[BO51 UPO]

I went for the Carpuride W903. Works really well and aesthetically it’s perfect. Might look bulky in the pic but the top is infact lower than an iPhone 11 in a standard cradle

Only ones I seem to be able to find have a strange camera on the back that flips up, is this the case with yours??
If not where can I buy the same one as you?
Many thanks.

 

[Raj]

Only ones I seem to be able to find have a strange camera on the back that flips up, is this the case with yours??
If not where can I buy the same one as you?
Many thanks.

Yeah that’s the one with the flip up cam. NOTE I modified a factory mount base and knocked up a magnetic bracket so it would sit exactly where I wanted it and make it easily removable.

 

[BO51 UPO]

Yeah that’s the one with the flip up cam. NOTE I modified a factory mount base and knocked up a magnetic bracket so it would sit exactly where I wanted it and make it easily removable.

Thanks again 👍

 

[Simon Audi]

Can you post photos of the back of the unit and bracket...

THANKS

 

[Simon Audi]

Also - where is the Audio coming from for the Phone / Car Play? How is all the bits connected?

 

[Raj]

Can you post photos of the back of the unit and bracket...

THANKS

The bracket that comes with it or what I’ve made?

 

[Raj]

Also - where is the Audio coming from for the Phone / Car Play? How is all the bits connected?

The phone is connected to the cars Bluetooth for sound etc, and connected to the CarPlay unit.

I previously had a dual Bluetooth unit that connected to the car. This meant you could utilise the dsp in the unit but phone calls wouldn’t utilise the car microphone so call quality for the receiver was poor.

As it stands the screen is just an interface for the phone. I can disconnect the unit whilst using and functionality sound connection to the car is uninterrupted.

 

[Simon Audi]

Yeah that’s the one with the flip up cam. NOTE I modified a factory mount base and knocked up a magnetic bracket so it would sit exactly where I wanted it and make it easily removable.

Raj

Please supply as much info as you can on the mounting - wiring - connections - cable routing etc as you can.... THANKS

 

[Simon Audi]

The bracket that comes with it or what I’ve made?

What you made... Basically looking for as much info as possible to do the same / similar install

Does yours have the reverse camera also? How did you mount that / run wires?

Is Dashcam Active 24/7? or just when driving? Where / how did you pick up power...

THANKS

 

[Raj]

What you made... Basically looking for as much info as possible to do the same / similar install

Does yours have the reverse camera also? How did you mount that / run wires?

Is Dashcam Active 24/7? or just when driving? Where / how did you pick up power...

THANKS

The dash cam is only on whilst it’s powered up. Power is taken from the usb connection on top. I purposely chose this unit as it is 5v 2.4a I think?

I created the mount by purchasing another mount, filling off the nibs and sticking a magnetic mount to it.

I also fabricated a section which clips in to the unit with the corresponding metal plate attached for the magnet mount. This was using a piece of eBay plastic and hacking off the connector from a generic phone mount thingy. You can cut up the one supplied but I chose not too.

I might have over complicated things but I was fussy about where the unit sits and wanted it to be removable in between journeys

Will tidy it up when I have time but it works really well for me. Hope this is enough info

 

[Simon Audi]

The dash cam is only on whilst it’s powered up. Power is taken from the usb connection on top. I purposely chose this unit as it is 5v 2.4a I think?

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I created the mount by purchasing another mount, filling off the nibs and sticking a magnetic mount to it.

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I also fabricated a section which clips in to the unit with the corresponding metal plate attached for the magnet mount. This was using a piece of eBay plastic and hacking off the connector from a generic phone mount thingy. You can cut up the one supplied but I chose not too.

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I might have over complicated things but I was fussy about where the unit sits and wanted it to be removable in between journeys

Will tidy it up when I have time but it works really well for me. Hope this is enough info

THANKS


So you modified current mount and the mount that came with unit and put a magnetic mount between - use the standard USB ( Thought it was just 1Amp - so glad to hear) THANKS!!!

 

[Raj]

THANKS


So you modified current mount and the mount that came with unit and put a magnetic mount between - use the standard USB ( Thought it was just 1Amp - so glad to hear) THANKS!!!

Haha, that’s a much more concise description yes.

 

[Simon Audi]

Hi

So my Unit arrived today - Fitted the main head unit and the reverse camera - but not routed the reverse camera wire correctly yet.

Used the standard Mount from the phone cradle - just the rear part.

I then took the sticky mounting bracket apart and used the part that mounts to the screen with the bolt.

