6TR Posted May 6, 2022 Report Share Posted May 6, 2022 Having looked at the off the shelf options and tried the suction type (kept falling off) I put some thought into how I could locate the phone securely in a good position for using it as a SatNav. The ash tray was the obvious place to site the phone and with it flipped open it provided some support as well. So I decided on the following approach: 1) Applied male velcro tape to a spare phone case. 2) Applied some thin foam tape to the inside of the ash tray lid followed by female velcro tape. (The thin foam tape raises the velcro tape beyond the level of the indent in the ash tray lid.) 3) Fit phone in case and push into position. Charging cable can be inserted into phone if required. The phone shown is an iPhone 12 mini, however I am sure this will work for most phones that are not approaching tablet size. The phone stays in place even on windy and bumpy roads and the position is perfect. I used a separate phone case as I didn't want to have the one with the velcro in my pocket. When the phone is removed the ashtray lid can be closed as normal. See attached photos. Hopefully this is helpful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Pope Posted May 6, 2022 Report Share Posted May 6, 2022 Nice idea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim D. Posted May 7, 2022 Report Share Posted May 7, 2022 I do similar but using a magnet or 2. Works v well Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Moltu Posted May 8, 2022 Report Share Posted May 8, 2022 You could drill the ash tray and run the charge cables behind the dash. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
michaelfinnis Posted May 8, 2022 Report Share Posted May 8, 2022 I put a USB port in the bottom of the ashtray accessible when the lid is opened. Didn’t think of using the lid as a phone holder though, good idea. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barkerwilliams Posted May 8, 2022 Report Share Posted May 8, 2022 Caution, ensure it is secure. Once I had a similar arrangement and I found that with the windows wound down the shape of the dashboard guides any loose object across the car and out of the window on right hand bends. Alan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Triumph Posted May 8, 2022 Report Share Posted May 8, 2022 Good idea, I will try similar in TR6 end GT6. Nigel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Bracher Posted May 10, 2022 Report Share Posted May 10, 2022 Nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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