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Hidden USB & Magnetic Phone Mount Over Air Bag Warning Light
- Thread starter sabo
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Lord_Flexington
Drag Racing Champion
- Location
- Syracuse
- Car(s)
- 15 MK7 GTI LP PP
Looks fantastic! How well does it hold up when moving the car quickly? I'd love to have that set for auto x. Definitely doing this one even though I have the stupid lightning cable connection. I'm going to see if I can run the extension the same way
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can't really speak to auto x type forces
but the magnet is fairly strong...the phone cover i use is moderately thick rubber...so the hold depend some on the phone and the cover....i have iphone 6s....i don't feel like it would lose it whipping on a track...
Just to add to discussion. The non-cheapo magnet holder (one with the rubber/anti slip cover) is plenty strong to hold even a 7" tablet (for all that my TSI could deliver). The cheapo one that I've installed in my old car (the base is basically a thick washer that moves on the ball) is much worse. I had to use sand paper to roughen it up to prevent unintended movement (and it's far from perfect).
Regarding the install process - I'd rather not route the cable on my car. While not as aesthetically pleasing it's much easier to replace the cable (that tends to go bad for no reason). Also, i believe that instructions missed important 1st step - disconnect the battery or you may end up with air bag system code (that required dealer visit).
Regarding the install process - I'd rather not route the cable on my car. While not as aesthetically pleasing it's much easier to replace the cable (that tends to go bad for no reason). Also, i believe that instructions missed important 1st step - disconnect the battery or you may end up with air bag system code (that required dealer visit).
the warning is there. if you've read.
i don't fear cable wear. all my cables 4+ years and going...
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GLoBaLReBeL
Ready to race!
- Location
- South Bend, IN
Doing this soon. I hate that they didn't put the USB port in the arm res.
lokerola
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- Location
- Alexandria VA
Wow - great write up! Very cool, thanks.
Lord_Flexington
Drag Racing Champion
- Location
- Syracuse
- Car(s)
- 15 MK7 GTI LP PP
bumping because im here
kkingma
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- Location
- Tacoma, WA
Thanks for the write up. I followed your instructions without issue. Only problem I had was the "fish the USB cable" which was a little trial and error.
Now I can close my cubby with the phone plugged in!
Now I can close my cubby with the phone plugged in!