Here ya go..., there's a guy in a woodworking group that I follow who might be able to help.

Let me know if you want his contact details.

 

Here ya go..., there's a guy in a woodworking group that I follow who be able to help.

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Let me know if you want his contact details.

That drywall screw through the front of the dash is very nice.

 

I bought a Course Motor Sports Direct Fit Phone Mount and attached a Proclip holder to that. The Course is basically a magnet- they supply a metal plate to attach to the back of your phone- but I liked the ProClip holder better so attached the plate to that and secured the ProClip and Course assemblies together with a zip tie. Be aware that you need to remove the plastic trim around the head unit assembly to attach the Course (I think there's a video on their website if I recall). It's easy to do if you take your time and have a trim tool. The assembly does impede the passenger's access to the heated seat button (on my 2017) but the driver can still reach it fine. It works ok - vibrates more than I like but still ok.

And I liked it so much!

The mounting base is what broke (see red arrow in photo below). Really odd, since it's not something that gets abused in the car. Reading the reviews on ProClip's website, it's apparently quite common. Warranty is one year. I've had mine for about 18 months. It wasn't cheap, either! Color me very disappointed. I don't mind spending some bucks on stuff, if it's QUALITY.

I thought about just buying another ProClip base. But now I'm thinking maybe I can find something better.

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I don't want an A/C vent mount. I also don't want a dash (top) mount. I prefer something down on the center console. I'm also not interested in cobbling together a home-made contraption.

 

I have had the ProClip mount since my car was new (early February, 2025) and have used it to hold the control head of a mobile amateur radio. So far, no cracks or breaks. . .

 

Here's a pic of where it broke.

The mounting location on the center console was perfect for me. I'd love to find something similar in design but more reliable / sturdy. NOT interested in anything magnetic.

 

Mine broke in about the same location (a little lower) you can super glue that back together. And if you want a little more strength,you can make ribs across the break (hidden on the back side) with superglue and baking soda (make a line of superglue across the break and then pour baking soda on the glue). The ribs will harden like rock.

 

Buy a new one ?

 

I might have to. I'm not seeing anything else like it on the market. Most, if not all, mount on the dash, which I don't like.

 

They did change the design due to the breakage. The new one is bomb proof. Mine broke right before the warranty was up and they sent me the new one.

 

I just ordered a new base. They're having a 50% off coupon right now. So only $24 shipped. I'll give it another chance.

 

I too had that ProClip mount and it broke. I’m now using a mount which I’ve stuck to the top right corner of the a head unit screen. It is an adhesive base with a magnetic mount. Rotates 360 degrees and it angles. Works perfectly. Does not interfere with the eyesight system or the vent. Holds my iPhone strongly.

Got it from Amazon.

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Sane thing happened to me and my pro clip phone mount base.

 

My outback console mount broke about two months ago. I emailed a picture to Proclip and they sent me a replacement immediately. The replacement has thicker plastic in the area that pushes into the console crease. Mine broke in that area and the plastic was much thinner than the replacement. Everything is good now.