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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 11:34 AM
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Has anyone found a way to cleanly mount both a Phone and a GPS? I have been debating for a bit on weather to use the Modifry Bracket + clip for either an iPhone or Garmin....
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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 11:45 AM
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Use Mapquest or Navigon on the iPhone as a GPS. If I'm taking a long trip and really want the Garmin I'll use a beanbag or suction cup mount.
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Old May 2, 2011 | 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Bass
very easy and inexpensive way around that as i did this in my truck and my car

what i did was install an aux input to headphone jack into my alpine head units that plugs into my Evo so that i can play the music / nav through the head unit and

then for power i went to the junk yard and got a cigarette lighter and then bought this

http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Low-profile-U...1425718&sr=1-11

i hide the usb power port in my dash and ran the mico usb to my phone - total cost was around 20.00 -

or if you have an alpine / ipod stereo (mine is a 9884 in the car) - you only need to run the iphone wire from the head-unit and it will charge / play though the head-unit

How hard is it to install the modifry bracket? I hate cracking the dash open, do you get any noise or vibration problems after you install?
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Old May 3, 2011 | 08:05 PM
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has anyone used the proclip for an iphone 4 w/o a case? does it scratch the phone, hold it tightly in place? any recommendations?
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Old May 4, 2011 | 07:29 AM
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Been using one of their adjustable mounts (516165) with no problems. How would it scratch the phone if you have a case?

Originally Posted by KellyHatcher
How hard is it to install the modifry bracket?
Pretty easy for me. YMMV if you're not very handy or patient. Cutting is required.

Originally Posted by KellyHatcher
do you get any noise or vibration problems after you install?
The bracket does flex though I think Modifry did a slight redesign after I bought mine that might help to reduce flex. It's thin steel. If you're really worried about flex it's not an issue with Panavise's bracket. However, the Panavise bracket mounts to the right of the radio.

Originally Posted by Blake9b
Has anyone found a way to cleanly mount both a Phone and a GPS? I have been debating for a bit on weather to use the Modifry Bracket + clip for either an iPhone or Garmin....
IIRC ProClip has extender plates, quick change plates, etc that can be attached to the Modifry (or other) bracket.

Originally Posted by dammitjim
Here is a one cable solution for power and aux. It works with an iPhone 4. I picked up a lighter socket from Autozone for ~$5, wired it to the extra connectors on the fuse box and jsut hide it in the passenger side cargo net thing.
Just be aware that USB charging is limited to 500mA. You can probably get more current (faster charge which helps with GPS use on any smartphone) using a non-USB charger.

Originally Posted by M.A.R.C.
How are you guys running cables to your devices once docked/mounted?
Through the same opening that the Modifry bracket uses. Probably not good for the cable since it is squeezed by the dash but there's really no movement so I'm not concerned.
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Old May 4, 2011 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by KellyHatcher
How hard is it to install the modifry bracket? I hate cracking the dash open, do you get any noise or vibration problems after you install?
It's not too hard to install. The little hole plugs above the cluster are a little pain to remove. The worst part was cutting the dash. I used a cheapo knockoff Exacto knife and it worked ok. A stiffer blade would have been a lot better. The blade I used was way too flexible and I was worried I was going to slip a put a gash across the dash or myself. Quite a lot of pressure is required to get through the plastic, just be careful, go slow, and make multiple cuts to get all the way through. Here are some pictures from the install. I've not noticed any noise or vibrations.
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Old May 6, 2011 | 08:03 PM
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I will be working on an S2000 specific solution this summer. Similar idea to the ITouch mold I made last year. If people like it, Ill talk to a retailer about selling them.
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 09:42 PM
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How is the Proclip in regards of track driving? Does it grip the phone good enough to use on the track?
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Old Jan 8, 2012 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by nos4you
How is the Proclip in regards of track driving? Does it grip the phone good enough to use on the track?
Someone answer this!
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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by eklipz98
Originally Posted by nos4you' timestamp='1322203379' post='21184778
How is the Proclip in regards of track driving? Does it grip the phone good enough to use on the track?
Someone answer this!
I haven't been on the track, but the proclip I have would not let go of the iphone unless you flipped the car. It has slots that hold the side of the phone, and the phone sits a 1/4 inch into a slot on the bottom of the phone.
If you flip the car, you have other things to worry about than your iphone.
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