Any car mounts that work well with the X5?

fluger · 11-09-2005, 17:56

Any suggestions for a car mount that would fit an X5 in a zCover case? Preferably one that grips it by the sides or has a hole in the bottom for the subpack and line-out to go thru? Or perhaps an ipod mount could be modified to work with the X5 since the dimensions are similar?

max-9 · 11-09-2005, 19:02

this works great.....use it for palm, gps,x5, cellphones ect
http://store.palm.com/product/index....entPage=family

NoComp · 11-09-2005, 19:24

Man, this offer (your link) is a rip off!
I bought the absolutely same car-holder in Europe for 16 €uros at my local car-accessory-store! And prices in Europe are known to be higher than US-prices!

This universal holder works very fine and has excellent built-quality! It's made in germany (german patent) as far as I know. The only bad thing, that it's arms tend to press the X5-side-buttons. But this can be solved by cutting the foam in the area where the holder touches the buttons.

MilwaukeeMax · 03-22-2006, 12:49

I have had to buy a new subpack for my X5 because the one that came with it kept bending at the flimsy metal plug-- i love the x5, but the subpack really is a drawback in terms of design. having to have the subpack connected when using the audio line out (such as when in the car) is an incredible pain in the arse...
having said that, does anyone know of any cases and/or car cradles that might have some sort of reinforcement for the subpack so that if it happens to get bumped when connected to the x5, it won't bend the plug and potentially harm the port on the x5?

any ideas would be appreciated. thanks!

breakfastchef · 03-24-2006, 15:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by fluger

Any suggestions for a car mount that would fit an X5 in a zCover case? Preferably one that grips it by the sides or has a hole in the bottom for the subpack and line-out to go thru? Or perhaps an ipod mount could be modified to work with the X5 since the dimensions are similar?

I am looking at a vehicle mounting system by ProClip USA. These products do not require any modifications to your vehicle, and provide for three mounting methods. I am sending them an email this weekend to ask them to recommend a cradle that will hold my X5L securely. Since most vendors sell vehicle mounts for iPods, I use the Apple iPod Photo 60GB in my searches as it is nearly identical in size to the X5L. Check out the website at http://www.proclipusa.com/home/home.aspx

Another option is http://www.ram-mount.com/.

tsayin · 03-24-2006, 16:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by breakfastchef

I am looking at a vehicle mounting system by ProClip USA. These products do not require any modifications to your vehicle, and provide for three mounting methods. I am sending them an email this weekend to ask them to recommend a cradle that will hold my X5L securely. Since most vendors sell vehicle mounts for iPods, I use the Apple iPod Photo 60GB in my searches as it is nearly identical in size to the X5L. Check out the website at http://www.proclipusa.com/home/home.aspx

Another option is http://www.ram-mount.com/.

Uh, they have an X5 mount. Choose iaudio as the make. Actually, it looks like it might not fit the L.

afruff23 · 03-24-2006, 16:04

Nice, but pricey:

http://www.proclipusa.com/?sectionpa...oryid=&p_year=

MilwaukeeMax · 03-24-2006, 16:25

pricey, yes, but that is EXACTLY what i am looking for. thanks for the link, guys. to me, it's worth the $80 to save my sanity of having the damn subpack always fall out of the x5 while i'm driving, causing the music to stop. i'm going to order one of these asap.

PJH · 03-24-2006, 16:45

Doesn't look like that bad boy will hold an X5L though. Anybody tried?

breakfastchef · 03-24-2006, 22:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by PJH

Doesn't look like that bad boy will hold an X5L though. Anybody tried?

I sent a lengthy email to ProClip USA and asked for their recommendation for a cradle that will accomodate the X5L. Will report back when I receive a reply. My hunch is the $80 Brodit will not work with the X5L, which is why I am looking at cradles from this retailer that accomodate iPod 60 GB models which are nearly identical in size to the X5L (except where the LCD are bulges out).

