TAC Tech => Audio => Topic started by: N PRGRES on July 18, 2023, 09:26:49 AM

Title: Phone Mounts
Post by: N PRGRES on July 18, 2023, 09:26:49 AM

Looking for how you guys mount your phone in your cars.  I don't want anything mounted to the windshield or that can leave a blemish like sticking something to the console.  Anyone using a floor mount of other option?

Title: Re: Phone Mounts
Post by: roadking77 on July 18, 2023, 03:58:59 PM

I have a stick thingy that plugs into the cigarette lighter. Holds the phone just fine. Its adjustable as well, even has a hook up so you can plug the cable in and charge at the same time. I got mine from ebay awhile ago but I see them all over the place now, convenient stores, sherwin williams, dollar general etc.

Title: Re: Phone Mounts
Post by: b_hill_86 on July 18, 2023, 09:53:44 PM

I have one that came with a disc with a sticky substance on one side that is reusable. I stick it on the inside of my dash near the AC vents. I don’t leave it but it doesn’t leave any residue. The disc serves as a flat mounting surface for the suction cup.

Title: Re: Phone Mounts
Post by: N PRGRES on July 19, 2023, 05:19:09 AM

Thanks guys.  I found one on amazon for the gig lighter, I'll give that a try and see how it goes.

Title: Re: Phone Mounts
Post by: T/Atom on August 21, 2023, 12:16:10 PM

I’ve done both a mount in the lighter socket and a gooseneck mount from Amazon.

I found during spirited driving the lighter socket one wouldn’t stay put. The gooseneck has been excellent so far and I attached it to the adjuster handle on the passenger seat.

(https://i.imgur.com/GN7Xu97.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/4cBlomg.jpg)

Title: Re: Phone Mounts
Post by: roadking77 on August 21, 2023, 12:38:53 PM

Mine is similar to the one in the bottom picture. I like your radio too, turned off it looks very original.

Title: Re: Phone Mounts
Post by: rkellerjr on August 22, 2023, 08:42:36 AM

I got one of those window ones that bend and it works great.

Title: Re: Phone Mounts
Post by: ryeguy2006a on August 23, 2023, 06:23:42 AM

I like those gauges Rich. What brand are they?

Title: Re: Phone Mounts
Post by: N PRGRES on August 23, 2023, 06:31:20 AM

Quote from: rkellerjr on August 22, 2023, 08:42:36 AM

I got one of those window ones that bend and it works great.

They work the best however I don't want a window mount

Title: Re: Phone Mounts
Post by: rkellerjr on August 23, 2023, 08:38:11 AM

Quote from: ryeguy2006a on August 23, 2023, 06:23:42 AM

I like those gauges Rich. What brand are they?

They are NVU gauges found here:
https://newvintageusallc.mybigcommerce.com/70-81-firebird/ (https://newvintageusallc.mybigcommerce.com/70-81-firebird/)

They are direct fit into the existing dash. They wire directly into the cars wiring harness (not a plug, have to splice them in). I like them.
You can see more on my restoration thread at the  end...
http://www.transamcountry.com/community/index.php?topic=83919.msg10637#msg10637