Let's Mount the Phone Where I Can See It!

[celler]

Being a huge fan of Waze and mainly using my Samsung Note 2 for music over bluetooth, I wanted to be able to see the phone and have access to its controls. I had a RAM seat bolt mount on the E36 ///M3, but it was not stable without the seat touching the middle portion of of the vertical support. I noticed that the cup holders in the F80 might just be the right spot to make something work. Enter RAM mounts. Good quality and lots of flexibility. In my opinion, the RAM parts do not detract from the look of the interior. The parts are colored matte black and are of solid construction. The picture below consists of the following part numbers:

RAM Mount RAM-A-CAN II Vehicle Cup Holder Base with 1 inch Ball
RAM Mount Long Arm B-Socket RAM-B-201U-C
RAM Mount Universal X-Grip Phone Cradle with B-Ball RAM-HOL-UN7BU

It is very stable (does not move around) as the base of the cup holder mount has rubber fins to keep it in place and the bottom is weighted. It also does not interfere with shifting the 6MT.

[WVUDrJay]

Can BMW make waze a certified app please?

[MischiMischi]

Just check out brodit.de.

Creat solutions!

[celler]

Originally Posted by MischiMischi

Just check out brodit.de.

Creat solutions!

All I saw were vent mounts and headrest mounts. I doubt the headrest mounts will work with the F80/82 and I am not a fan of vent mounts because I need all the AC airflow I can get in Florida, but certainly nice craftsmanship.

[miula]

I am thinking of getting this:

http://www.kudausa.com/bmw-4-+-m4-f3...ack-a1880.html





Plus this:

http://www.proclipusa.com/phone-hold...437-19369.cmsv



I think this one would work for the Galaxy Note 2:

http://www.proclipusa.com/phone-hold..._leftorright=0

[celler]

I really like the look of the Kuda Mounting Base. I wonder how closely it would match the black leather trim of the M3. Also I note that they say this fits the F82 M4, but I assume there are no differences between the F80 M3 and the F82 M4 at this particular point on the dash. Great find! I may have to look at this to get my cup holder back.

[miula]

Originally Posted by celler

I really like the look of the Kuda Mounting Base. I wonder how closely it would match the black leather trim of the M3. Also I note that they say this fits the F82 M4, but I assume there are no differences between the F80 M3 and the F82 M4 at this particular point on the dash. Great find! I may have to look at this to get my cup holder back.

I am waiting for ProClip to release the phone holder for iPhone 6 and/or 6 Plus (still can't figure out which one I want) so I can set everything up. I'll post some pics when I get the KUDA mount...

[Mr. Hankey]

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...9&postcount=35

Pictures of my Kuda phone with Scosche magnetic mount installed. Like others have said it looks a little off color in pictures but in person matches the black interior perfectly.

[jcote258]

Originally Posted by rhk118

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...9&postcount=35

Pictures of my Kuda phone with Scosche magnetic mount installed. Like others have said it looks a little off color in pictures but in person matches the black interior perfectly.

I like how clean that Kuda mount looks, interesting that the website says it fits the F82 but no F80 in sight, I am assuming the F80 has the same interior as the F82?

[Mr. Hankey]

Originally Posted by jcote258

I like how clean that Kuda mount looks, interesting that the website says it fits the F82 but no F80 in sight, I am assuming the F80 has the same interior as the F82?

Yes! I have an F80...same interior. The box it came in says F30 only and fits F80, 82, 83. Also came with a package of Goldbaren (gummy bears) as an added bonus! (And completely random fun fact)

[UggBoots]

Originally Posted by rhk118

Yes! I have an F80...same interior. The box it came in says F30 only and fits F80, 82, 83. Also came with a package of Goldbaren (gummy bears) as an added bonus! (And completely random fun fact)

Kuda sells one that's advertised for F32 and F82. Also thanks for the photos and the description, I just ordered a Kuda mount and a Scosche mount!

[6speeds]

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[6speeds]

this is the best phone holder it's a very strong magnet and a stick on metal plat for your phone been using it for few months iphone 6 plus no problem it's called magic mount check it out..

[Mr. Hankey]

+1 I have them in all my cars, very strong and convenient. Only drawback is if you like the clean look of the phone you have to mount the steel plate to the back of it. They easily fit under snap on and life proof cases though.

[kraeburn]

Originally Posted by 6speeds

this is the best phone holder it's a very strong magnet and a stick on metal plat for your phone been using it for few months iphone 6 plus no problem it's called magic mount check it out..

Dude....can we talk about your floormats?

[Anchored]

Intervention time ASAP

[Mr. Hankey]

Originally Posted by UggBoots

Kuda sells one that's advertised for F32 and F82. Also thanks for the photos and the description, I just ordered a Kuda mount and a Scosche mount!

Just FYI when the Kuda mount came it has a nice flat that surface angled perfectly to see the phone by itself...I took the scosche magnet adapter apart and put the magnets on the back of the kuda (inside) hoping to get a really clean install (phone would magically stick to the kuda with nothing on it)...however the phone would stick but not quite strong enough to withstand big bumps (Kuda is a little thick)....so reassembled the scosche and mounted it onto the kuda as shown in my picture - iPhone 6 doesn't fall off in either orientation.

My experience with 3M sticky tape that they use though is that with heat cycling and the weight of the phone it eventually falls off (anywhere from 3-6 months or so)...so I drilled through the scosche mount (you will see where in the center if you remove the rubber cover), mounted it with the sticky tape to the kuda, then used a small screw into the Kuda to make sure that puppy stays....also the kuda is hollow and is a perfect place to put slack USB cable wire - I have a 12V adapter plugged in under the glovebox and overall a nice setup that looks "stock-ish." And a non-destructive install to boot.

[Mr. Hankey]

Heres my picture from the other thread so noone has to go hunting...just putting it here as another option for phone mounts, there are a lot of really good options on here.

[Mr. Hankey]

Originally Posted by kraeburn

Dude....can we talk about your floormats?

I was going to bring those up as well...but then realized that 6speeds is more man than I to be rockin' those. ...party on!

[6speeds]

Originally Posted by kraeburn

Dude....can we talk about your floormats?

Here you go man best one I got It goes well with the all black interior

[Bluex]

I am a big Waze user as well, and I absolutely love my Belkin iphone 6+ cupholder mount. Actually something good to put in those cupholders!

I usually keep it vertical, like shown, but it can easily swivel sideways as well. All depends on what you like....it's very stable and secure.