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$1.99 Hoodrat Car Mount (Jeep Grand Cherokee)

So I bought a G10.1 last week and I love it! I am always looking to get the most out of my purchases and since I always use my phone in my car (HTC Evo Shift 4G) I instantly started looking for Car mounting options. I found some big gawdy universal mounts, and a few really nice (but high dollar) mounts, then as I was walking through the local Walmart, something just happen to catch my eye!
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Yes, that is a picture of those el-cheapo plastic self adhesive hooks, for $1.99 a pack. The gears started turning...
I picked them up, knowing the adheive was going to be junk for what I wanted to use them for (wouldn't hold to the heat/cold)... but I carry 3M Double Sided EXTREME Tape in my Jeep because you never know what you will need to mount to the dash...
So when I got home, I lined it up, and found that the mounting spots I was hoping to use matched perfect. At first I used all 4, but then took one of the top corner hooks off, making it easier to "slide" into the other three, yet still holding it rock solid. It covers the middle vents, so I closed them, which pushes the air to the other ones.
** NOTE ** I have a ZAGG InvisibleSHEILD and a Chinese bumper-style case from e-bay on it, this allows it to "snap" into place, and I don't have to worry about the hooks on the screen... Use caution, I am not responsible for you marking your tablet up.
Here is a picture of "Car Dashboard"... I was unable to find any other tablet ready Car Dock apps, but this one seems to work well for now...
One more with Google Maps
One with Google Music (I have it Wifi Tethered to my phone)
If you have your own mounting solutions, lets see em!
@TechJeeper

Neat. Looks like the ideal situation would be having black ones, put two pointing up on the bottom, one on each side pointing to each other, and then having enough space to slide the tablet down from above.

i did something a little different about a week ago. its a mount made for the tab that i modded with a phone mount that hooks to the air vents. its really sturdy.

thatdude90210 said:
Neat. Looks like the ideal situation would be having black ones, put two pointing up on the bottom, one on each side pointing to each other, and then having enough space to slide the tablet down from above.
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The lip that hangs over the dash on the Grand Cherokee makes it impossible to slide in from the top... that was my first idea... but this seems to work well. I plan on replacing them with Black hooks in the future, but they were more expensive, and I wasnt sure if this was even gonna work.

The 10.1 is to big for my mx5 :-| im looking for used 7" tab to play around with. They look like i could mount it so it sticks out of the double din just enough to power and plug In

Nice, I've been wanting to do something similar in my jeep as well. Unfortunately, I dropped my tab (face first) on concrete yesterday and shattered the front glass.
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mesasone said:
Nice, I've been wanting to do something similar in my jeep as well. Unfortunately, I dropped my tab (face first) on concrete yesterday and shattered the front glass.
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Yikes!!! Sorry to hear that!

that's pretty neat. you know anybody that sells these mounts? If so, I can say bye to my GPS and iPod for my 2 hour commutes

ooh, and also, this is def. not illegal, right?

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ooh, and also, this is def. not illegal, right?
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I think its more of what you have showing... GPS/dashboard isn't any different then double din navigation systems ... granted don't go playing with it while driving or watching movies on it... I'm not responsable for anything legal actions from this mod lol.
VERSION 2 LINK:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1197705

mesasone said:
Nice, I've been wanting to do something similar in my jeep as well. Unfortunately, I dropped my tab (face first) on concrete yesterday and shattered the front glass.
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That's a bummer - hope you can recover quick, these tabs are really nice, I'm lovin' mine.
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Nice work on this - love the Macguyver touch and especially the pricing on this...lol...definitely functional.

in my vw golf mk4

Since you're using an alternate, stronger adhesive, you could cut the circle part of the hooks down to look more presentable while the tab is not present. Just an idea.

