iborguk Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 That’s why I like the navigation arrow in the third binnacle when using PCM Nav, it’s in a good position. When using CarPlay I tend to rely on Waze shouting at me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozzykim Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 I'm awaiting delivery of a Brodit O/S transmission tunnel clip, and I'll probably stick a standard ball mount on it, then decide on what type of holder/chatger to use. My Pixel has QI charging, so there's plenty of choice of magnetic QI mounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 got one with my Cobb, but not sure I like the position - too far for eyes on road driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 11 minutes ago, cozzykim said: I'm awaiting delivery of a Brodit O/S transmission tunnel clip, I have one in my 987.1, TBH I'm quite disappointed with it. But having looked at alternatives, so far I consider it the "least worst" option. I've just taken delivery of a newer iphone with the magnetic charging, and hope to get a new, better mount accordingly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 good luck - I can't find a magnetic charging screen mount that actually is strong enough to hold the phone on the magnet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 Damn, I feared that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozzykim Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 Just now, Menoporsche said: I have one in my 987.1, TBH I'm quite disappointed with it. But having looked at alternatives, so far I consider it the "least worst" option. I've just taken delivery of a newer iphone with the magnetic charging, and hope to get a new, better mount accordingly. I agree with your 'least worst' comment. It's just that there's nowhere to put any mount in this car so, I'm prepared to experiment for £16.99. I'm only going to use the Brodit clip to mount the whole (whatever I end up with) caboodle to the car. I've got extended leather, so a stick on base on the dash isn't an option as the leather lifts slightly with any weight on it, making the phone wobble around. I also have a case with a thin clear plastic back on my Pixel, so I'll have to play around with any QI charger to get that to work at all. 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dclong Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 I have a T Design Universal phone mount which can be located centrally, works very well for me https://t-design9.com/phone_mount_porsche_universal.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 (edited) Another option , retrofit CarPlay / Android Auto and stick the phone out of sight. I know that doesn’t work for everyone. Edited April 19, 2023 by iborguk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 4 minutes ago, dclong said: I have a T Design Universal phone mount which can be located centrally, works very well for me https://t-design9.com/phone_mount_porsche_universal.html Is it a charging mount, or a passive one? I see from one of their pictures they've used a location I was considering, top right of the screen, the top edge of the batwing of the passenger footwell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 7 minutes ago, cozzykim said: I agree with your 'least worst' comment. It's just that there's nowhere to put any mount in this car so, I'm prepared to experiment for £16.99. I'm only going to use the Brodit clip to mount the whole (whatever I end up with) caboodle to the car. I've got extended leather, so a stick on base on the dash isn't an option as the leather lifts slightly with any weight on it, making the phone wobble around. I also have a case with a thin clear plastic back on my Pixel, so I'll have to play around with any QI charger to get that to work at all. 🙄 Mine is brodit base plus some 3rd party bits and a wireless charger 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozzykim Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 That's the sort of thing I'm thinking of, thanks. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 Function over form Stuart 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 4 minutes ago, cozzykim said: That's the sort of thing I'm thinking of, thanks. 👍 Charging a Pixel 7 pro in a thin Kevlar case btw https://latercase.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dclong Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 46 minutes ago, Menoporsche said: Is it a charging mount, or a passive one? I see from one of their pictures they've used a location I was considering, top right of the screen, the top edge of the batwing of the passenger footwell. It’s a passive mount Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 T-design passive Magnum magnetic mount https://t-design9.com/phone_mount_magnetic_porsche_magnum.html Charging cable from glovebox as / when required 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozzykim Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 Brodit clip arrived today, and fits in exactly the right place IMHO Stuck a simple 17mm ball mount to it with double sided foam tape, added an old QI charger and we're off, (until I think of something better). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 IMO, the T-design Magnum is much more elegant It just pushes in / pulls out as required with no mechanical fixing. Just relies on friction between mount, tunnel padding and pcm frame, with power, when needed from the glovebox usb via a black coiled power lead with side exit "Naked" No power And with power connected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted April 19, 2023 Report Share Posted April 19, 2023 I've a wireless charging case on my iPhone 12 Pro, and you get 3 sticky steel pads to allow the magnet to hold. If you fix it here it does not interfere with the wireless charging of the iPhone. I found it is any higher, the wireless charging is affected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dclong Posted April 20, 2023 Report Share Posted April 20, 2023 Here is mine located centrally, cable from the glovebox is very neat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted April 20, 2023 Report Share Posted April 20, 2023 Is that a large phone or a small ipad? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steed Posted April 20, 2023 Report Share Posted April 20, 2023 Is one of the issues around using Google Maps via a phone on the continent, going to be the reintroduction of Roaming Data charges since Brexit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon61 Posted April 20, 2023 Report Share Posted April 20, 2023 9 minutes ago, Steed said: Is one of the issues around using Google Maps via a phone on the continent, going to be the reintroduction of Roaming Data charges since Brexit? That's just another reason to make sure that before you go, you download to your phone offline maps for the regions you're going to need, as was suggested above. (It's also a good reason as it lets you continue to navigate even if you lose the data signal.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozzykim Posted April 20, 2023 Report Share Posted April 20, 2023 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Steed said: Is one of the issues around using Google Maps via a phone on the continent, going to be the reintroduction of Roaming Data charges since Brexit? Aren't I lucky, I never upgraded my original '3' SIM only contract, which still allows 12GB of 'feel at home' roaming, (though, to be fair, I only have an 8GB contract). The last time we were in France I bought a local 50GB PAYG SIM and put it in a 4G MiFi, then used that for data on my phone via WiFi. Edit: 20 euros IIRC Edited April 20, 2023 by cozzykim Addition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John2000 Posted May 29, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2023 (edited) Getting back on topic I looked at this site today and it seems they offer software to update a pcm 3.1 with version 3 firmware to version 4 firmware you can get tha download to burn to disc for £10 or they will send you a disc for £39 has anyone tried this option. https://www.pcmupdate.com/ Edited May 29, 2023 by John2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.