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saturn 07-24-2006 10:51 PM


Originally Posted by dillsrotary
if you don't wear pants, what pocket are you putting it in :smoker:

Yeah, like I'd give up my naked pocket secret on a public forum :yelrotflm

LostAngel 07-25-2006 06:42 AM

All these fancy dancy setups...I put mine in the ashtray near the lighter since i'm a non smoker. :)

Huey52 07-25-2006 07:10 AM

Although I've got a bluetooth earpiece, I'm going to get a GPS soon with integrated bluetooth cell support. So, completely hands and earpiece free.

Moostafa29 07-25-2006 09:49 AM

I keep mine in my left pocket.

Cool-Blue-Dad 07-25-2006 09:51 AM


Originally Posted by gregg
I've been using Proclip for a couple years and in my 8 for 3 months. Awesome solution and I wish I could have gotten it for the discount offered above.

At any rate, the only thing I didn't like is it doesn't include a charging solution as I can't stand having the cig lighter dc charger for my blackberry. I fixed that this weekend by 'dis-assembling' the dc charger and direct wiring a cable from behind the cig ligther up behind the proclip mount to my b(i used the guts of the dc charger to downconvert the 12v to 5v [usb standard]). Only thing I need now is a 'left-angle' usb cable to make the plug less auspicious.

If anyone's interested I'll post photos -

2nd that - I'd like to see the photos (hint - dust your console first) :mdrmed:

DRKSYDE hooked me up with the deal above - substantial discount from how I originally priced it out (two piece RX-8 + Treo solution was about $100 - got hooked up for $49.99).

Nice tip on the direct wire gregg - I hadn't thought of that. Did you pull the cig lighter out the front or reach in through the back? I'm an EE so the soldering/crimping/whatever is no problem. I just hate fighting to take apart plastic stuff without breaking it. :mad:

DRKSYDE 07-25-2006 10:20 AM

NO PICKING ON MY DUSTY DASH COOL BLUE OR I'LL RECHARGE YOUR CARD! :nono:

LOL Just kidding, but those pics were taken after an hour drive in March in New England with the windows down and sunroof open. You know how dusty it is just after winter! I actually carry one of those little Swiffer dusters with me. Fits great in the door pocket!

Guys, I can hook you up with not only Pro Clip but nearly ANY Cell Phone accessory you can think of.

Cool Blue, hope you get your PC soon!

SiLVeRE8 07-25-2006 05:09 PM

this is where i put my cell... i bought this for $10 and it turned out to fit perfectly between the air vents and on top of the double parking button. i also have one of these next to my bed. LOL

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...%20car/kuf.jpg
http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...eak26/FGJA.jpg

Paul_in_DC 07-26-2006 12:33 PM

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Got this kit at the dollar store. Maybe after I get a new phone I'll go for one of the fancier setups. :)

Cool-Blue-Dad 07-26-2006 12:46 PM


Originally Posted by Paul_in_DC
Got this kit at the dollar store. Maybe after I get a new phone I'll go for one of the fancier setups. :)

Yeah, simple is good and cheap is good - but if you carry a PDA you would love to upgrade to a Treo. Then you might want a sturdier mount and so forth. +1 for most economical solution.

Dollar Store inventory is hit-or-miss though. I did shop for some cheap brackets I could glue into place, but nothing was quite right for my somewhat stout Treo.

Personally, I'm the most jealous of the folks who can get their tiny phones into the sun visor or sunglasses case, but I'll never give up my PDA+phone.

ScreaminRX8 07-26-2006 01:10 PM

I use my Sun glasses holder for mine

Design1stCode2nd 08-11-2006 02:19 PM

I have a Bluetooth headset for mine so I keep it in the center console behind the cup holders and the headset on my ear.

SethSpeed 08-11-2006 05:40 PM

Cellphone goes in the cupholder compartment (closed) and I make/answer calls via a bluetooth headset. I keep the headset in the ashtray compartment when I am not using it.

gregg 08-12-2006 01:41 PM


Originally Posted by DRKSYDE
Gregg Please post pics... Would be interested.

I can get you that right angle USB if you want. Motorola makes them for the RAZR and their other USB charged phones. Not sure on price.

Thanks for the heads up, I'll check on the Motorola solution. Actually, because of the directon of the mini usb in my Blackberry I actually need a left angle vs. right angle plug. I'll post pictures of the setup.

gregg 08-12-2006 01:42 PM


Originally Posted by Cool-Blue-Dad
2nd that - I'd like to see the photos (hint - dust your console first) :mdrmed:

DRKSYDE hooked me up with the deal above - substantial discount from how I originally priced it out (two piece RX-8 + Treo solution was about $100 - got hooked up for $49.99).

