"Stupid" [Me] is forever

[BlueMoon]

Forum friends, in case you have the same problem I did for some time...

I've been searching for various cell phone and iPod car kits that would fit in my Z4.

- Never tried the windshield mount because I don't like the look (also fear it will leave a mark on the glass).
- The same goes for any "suction" or "adhesive tape" mounts.
- I tried the false cigarette lighter mount but it doesn't fit (and broke).
- Tried ProClip, but after 20 minutes of using those two plastic wedges to slightly pry open the dash, I didn't want to chance it.
- Didn't want to use ProClip for the air conditioning/heating vent attachment either (fearing it will break the vent off on rough roads)...

So... after $100+ later...

I came across this nifty thing
http://www.kk.org/cooltools/archives/000022.php

It's placed on the dash in front of the passenger seat... right next to the nav system and works as well as anything I've had or dared to use. My only concern is on scorching hot days when the Sun is beating down on the dash and beaming directly on the iPod but I suppose a screen would be suffice.

My point is... I hope our friends at BMW will figure out a better formula for the dash in the new redesigned Z. What would be cool is if the dash was extended out [slightly in a V shape] so that climate controls are available for both passengers to control on either side, and this would give more room for other things on the dash, like an ipod holder, an additional cigarette lighter/usb, and other things like pressure gauges, etc.

Am I describing another car?

 

[gannet]

just curious... does that actually hold stuff through corners at speed or sudden movements such as emergency stops? Wouldnt want things flying around in such circumstances

 

[BlueMoon]

Answer is Yes. But only if it's firmly (and loosely) on the sticky pad. In other words, my aux cable for my iPod is kind of short, so the pad has to be placed as close to the nav system as possibly so it's not reaching. So as long as its comfortably lying on the pad, it stays on. Great (and simple) piece of technology. And best of all, no sticky residue on the dash.

I would recommend that if you're out of your car (and you unhook the ipod and cell phone out of view), that you just place the sticky pad in the shade somewhere in your car. Not sure how it will react to extreme heat, just sitting there on the dash in the Sun.

just curious... does that actually hold stuff through corners at speed or sudden movements such as emergency stops? Wouldnt want things flying around in such circumstances

 

[BlueMoon]

You're right Phil. I just got it a few days ago so not sure yet.

Each time I leave the car, it's always a ritual to unhook the cell phone and ipod (if it's being charged) and store it away or take it with me... I always move the sticky pad off the dash when I leave the car... store it in glove compartment. Don't want to find out

Have you had that thing exposed to sun on a hot day with the top down? I'm not sure I'd say no sticky residue til its been summer-sunny tested. :wink: