better roadster phone mount

[Carl W]

At the recent 10th annual roadster gathering, someone gave me a plastic partition for my dash tray which was 3D printed and apparently modeled after a Lotus part. Thanks to that person (sorry, didn't catch your name). I ended up re-designing it a bit so that it fit tighter and also made a version that includes a phone mount. See pictures. I'm also attaching STL files (zipped because it's the only way to upload them here) in case you have access to a 3D printer.

When using nav on my phone, I've always found it a problem that my phone slides left and right in my tray, as well as toppling over when I accelerate hard. I haven't found any other phone mounts that I wanted to attach to my dash. This one works well for me and it is adjustable.

This is the magnetic phone mount that I used: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XXVMWLP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you can't access a 3D printer and really want one of these, let me know and I'll try to make a few extras.

Also included here is the plain partition (no phone mount) which fits nice and tight in the tray.

 

[X.l.r.8]

Nice result for 1.5 owners. I have been playing in every position for the 2.x, the best place I have found for it is in the glovebox, out of sight and mind. Mind you I get lost a lot now LOL

 

[Carl W]

I should have put "1.5" in the title. I couldn't remember if 2.x roadsters have a bit of the aluminum tray exposed, but I now think the answer is no. So you're right that this solution is only for 1.5 owners.

 

[slcasner]

Similar to what Carl showed, way back in 2009-10 I designed an aluminum bracket to fit the tray using a slot that is on the upper side under the radio. I had a local sheet metal fabrication shop make some and sold them, but I don't have any more. I have the CAD file if anyone wants it.

 

[Timothy]

https://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-Wiz...&s=gateway&sprefix=wizgear+mag,aps,203&sr=8-3

I used this magnetic mount that mechanically clips into the left air vent on my 2.5. I ran a cable from the cigarette (ugh!) lighter under the dash to plug into the iPhone. It works pretty well overall--just wish it were a larger screen.

Timothy

 

[Bunnak]

You roadster owners always impress me! Waiting for the day that an owner(s) build a longer lasting PEM and battery!

 

[DrivingTheFuture]

At the recent 10th annual roadster gathering, someone gave me a plastic partition for my dash tray which was 3D printed and apparently modeled after a Lotus part. Thanks to that person (sorry, didn't catch your name). I ended up re-designing it a bit so that it fit tighter and also made a version that includes a phone mount. See pictures. I'm also attaching STL files (zipped because it's the only way to upload them here) in case you have access to a 3D printer.

When using nav on my phone, I've always found it a problem that my phone slides left and right in my tray, as well as toppling over when I accelerate hard. I haven't found any other phone mounts that I wanted to attach to my dash. This one works well for me and it is adjustable.

This is the magnetic phone mount that I used: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XXVMWLP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you can't access a 3D printer and really want one of these, let me know and I'll try to make a few extras.

Also included here is the plain partition (no phone mount) which fits nice and tight in the tray.

This is EXACTLY what I'm looking for, in Fact I already have the phone mount you're showing saved on Amazon wish list. Instead of messing with 3D printing it myself, I'd rather pay you for one just like what you're showing here. Start a conversation with me of this is something you're willing to do, thx!

 

[Carl W]

This is EXACTLY what I'm looking for, in Fact I already have the phone mount you're showing saved on Amazon wish list. Instead of messing with 3D printing it myself, I'd rather pay you for one just like what you're showing here. Start a conversation with me of this is something you're willing to do, thx!

I started a conversation with you, assuming I did it correctly. Glad to run a mount for you.