Pro Clip install

[bdejong11129]

After searching this and other forums for a proper mount for a phone in the Z4 it looked like the Pro-Clip was the solution most people looked to. I went ahead and ordered it along with the magnetic mount. This meant a new case, but that was ok since I uses a minimalistic case anyways.

The install went well, as some have mentioned, the supplied tools for creating the gap are at best adequate but did do the job. All in the install took me maybe 10 minutes and that was with some adjustments to where it was mounted for my specific car and use case. One thing I will say is that the install tools were made of a material that was very sacrificial. This means that it took the damage and not the dash panels.

The only real regret that I have is that I didn't spend the few extra bucks on the charger magnetic base. I don't know why I didn't think about keeping a charge on the phone but I didn't. It wasn't until I finished the install, plugged int eh USB for sound that I realized I had no way to keep it charged. So, that's the only real negative so far and that's on me.

It fits fine, doesn't get in the way of the shifter (6sp Manual) or the AC controls. The positioning is very natural and skipping songs or listening to navigation are very natural and easy to do without taking my eyes off the road. All in all a very nice mount. Sorry, no pictures with the phone mounted as well, needed the same phone to take this picture, lol.

 

[lalo]

How’s the phone placement during driving while using maps? I’m looking for a mount but I feel like the pro clip might be to far right and down. Let me know, thank you

 

[bdejong11129]

Unlike in my more modern cars, where I can glance over to see the map and usually have the voice prompts off, with this car, and the placement, I rely on the audio cues more. For me, the windscreen is to shallow and small to put a large phone in front of it. I have a longer trip in the next few weeks where I need GPS guidance and will update after that. For regular music its working well as the skip button is well placed on the screen and I can just poke at it without having to avert my gaze.

 

[lalo]

Is this the first phone mount you’ve tried? I want to try a suction+double sided adhesive mount on the right side of the stereo. It’s more eye level but still to the right but I would assume that it won’t stick/be sturdy enough

 

[skullandbiscuits]

Fitted mine a few weeks ago, at first I wasn’t that impressed with installation. The instructions don’t mention that the bottom part fits snuggly into the groove panel.

But once all setup it works well using MagSafe. I’ve also got a BlueBus module fitted, and the whole setup now is very good.

 

[bdejong11129]

Is this the first phone mount you’ve tried? I want to try a suction+double sided adhesive mount on the right side of the stereo. It’s more eye level but still to the right but I would assume that it won’t stick/be sturdy enough

For the Z4, yes. I thought about using a suction cup style since I did swap out the wood panels for the aluminum panels in this car. The only hesitation I had was its ability to remain "sucked" through the changes in temperature I get in my area. In my truck I use a suction base on a screen for the backup camera on our camper and it routinely just falls off. I assume its from expansion and contraction of the dash where its mounted. Truth be told, probably less of an issue on the aluminum dash panel as its quite beefy. Let me know how it works suctioned to the dash as that would bring it up closer to eye level.

Fitted mine a few weeks ago, at first I wasn’t that impressed with installation. The instructions don’t mention that the bottom part fits snuggly into the groove panel.

But once all setup it works well using MagSafe. I’ve also got a BlueBus module fitted, and the whole setup now is very good.

Lol, I didn't even read the instructions as I watched a few videos while deciding on the type of mount and they all made it clear how to install it and were far better than the instructions. It did make a difference to where it could be placed as the lip it secures to on the bottom is not uniform or available if you move it too far away( to the right for me in a LHD car). The magnetic mount portion is very secure and I am very pleased with how well it holds the phone and how easy it is to put it in place.

I am very close to a BT adapter as I do not like constantly having to plug and unplug the phone. That's my next weekend project once I settle in on the adapter. I would appreciate your input on how well yours is working and what other units you looked at if any.

 

[skullandbiscuits]

BlueBus is the Rolls-Royce of Bluetooth solutions. It connects to Bluetooth seamlessly. All the controls work from MFSW, track text in the radio unit. I don’t ever need to fiddle or check anything. It was a plug and play installation (provided you have the OEM CD change connector).

It’s like BMW made it, it’s that good. And it works much better than my 2024 Audi Q5.

P.S - I don’t work for Blue Bus