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2002-05 T-Bird: Where to put CELL PHONE?

VolleyballJIM

VolleyballJIM

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Other than a window mount, has anyone successfully found a way to mount their phone inside their car? Best I've come up with is laying it sideways between the two cup dispensers, LOL. Don't want anything TOO tacky, but curious if there is "another alternative".

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VolleyballJIM said:
Other than a window mount, has anyone successfully found a way to mount their phone inside their car? Best I've come up with is laying it sideways between the two cup dispensers, LOL. Don't want anything TOO tacky, but curious if there is "another alternative".
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I purchased one that mounts to one set of the AC vents and it cost $10 plus shipping (see item b below for an example of this but not the specific one I bought). There are various options available. See three examples below:

(a) Ones that are mounted atop the dash and use magnets to hold the phone in place:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E5757IS/?tag=thunderbirdforum-20

(b) Ones that mount using one set of the AC vents of the car:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MMHFV28/?tag=thunderbirdforum-20

(c) Ones that mount using the CD player:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E5757IS/?tag=thunderbirdforum-20
 
FYI: My cell phone is integrated with a 7" screen (Pioneer 2400 ish model). Its COMPLETELY hands-free and you can get guidance by "OK Google, navigate Costco" (MANY Costco's on trips I have NO IDEA how to exit and get to, as one example). No need to go down the road of Pay attention, etc. as tailgating, watching your position on the highway relative to others, adhering to drivers needing "a break" to get in, staying OUT of the fast lane when not going fast, etc. are much more a problem these days. They just ticket speeding, and, as the Autobahn will attest, that is not the fundamental root problem of accidents! IMHO...
 
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As one who drives 45 miles one way to get to my workplace, plus a lot of other business travel, I set my GPS when I leave here and it tells me the fastest route and what roads to avoid when there's an accident. A lot less stress and no, I don't use it to text. It's connected to my bluetooth in the car and I only use for music through my phone and directions.
 
The iOttie dash pad and suction cup provide a very stable platform when attached to the aluminum trim above the glove box and the arm extends to put the phone in easy reach. This keeps it out of the way of all the controls on the center stack. I've yet to fine one that will adhere to the Retro's curved and textured dash.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0754NDNT8/?tag=thunderbirdforum-20
 
VolleyballJIM said:
Other than a window mount, has anyone successfully found a way to mount their phone inside their car? Best I've come up with is laying it sideways between the two cup dispensers, LOL. Don't want anything TOO tacky, but curious if there is "another alternative".
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I just saw an ad on TV for Weather Tech Cup Holder for phones...looks perfect.
 
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I use Audible that plays through the car's speakers from my phone. Now that would work from my trunk, but it would be difficult to use. My watch will control the app but it is nice to have right there on the dash. I use a device that plays my phone through the radio on an unused FM station. It does a great job driving between LA and San Diego.

And I have an OBD2 device that monitors my engine as I drive. It displays tons of information on my phone. Almost everything a modern car has. I know exactly how many miles I get per gallon, MAF and MAS pressure, engine temp, power, torque, fuel flow etc. Can't see any of that if my phone is in the trunk. In a modern car all that is displayed on the infotainment system. It makes my t bird a little more modern, I think anyway.

I use a vent clip, but I am worried about breaking the vent vanes. I saw the weather tech cup holder device and thought I might try that. I also saw a holder that slips into the cd player. Since my CD player does not work anyway I was going to look for one of those.

https://www.weathertech.com/cupfone/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HRKI5V2/?tag=thunderbirdforum-20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HH1IFRA/?tag=thunderbirdforum-20
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XQWBVSY/?tag=thunderbirdforum-20
 
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Just wanted to thank all for the tips; I'm on 'em ; the weather tech was a bit pricey, but after watching the video, looks like its worth it; I already bought the vent one, so I'll check it out, but surely don't want to break a vent! I may just be out the $6.95 and go with the weather tech, but thanks again; great help this forum is!
 
VolleyballJIM said:
I already bought the vent one, so I'll check it out, but surely don't want to break a vent! I may just be out the $6.95 and go with the weather tech, but thanks again; great help this forum is!
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You won't break a vent. I use one in my Mustang. It's made out of a rubbery material.
 
VolleyballJIM said:
Just wanted to thank all for the tips; I'm on 'em ; the weather tech was a bit pricey, but after watching the video, looks like its worth it; I already bought the vent one, so I'll check it out, but surely don't want to break a vent! I may just be out the $6.95 and go with the weather tech, but thanks again; great help this forum is!
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Here's another option- I use this AboveTEK long arm mount for rental cars. It comes with two clamps, one for phones and one for tablets. When I travel I use it for an iPad Mini that has cell phone data access, and it provides GPS, internet searches, traffic, weather, and anything else a traveler might need. The unit is a long gooseneck with a windshield clamp on one end, a middle support that sits on the dash, and a clamp on the other end for your phone or tablet. It's $19.00 on amazon see https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I0DL2OC/?tag=thunderbirdforum-20
 
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DrSarabi said:
Amen Brother!
I dont want to pull the radio on my 2003, but I did get an FM link so I could have my navigation and music come through the speakers, as well as answer my phone hands free.
In addition to my 2003 third, I have a Kia as well. What model do you drive? I have a 2018 Soul !. Love the turbo!
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I'm telling you, when I installed the 7" screen, in lieu of the existing radio, the dash looks SO MUCH better. I'll be posting something when the rains stop here in San Jose, CA and I can get a good photo, but with the backup cam, link to the steering wheel for the volume and voice control for music, navigation and phone, I wouldn't EVER go back! ;-)
 
Hello,
I am a new member and I own a 2002 Black TBird.
I put a new Blue Tooth stereo in and I and I am trying to find a good phone mount that works for this car.
Lots of options out there.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

I always loved these cars and found one last year with 5k miles on it...like new. Great to see other people feel the same.
 
VolleyballJIM said:
Other than a window mount, has anyone successfully found a way to mount their phone inside their car? Best I've come up with is laying it sideways between the two cup dispensers, LOL. Don't want anything TOO tacky, but curious if there is "another alternative".
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Mine ate couple cd's replaced it with 7" screen blue tooth back up camera touch screen works great and looks good too.
 
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