Magnetic Phone Mount from Foronetry - Install Article and Video

[TeslaKen]

The latest in our Articles series can be found here:

Magnetic Phone Mount by Foronetry

I've also created a brief video on the install and use of the mount which YouTube decided was a short and is hosted here: (Yes I know it somehow inserted a photo of the tire inflator system but the video is really about the phone mount.)

 

[Driftforge]

I wonder what the long-term effects are of it pushing agains the dash over a long period of time and if it would cause any lasting damage?

 

[CyberZephyr]

Lol, I was confused how that could possibly be the phone mount. I still think it looks like a mini steering wheel ?.

 

[TeslaKen]

I wonder what the long-term effects are of it pushing agains the dash over a long period of time and if it would cause any lasting damage?

I think i addressed it in the article that while it is a fairly stiff spring so it makes sure to hold the mount in place, it hasn't done any damage to my dash yet but I will freely admit that I don't leave it installed in one spot all the time. I use it occasionally, typically when I want Waze running or the Escort radar app. Otherwise, I don't really have a reason to be using my phone for anything else that I can think of while driving.

Is there some reason why you'd want to leave it mounted in one spot all the time? If so then I would monitor it for any lasting impression in the dash material. Mine is Alcantara in the Beast and it seems pretty forgiving in that regard.

 

[TeslaKen]

Lol, I was confused how that could possibly be the phone mount. I still think it looks like a mini steering wheel ?.

No kidding! One of the things I like about it is the Cybertruck design cues. When mounted in the center of the steering wheel I can see my phone screen more clearly than one of those C9 2nd screens being sold by several vendors, no need to install a yoke to see the screen.