1211 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: M2cs Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Phone mounts Hello! So, what’s the latest and greatest with getting a phone mount in the 1 series? The center vents seem a bit flimsy for an adapter to hold a heavy iPhone Max? Please show me what works good? Thank u 🙏🏼
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GoRomeo Brigadier General 964 Rep 3,854 Posts Drives: 330i, 135i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [9.50] 2006 330i [6.75]	I use the mount you insert inside the CD slot. Its just OK 🥺😂 Kind of flimsy too. Its all made of plastic but works. I think I paid like 20 bucks. Sometimes the button does not close the clips that holds the phone. Im sure there are better ones out there.
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golfer23rm Private First Class 45 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 125i E82 Bluewater Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Quick search: https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1624757 https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1103662 __________________ "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it...." Ferris Bueller
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mkeiser Second Lieutenant 434 Rep 284 Posts Drives: e82 128i 6mt m sport Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (0)	I love my pro clip mount! A bit expensive at first but you can transfer it over from car to car with a different base. It is very secure, no worries with very spirited driving.
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Almuliman Lieutenant 484 Rep 566 Posts Drives: 2013 LMB 6MT 128i Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Outside Seattle iTrader: (0)	Another rec for ProClip. Rock solid and great fit.
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Suprgnat Слава Украине! 2317 Rep 2,441 Posts Drives: 2013 128i LMB 6MT ZMP Slicktop Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California iTrader: (7) Garage List 2013 128i [9.58]	I liked the fit and quality of the ProClip, but I didn't like that it blocked the driver's vent. Never tried their Console Mount as it was too low for my taste. __________________ Inertia is the enemy! My car's photo history: https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1570551
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nevetstoj Private First Class 143 Rep 113 Posts Drives: 2008 128i Join Date: May 2021 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I just put my iphone max in the removable cup holder, fits perfect and its not distracting. Can also plug into aux or charge at perfect angle.
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Tornado1M Major 1211 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: M2cs Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Have any of you considered this for the removable cup holder? https://www.weathertech.com/weathert...pfone/cupfone/
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02-19-2024, 09:59 AM	#13
19Neil Enlisted Member 58 Rep 35 Posts Drives: '13 128i M Sport, '91 325i Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Manassas, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 128i [9.00]	I have this vent mount for daily use, and it holds my OnePlus with bumper case and that chunky magnet, weighing in at 8.9oz. You have to crank it pretty tight and it holds up 90% of the time in normal fast driving. I wouldn't use it for hard/track driving though. WixGear Magnetic Phone Car Mount,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077MTNV41...p_mob_ap_share
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jsigone Private 90 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 13' C63, 12' 135i Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	I use CD mount from amazon, ball mounted so I can switch from tablet to phone. S8 Tablet for running MHD on the fly. I mounted inverted so the screw is on the bottom side and I don't have to look at it. I have DCT and clears everything when shifting. https://www.amazon.com/APPS2Car-Univ...st_sto_dp&th=1
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ejm3 Major 200 Rep 1,075 Posts Drives: 2012 135 Convertible 6MT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	I use one I got from Amazon that clips onto the vent. I went through a few of them before I found this one that's much more secure and better designed than the others. I bought them for several cars for family members as well and everyone likes them. __________________ 2012 135 Convertible 6MT 2017 Acura MDX
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lemansblau135is First Lieutenant 119 Rep 359 Posts Drives: bmw 135is Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: nor cal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 bmw 135is [0.00]	1) the cup holder by the shifter, 2) passenger seat
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ejm3 Major 200 Rep 1,075 Posts Drives: 2012 135 Convertible 6MT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	https://a.co/d/1QHhIuz __________________ 2012 135 Convertible 6MT 2017 Acura MDX
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MOTO Turbo fever 218 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 2024 M340i Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: NorCal CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW M340i [8.75] 2014 Porsche 911 Tu ... [9.63] 2017 BMW X5M (SOLD) [9.50] 2013 Porsche Boxster S [9.00]	Just researched this and settled on and ordered the proclip myself...glad to see the consensus is good for this one. __________________
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