Proclip mount

DrftrTDI

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I have been thinking about getting a Proclip. I have not yet as I am searching for other options before I decide to engage in pulling apart my dash or any other paneling.

So far this is what I have found:

1) No one makes a mount that securely holds a cell phone (or at least an iPhone) that has a protective case (such as Otterbox). There are a few mounts that "adjust" but, imo, aren't that great.

2) Vent mounts are good, but yes basically makes the vent you attach it to useless (although it does keep your phone cool).

3) Side mounts like the one you linked will be knocked by someone who isn't paying attention, and that is surely to be the case should you have a passenger.

4) I absolutely hate window mounts...regardless of what they are for. But, that is just my opinion.


Now, that has left me with (so far) 4 other options.
a) Cup-holder mounts


b) Suction/Pad "dash" mounts


and



c) Visor mount (interesting)



d) 12v Lighter mount (this is what I currently have - it's a Griffin TuneFlex (available w/ or w/out FM transmitter) - though I do not use the aux cable...just BT)



I will take a picture and get it uploaded to show you what the lighter mount looks like. So far, I like it the best...though the way I have it, I have to rotate it to put my key in/out of the ignition (realy not as bad as that may sound)...like I said, I'll get a pic uploaded. It has a bracket (which you can see in the pic) that you slide on which assists in holding the phone securely...but again, doesn't really fit with my Otterbox (it makes do though).
 
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MPBsr

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Not sure about the Jetta, but I've used Proclip for a number of my cars. Quality product.
 

pdt165

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Ive used vent mount on other cars for GPS and they work great. Picked one up on ebay when i got my nuvi for about $4. Keeps it closer and out of the eyes of a$$holes with sticky fingers
 

profet

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Fixmy59bug

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I didn't use the Proclip vehicle mount. I picked up the mount from Vw when it was on sale for only $5.

The only down side to that one is that it screws into the top corner of your glovebox. So it is a fairly permenant mod.

Then I used the phone cradle from Proclip for my EVO.

I absolutely love it.

 

Honeydew

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1) No one makes a mount that securely holds a cell phone (or at least an iPhone) that has a protective case (such as Otterbox). There are a few mounts that "adjust" but, imo, aren't that great.
I have a proclip cradle which holds my iphone4 in an otterbox very well. At the time I bought it the online description was unclear but I called and asked and they said they had tested it with my setup. It is one of the adjustable ones but does fit properly and is relatively unobtrusive.
 

JSWTDI09

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Is a vw mount available for 2011 Jetta's?

The dashboard (by the radio/heater controls) mount does not fit Mk6 (2011) Jettas. However the vent mount you linked to above should fit. Go to the ProClip website and you will see what is available.

Have Fun!

Don
 

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Honeydew

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Would you mind posting a pic and/or link/pm me the actual type of proclip you have?
I'm sitting at work waiting for paint to dry, thanks for giving me something to do. I believe it is item # 511165. It's in my truck not the TDI. Adjustment knobs are on the back.
 

Organdonor

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Search for "SlipGrip" on eBay.. they make a holder for iPhones in Otterboxes.

I intend to get the ProClip mount, but not bother with their specific cell phone holder. Instead I'm going to try to remove (break off) the belt clip on my unused Otterbox holster and mount it the the ProClip.
 
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