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      06-02-2012, 03:48 PM   #16
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Originally Posted by mfanatic325 View Post
RAM on the other hand does have what I'm looking for I think. Looks like this is a good cradle that fits my phone nice and snug: http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResul...5/Default.aspx

iPHONE RAM CLIP and MOUNT
I use
http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResul...5/Default.aspx
RAM Composite Twist Lock Suction Cup Mount with Diamond Adapter
Product Number: RAP-B-166-2U
Your Price: $17.36
with
http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResul...5/Default.aspx
RAM Model Specific Cradle for the Apple iPhone 4 & iPhone 4S WITHOUT CASE, SKIN OR SLEEVE
Product Number: RAM-HOL-AP9U
Your Price: $8.40
The phone clips in securely and the twist-suction cup locks down really tight. The mount swivels in two places for positioning and doesn't move when tightened. Mounted flush under the mirror it's out of the way, the camera has a clear view, and "guage apps" are easily seen.

In general use, it's an alternative to hands-free for the phone as well. Just tap for speaker-phone.

Solid construction and I'm happy with it.

iPHONE ALTERNATIVE LENSES for filming inside the Z4M
P.S. You can stick it between the seats on the rear glass for a "full cockpit view" but then you might want one of these:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Olloclip-iPh...item257004f727
The Olloclip (above) is a serious piece of kit whereas you can get this (below) just to test the concept:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Detachab...item2ebdab5dba
I can suction-attach it to the plastic drop-down lid for the center compartment as well but the suction only pasts a hour or so under normal and spirited driving conditions. I wouldn't mount it there for the track. So if you're going to try the rear glass for the cockpit view... get a longer arm (maybe) and a wide angle lens (probably).

Some interesting iPHONE APPS
Track telemetry etc.
http://www.optrixhd.com/applications

Gauges gauges everywhere (need WiFi dongle for the OBD2 port
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rev/id302420711?mt=8

G-force and accelleration and other whimsical fun stuff.
http://www.bmw.com/com/en/newvehicle...9/g_meter.html


Have fun !!!!

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