Cell phone mount for the 850

Post by **ZionXIX** » 18 Nov 2017, 11:12

Anyone running a cell phone mount for their daily drive? I'm looking for some opinions on a good one that looks aesthetically pleasing while remaining functional. I know its easy to grab an inexpensive model that attaches via suction cup to the windshield, but i find those an eyesore sometimes. I recently learned about the proclip brand. They seem to custom make their mounts for each model of each vehicle. Its really quite astounding that a company would put in the time and effort to do such a thing. I also like how factory they look. Does anyone have this in their volvo? I would love to see other mounts as well.

Link to the 850 specific dashboard mounts: https://www.proclipusa.com/vehicle/dash ... o-850/1996

I was thinking of combining it with the magnetic attachment: https://www.proclipusa.com/category/mag ... one-mounts

Customer review video I found helpful (not a volvo):

Post by **j-dawg** » 19 Nov 2017, 12:46

Check my homemade one yo!
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=68508

I use it all the time.

Post by **ZionXIX** » 19 Nov 2017, 15:57

j-dawg wrote: ↑19 Nov 2017, 12:46 Check my homemade one yo!
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=68508

I use it all the time.

Yea man, I looked at that one when I was searching the forum. I like the ingenuity and how its just floating in mid air. If I wasn't rockin' the stock radio I would definitely consider it!

Post by **June** » 19 Nov 2017, 17:18

I hate to ask a stupid question, but what's the point? I just stick mine in the door pocket to keep it from falling between the seat and console. Every Volvo I have owned has always had a door pocket and it makes a easy place to store the phone where I can get it if it rings if I am driving rather than leaving it in my purse. June

Post by **Clemens** » 20 Nov 2017, 06:46

I actually prefer the groove unter the parking brake. It fits in there perfectly. And it is close to the 12V charger port (aka cigarette ligher).

Post by **ZionXIX** » 20 Nov 2017, 10:28

June wrote: ↑19 Nov 2017, 17:18 I hate to ask a stupid question, but what's the point? I just stick mine in the door pocket to keep it from falling between the seat and console. Every Volvo I have owned has always had a door pocket and it makes a easy place to store the phone where I can get it if it rings if I am driving rather than leaving it in my purse. June

I tend to use my phone for music and its nice to have it right there where I can just swipe the screen without looking to change the song. Also I run the torque app to monitor temps, speed, gas mileage and so forth. Lastly I use my phone as a GPS on long trips.

Post by **shaker_chi** » 20 Nov 2017, 10:56

I drive for Uber and Lyft, this is the one I use. Just mounts to the vent and holds your phone with a magnet. You need a case for your phone to slide in the thin sheet of metal.

https://www.amazon.com/WizGear-Universa ... B00PGJWYJ0

Post by **ZionXIX** » 20 Nov 2017, 16:27

shaker_chi wrote: ↑20 Nov 2017, 10:56 I drive for Uber and Lyft, this is the one I use. Just mounts to the vent and holds your phone with a magnet. You need a case for your phone to slide in the thin sheet of metal.

https://www.amazon.com/WizGear-Universa ... B00PGJWYJ0

That's definitely clean and simple. I'm one of those weird people that hates it when the vents are blocked.

Post by **shaker_chi** » 21 Nov 2017, 08:57

I don't mind in the winter because I don't like the hot air blowing directly on me, so I always have the air going to my feet and the windshield.

Post by **abscate** » 21 Nov 2017, 12:35

June wrote: ↑19 Nov 2017, 17:18 I hate to ask a stupid question, but what's the point? I just stick mine in the door pocket to keep it from falling between the seat and console. Every Volvo I have owned has always had a door pocket and it makes a easy place to store the phone where I can get it if it rings if I am driving rather than leaving it in my purse. June

Since asking for directions is not an option, we need to see our phones live at all times.