Big Al HURT123

Just got my 991 one and I have no idea where or how to secure it? Haven't been able to find any after market cradles that are not suction to the window. Any suggestions?

Mike in CA

I'm really not trying to be a wise guy, but what's wrong with the glovebox? That's where the USB connection is if you want a wired connection for access to music. And if you don't need a physical hook up, you have bluetooth so the phone can be anywhere, including your pocket. I'm sure I'm missing something, but is there a reason to physically access the phone itself while driving?

Gruson

I can understand it. I trade stocks often and am always looking at the CNBC realtime app when I stop.

Texting while driving too...although I stopped doing that a while back. It's just convenient to have it right beside you but I plan on having mine hooked up to the USB port.

Nicoli35

Proclip iPhone cradle mounted on a custom fabricated bracket, our dealership connected the power cable through the back of the glove-box into the USB for me. The USB has enough juice to charge the phone. I can run Escort Live radar-protection network database app while I drive, or whatever else. Only problem is that the cup holder will not extend fully and lock on the driver's side, but I could reposition it lower to fix that..I just don't use the cup holder anyway so it's not an issue for me.

holminator

He could check weather, traffic, launch Pandora, etc. at any traffic light and other stop. It makes good sense.

Mike in CA

Launching Pandora is a one step operation for me and doesn't require repeated access. I reach into the center console (on my 997.2) fire it up, and it's done. As far as driving while texting or interacting with apps which require looking at the phone is concerned, even when waiting at an intersection, I think it's a bad idea. If I'm actually safely stopped in a parking lot, or wherever, it's easy enough to pull the phone out of the console, glovebox, pocket, etc. I much prefer doing that over having a bracket installed. Don't mean to preach, just my opinion. Hope the OP finds a satisfactory solution.

holminator

Naw preaching is fine. It's all good to share views. Seriously.

Some people are trained to multitask in moving vehicles not to mention stationary. First responders for example. Prior to the 991 I had such a set up for 10 years in multiple cars. No accidents or driving infractions. Always in the lanes but yeah some people cannot do it even at a traffic light. Live in Miami and you will see!

Some countries allow DVDs to play in the front passenger compartment while the car is in motion and yet those countries have a lower accident rate than the US albeit it is harder to get a license there than in the US. There's a whole 'nother discussion about US licensing is a joke that I will save for later.

Nicoli has a good recommendation which I may use too.

Nicoli35

nod, safety first. I've been multitasking for years as well and don't fiddle in motion, not worth it. I just like to have it set up so I can glance at it while moving if need be.

(obligatory Holminator salute video follows)

trysixty

whatever you do dont buy a pro clip. blocks half of console and instruments and sticks up in your leg while driving

simsgw

Interesting coincidence. Right now I'm trying to decide how (if at all) to set up a demonstration of the effects of multi-tasking for a teen driving school we're planning. Optimally, we'd like something more vivid than the same lecture they've heard a dozen times from dried-up forty-year-old fogies.

The varied talent for multi-tasking is a real problem. I was an instrument pilot and often flew alone with no autopilot in the aircraft. With or without distracting pax aboard, the problem of attention fixation is very real, so part of our training is in avoiding that. And it still kills a few pilots every year. But the variation in individual talent makes it tough to set up a demonstration.

I definitely don't want to be teaching any of the kids how to multi-task better. The ones with the potential will find other places to be trained if they ever need that skill. What I want is to persuade them not to attempt it while driving. Period. Sure as hell, if I set up a demo in a soapy parking lot, one or two of the kids will be natural geniuses at it and learn the wrong lesson completely. Especially because true multi-tasking in a car is much more difficult than any contrived demo I could use.

What it really takes is the maturity as a driver to recognize which circumstances are 'dead' in a sensory way. Sitting in a parking lot probably is, but not if it's the middle of the night in a rough neighborhood and you're inviting a mugging if you lose track of your surroundings. Cruising in the second lane of a freeway probably is not, but it might be acceptable in the middle of Kansas countryside for a driver who understands how to evaluate conflicts of sensory attention and control movements.

All very complex and boiling down to new drivers can't handle any sort of multi-tasking. But I can't conceive a demo that doesn't carry that risk of some smart-alec learning over-confidence. Guess another lecture is the best we can do, and we'll just have one of us in a Nomex driving suit to lend credibility to the discussion.

Gary

GT325

if you do buy proclip buy the UK version so that it does NOT hit your leg and block the console!!

Nicoli35

Gary, I love your aviation references. Remember the first few lessons? A lot of air students become saturated quickly as being affected by the forces in an airplane is disconcerting at first while you are trying to 1) fly the airplane and 2) inform others in your area what your intentions are. My wife and I were married almost two years ago and she is from the Philippines - I'm helping her learn to drive and seeing this firsthand all over again. Really enjoyed your posts of late regarding your trips, etc. I've been getting used to having the clutch two inches closer..believe I've found a good solution to allow the seat to be back a bit, improving shifting coordination and general driving ergonomics for me. As always, it's a work in progress. Your students are lucky to have such a cool guy with your experience.

simsgw

I do remember, and I was an experienced adult when I learned to fly, and it sounds like your wife is reminding you how many skills have become automatic over the years we've been driving. In a lot of ways, I consider multi-tasking while driving a ccar more demanding than for pilots. Maybe I should wear a leather helmet and a silk scarf to give that lecture!

Uh... maybe not.

Gary

Nicoli35

ProClip sells the mount and the phone cradle in the US separately. I don't use their mount either. The actual ProClip iPhone cradle, however, is the only solution I've found that accepts the Apple Lightning cord connector on the new iPhone 5. This was my information as of two or three months ago and perhaps other manufacturers have an iPhone 5-compatible cradle out now.

mikegee

I had my phone mounted in a couple of porsches, and looked at it way to much. I had the phone module installed, but the mike was terrible. I now just let mine connect with BT, keep it upside down in my shirt pocket. Its mike is close, and none of my staff has had problems hearing me. I can mash SIRI button without taking my eyes off the road and make any call I choose. If someone calls i need to speak to but choose not to at that moment, I do have to let it ring or go to the PCM. I have chosen to let it ring and SIRI will dial it for me when I want. For me, it is the perfect solution