E61 Touring Discussion The touring is also known as the wagon version of the 5 series.

Custom phone mount for iPhone 6 plus

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 22, 2015 | 06:10 AM
  #1  
timmay77's Avatar
Thread Starter
New Members
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 146
Likes: 2
From: Ohio
My Ride: E39 M5
Model Year: 2003
Default Custom phone mount for iPhone 6 plus

The 6+ is a rather large phone, so I do not keep it in my pocket often. I needed someplace to mount it in the car. I wasn't paying the $60 for the official E60 mount so I made my own with some 20 gauge stainless and some Plastidip spray paint. I bent up the stainless so it had a very slight spring tension to grip on to the trim piece. Works perfectly for my needs. The holder is a Ram gripper with the needed accessories purchased from Amazon for about $40.


Pictures where taken by my daughter while we were driving home from volleyball practice, so no, I wasn't being unsafe. I made mention that I was going to post it up and she was geeked about taking the pictures. Kids kill me sometimes.


I've been meaning to replace the bolts with something less "industrial" looking, but just haven't taken the time......

Name:  1432205357_zpsdf19887a.jpg
Views: 3422
Size:  108.5 KB


Name:  1432205365_zps903176da.jpg
Views: 1296
Size:  99.2 KB


Name:  1432205341_zpsd83a0ca6.jpg
Views: 991
Size:  110.7 KB


Name:  1432205349_zps9ea44b27.jpg
Views: 1866
Size:  105.4 KB


Name:  1432205332_zps282a502c.jpg
Views: 1664
Size:  122.4 KB
Reply
Old May 22, 2015 | 07:00 AM
  #2  
rice_rocket88's Avatar
New Members
 
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 517
Likes: 6
From: Boston
My Ride: 2008 535xi
Model Year: 2008
Engine: n54
Default

Although I don't have the iphone 6 plus I have a Note 3. I bought a magnetic vent mount and have it in the exact same place... works like a charm.
Reply
Old May 22, 2015 | 09:22 AM
  #3  
Lotus99's Avatar
Senior Members
 
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 1,169
Likes: 0
From: Canada
My Ride: 2010 535 xi - M Sport Pkg & other goodies
Default

Timmay: Cool. I've got the expensive, but very well built, Proclip mounting system, which is a similar mount style as yours. Why not plasti dip the bolts too? Might be fine that way.

Rice Rocket, what's the magnetic mount? Link to it? I've got a vent mount in my other car, which is ok, and it's called the Kenu Airframe Plus for the iPhone 6.
Reply
Old May 22, 2015 | 10:13 AM
  #4  
rice_rocket88's Avatar
New Members
 
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 517
Likes: 6
From: Boston
My Ride: 2008 535xi
Model Year: 2008
Engine: n54
Default

Amazon.com: Tackform Magneto Mini Cell Phone Vent Mount compatible with all smartphones such as iPhone 6 Plus/6/5/5S/5C/4/4S, Samsung Galaxy S5/S4/S3, Note 3 ,HTC One, Nexus 7, Tablets and GPS devices. THE ORIGINAL MAGNETIC VENT MOUNT, Stick with a brand you can trust.: Cell Phones & Accessories Amazon.com: Tackform Magneto Mini Cell Phone Vent Mount compatible with all smartphones such as iPhone 6 Plus/6/5/5S/5C/4/4S, Samsung Galaxy S5/S4/S3, Note 3 ,HTC One, Nexus 7, Tablets and GPS devices. THE ORIGINAL MAGNETIC VENT MOUNT, Stick with a brand you can trust.: Cell Phones & Accessories

I've had similar before.. but the phone was big and huge bumps would knock it off.. this one has a strong magnet that holds onto it.. a nice rubberized piece that goes into the vent.
Reply
Old May 22, 2015 | 11:52 AM
  #5  
Lotus99's Avatar
Senior Members
 
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 1,169
Likes: 0
From: Canada
My Ride: 2010 535 xi - M Sport Pkg & other goodies
Default

Super cool. Wish I'd seen that before I bought my Kenu. It holds the phone great, the putting it in and taking out requires some effort.
Reply
Old May 22, 2015 | 11:55 AM
  #6  
rice_rocket88's Avatar
New Members
 
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 517
Likes: 6
From: Boston
My Ride: 2008 535xi
Model Year: 2008
Engine: n54
Default

Yeah I was worried the magnet might be too strong since it had to hold the big phone. There are two pieces of metal you can use.. round and square. I notice it's great to hold/slide the phone off the magnet. It is hard to pull it directly off. Either way, you throw it on there and it works.. like a magnet.. and I can rotate it a bit and move it. I LOVE the magnet holder..
Reply
Old May 22, 2015 | 11:58 AM
  #7  
rice_rocket88's Avatar
New Members
 
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 517
Likes: 6
From: Boston
My Ride: 2008 535xi
Model Year: 2008
Engine: n54
Default

Oh I guess to add.. the only downside is the vents position relative to the unlock/hazards.. and the HVAC controls.. I used to keep it horizontal for the gps, but have gone vertical like the OP has pictures of, just so it blocks less. Plus I have also realized now that it is hot.. that having it on the driver's side blocks the vent entirely.. although my phone always stays cold.. I sweat.. I moved it to the passenger side for that Second reason
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ucsbwsr
E60, E61 Parts, Accessories and Mods
26
Feb 26, 2025 08:22 AM
iNDOLiFE
Bluetooth & Cell Phone Forum
0
Aug 4, 2015 07:06 PM
boozooface
Bluetooth & Cell Phone Forum
2
Jul 29, 2015 06:56 AM
PelicanParts.com
Vendor Classifieds
0
Jul 24, 2015 01:26 PM
pdubq
Complete Car Sales
0
Jul 18, 2015 06:16 AM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 05:44 PM.