Nice tip on the direct wire gregg - I hadn't thought of that. Did you pull the cig lighter out the front or reach in through the back? I'm an EE so the soldering/crimping/whatever is no problem. I just hate fighting to take apart plastic stuff without breaking it. :mad:

Hooked from behind; can't tell it's there from the front -

gregg 08-12-2006 02:07 PM

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Pics as requested...

gregg 08-12-2006 02:07 PM

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Couple more

bobafpe 09-06-2006 11:59 AM

Where do you put your cell phone?
 
I put my Samsung cell phone in the ashtray compartment. I removed the ashtray container and put the red plastic screen on the top of the ashtray compartment so at night there is still a red light in the ashtray compartment to illuminate my phone. Removing the ashtray container gives me room to put the phone in and close the door and I can still hear it ring.

Cool-Blue-Dad 09-06-2006 12:50 PM


Originally Posted by gregg
Pics as requested...

Nice - thanks for putting those up there. The bb_connections pic is what I was interesting in seeing. I've not taken apart my console yet. I guess I'll sift for a DIY. :scratchhe It's beginning to seem worth the trouble. I've had the door open on my ashtray for months now, I'd really like to see it closed again (I have such a low frustration tolerance ;) ).

DRKSYDE, I've been using my Pro-Clip for a few weeks now and I absolutely love it. What a fantastic holder. I really appreciate how ruggedly it's mounted. Yeah, it swivels if I want, but it doesn't swing loose, slide or pop off for other handling or regular driving. If I'm stopped I can still reach over and two-hand type a TXT message. Thanks again for hooking me up with the discounted price too.

bobafpe 09-06-2006 02:29 PM

Yeah, I agree. If you can't close the ashtray door, that's not the place for your phone.

DRKSYDE 09-06-2006 06:33 PM


Originally Posted by Cool-Blue-Dad
Nice - thanks for putting those up there. The bb_connections pic is what I was interesting in seeing. I've not taken apart my console yet. I guess I'll sift for a DIY. :scratchhe It's beginning to seem worth the trouble. I've had the door open on my ashtray for months now, I'd really like to see it closed again (I have such a low frustration tolerance ;) ).

DRKSYDE, I've been using my Pro-Clip for a few weeks now and I absolutely love it. What a fantastic holder. I really appreciate how ruggedly it's mounted. Yeah, it swivels if I want, but it doesn't swing loose, slide or pop off for other handling or regular driving. If I'm stopped I can still reach over and two-hand type a TXT message. Thanks again for hooking me up with the discounted price too.


COOL BLUE -

Glad you love it! Let me know if you need anything else Cellular related! I am your man!

Easy_E1 09-07-2006 12:00 AM

on my belt above and to the right of my right rear pocket. Right between the seat and seatbelt is where it is.

Cool-Blue-Dad 09-07-2006 09:24 AM


Originally Posted by Easy_E1
on my belt above and to the right of my right rear pocket. Right between the seat and seatbelt is where it is.

Is that a convenient spot? I typically like mine to have the headset plugged in just in case I need it (rare, but there's times).

Personally, convenience aside - I wouldn't wear it there because I wouldn't want the phone crushed between me and the seatbelt in a crash. Perhaps yours is small enough or situated just right so that's not a significant risk, but it's something to consider.

BunnyGirl 09-07-2006 10:05 AM

I just put my phone in the cup holder. I don't talk on it when I am driving anyway but it is handy if there is an emergency.

Easy_E1 09-07-2006 08:32 PM


Originally Posted by Cool-Blue-Dad
Is that a convenient spot? I typically like mine to have the headset plugged in just in case I need it (rare, but there's times).

Personally, convenience aside - I wouldn't wear it there because I wouldn't want the phone crushed between me and the seatbelt in a crash. Perhaps yours is small enough or situated just right so that's not a significant risk, but it's something to consider.

Actually it fits between the seat belt and the seats right side edge. I can't see it interfering with the seat belt in a crash situation. It is right behind the seat belt latch but it does not touch it. I don't get many calls when I am in the car and if I am expecting one I will take it out and set it in the ashtray.
I appreciate the concern ,,,thank you.

glassetcher 10-10-2006 05:37 PM

Cool-Blue-Dad - Did you find the swivel mount was necessary. The description of the ProClip for the RX-8 says it is angled for proper viewing by the driver. Would the less expensive standard fixed holder work just as well?



Originally Posted by Cool-Blue-Dad
DRKSYDE, I've been using my Pro-Clip for a few weeks now and I absolutely love it. What a fantastic holder. I really appreciate how ruggedly it's mounted. Yeah, it swivels if I want, but it doesn't swing loose, slide or pop off for other handling or regular driving. If I'm stopped I can still reach over and two-hand type a TXT message. Thanks again for hooking me up with the discounted price too.



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