F30POST
F30POST
2012-2015 BMW 3-Series and 4-Series Forum
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
BMW 3-Series and 4-Series Forum (F30 / F32) | F30POST > 2012-2019 BMW 3 and 4-Series Forums > General F30 Sedan / F32 Coupe / F36 Gran Coupe Forum > Recommendation for Magsafe iPhone mount?
Extreme Powerhouse
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      01-19-2022, 05:32 PM   #1
cfm56d7b
Lieutenant General
United_States
5876
Rep
10,248
Posts

Drives: 2017 440i Gran Coupe & 2015 X5
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Orange County, CA

iTrader: (2)

Recommendation for Magsafe iPhone mount?

In the process of trying to build a short list of Magsafe mounts for my 2017 F36 440i GC.

Requirements:
- Not a vent mount (too visible)
- Either provides charging ability or accommodates Apple Magsafe puck
- Open to cup holder style base

Appreciate feedback and pictures of course.
Appreciate 0
      01-19-2022, 05:42 PM   #2
sspade
Major General
sspade's Avatar
United_States
2465
Rep
5,457
Posts

Drives: F30
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Stevenson, WA

iTrader: (3)

Garage List
2016 BMW 320i  [7.87]
2014 BMW 328i  [6.83]
Ive used this one in both my F30s. There is a perfect spot for the adhesive base, IMHO.

https://www.scosche.com/magic-mount-...r-tablet-mount
Attached Images
 
Appreciate 0
      01-19-2022, 05:51 PM   #3
eff32fl
Lieutenant Colonel
eff32fl's Avatar
1052
Rep
1,783
Posts

Drives: 2019 440i M Sport THP MPPSK
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Florida

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by cfm56d7b View Post
In the process of trying to build a short list of Magsafe mounts for my 2017 F36 440i GC.

Requirements:
- Not a vent mount (too visible)
- Either provides charging ability or accommodates Apple Magsafe puck
- Open to cup holder style base

Appreciate feedback and pictures of course.
The Rennline mount works well and you can mount a charger on the "ball" of the mount instead of using the non-charging magnetic mount. This is what I use with a car wireless charger and it works very well. I run a USB cable through the dash and down to the passenger footwell 12 volt for power. The cable remains hidden for a clean install. The footwell picture that is attached is old, I now have a small USB 12 volt adapter that you can't even see unless you bend down and look (was using the 12 volt adapter for my radar but now I have that hard wired).

https://www.kiesmotorsports.com/prod...ries-2013-2019
Attached Images
  

Last edited by eff32fl; 01-19-2022 at 05:57 PM..
Appreciate 0
      01-19-2022, 05:54 PM   #4
leew102
Private First Class
83
Rep
163
Posts

Drives: F30 BMW 340i xdrive
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: NY

iTrader: (0)

I use a rennline phone mount with a magsafe ball joint adapter found on Amazon.
Attached Images
 
Appreciate 2
eff32fl1051.50
cfm56d7b5876.00
      01-19-2022, 08:48 PM   #5
cfm56d7b
Lieutenant General
United_States
5876
Rep
10,248
Posts

Drives: 2017 440i Gran Coupe & 2015 X5
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Orange County, CA

iTrader: (2)

Quote:
Originally Posted by leew102 View Post
I use a rennline phone mount with a magsafe ball joint adapter found on Amazon.
Looks great. Can you share the Amazon link to ball joint adapter?
Appreciate 0
      01-19-2022, 08:53 PM   #6
cfm56d7b
Lieutenant General
United_States
5876
Rep
10,248
Posts

Drives: 2017 440i Gran Coupe & 2015 X5
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Orange County, CA

iTrader: (2)

I like the design of RAM Mount ball adapter for Apple Magsafe charger https://www.rammount.com/part/RAP-B-202-AP-MAGU.

Afraid it may not fit Rennline phone mount. Still searching.
Appreciate 0
      01-19-2022, 09:04 PM   #7
eff32fl
Lieutenant Colonel
eff32fl's Avatar
1052
Rep
1,783
Posts

Drives: 2019 440i M Sport THP MPPSK
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Florida

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by cfm56d7b View Post
I like the design of RAM Mount ball adapter for Apple Magsafe charger https://www.rammount.com/part/RAP-B-202-AP-MAGU.

Afraid it may not fit Rennline phone mount. Still searching.
Looks like it should work.
Appreciate 0
      01-19-2022, 09:51 PM   #8
chowser51
Colonel
chowser51's Avatar
United_States
2025
Rep
2,808
Posts

Drives: F33 430 and F39 M35i
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Cleveland, OH

iTrader: (3)

Garage List
Proline mounts.



