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Old 03-27-2006, 07:37 PM
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Use for Useless Cupholder!

I finally found a use for that useless cup holder that Mini came out with I hold my RAZR perfectly!




 
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Old 03-27-2006, 07:54 PM
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I am not a big fan of any mounts, but that looks really slick. Great job. Is that the standard RAZR belt holster thingee?
 
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Old 03-27-2006, 08:02 PM
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WOW I need to do that now!! Thanx a lot! Ive been lookin for a way to mount my razr when im in the car ever since I got one! Cud you post some details as to how you went about the whole process? Thanx again!
 
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Old 03-27-2006, 08:08 PM
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I want a detailed how-to!!!!

Pleeeeeeeeeease
 
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Wow! Cool idea!
 
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Very nice. How'd you do it?
 
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Old 03-28-2006, 04:56 AM
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Quick! Patent it before someone rips off that clever idea
 
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Old 03-28-2006, 04:57 AM
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Looks like a simple slice and cut with the dremel! :-) Seriously interesting. I'm also very interested in your Smart - didn't realize that the hood came off like a snowmobile's - very intriguing!
 
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Old 03-28-2006, 06:19 AM
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didn't realize that the hood came off like a snowmobile's - very intriguing!

If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck...
 
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Old 03-28-2006, 06:54 AM
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haha that's pretty ingenious, Nice job
 
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Old 03-28-2006, 08:55 AM
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Very clever. I'd like to learn more about how you did it.
 
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Old 03-28-2006, 09:22 AM
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it must be a cow?

Originally Posted by mayim
If it walks like a duck and talks like a duck...
 
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Old 03-28-2006, 09:28 AM
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Great solution.
I wonder if I could make up something like this for my Garmin 60 gps...
 
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Old 03-28-2006, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by krut
Looks like a simple slice and cut with the dremel! :-) Seriously interesting. I'm also very interested in your Smart - didn't realize that the hood came off like a snowmobile's - very intriguing!
The hood doesn't just come off. That was just to change a headlight. The engine is in the rear. All 3 cylinders of it.

I will be posting pics soon about the phone cradle / holder
 
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Old 03-28-2006, 08:00 PM
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Great solution.
I wonder if I could make up something like this for my Garmin 60 gps...
Jeff,
Based on your sig, are you walking your dog because your right front wheel is bent and has a flat tire?



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Old 03-28-2006, 08:16 PM
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yeah, my wife doesn't like that picture either because of the large front wheel.
I had the guy at http://www.wickedcartoons.com customize the drawing to match my car and really like it.
 
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i use the minifini cupholder bracket to hold my MP3 player.

i don't usually drink in my weekend cars so no need.
 
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Old 04-01-2006, 10:17 PM
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Pics

Here are some photos on how I built the phone holder. I hope this helps. Sorry it took so long..semester finals!



 
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Old 04-01-2006, 11:01 PM
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Inspiring idea...

This is a really cool looking project, it makes me want to try to do something for my phone (Motorola E815).

I have a really strong magnet from an old ID tag when I worked in sales as a teenager. The name tag had two parts, one for the front and a magnet on the back to hold it in place on your shirt. If I could find a way to attach it to a phone holder (my phone didn't come with a holster), or maybe I could velcro it to the back of the phone. Add this to a shaved cupholder bar, and I'll have a cell phone refrigerator magnet that works.

The magnet is probably ok for the phone right? I mean, the speakerphone speaker on my phone collects tiny iron fillings. I do have a transflash card in my phone, that's not gonna get messed up right?
 
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