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iPhone Mounts
« on: October 24, 2013, 08:22:08 AM »
I currently have one of these iPhone mounts I got from Ram



Which I hate. As you can't operate it through the plastic

So I'm thinking about getting one of these iPhone mounts.



http://www.adventurebikeshop.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=462


What do you guys use... and how do you tackle waterproofing
 

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Re: iPhone Mounts
« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2013, 08:25:07 AM »
I have tried 2 or 3 different types of waterproof casings, in the end i got sick of my phone overheating, I have needed to use the waterproofing 3 times i think, all i do now is just put it in the side pocket if I am going to ride into any significant rain, quick showers and the like I have not had a problem of water getting anywhere near it.

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Re: iPhone Mounts
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2013, 08:28:44 AM »
So what do you use as a mount?
 

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Re: iPhone Mounts
« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2013, 08:39:27 AM »
Here is ours been using it for over a year with only positive results.....only change has been the way we do music, no change to the mount system.  :thumbsup  :thumbsup


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Re: iPhone Mounts
« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2013, 08:44:08 AM »
do you have a photo with the phone mounted?
 

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Re: iPhone Mounts
« Reply #5 on: October 24, 2013, 08:44:18 AM »
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Re: iPhone Mounts
« Reply #6 on: October 24, 2013, 08:45:47 AM »
How does that go with Vibrations
 

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Re: iPhone Mounts
« Reply #7 on: October 24, 2013, 08:53:14 AM »
How does that go with Vibrations

No Dramas at all, Diesel & Shiney also use the same mount, i have had it for 12 months now, I have done about 10,000km or a bit more with it on their and it has not moved at all.
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Re: iPhone Mounts
« Reply #8 on: October 24, 2013, 10:40:19 AM »
Marcus if your a bit worried about the phone bouncing out you could look at this mount from RAM.

http://www.ja-gps.com.au/RAM/ram-hol-pd3u/

It is springloaded at the top and the sides are adjustable with locking screws on the back. I use it for my Samsung Android and it works great.
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Re: iPhone Mounts
« Reply #9 on: October 24, 2013, 10:44:39 AM »
Dammit... I didn't see that one, I just ordered the X-grip
 

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« Reply #10 on: October 24, 2013, 11:12:21 AM »
Just change the order if you want the other option.
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Re: iPhone Mounts
« Reply #11 on: October 24, 2013, 11:18:38 AM »
Marcus if your a bit worried about the phone bouncing out you could look at this mount from RAM.

http://www.ja-gps.com.au/RAM/ram-hol-pd3u/

It is springloaded at the top and the sides are adjustable with locking screws on the back. I use it for my Samsung Android and it works great.


The is what I love about this place, everyone has different experiences and opinions, I like the look of that mount Sean, although the X-Grip has never failed me, Shiney and I have had a go at trying to get the phone to come out and failed :)
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Re: iPhone Mounts
« Reply #12 on: October 24, 2013, 01:04:52 PM »
Graham,

The benefit I see with the one I posted is that it has claws over and under the phone and if the springs give way it is still held in place and the rider has a chance to grab it before it hits terra firma at about 100 km/h.

Not saying the X-grip is bad at all just a bit different.
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Re: iPhone Mounts
« Reply #13 on: October 24, 2013, 01:09:50 PM »
Graham,

The benefit I see with the one I posted is that it has claws over and under the phone and if the springs give way it is still held in place and the rider has a chance to grab it before it hits terra firma at about 100 km/h.

Not saying the X-grip is bad at all just a bit different.

Agreed  :thumb
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Re: iPhone Mounts
« Reply #14 on: October 24, 2013, 01:42:27 PM »
We have the X-Grip in the car and it works great...very secure :thumbsup but felt it no use to me on the bike as I still needed a waterproof case for the iPhone as I wished to keep the Phone/GPS/Music functions usable and not need stop to put it in from the weather and lose some of its functions.


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Re: iPhone Mounts
« Reply #15 on: October 24, 2013, 02:47:59 PM »
The is what I love about this place, everyone has different experiences and opinions, I like the look of that mount Sean, although the X-Grip has never failed me, Shiney and I have had a go at trying to get the phone to come out and failed :)
You need to let Octane have a go at it - I bet he could get it out  :rofl :crackup :grin
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Re: iPhone Mounts
« Reply #16 on: October 25, 2013, 12:56:32 AM »
STreak, does it come with that pretty pink cable or is that extra?
More seriously, is that just for iPhone or universal?

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Re: iPhone Mounts
« Reply #17 on: October 25, 2013, 06:48:40 AM »
Here is ours been using it for over a year with only positive results.....only change has been the way we do music, no change to the mount system.  :thumbsup  :thumbsup
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If I remember correctly, you are using a waterproof case with an iPod Classic for your "In-Flight" entertainment.    What is the brand of the case, as I am keen to hard mount my iPod Classic?
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Re: iPhone Mounts
« Reply #18 on: October 25, 2013, 07:19:53 AM »
Here is ours been using it for over a year with only positive results.....only change has been the way we do music, no change to the mount system.  :thumbsup  :thumbsup
 :beer


If I remember correctly, you are using a waterproof case with an iPod Classic for your "In-Flight" entertainment.    What is the brand of the case, as I am keen to hard mount my iPod Classic?



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Re: iPhone Mounts
« Reply #19 on: October 25, 2013, 01:41:54 PM »
Thanks Chris, they look like a great product. :beer
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« Reply #20 on: October 25, 2013, 01:50:27 PM »
you can have my mount (see top pic) if you want for nothing...

I got the X-grip today in the post
 

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« Reply #21 on: October 25, 2013, 01:56:36 PM »
you can have my mount (see top pic) if you want for nothing...

I got the X-grip today in the post

Thanks Marcus.   PM sent.
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« Reply #22 on: October 25, 2013, 06:54:19 PM »
I personally use the Lifeproof case and belt mount (modified to attach to the left fairing).
The case is waterproof, shockproof and dustproof and guaranteed to a depth of 10 meters.  It is actually designed for extreme outdoor activities.
Using the screen is not a problem however I have deliberately mounted it where I can't use in on the move although it is attached to the starcom via Bluetooth.

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« Reply #23 on: October 26, 2013, 01:13:32 AM »
I've gone this way for my Sat Nav and Smart Phone. The reason being I was sick of having to unplug the Sat Nav and lock it away every time I stopped for any reason and was away from the bike. So now I can just slip the phone out and fold down the sat nav.

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