Firstly I hate to search for cable and try to connect it while I need to start driving, so wireless magnetic charging is essential. Secondly, and I know it's not good but sometimes I need to read Whatup massages while on the way (standing on red light or in slow traffic). Before you start with CarPlay talk - have you ever heard Siri trying to read messages in Latvian?
MaXPainT wrote: ↑Thu Feb 16, 2023 8:19 pm
May I ask what for do you need the phone screen? Most of the features that are required during driving are on the infotainment anyway.
My phone lives in the pocket under the usb ports with a short usb cable connection. Not the most modern solution, but it is not in a way of anything and doesn't tempt me to do illegal actions
zemdega wrote: ↑Thu Feb 16, 2023 8:15 pm
So this is how it looks like. I specifically searched for attachment where there's some kind of hook and possibility to tighten it up. I had other holders where you just push it in and rubber should do the job but it never works. At least for me.
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90 degree usb thingy is super cool. I was thinking of some cable management before I bought it but when I put it in it was like "it just works" I mean cable now is in place I wanted without any extra attachment.
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I just rolled up extra cable part and put in pouch under ports.
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Maybe somebody wants something super high tech but I'm really happy with this setup.
One thing I didn't post is my modification to make it a bit higher. I can show them if needed.
This looks like the optimal solution. I just wish the phone to sit a little bit lower so it doesn't get in the way if I need to touch the screen. I'm turning on the seat heating with my knee anyway
This looks like the optimal solution. I just wish the phone to sit a little bit lower so it doesn't get in the way if I need to touch the screen. I'm turning on the seat heating with my knee anyway
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williamchan wrote: ↑Fri Feb 17, 2023 10:04 pm
Common spot, custom made ball joint magsafe charger in wood to match the E
Wow how did you make that ? Looks awesome! Plus where did you wire it to?
A friend sent me that so can't share much details how he made it, for the one on the driver side I just fuse tap a USB port and connect it. for the passenger side do need an USB extension lead and again fuse tap.
I almost forgot about this post I made. Time to give back to the community
At the end I opted for this solution. It is no way as fancy as Williamchan's setup but it served me well in the last months. It directly aligns with the arm rest (and my elbow) so it is super easy to reach. The magsafe magnets are very secure, and the cable fit so perfectly that I didn't even need to tape it to the dashboard.
? Looks awesome! Plus where did you wire it to?
