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Yeah, I've been working on a B mount version. Was actually trying to integrate a ball receptacle (i.e. half of the short arm) into the hazard trim, but that has been a challenge. Just ordered an Apple magsafe charger and a couple RAM products.
Can't wait to see what you come up with! Also keeping an eye out for your headless stereo install; sounds like optimal set up for running a the gt3 console delete.
I bought the ESR windshield mounted one ~2 weeks ago. It apparently is the strongest magnet currently available. That being said, it certainly seems bulky for the 996 and the blue charging light is not as discrete as I'd like it to be in the 996 interior. Love having it in my Tahoe though.
I have the original (square) ESR in another car, but the HaloLock "Shift" version of the ESR mount, has a less bulky look & works well in my 996.
Sorry for the lack of updates. Managed to squeeze in my (first and preferably only) wedding a couple weekends ago. Made a B mount version, and tested it out with an actual Apple magsafe charger. I'd say it's comparable to the Rennline charger strength wise. Now that test is still using the Rennline provided metal circle on the back of my non-iphone. I do have a magsafe phone case showing up this week. The RAM 2" arm adds some nice flexibility for position. Also planning to make it up to Thompson this Saturday, and get some hands on feedback from the guys there.
So had the pleasure this past Saturday to get in some track testing and a ride along with @De Jeeper in his GT3ish. The (awesome) experience brought up the question of how is the mount affected by broken or degraded spring clips. We discussed it, and figured it would be a good idea to include new springs with each mount. After a little more thought I decided to eliminate the need for the spring clips all together, and revised my design to instead use the screw holding the instrument cluster binnacle to the dashboard. The new design is now two parts (base and insert).
Pros:
- No deflection/displacement under load.
- Easy to remove (and eliminates any risk of damage to the mount) if needing to access/remove the instrument cluster and binnacle.
- Ability to easily swap inserts if needing the change to a different mount type (say from a B mount used with an AIM device to a 17mm Magsafe charging device).
Cons:
- Additional tools needed for install (2mm Allen key and a Torx driver), but looking to include those.
- Additional time and material to produce on my end due to the two piece design.
I'm really happy with the new design. Still have three mount types (Quad Lock, 17mm ball, and RAM B) both with and without a cut out for a USB cable. Currently printing parts in an attempt to build up a little inventory, and putting the finishing touches a website to handle order placement. Shooting to go live with that sometime this weekend. I'll add step-by-step install instructions with pictures.
Awesome, I'm ready to order!
Make sure you put in a place for "additional information" on your order page.
That way I can tell you, "don't send the tools!"
I have plenty of Torx and hex sockets/bits.
That way you can save yourself some money.
Wow. I kept seeing this thread being advanced but it took me THIS long to actually click into it. I'm in for whichever one is like the Rennline mount. I predict you'll sell a lot of these.
03-29-2022, 11:55 AM
