View Full Version : How to make a device mount for free


laythor
07-31-2008, 03:13 PM
So I got my MM AP the other day and love it. But it does get a bit tricky holding the AP while driving. I was going to purchase a mount from Proclip usa but inspiration struck me.


1. Find something made of black plastic with a 90 degree bend in it. I had the lid for an old set of snow chains.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/mdobilas/AP%20Mount/DSCF1367.jpg

2. Cut out a section of the lid, shown in the first pic.

3. Trim the piece of plastic to fit nicely on the back of the AP. I had some left over velcro like stuff on my workbench. It's not velcro but made of plastic and holds like crazy.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/mdobilas/AP%20Mount/DSCF1365.jpg

4. Simply push the now mounted piece of plastic between the vent and the dash trim.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/mdobilas/AP%20Mount/DSCF1366.jpg



Total cost = 0
Total time = 5 mins

Jedi54
08-27-2008, 01:37 PM
brilliant!

NgoRX8
08-27-2008, 02:02 PM
lol, so are you going to rig something up?

Jedi54
08-27-2008, 02:12 PM
maybe....

newcastle
08-27-2008, 02:33 PM
Cost effective and it serves its pupose. Good work.

Jedi54
08-27-2008, 02:39 PM
omg!! it's Newcastle! :eek:

NgoRX8
08-27-2008, 02:39 PM
wow, you're online. lol

maybe ill see if i can rig something up today. haha. don't have anything else to do.

Jedi54
08-27-2008, 02:39 PM
make me one. kthanxbye

Razz1
08-27-2008, 07:50 PM
I've seen Cell phone holders work perfectly.

05rex8
08-27-2008, 08:21 PM
All I did was put velcro on the back of the AP and mount it exactly where laythor has his. No bracket is needed.

laythor
12-12-2008, 11:24 PM
I didnt want to stick anything to my dashboard.. I've had discoloration issues doing that on previous cars.