I made up an Aluminium plate - around 25mm x 45mm and used a mirror sticky pad to mount it to the original phone holder.

I did drill and tap a M5 hole to use the original mount screw (had to shorten it and fitted a lock nut also)

Took around 2 hours so far... need to route the wire and tap the reverse light tomorrow.

For the camera - i spent maybe 1 hour (of the 2) trying to fit inside the car - but did not like it - so mounted underneath the overhang above the numberplate.

I took out one of the number plate lights and undid the 4 (5?) Torx screws at top of bumper and fed the wire up through light socket and out top bumper.

Then stuck the camera in position and refitted the light - just fitted - no bumper mods.

Refitted the screws at top.

Need to take out rear light and run the cable tomorrow.

Really pleased

I did fit some sticky feet under the unit - to lift it up on the bracket - to keep it under a little tension so it does not shake when driving.

Also fitted an Automatic Light Switch with seperate sensor (10 minutes)..

 

[Raj]

Hi

So my Unit arrived today - Fitted the main head unit and the reverse camera - but not routed the reverse camera wire correctly yet.

Used the standard Mount from the phone cradle - just the rear part.

I then took the sticky mounting bracket apart and used the part that mounts to the screen with the bolt.

I made up an Aluminium plate - around 25mm x 45mm and used a mirror sticky pad to mount it to the original phone holder.

I did drill and tap a M5 hole to use the original mount screw (had to shorten it and fitted a lock nut also)

Took around 2 hours so far... need to route the wire and tap the reverse light tomorrow.

For the camera - i spent maybe 1 hour (of the 2) trying to fit inside the car - but did not like it - so mounted underneath the overhang above the numberplate.

I took out one of the number plate lights and undid the 4 (5?) Torx screws at top of bumper and fed the wire up through light socket and out top bumper.

Then stuck the camera in position and refitted the light - just fitted - no bumper mods.

Refitted the screws at top.

Need to take out rear light and run the cable tomorrow.

Really pleased

I did fit some sticky feet under the unit - to lift it up on the bracket - to keep it under a little tension so it does not shake when driving.

Also fitted an Automatic Light Switch with seperate sensor (10 minutes)..

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Good job 👍

 

[AsphaltAstronaut]

Got this in my Up!

Picked it up from this site:

SEAT Mii/VW UP!/Skoda Citigo Phone Holder Mount (After 2016) - Custom Dash Mounts

Please note: prolonged exposure to temperatures above 65°C may cause permanent damage to this product. The interior of a car may easily exceed this if

customdashmounts.com

Fair bit cheaper than the official VW one which best I could find was around £60 when I looked.
It magnets onto the back of my phone, but feels very secure.

They have a version for both pre and post facelift as well - my mate with a 2012 citigo turned me onto the site and he's happy with his one

 

[Raj]

Really good find

 

[Overdriven]

Wow - over £40 ! Not for me I’m afraid, and my nav’s don’t work in portrait mode anyway…

 

[omqr]

Bro, can i talk to you. I would like to do the samen

 

[omqr]

Hi

So my Unit arrived today - Fitted the main head unit and the reverse camera - but not routed the reverse camera wire correctly yet.

Used the standard Mount from the phone cradle - just the rear part.

I then took the sticky mounting bracket apart and used the part that mounts to the screen with the bolt.

I made up an Aluminium plate - around 25mm x 45mm and used a mirror sticky pad to mount it to the original phone holder.

I did drill and tap a M5 hole to use the original mount screw (had to shorten it and fitted a lock nut also)

Took around 2 hours so far... need to route the wire and tap the reverse light tomorrow.

For the camera - i spent maybe 1 hour (of the 2) trying to fit inside the car - but did not like it - so mounted underneath the overhang above the numberplate.

I took out one of the number plate lights and undid the 4 (5?) Torx screws at top of bumper and fed the wire up through light socket and out top bumper.

Then stuck the camera in position and refitted the light - just fitted - no bumper mods.

Refitted the screws at top.

Need to take out rear light and run the cable tomorrow.

Really pleased

I did fit some sticky feet under the unit - to lift it up on the bracket - to keep it under a little tension so it does not shake when driving.

Also fitted an Automatic Light Switch with seperate sensor (10 minutes)..

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Hi Simon.

Can you help me. I want to do the same

 

[Raj]

Bro, can i talk to you. I would like to do the samen

Hello mate. Sorry for late reply. Who are you asking?