Anonamis_Drummer · 03-25-2006, 00:16

I just recently got in a car wreck so my car is totalled. I had a x5 mount in there, I forgot about it. I would love to take it out and give it to you. I have the other few mount type and even the manual..... umm I'd have to check on it again. If your interested send me an email and I'll find out the details.

afruff23 · 03-25-2006, 10:34

The nice thing about the one I gave a link to is that it has a built-in subpack.

tsayin · 03-27-2006, 13:29

Is it a subpack? The first time it came up here, there was some question as to whether it was just a pass-through to a subpack.

mogi · 03-27-2006, 20:55

the proclip mount is molded so it will hold a subpack in place for you, it does not have a built in subpack or a passthrough as far as I can tell

ELduder · 03-28-2006, 12:18

I bought the Bracketron one from best buy for about $10 usd. Clips right into my vents and supports the X5L perfectly. No problem getting to buttons and you can even clip the suppack on it. Sorry no link for it though.

11-09-2005, 17:56	#1
fluger Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 14	Any car mounts that work well with the X5? Any suggestions for a car mount that would fit an X5 in a zCover case? Preferably one that grips it by the sides or has a hole in the bottom for the subpack and line-out to go thru? Or perhaps an ipod mount could be modified to work with the X5 since the dimensions are similar?

11-09-2005, 19:24	#3
NoComp Banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 434	Man, this offer (your link) is a rip off! I bought the absolutely same car-holder in Europe for 16 €uros at my local car-accessory-store! And prices in Europe are known to be higher than US-prices! This universal holder works very fine and has excellent built-quality! It's made in germany (german patent) as far as I know. The only bad thing, that it's arms tend to press the X5-side-buttons. But this can be solved by cutting the foam in the area where the holder touches the buttons. Last edited by NoComp; 11-09-2005 at 19:30..

03-22-2006, 12:49	#4
MilwaukeeMax Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3	subpack reinforcement? I have had to buy a new subpack for my X5 because the one that came with it kept bending at the flimsy metal plug-- i love the x5, but the subpack really is a drawback in terms of design. having to have the subpack connected when using the audio line out (such as when in the car) is an incredible pain in the arse... having said that, does anyone know of any cases and/or car cradles that might have some sort of reinforcement for the subpack so that if it happens to get bumped when connected to the x5, it won't bend the plug and potentially harm the port on the x5? any ideas would be appreciated. thanks!

03-24-2006, 16:45	#9
PJH Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 112	http://www.proclipusa.com/?sectionpath=143&pageid=11436&processor=content&pc ategoryid Doesn't look like that bad boy will hold an X5L though. Anybody tried?

03-25-2006, 00:16	#11
Anonamis_Drummer Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Burns, OR Posts: 33	I just recently got in a car wreck so my car is totalled. I had a x5 mount in there, I forgot about it. I would love to take it out and give it to you. I have the other few mount type and even the manual..... umm I'd have to check on it again. If your interested send me an email and I'll find out the details. __________________ iAudio X5L 30GB

11-09-2005, 19:02	#2
max-9 Throbbing Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New York Posts: 175	this works great.....use it for palm, gps,x5, cellphones ect http://store.palm.com/product/index....entPage=family

03-24-2006, 16:04	#7
afruff23 Hater of Epithets Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,062	Nice, but pricey: http://www.proclipusa.com/?sectionpa...oryid=&p_year=

03-24-2006, 16:25	#8
MilwaukeeMax Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3	pricey, yes, but that is EXACTLY what i am looking for. thanks for the link, guys. to me, it's worth the $80 to save my sanity of having the damn subpack always fall out of the x5 while i'm driving, causing the music to stop. i'm going to order one of these asap.

03-25-2006, 10:34	#12
afruff23 Hater of Epithets Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,062	The nice thing about the one I gave a link to is that it has a built-in subpack.

03-27-2006, 13:29	#13
tsayin Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 459	Is it a subpack? The first time it came up here, there was some question as to whether it was just a pass-through to a subpack.

03-27-2006, 20:55	#14
mogi Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 95	the proclip mount is molded so it will hold a subpack in place for you, it does not have a built in subpack or a passthrough as far as I can tell

03-28-2006, 12:18	#15
ELduder Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 63	I bought the Bracketron one from best buy for about $10 usd. Clips right into my vents and supports the X5L perfectly. No problem getting to buttons and you can even clip the suppack on it. Sorry no link for it though. __________________ I5 + X5L = music nirvana

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