ProClip 370Z Mount + Droid Holster review

CharlieFoxtro · 03-23-2010, 11:45 AM

To give you some ideas for mounting accessories in the cubby, here's what I did for my GPS:

I formed a block of florist's foam to take up the space in the back of the 370's cubby, strung the power cord out the back, and cut and painted a piece of foam core board as trim. The florist foam is snug fit to the cubby cavity and the GPS attaches to the foam with velcro. This allows me to switch the GPS between cars. I tapped the passenger 12VDC socket with a 12VDC extension from which I cut the plug end. The GPS power cord is plugged and taped to the extension socket (so that it can't back out). The extension and GPS power cord is then crammed up under the dash.

spearfish25 · 03-23-2010, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CharlieFoxtro

To give you some ideas for mounting accessories in the cubby, here's what I did for my GPS:

I formed a block of florist's foam to take up the space in the back of the 370's cubby, strung the power cord out the back, and cut and painted a piece of foam core board as trim. The florist foam is snug fit to the cubby cavity and the GPS attaches to the foam with velcro. This allows me to switch the GPS between cars. I tapped the passenger 12VDC socket with a 12VDC extension from which I cut the plug end. The GPS power cord is plugged and taped to the extension socket (so that it can't back out). The extension and GPS power cord is then crammed up under the dash.

Nice, but I could never tolerate driving around with that cubby door open every time I use the GPS.

m4a1mustang · 03-23-2010, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

Nice, but I could never tolerate driving around with that cubby door open every time I use the GPS.

Agreed. For me, GPS works better when it's in my line of sight, so I use a window suction mount whenever I need it.

CharlieFoxtro · 03-24-2010, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Agreed. For me, GPS works better when it's in my line of sight, so I use a window suction mount whenever I need it.

I thought line of sight might be a problem, but it didn't turn out to be for me. It might be however, for someone taller than average. The cubby door open may be perceived as a safety issue though. The best part of about mounting in the cubby is that the GPS is out of sight when not in use or parked and there are no telltale suction cup marks on the windshield. I have my radar detector mounted on the mirror stem like a lot of others on this forum. It's a PITA to remove it every time I'm parked somewhere. Wish I could find a better solution for it.

The best solution for mounting a radar detector I ever came up with was on a 1999 Accord. Found a really small thin detector at Radio Shack that I mounted inside the headliner behind the windshield. I installed and wired an OEM fog light switch to the detector so I could turn it off if I got pulled over. There's nothing worse than a squealing radar detector when a cop is asking you for your driver's license (especially if detectors are verboten where you happen to get pulled over)! The radar detector was not especially good, lots of falsing and no laser, but I kept me from ever getting a ticket in that car and I never had to worry about it being visible.

Modshack · 03-24-2010, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Agreed. For me, GPS works better when it's in my line of sight, so I use a window suction mount whenever I need it.

I made up a slick, simple mount for mine which positions it perfectly. Personally, driving with the cubby door open is a huge distraction. I don't use the GPS much so this works for me..
I also have a cradle that snaps into the same mount to hold an iPhone, or iPod. Someone just asked me to make them one after seeing this..

More pics here: Garmin Nav holder.. album | Ttschwing | Fotki.com

rajx · 07-16-2010, 10:31 AM

Modshack - Could you post pictures and details of the mount to hold an iPhone. I would like to see if I can put one together for iphone4. Thanks in advance.

Modshack · 07-16-2010, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by rajx

Modshack - Could you post pictures and details of the mount to hold an iPhone. I would like to see if I can put one together for iphone4. Thanks in advance.

Well.....since that was shown I've designed a flip out holder. Pivots out from the cubby and will hold Nav or Phone set-ups.

Her it is with my Droid Incredible in an iPhone 3 holder:

Folds in:

iPhone 4 cradles won't be available til Mid August FWIW...

More pics on both styles in my albums http://public.fotki.com/ttschwing/370z-stuff/

rajx · 07-18-2010, 08:46 AM

Modshack - It looks awesome. What type of ball and socket holder are you using? Where can I buy one? How do you make the ball and socket holder join the phone cradle? I see from the pics that you don't have wires running to get power. Thanks so much for posting these pics.

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rajx Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 3 Drives: 40th Anniversary 370 Rep Power: 17	Modshack - Could you post pictures and details of the mount to hold an iPhone. I would like to see if I can put one together for iphone4. Thanks in advance.

07-18-2010, 08:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
rajx Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 3 Drives: 40th Anniversary 370 Rep Power: 17	Modshack - It looks awesome. What type of ball and socket holder are you using? Where can I buy one? How do you make the ball and socket holder join the phone cradle? I see from the pics that you don't have wires running to get power. Thanks so much for posting these pics.