Many people will know that for years I've been using a simple technology to mount my iPhone on the dashboard of my MX5 and now, the Golf TDI. It's been great, simple, clean, effective and simple to attach and remove the iPhone from the dash. However, the time has come for a rethink.
After a time, the velcro fastener wears and the adhesive weakens, so I've been checking out iPhone accessories to see what alternatives there are. I've found this product... Brodit Passive Holder with Tilt & Swivel.
This comes with a bracket for fixing to the dashboard, but this means drilling holes which I'm never keen to do as at some point I will want to sell the car on.
To overcome this, I found another product called a Brodit ProClip which is made by the same manufacturer and uses an innovative clip which makes use of the tiny gaps in the dashboard between the plastic panels. A special tool is inserted to open the gap whilst the clip is pushed into position. The clip simply locks into place.
Fab, no holes, no drilling, no damage.
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James Hawkins Permalink
Submitted by visitor on 31 May 2010 - 2:18pm
Jonathan
Really useful guide to fitting X-link (which am about to do to my wife's Golf) and subsequent Brodit mount.
Did you consider adding the Bluetooth Hands free add-on to the X-link as I am trying to determine where to fit the controller / microphone.
Rgds
James
DR J Permalink
Submitted by visitor on 21 August 2010 - 4:46am
I recently purchased a Tom-Tom iphone car kit. Is there an option to use Blue-tooth as opposed to the cables, and the kit never came with a microphone...am i expected to talk louder or can one buy it separately and where would you attach it on both ends???
Eddie Permalink
Submitted by visitor on 5 August 2010 - 12:36pm
Hi,
I do not have this yet, as still considering the options, but its certainly more cost effective???
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Buybits-REMOVABLE-SWIVEL-MOUNT-iPHONE/dp/B002B1XWLK
Eddie
jamie Permalink
Submitted by visitor on 13 August 2010 - 6:50pm
hi m8, i own a mk5 golf and im wanting to use my ipod in my car,is the x-link the only way to make this possible? i have the cable that plugs straight from the ipod, is it not possible to plug it straight into the back of the stereo. thanks for your help,hope to hear from u.
jaicarrot@hotmail.co.uk
Ibrahim Permalink
Submitted by visitor on 20 September 2010 - 7:57pm
Dear Jonathan
I own a VW Golf FSI 115 and I want to use my iPhone in my car. Will the x-link work in my Golf? Is it possible to plug it straight into the back of the stereo or any other way to make this possible? Hope to hear from you. Thank you
bucho1259@yahoo.co.uk
Mat Permalink
Submitted by visitor on 9 October 2010 - 5:20pm
Hi
I was interested in this Brodit holder (I want the active) and the ProClip.
The Proclip you linked to was for left-hand drive only. Am I right in thinking this will work on a right-hand drive car, but the iphone will just be nearer the steering wheel?
That's exactly where I want it, as long as I can still see the phone.
Thanks
Mat
Jonathan Furness Permalink
Submitted by Jonathan on 9 October 2010 - 8:45pm
Hi Mat,
The Proclip for left-hand drive cars means that the Brodit holder is slightly more angled towards the driver in left-hand drive cars. Ideally, you'd get a Proclip for right hand drive cars if that's what vehicle you drive.
Hope that helps
Jonathan
car Permalink
Submitted by visitor on 21 February 2011 - 5:40am
Thanks for sharing this post. I found it really informative. Hope to see more.
Car Permalink
Submitted by Martgadget on 22 January 2012 - 8:48am
Further to this, the Brodit passive holder for a HTC 620 Looks identical to the one above, but is slightly wider and will take a iPhone 4 or 4s with a case attached (I use with a griffin élan case) and it all slides in perfectly
The élan also allows the slightly 'chubby' Xcarlink iPod cable to attach as well
Hth, good blog was researching getting the xcarlink Bluetooth module but I think I will stick with my ck3000 parrot instead - though I will be moving to aux-in on the xcarlink with a USB/line out iPhone cable to prevent the xcarlink and ck3000 upsetting my new girlfriend - Siri
Mart
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