What did you use to make this mount? Looks good!
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in my vw golf mk4
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Original desktop dock from samsung
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This is good Thank you for you DIY solution. I will try to go for pretty much the same result

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Did you take dock apart? I want to use the dock in my car but need it as close to dash as possible don't want that piece sticking out of the back of the dock. Need audio out and be able to charge.
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Just found this. Might be helpful to some of you
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Holde...Accessories&hash=item2eb6354187#ht_1468wt_982

task650 said:
i did something a little different about a week ago. its a mount made for the tab that i modded with a phone mount that hooks to the air vents. its really sturdy.
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task ive seen your tab with the zaggfolio case/keyboard mounted in your vehicle how in the hell did you accomplish that!?

Motorcycle mount?

Any ideas?
I ride a Suzuki SV650S from '99.

I ride too. Out of curiosity, how will you be using it and for what purpose
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Tape it to the inside of your visor with the camera on.
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A RAM medium aqua box holds it very snugly and could be secured via a RAM steering stem mount.
I've got it for my Daytona 675 and it works great. I do, however, need to modify the aqua box a bit to make room for a charging cable's end to plug into my Powerlet socket.

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I ride too. Out of curiosity, how will you be using it and for what purpose
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I will be using it for navigational purposes. Google Navigation has been a very nice app for my Samsung Galaxy S II, and I hope that trends follows on to the Galaxy Nexus.
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A RAM medium aqua box holds it very snugly and could be secured via a RAM steering stem mount.
I've got it for my Daytona 675 and it works great. I do, however, need to modify the aqua box a bit to make room for a charging cable's end to plug into my Powerlet socket.
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Sadly though I can't use a steering stem mount. The hole is only 0.25 and it needs to be atleast 0.50.
That medium aqua box, is it bulky?

Ah, that's too bad, I'm sure you can find somewhere to mount another RAM ball though!
The aqua box is definitely bulkier than a non-waterproof case, but it's not so bulky that it gets in the way while riding even when I tuck behind my windscreen. I'll try to snap a few pictures for you in the next day or two, not positive when I'll have a chance since my bike is in storage at the moment though.

Knolly said:
Ah, that's too bad, I'm sure you can find somewhere to mount another RAM ball though!
The aqua box is definitely bulkier than a non-waterproof case, but it's not so bulky that it gets in the way while riding even when I tuck behind my windscreen. I'll try to snap a few pictures for you in the next day or two, not positive when I'll have a chance since my bike is in storage at the moment though.
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There's a clutch-reservoir attachment that will fit with my Suzuki SV650S, atleast according to their website. So I might go with that solution.
And I would very much appreciate some pictures of your waterproof case. Can you do some photo's where the bike is in full view aswell? Just for the overall comparison between case size and bike size

Desca said:
Any ideas?
I ride a Suzuki SV650S from '99.
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Ive got an 05 Suzuki sv650sf :/
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Sorry that it took a while, but here are some shots of it mounted on my bike:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/75761/Bike/Aquabox/aquabox1.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/75761/Bike/Aquabox/aquabox2.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/75761/Bike/Aquabox/aquabox3.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/75761/Bike/Aquabox/aquabox4.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/75761/Bike/Aquabox/aquabox5.jpg

Galaxy Nexus Bike Mount
Have you looked at these?

Look nice but I think I will have some problem with the rain...

I was browsing LetsTalk and saw this which imediatly reminded me of this thread:
http://www.letstalk.com/product/productpop.htm?prId=38763
Not sure if it looks that nice but its made to latch on to a bar on a motorcycle/bicycle.

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Have you looked at these?
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It doesn't look as though any of those provide any water protection at all!

