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Old Apr 5, 2015 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Foosh
I have that exact one, that I also bought at Target. It's now in my pickup, and it works pretty well, but you can't hide the power cord.

For the F-Type, I bought one that fits in a cupholder, and I use the holder on the passenger side. The cord can be hidden by plugging it in the center console, with just a couple of inches of cord coming out under the console door.

It has a better viewing angle than the Proclip.


Which holder did you purchase?
 
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Old Apr 5, 2015 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Lovemonet
Which holder did you purchase?
Lovemonet,

The one pictured above, I purchased on Amazon. It's very sturdy, doesn't move around, and I like it very much. It can also be removed in a few seconds.

http://www.amazon.com/Macally-MCUP-Adjustable-Automobile-Smartphones/dp/B002JTWRN8?tag=viglink21907-20 http://www.amazon.com/Macally-MCUP-Adjustable-Automobile-Smartphones/dp/B002JTWRN8?tag=viglink21907-20
 
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Old Apr 7, 2015 | 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by RobsnTX
I went to Target the other day and found a phone holder that connects to the car via the power socket on the dash. The brand is Scosche and the one that I purchased for $20 could hold various brands and sizes of phones up to an IPhone 6 size. The unit has a stem that flexs and can be adjusted very easily to swivel to whatever viewing angle you want. It allowed clear access to the screen and all of the switches as well as the grab handle.


Have used it for a couple of days now and it is really handy and does not bounce around or lose its position. I am very happy that I made this find and hope it helps someone looking for an alternative to some of the previous solutions.
Thanks, I was at Target and so happy to find this but then I decided to read the specs and it does not fit Iphone 6 Plus. Over 6 inches in height with case on.

Found a cheap one on Amazon that should fit but I know the quality will suck compared to Scosche and doesn't look good.
Amazon.com: VicTsing® Dual USB Car Mount Holder Charger socket for Samsung Galaxy S2 S3 S4 Note 2 3 iphone 4S 4 3GS 5 5C 5S 6 Touch HTC Sony Blackberry Smarphones: Cell Phones & Accessories Amazon.com: VicTsing® Dual USB Car Mount Holder Charger socket for Samsung Galaxy S2 S3 S4 Note 2 3 iphone 4S 4 3GS 5 5C 5S 6 Touch HTC Sony Blackberry Smarphones: Cell Phones & Accessories
 
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Old Apr 7, 2015 | 03:20 PM
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Old May 23, 2015 | 01:10 PM
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Default Scosche magnetic phone mount

FYI, Scosche now has a magnetic mounting system for cellphones. There's a USB port in the bottom. It wobbles a little, they should have made it a little shorter.
 
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Old May 23, 2015 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by RawwR
FYI, Scosche now has a magnetic mounting system for cellphones. There's a USB port in the bottom. It wobbles a little, they should have made it a little shorter.
Where and how does it attach to the console?
 
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Old May 23, 2015 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by lhoboy
Where and how does it attach to the console?
Plugs into the cigarette lighter for power to the USB.
 
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Old May 23, 2015 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by RawwR
Plugs into the cigarette lighter for power to the USB.
Thanks. Couldn't see it too well on the iPhone. Fairly obvious on a real screen.
 
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Old May 23, 2015 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Psycho


I have used this spiderpodium for over a year, no problem at all.
I bought this after your recommendation and photo that you posted. Looking forward to it!
 
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Old May 23, 2015 | 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by RawwR
FYI, Scosche now has a magnetic mounting system for cellphones. There's a USB port in the bottom. It wobbles a little, they should have made it a little shorter.
I've had a Scosche cigar lighter mount in my truck for awhile, and it wobbles a lot to the point that it's a nuisance requiring constant re-adjustment. That's why I went with the cupholder mount.
 
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Old May 27, 2015 | 02:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Foosh
I've had a Scosche cigar lighter mount in my truck for awhile, and it wobbles a lot to the point that it's a nuisance requiring constant re-adjustment. That's why I went with the cupholder mount.
The wobble of this model is minor, and keeps the phone visible in your peripheral vision. The cupholder mount takes your vision off the road too long unless you can wait till the vehicle is at a full stop. I'll sacrifice safety for wobble.
 
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Old May 27, 2015 | 08:32 PM
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Why do you need a phone holder when you can have it all on the touch screen of the Big Cat. I tend to go through the Bluetooth for calls and music.
 
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Old May 28, 2015 | 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by F Type Terry
Why do you need a phone holder when you can have it all on the touch screen of the Big Cat. I tend to go through the Bluetooth for calls and music.
Because today's smart phones do a lot more than make calls and DJ your music.
That and Jaguars navigation/map software is pretty weak by comparison.
 
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Old May 28, 2015 | 12:14 AM
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After 3 months of use, including one day on the track, I continue to believe this is far and away the best all-around solution for mounting a phone in the cockpit of the F-Type:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/f...2/#post1207356
 
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Old May 29, 2015 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by IronMike
After 3 months of use, including one day on the track, I continue to believe this is far and away the best all-around solution for mounting a phone in the cockpit of the F-Type:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/f...2/#post1207356
I'm looking for one that can be used on track but as a lap timer with video feed (like this https://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/s...d-b7dc3691d49f). Got ideas?
 
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Old May 30, 2015 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by IronMike
After 3 months of use, including one day on the track, I continue to believe this is far and away the best all-around solution for mounting a phone in the cockpit of the F-Type:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/f...2/#post1207356
A you were taking and making calls while on track?!?

To quote a UK comedian known for sketches involving making calls at the top of his lungs using an outsize phone in a variety of inappropriate public places:

"HELLO!?! - I'M ON THE RACE TRACK!!!
 
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Old May 31, 2015 | 10:46 AM
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I still prefer the cupholder mount after all this time in the F-Type. I have both a windshield mount, and a 12v plug mount in my two other vehicles, and still prefer this.

I'm not worried about line of sight, because I use Waze exclusively and rely on it's voice directions 95% of the time. The cupholder mount comes out in two seconds when I don't need it, and there's no left-over mount or magnet any where else. In addition, there's no more than a couple of inches of power cord visible by using the 12v plug inside the covered console cubby.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2015 | 03:58 PM
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Default My Iphone holder idea - works well

For coup drivers.

1) Place an iphone base mount into empty rubber lined hole. Make sure mount is tightened enough so that once phone it set on it it is firm and there is good resistance to moving it about.

2) Fill the empty rubber lined hole with clear epoxy resin. Let it set.

3) Phone magnetically attaches to mount for the one i selected.

3) Done!

4) If you need to sell vehicle you can just pull out rubber liner and replace.


























 
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Old Sep 11, 2015 | 04:07 PM
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What type of base is that which you epoxied in place?
 
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Old Sep 11, 2015 | 04:13 PM
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Nicely done. Some of us have a top up/down switch there, but we seem to be a minority.
 
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