Slot mounted phone holder

[Beastlick]

Have a good half day of driving coming up this weekend for a paintball trip and wanted to get a phone holder. I really didn't like the clip idea which I tried and it looks like I'd be breaking vents real quick. Suction cup mount didn't really fit well in the upper cubbies. I never use the slot holder on the sonic and wanted to try and figure out a way to utilize the area. Hacked up the suction cup mount and fit it with a flexible sanding pad from 3M(used of course). I trimmed back the rubber pad near the mount after the mock up pics to hide the pad more. Phone mount was a Rocketfish mount from Best Buy.

 

[Chrish051873]

Looks great to me !

 

[ScarabEpic22]

Good idea, I've been struggling where to put my Droid when Im using Google Maps. I have the MyLink radio so I dont have that space though, wonder if it's time to fab something for the dash-top storage area or one of the cubby-things.

 

[Luv2xlr8]

Nice job and it looks great, but I won't have that slot once I get my metra kit. that piece looks similar to my ultra gauge mount with the 3M flexible sticky mount. Wonder if you could have used part of the ultra gauge mount. Giving me some ideas now.

 

[FloSonic]

How well did that rubber mount hold up once the weight of the phone came into play? I've always wanted to utilize that space for a phone mount since I don't use it for parking tickets.

Currently its my debit card-for mcdonalds run-car holder. :banana:

 

[ctenc001]

I had a similar dilemma about a month ago and started looking for a phone mount to fit in the slot. To make matters worse I have a Note 2 (giant phone) which severely limited my options. To make things even harder on myself, I insisted on a mount that would not require I remove my flip cover before using.
I finally came across this Amazon.com: Everydaysource Compatible with Samsung Galaxy Note II N7100 Car Air Vent Phone Holder: Cell Phones & Accessories

Cost ~$4 from amazon with $1 shipping.
Met all of my requirements!
the fatter triangle tab is made to pop off easily leaving you with the two clips for a vent. These clips are the perfect size and length to fit into the slot! They're springy enough to fit snug but slide out easily when needed, and the mount itself is very sturdy.

That particular mount is not adjustable like the one you made, but phones typically have great viewing angles anyways, no harder to see than your radio, and this one is only for the note 2. but it is the clips that are important. They're universally used in a bunch of the mounts made by that company, including universal mounts such as this one! Amazon.com: Everydaysource Universal Car Air Vent Phone Holder 1.5 to 4.3 inches -fully extended arms, Black: Cell Phones & Accessories
For more results just amazon search EverydaySource.

 

[River_Rat]

I'm also using a cell phone holder with vent clips that fit into the slot as described above. Works great for as little as I use it, which is only when I need to use the GPS.

 

[Beastlick]

How well did that rubber mount hold up once the weight of the phone came into play? I've always wanted to utilize that space for a phone mount since I don't use it for parking tickets.

Currently its my debit card-for mcdonalds run-car holder. :banana:

I was originally going to try and shove some plastic I had laying around from my grill project but it was too thick. I saw the pad laying in a pile of sandpaper and tested it out. The pad works perfect because the slot it tapered toward the back. Once you slide it all the way snug, its nice and ridged.

The tilting/locking mechanism came with the kit I purchased. Its a simple nut which tightens up a ball joint.

 

[SonicBum]

How does it hold up with weight on it? Stay in the slot (another odd feature about these cars - wonder what Chevy's official response to the slot was)?

 

[Beastlick]

Chevy's description is something about a card holder. I guess if i had to park in parking garages downtown, it would be useful but, I've used my phone holder more than I've ever needed to hold a card.

It holds up well with weight. The flexibility of the pad wedges into the slot with some pressure. I don't think you would want it completely rigid. I've bumped it a couple times while moving my hand away or toward the shifter. It wiggles when bumped but doesn't become disengaged. Overall super happy with it so far.

 

[vonmoen]

Thanks for the idea, I've been trying to figure out a good place to mount my GPS.

 

[gillamonstar]

i rigged up something similar.
http://www.sonicownersforum.com/forum/do-yourself-articles/866-cell-phone-mount.html#post118757

 

[Sonic_Boost]

Old thread but how did you get the bracket attached to the 3m thing?


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[Beastlick]

The 3rd pic down on first page shows it best. I basically cut a slot through the entire clip. Then epoxied it to the clip and filled any voids with black silicon. Works awesome and use it any any road trips.

 

[bryan314]

face palm moment

Since this thread came up a ton of times when I was looking to a car mount solution using the card slot I'd figure I'd post my (duh moment) solution.

I didn't want to have to make some special bracket, glue mounts, and since I have young boys, who will break something if can be broke, I dismissed a vent mount. But while browsing the recommendation of phone mounts on thewirecutter I ended up on the web site for the vent mount Kenu Airframe+. And at the bottom of Kenu's page they show that the mount can be used for a portable travel stand. Using a credit card turned sideways.

Which was my facepalm moment. I didn't need a fancy bracket I just needed a credit card shaped piece of plastic or metal and a vent mount.

I ended up buying the kenu. And after some searching on Amazon I found metal credit card sized bottle openers. Which are just a credit card sized piece of metal with a hole punched in.

And it works perfectly. Added bonus as I was setting it up I realized if I left the hole end of the card out I could run my aux and usb up through hole for some cable management.