Universal spring load mount
I bought this spring loaded PDA mount for my PDA that had a Garmin GPS built in.
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gpscity.com/ram-mount-universal-pda-top-clamp-cradle.htm (I cannot post links yet in here so you have to copy and past the url into your browser)
This list has several configurations with this mount (windsheild suction cup, Ubolt, handlebar mount, etc)
gpscity.com/search/q=universal+pda+mount
When I bought my Droid 2 years ago, I just dropped it in this universal spring loaded mount I was using for my PDA and it worked great.
I am going to order another to have in my car so I won't have to keep moving it back and forth from my bike. I expect to be able to use these mounts for any phone I buy in the foreseeable future (I am waiting on my GN to arrive in the mail right now). You can put whatever type mount you want with it to attach it to the bike or car.
I ride a Honda VFR 750 and do alot of long rides with it.
This will not offer protection from rain, but if it is very light rain, I usually just keep one of those stretchy type plastic kitchen bowl covers that have the elastic cord around the outside. They are made out of the same stuff ziplock bags are made of. The right size will stretch over the entire mount and keep it dry as long as you are not riding in a downpour.

Kind of stinks that none of these mounts (the Verizon one especially) don't have inputs for any of the cables. So you basically have to rip the case off, dock it, then connect everything every time. Make me sad they cant do what Motorola does and build em to work with all of that =(

This might help you sir, try Googling RAM Motorcycle Mount. Still can't post external links.

Got givi case and it works fine fir me
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Samsung Vehicle Mount review

This official Samsung car mount works on multiple phones, not just the S3 unlike the S2 car mount I had which only worked on the S2 and only when not using a case which was a double whammy of a negative for that mount.
Have Samsung learnt the error of their ways and improved this new mount? Let's find out...
This kit comes in 3 parts, the S2 mount comes in 2:
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The ball joint clips into this socket while the screw tightens the fit:
Unfortunately Samsung didn't leave room for arm adjustment so the number of ways to point the mount is very limited again, just like the S2 mount, you need to have it quite high up on the windscreen to get decent movement of the head:
Ultimately it still suffers one of the main flaws I found on the S2 dock, lack of adjustment and being aimed at windscreen mounting only as opposed to dashboard discs (see pic below). It's less advanced than the S2 mount because it doesn't have a socket the phone sits into to activate car mode, but if it did it wouldn't work on other phones whereas this one will work on almost any phone that's of compatible width as both side arms retract in and out.
So it's just a car mount that's tough and sturdy in motion, it doesn't vibrate and the suction is very strong but for what it costs I'd much rather recommend the Nokia CR-115 with a bit of DIY to the stock arm padding (remove them and replace with thinner pads) to work on phones as wide as an S3 because you get better movement and a slimmer profile for easier storage. It also costs less than £10 depending on where you shop. I also think it's by far the nicest looking mounts out there and because it's a genuine brand made one, it's good quality too.
Nokia CR-115:

Update:
The modding has started early I was looking at the ball joint and then at the ball joint on the Exomount car holder and realised they looked the same size....
So yeah, now I have a car mount that is sturdy and of excellent build and sticks to almost anything

This was pretty awesome, thanks a lot.

robbiekhan said:
Update:
The modding has started early I was looking at the ball joint and then at the ball joint on the Exomount car holder and realised they looked the same size....
So yeah, now I have a car mount that is sturdy and of excellent build and sticks to almost anything
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nice! where is the samsung car dock from?

Mobilefun

Does it mark the phone at all? Is there any plastic on plastic pressure points?
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No the back has a rubber mat and the arms are padded in soft grip.

robbiekhan said:
No the back has a rubber mat and the arms are padded in soft grip.
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Robbie i want to mount this car holder on the dashboard instead of the windscreen, how I can achieve this?

Dashboard Disk, check eBay

robbiekhan said:
Dashboard Disk, check eBay
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thanks bud
ordered

Looks nice. Is the size adjustable for other phones? or is it for galaxy s3 only?

yes this is "supposedly" be universal so its suppose to fit anything from 4in display - 5.3in display. Check out samsung's website about it. Cheapest i can find is $32 at mobilefun

fryrice8850 said:
yes this is "supposedly" be universal so its suppose to fit anything from 4in display - 5.3in display. Check out samsung's website about it. Cheapest i can find is $32 at mobilefun
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Expansy-usa selling $29.99 atm
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zen0s said:
Expansy-usa selling $29.99 atm
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oh snap! good find...u know how much is the shipping? I try to contact mobilefun but i am not getting any response from them (via email) i want to cancel the order.
i want to order this but i have to wait and see what mobilefun has to say about my current order.

nice gadget, look quality pretty good, how much to buy one?

