I have a variation on this solution, also based on aluminium sheet. Power is provided from the fuse board behind the glove box, through the upper glove box. The cable tucks away into the upper glover box when not needed.

The mag charger for the phone is also sheet aluminium covered in 'sticky-back-plastic' and wired in to the back of the usb connector in the centre consul.

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I like your wood finish!

davidkm wrote:

I have a variation on this solution, also based on aluminium sheet. Power is provided from the fuse board behind the glove box, through the upper glove box. The cable tucks away into the upper glover box when not needed.

The mag charger for the phone is also sheet aluminium covered in 'sticky-back-plastic' and wired in to the back of the usb connector in the centre consul.

Hi,

I have something sort of similar, I use a 9" tablet with a magnetic mount to a screen sucker.

When the pad is fitted it doesn't bounce at all and the mounting arm is telescopic and swivels so you can bring it closer for comfor, like watching a movie.

I keep it back as I don't want to obstruct the vents and pull forward as required. I've not noticed it impair road vision at all, but I have the seat quite high.

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madnessgonemad wrote:

This is my set up.
No wires visible. The unit is rectangular so it does not get in the way. No mounting kit required. I think it looks like it is meant to be there!

madnessgonemad wrote:

This is my set up.
No wires visible. The unit is rectangular so it does not get in the way. No mounting kit required. I think it looks like it is meant to be there!

I use the same setup as you at the moment, but I have a spare iPad mini kicking around and it would be nice to have a bigger screen on the dash for obd apps, bigger maps, etc so I may as well use it. But I like this retrofit. Curious to know what it’s leaning against.

That’s correct Madness. Or may I call you Madders?

I get what you’re saying about Google maps. My phone holder has an arm which brings it from the drivers side air vent up near the steering wheel where it’s quite visible. And my phone voice activates music. I still love your installation; it looks like an oem upgrade. Well done you! Des

2005 (2006 MY) L322 4.2sc Java Black, 2010 facelift conversion
1965 Lenham Lemans GT 1310 , Gulf Racing blue, FIA spec and road legal
2018 F56 Mini JCW, Thunder Grey/Black, Mulgari St2 tuned, FMIC, short shifter and Eibach springs

Thanks for the compliment.
Madders is very fine!

^^^I think the law now is that you can’t touch your phone even if for music/satnav etc

Not quite true, the above only applies when the phone is hand held.
You can operate your phone whilst driving as long as it is fixed into or onto a suitable mount.
Whether you wish to or not is another matter.

I thought that you can only use a fixed/clamped phone hands free ie voice control or bluetooth. I have always assumed that but maybe I’m wrong.
Having said that even using my screen, I wouldn’t scroll through music when doing 70mph on the M25!

I looked it up as I had no idea whether the rule is no touching or no handling. It’s no handling.

[url]https://www.gov.uk/using-mobile-phones-when-driving-the-law

Btw Madders, as you’re also in Kent, where do you get your car serviced?[/url] Des

2005 (2006 MY) L322 4.2sc Java Black, 2010 facelift conversion
1965 Lenham Lemans GT 1310 , Gulf Racing blue, FIA spec and road legal
2018 F56 Mini JCW, Thunder Grey/Black, Mulgari St2 tuned, FMIC, short shifter and Eibach springs

Hi again,

I have had my car for just under 2 years and have had it serviced once. There haven’t been any problems in this time. I used Landmark to service the car and change all the oils. They are very reasonable but operate from very basic surroundings that might not be to everyone’s taste. Difficult to judge as I haven’t had a problem yet! Sssssssssssssh.They are based between Canterbury and Ashford.
The other place that has been recommended is at VW Victoria in Broadstairs. As the name implies they are VW specialists but they apparently have a top notch Land Rover bloke there.
Cheers
Madders