Iphone windshield mount of choice?

Black Gold · 12-02-2013, 07:02 PM

Looking to get a windshield mount for my iphone 5 to use for data acquisition and video via Harry's Lap Timer while tracking my m3.

What do yall use / recommend?

DallasBoosted · 12-02-2013, 07:17 PM

RAM mount

Z K · 12-02-2013, 07:25 PM

Ram X-grip mount works for me. Works with any phone too so no need to get a new mount if/when Apple introduces a new phone design.

Black Gold · 12-02-2013, 07:31 PM

awesome guys! to confirm, this?

http://www.amazon.com/Mount-Universa...ndshield+mount

bigjae1976 · 12-02-2013, 09:51 PM

I use the iPhone5 specific mount. It was only $23 to get a new holder. Rather pay that than risk my phone flying out of the window.

kaiv · 12-03-2013, 02:01 AM

http://www.amazon.com/RAM-Mount-iPho...ne+5+ram+mount

iphone 5 cradle + suction cup mount. Ram brand.

Not sure I would trust the universal X type thing but then I haven't tried it.

warp10 · 12-03-2013, 07:19 AM

Ram xgrip

Klepper1 · 12-03-2013, 10:20 AM

I made my own headrest mount with some PVC pipe and 2 u-bolts from home depot. I plasti-dipped it all black. Cheap, and it works great, and allows me to mount my phone behind me so that I can see what my hands are doing in the video.

I then use this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

to hold the phone.

okusa · 12-03-2013, 10:49 AM

If you are also going to use the Harry's video feature then I don't think the RAM mount arm will be long enough to swing the phone so it faces out the windshield. I've heard that others like this: http://www.amazon.com/Rocketfish-Bic...h+window+mount

king-rb · 12-03-2013, 11:23 AM

Ram cradle & mount like the one and only Kaiv

Z K · 12-03-2013, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigjae1976

I use the iPhone5 specific mount. It was only $23 to get a new holder. Rather pay that than risk my phone flying out of the window.

Have you used the X-grip? That thing holds the phone like a vice grip. I have to use 2 hands open the thing to get my phone in and out. Also, the grip holder is rubber so it helps stabilize the device.

Sleeper519 · 12-03-2013, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klepper1

I made my own headrest mount with some PVC pipe and 2 u-bolts from home depot. I plasti-dipped it all black. Cheap, and it works great, and allows me to mount my phone behind me so that I can see what my hands are doing in the video.

I then use this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

to hold the phone.

would love to see a pic of this setup please

Klepper1 · 12-03-2013, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sleeper519

would love to see a pic of this setup please

I will take some pics hopefully tonight and post them up

bigjae1976 · 12-03-2013, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z K

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigjae1976

I use the iPhone5 specific mount. It was only $23 to get a new holder. Rather pay that than risk my phone flying out of the window.

Have you used the X-grip? That thing holds the phone like a vice grip. I have to use 2 hands open the thing to get my phone in and out. Also, the grip holder is rubber so it helps stabilize the device.

Nope. Didn't want to chance it. I'd consider it now based upon your review.

bigjae1976 · 12-03-2013, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z K

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigjae1976

I use the iPhone5 specific mount. It was only $23 to get a new holder. Rather pay that than risk my phone flying out of the window.

Have you used the X-grip? That thing holds the phone like a vice grip. I have to use 2 hands open the thing to get my phone in and out. Also, the grip holder is rubber so it helps stabilize the device.

Nope. Didn't want to chance it. I'd consider it now based upon your review.

bigjae1976 · 12-03-2013, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z K

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigjae1976

I use the iPhone5 specific mount. It was only $23 to get a new holder. Rather pay that than risk my phone flying out of the window.

Have you used the X-grip? That thing holds the phone like a vice grip. I have to use 2 hands open the thing to get my phone in and out. Also, the grip holder is rubber so it helps stabilize the device.

Nope. Didn't want to chance it. I'd consider it now based upon your review.

Sleeper519 · 12-09-2013, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klepper1

I will take some pics hopefully tonight and post them up

bumpola, still in for pics

TheKosherStogie · 12-10-2013, 01:39 AM

Got the ram iphone specific mount. Worked great

track_warrior · 12-10-2013, 01:46 AM

I use this:

http://www.amazon.com/RAM-Mount-iPho...iphone+5+mount

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Z K Major General 1889 Rep 5,506 Posts Drives: E90 M3, G20 M340i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (3)	Ram X-grip mount works for me. Works with any phone too so no need to get a new mount if/when Apple introduces a new phone design. __________________ Auto Detailing Enthusiast!
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Black Gold Major General 592 Rep 5,396 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (15)	awesome guys! to confirm, this? http://www.amazon.com/Mount-Universa...ndshield+mount __________________
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kaiv IG: limited.slip 332 Rep 1,918 Posts Drives: E46 M3 in a 325i Touring body! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (31)	http://www.amazon.com/RAM-Mount-iPho...ne+5+ram+mount iphone 5 cradle + suction cup mount. Ram brand. Not sure I would trust the universal X type thing but then I haven't tried it.
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Klepper1 Lieutenant 29 Rep 548 Posts Drives: 2011 1M Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (7)	I made my own headrest mount with some PVC pipe and 2 u-bolts from home depot. I plasti-dipped it all black. Cheap, and it works great, and allows me to mount my phone behind me so that I can see what my hands are doing in the video. I then use this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 to hold the phone.
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okusa Lieutenant Colonel 850 Rep 1,679 Posts Drives: 2011.75 E90 M3 - SSII Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (7)	If you are also going to use the Harry's video feature then I don't think the RAM mount arm will be long enough to swing the phone so it faces out the windshield. I've heard that others like this: http://www.amazon.com/Rocketfish-Bic...h+window+mount
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TheKosherStogie Lieutenant Colonel 342 Rep 1,805 Posts Drives: 08 M3 DCT AW/Red Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Hollywood iTrader: (1)	Got the ram iphone specific mount. Worked great
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