Little too pricey to lose the connection jack at the bottom.

I find this one, a wristband mount for galaxy s4 and iPhone, very interesting,
https://www.wanpool.com/prod-CPA-Cell_Phone-ihjged/item315.html

Car mount

Can anyone recommend a good car mount?
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i've used a twisted up coat hanger for a few years already. works great and cost nothing.

madsquabbles said:
i've used a twisted up coat hanger for a few years already. works great and cost nothing.
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Where exactly do you want to mount it? Arkon has a bunch of mounts for front seat, windshield, headrest, etc. They'll even work with cases.
http://www.arkon.com/tablet-accessories/index.html

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Where exactly do you want to mount it? Arkon has a bunch of mounts for front seat, windshield, headrest, etc. They'll even work with cases.
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i drive a scion xd. the center console dash extrudes a bit and i hang the hanger around it. the top of the hanger goes right above the air vents and the tablet sits in front of the radio. i can adjust the volume on the steering wheeel.
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not my dash, just a random pic.
i swore i'd make it look prettier one day, but i keep running into distractions.

Shady Gambino said:
Where exactly do you want to mount it? Arkon has a bunch of mounts for front seat, windshield, headrest, etc. They'll even work with cases.
http://www.arkon.com/tablet-accessories/index.html
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Somewhere in the dash area. I have air vent mount for my Note 5.3. That's ideal for me because I can look at it without taking my eyes of the road. I hate windshield mounts because they just seem to get in the way of my field of view and it drives me nuts. That sticky mount in that link looks like it could work, but the dash in my car isn't smooth, it's kind of textured, so I'm not sure how well something like that would work.
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This
http://www.proclipusa.com/?sectionp...lder=false&have_mount=false&p_pageid=1&dtype=
And this
Might work
http://www.proclipusa.com/?sectionp...45&have_holder=&have_mount=&p_pageid=1&dtype=
Or this
With the first clip
http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResu...65077045072079076045085078057085/Default.aspx

freedomispopular said:
Somewhere in the dash area. I have air vent mount for my Note 5.3. That's ideal for me because I can look at it without taking my eyes of the road. I hate windshield mounts because they just seem to get in the way of my field of view and it drives me nuts. That sticky mount in that link looks like it could work, but the dash in my car isn't smooth, it's kind of textured, so I'm not sure how well something like that would work.2
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My girlfriend has a 2012 Scion tc, the dash is super textured. I'll see if the sticky mount works on hers.
To clarify, is your dash the plastic textured stuff or the faux leather textured stuff?

Shady Gambino said:
My girlfriend has a 2012 Scion tc, the dash is super textured. I'll see if the sticky mount works on hers.
To clarify, is your dash the plastic textured stuff or the faux leather textured stuff?
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Plastic
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madsquabbles said:
i drive a scion xd. the center console dash extrudes a bit and i hang the hanger around it. the top of the hanger goes right above the air vents and the tablet sits in front of the radio. i can adjust the volume on the steering wheeel.
not my dash, just a random pic.
i swore i'd make it look prettier one day, but i keep running into distractions.
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Any chance you could post some pictures of your setup?
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You guys should try mounts from ExoGear.
They make top quality stuff, not to mention look good to, which is rare for car mounts.
http://www.exogear.com/products-main.html

Wireless Charging Car Mount Options?