Yes I know I installed the magcharger upside down.
Appreciate 1
cfm56d7b5876.00
      01-20-2022, 12:25 AM   #9
leew102
Private First Class
83
Rep
163
Posts

Drives: F30 BMW 340i xdrive
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: NY

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by cfm56d7b View Post
Quote:
Originally Posted by leew102 View Post
I use a rennline phone mount with a magsafe ball joint adapter found on Amazon.
Looks great. Can you share the Amazon link to ball joint adapter?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R9YX7XQ...QF8VV0YHM54Y5Q

This is the one I used.
Appreciate 0
      01-20-2022, 09:50 AM   #10
cfm56d7b
Lieutenant General
United_States
5876
Rep
10,248
Posts

Drives: 2017 440i Gran Coupe & 2015 X5
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Orange County, CA

iTrader: (2)

Quote:
Originally Posted by chowser51 View Post
Proline mounts.



Yes I know I installed the magcharger upside down.
Could you please share the link to the product in the photo?
Appreciate 1
      01-20-2022, 01:15 PM   #11
chowser51
Colonel
chowser51's Avatar
United_States
2025
Rep
2,808
Posts

Drives: F33 430 and F39 M35i
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Cleveland, OH

iTrader: (3)

Garage List
My bad. Proclipusa.

This was for my x2. Put your vehicle in to search

https://www.proclipusa.com/collectio...x2-series-2019

https://www.proclipusa.com/collections/magsafe-holders


You might be able to find coupon codes online.

Then you’ll need the magsafe charger and a magsafe compatible case.
Appreciate 1
cfm56d7b5876.00
      01-20-2022, 02:25 PM   #12
cfm56d7b
Lieutenant General
United_States
5876
Rep
10,248
Posts

Drives: 2017 440i Gran Coupe & 2015 X5
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Orange County, CA

iTrader: (2)

Quote:
Originally Posted by chowser51 View Post
My bad. Proclipusa.

This was for my x2. Put your vehicle in to search

https://www.proclipusa.com/collectio...x2-series-2019

https://www.proclipusa.com/collections/magsafe-holders


You might be able to find coupon codes online.

Then you’ll need the magsafe charger and a magsafe compatible case.
Building a shopping list as we speak. Many thanks for the recommendation.
Appreciate 0
      01-22-2022, 05:07 PM   #13
eff32fl
Lieutenant Colonel
eff32fl's Avatar
1052
Rep
1,783
Posts

Drives: 2019 440i M Sport THP MPPSK
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Florida

iTrader: (0)

If you need the size of the ball joint on the Rennline mount, it's 1.5 cm wide I just measured it.
Appreciate 1
joesid80.00
      01-25-2022, 11:27 AM   #14
ade555
Second Lieutenant
United Kingdom
109
Rep
234
Posts

Drives: BMW F36 430D
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Yorkshire

iTrader: (0)

If you have or know anyone with 3d printer there is a file created to print one

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4930926
Appreciate 0
      01-30-2022, 01:57 PM   #15
cfm56d7b
Lieutenant General
United_States
5876
Rep
10,248
Posts

Drives: 2017 440i Gran Coupe & 2015 X5
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Orange County, CA

iTrader: (2)

I wanted to thank leew102 and others for great suggestions.

The final outcome:

1. Rennline Exact Fit Mount for F30: https://www.rennline.com/BMW-ExactFi...nfo/PM01%2E19/

2. The metal backing plate was attached to the inside of Apple OEM Magsafe case below the magnetic ring

3. The Rennline magnetic attachment seems to generate a better magnetic attraction than Apple OEM Magsafe charger puck. I also purchased ball attachment for Apple Magsafe charger but the combination of white charger puck and cable made the installation look not as inconspicuous as I had wanted. So back to the included Rennline attachment

Again - thank you everyone.
Attached Images
 
Appreciate 1
otay826.00
      05-21-2022, 05:54 PM   #16
Randy Johnson
M340i
Randy Johnson's Avatar
United_States
392
Rep
953
Posts

Drives: BMW M340i
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: South FLA

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2021 BMW M340i  [10.00]
I have the rennline phone holder but am looking for a MagSafe charger I can swap in. Would like one with strong magnets. Any suggestions?
Appreciate 0
      05-21-2022, 11:28 PM   #17
TravisBGolf
Private
TravisBGolf's Avatar
United_States
113
Rep
85
Posts

Drives: BMW 340i
Join Date: Mar 2022
Location: Utah

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Randy Johnson View Post
I have the rennline phone holder but am looking for a MagSafe charger I can swap in. Would like one with strong magnets. Any suggestions?
The Rennline MagSafe charger is on sale at ECS Tuning right now. Mine will arrive on Wednesday so I'll let you know how it is. I've heard the magnet isn't particularly strong but until I try for myself I can't say.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:44 AM.




f30post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST