Accessories I Found the Slimmest Car Mount for the Evo

[BigHAZE]

I have this mount, and with a slight modification, it now holds my EVO with the Seidio Innocase II case on it. I had an old Bracketron universal mount that I wasn't using, so I removed the foam strip that usually sits against the back of your phone. See image here: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_klrZN9Uoc-o/SnR-ABFJMuI/AAAAAAAAE4E/sj8ir1a2Rwg/s400/bracketron.jpg I used a hairdryer to heat up the adhesive and then just peeled it off as one piece.

I then adhered it to the "fingers" of the Kensington mount. (Photo attached) The razor blade that I used to trim it was not the sharpest, so the edges look slightly rough (only close up). It now holds my phone WITH the Innocase II on it, and it doesn't move ONE BIT while driving.

You may be able to find thin foam with adhesive backing somewhere else, like a hobby or craft store.

I have attached a photo so that you can see what I am talking about.

Good Luck

*edit I added a photo of my EVO in the mount! You can probably remove the rubber pads on it now and move them to the sides that actually touch the EVO.

 

[scl23enn4m3]

Anyone find another deal on this?

 

[scl23enn4m3]

It's back to $11.99!

Buy.com - Kensington K39210US Vehicle Mount

 

[broadwayblue]

It's back to $11.99!

Buy.com - Kensington K39210US Vehicle Mount

Crap...back up to $23. lol One of these times I'll catch it!

 

[tqlla]

Just bought two for $11.99/each+4.69 shipping, sold by Onsale, through amazon. The total was $28.67

If you only buy one, the shipping is $3.99

 

[stainlessray]

Just bought two for $11.99/each+4.69 shipping, sold by Onsale, through amazon. The total was $28.67

If you only buy one, the shipping is $3.99

a link would be nice.... Unless you're just bragging.....

 

[broadwayblue]

a link would be nice.... Unless you're just bragging.....

It's still good...grabbed a couple last night.

Amazon.com: Kensington Windshield /Vent Car Mount with Quick Release Cradle for iPhone/iPod Touch: Electronics

 

[BigHAZE]

I was just coming here to post the link too. I have one (and posted pics on how it works with the Seidio case) but just picked up two more. I will mod them when I get them.

The AMAZON link FTW!

 

[tqlla]

a link would be nice.... Unless you're just bragging.....

Is it so hard to go to Amazon.com? The link is also in the first post of this thread.

I just received mine yesterday. That Arm is very long. My EVO shakes constantly on this mount. I wonder if I can cut the arm a couple of inches.

 

[Mr. Ed]

I actually quit using this style of mount a few years ago because the clips were wearing off the paint on my vents...anyone seeing any issues like that?

 

[Vipfreak]

I'm actually thinking of getting this for home use next to my bed.

 

[uniquenameEVO]

Is it so hard to go to Amazon.com? The link is also in the first post of this thread.

I just received mine yesterday. That Arm is very long. My EVO shakes constantly on this mount. I wonder if I can cut the arm a couple of inches.

Not sure if it will work for you....

I have a curve in my arm so it is on the windshield, and the low part of the curve rests on the dash. Phone is right above the dash that way.

Been using the vent mount though...

 

[tqlla]

Curving the arm into an S, helps tone down the vibration.

It doesnt help that my car feels every bump in the road.

 

[takirb]

Mine was just delivered today. It does wobble way too much, had to bend it to rest on the dash. It seems constructed quite well and doesnt feel "cheap", but my favorite part is that it fits my tpu case perfectly with no modding of any kind. Slides in and out very easily too

 

[tqlla]

Mine was just delivered today. It does wobble way too much, had to bend it to rest on the dash. It seems constructed quite well and doesnt feel "cheap", but my favorite part is that it fits my tpu case perfectly with no modding of any kind. Slides in and out very easily too

I am worried about it resting on the dash. I wouldnt want the shaking to wear down the corinthian leather on my Dash. j/k, but I would suggest getting a mat or something to protect the dash from wear.

I do love how convinient and slim the mount is.

 

[takirb]

I am worried about it resting on the dash. I wouldnt want the shaking to wear down the corinthian leather on my Dash. j/k, but I would suggest getting a mat or something to protect the dash from wear.

I do love how convinient and slim the mount is.

My dash is mainly plastic, and I don't see it wearing it down anytime soon lol i tried the vent clip, but I have the circular vents (05 F-150) and they wont fit. I may try to fab up something later though and still utilize the "mount" itself

 

[thedonk13]

i just read over everyone's comments, and not one person asked the hard question...does the back plate cover the camera? It doesn't look like it does, but I think it would be cool to do some recording while driving...you never know right now....kinda like a cop dash cam....

anyways....for those who have it, because my wife would love one, and i think it's pretty cool as well, even though i ride my harley mostly, does the back plate cover the rear camera?

Thanks!

 

[tqlla]

The plate doesnt cover the camera.

 

[tracerit]

now $5 AFTER $10 mail in rebate on amazon.com

Amazon.com: Kensington K39256US Quick Release Car Mount for iPhone, including iPhone 4, iPod touch (Black): Cell Phones & Accessories

 

[Tanker]

Looks nice but I have been using the ProClip for years & love it. A little pricey but built very nice. Whenever I change phones I just change the holster.

 

[fonseca898]

I just got mine from Amazon today, and it's higher quality than I expected. High quality plastics and my phone fits great naked or with TPU case. I'll be using the vent mount.

You can buy several thicknesses and densities of foam tape at home improvement stores. I have a thin grey foam tape found in the HVAC section which is great for minimizing rubbing, wear between contact points and vibrations for all sorts of applications. Might be helpful for some. I used some black rubber tape to line the actual mount where it contacts the phone, since the stock pieces didn't contact my phone in the right places.

 

[Tre Lawrence]

now $5 AFTER $10 mail in rebate on amazon.com

Amazon.com: Kensington K39256US Quick Release Car Mount for iPhone, including iPhone 4, iPod touch (Black): Cell Phones & Accessories

$5? Was that a mistype?

 

[Rhinosruin]

It was a one day deal

$5? Was that a mistype?

 

[Tre Lawrence]

It was a one day deal

Thanks!... wish I hadn't missed it...

 

[tracerit]

I received the mount today. It works PERFECTLY now. Whereas before I had trouble fitting my EVO (with and without my Innocase), it now fits perfectly and holds it very securely. Apparently they've redesigned the foam padding inside, before it was actual foam, now it seems like a more compressable soft plastic. the picture below doesn't show it very well.

all i can say is this is THE BEST phone mount for our EVO now. Since it's made for the smaller iphone and fits our larger EVO, it'll definitely fit any other phone in between (not sure about ones with keyboards though).