I just got a Nexus 5 and really liking the Qi wireless charging built inside the device. I have seen some options on the internet for wireless charging car mounts and wanted to see if anyone had any reviews and/or feedback before I purchase
I have seen the iOttie Easy Flex Wireless at CES, Choe on Amazon and an Owl something option. (Sorry - I was trying to post the links to more details but since I am new I cannot.)
Please - any feedback would be great because I really want to purchase SOMETHING for both mine and my wife's vehicle. Thanks! :good:

From what I understand the car mount options out there are very few with the full capability to provide a complete charge whilst having various apps running.. IE, maps, music, gps etc etc...
I would love to be proven wrong, though that is my understanding. Proclip were doing R&D on the Qi wireless charging but have yet to come up with a product that can fulfil this void.
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cpnyc1220 said:
I just got a Nexus 5 and really liking the Qi wireless charging built inside the device. I have seen some options on the internet for wireless charging car mounts and wanted to see if anyone had any reviews and/or feedback before I purchase
I have seen the iOttie Easy Flex Wireless at CES, Choe on Amazon and an Owl something option. (Sorry - I was trying to post the links to more details but since I am new I cannot.)
Please - any feedback would be great because I really want to purchase SOMETHING for both mine and my wife's vehicle. Thanks! :good:
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http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-air-dock
I just received mine, I am using the CD tray mounting option but have the dash one(which doesnt work well for the textured dash of my Sonata), works great holds the phone securely using the built in magnets comes with a 2.1amp car charger which i used going between cali and vegas with GPS and slacker streaming over bluetooth for the whole time and it still charged. Very good construction and again the magnets in teh charger hold the phone secure in landscape/portrait even over some fairly large bumps phone never moved.

sad to say, but after finding no possible way to mount my airdock to my existing mount, i will probably be selling it for what i paid
i was really hoping to get to use it too, as (with the plastic still covering the microfoam suction) the magnets still hold quite well.
i have a custom mount that my current dock attaches to with the standard 4 bolts (and nuts)
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there's no possible way to mount the airdock to that without opening it up and drilling holes, which i may still do)

Lucke said:
sad to say, but after finding no possible way to mount my airdock to my existing mount, i will probably be selling it for what i paid
i was really hoping to get to use it too, as (with the plastic still covering the microfoam suction) the magnets still hold quite well.
i have a custom mount that my current dock attaches to with the standard 4 bolts (and nuts)
there's no possible way to mount the airdock to that without opening it up and drilling holes, which i may still do)
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why not just drill a hole in the current mount and attached a ball mount to the current mount ? or use a suction pad and just use the regular mount to it something like
http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Portable-GPS-Dashboard-Adhesive/dp/B002IABMYS
then just attach the dash mount u got with the airdock to that, just use a really good adhesive on the disk

i looked into all that... most of those options would move the phone a lot closer to me, and usually directly over my gear box. it would also vibrate a lot more than it currently does
i guess i'll look into it some more though... worst case is i sell the airdock and either keep using my N4 proclip, or purchase the N5 proclip... no Qi charging, but a perfect fit.

Does the wireless charging work if you have a case?
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sinpapa said:
Does the wireless charging work if you have a case?
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It does work with a case, i have a fairly thick case on mine (just for testing) one of the wallet cases and it charges fine, magnets get a little weaker after the 1/3'' it has to penetrate

Would you mind posting a picture of the case or link?
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sinpapa said:
Would you mind posting a picture of the case or link?
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http://www.amazon.com/Abacus24-7-PocketBook-Leather-Wallet-Google/dp/B00AF98KI0

I made my own "airdock". It took some doing finding the material used for the face but I did find it. Let me tell ya, the suspension in my car is pretty stiff and the roads in New England are garbage. The phone WITH case did not budge and maintained charge. Its not a fast charge (everyone that knows anything about Qi charging knows it isn't fast). I can post links to what I used. I still have a ridiculous amount of that "small" sheet I ordered for the face of mine so I can sell off pieces if anyone is interested. Obviously, contact me via pm for that material so as to not clutter this thread.