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Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by larryakoch, Dec 29, 2013.

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  1. markabele

    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    I agree, it wasn't very forward thinking regarding cell phones. But I imagine when they were designing the current layout back in 2006-2008 not a ton of people had smartphones yet.
     
    #61 markabele, Oct 13, 2014
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    do not know about that; the left side A-pillar mount on the V is just perfect.
     
    #62 Air_Boss, Oct 13, 2014
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    I found this holder mount on amazon a few days ago. I thought I would share since I've searched the boards looking for a good solution

    The Nimbus Mount

    [​IMG]
     
    #63 Lilpig, May 13, 2015
  4. markabele

    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    very cool

    have a link?
     
    #64 markabele, May 15, 2015
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    Sure check it out
     
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    That can not be good for the switches and mechanics of the shifter, between the weight of the phone and any stresses of turning or stopping.
     
    #66 rxlawdude, May 16, 2015
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    Just to address the point, the weight of the phone is negligible at best compared to the steel post that it sits on. (Unless you have a cinder block for a phone which wouldn't fit on any mount :))

    It doesn't affect the mechanics or gear shifting in the slightest.
     
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    It's both the weight and distance from the fulcrum point. There have been well-documented shifter failures in Gen IIs. But hey, it's your car!
     
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    image.jpg image.jpg
     
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    What is this ^ ?
    Where can I get one?
    Where does it go in the vehicle?
    (not necessarily in that order)
     
    #70 Chazz8, May 20, 2015
  11. markabele

    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    Excited to see that Danny is going to put the magnetic shifter in the site store.
     
    #71 markabele, May 20, 2015
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    No matter whether or not it is a 'good idea' to hang a heavy phone at the end of a shifter stalk.
     
    #72 Air_Boss, May 20, 2015
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    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    I didn't see anyone say you were forced to get one for yourself.
     
    #73 markabele, May 21, 2015
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    Definitely not. Just helping out those who didn't take Physics 101...
     
    #74 Air_Boss, May 21, 2015
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    Can you please explain what material the shaft is made of how it adversely affects anything in the Prius? You seem to have a very good understanding of it. I assume you have taken it apart and analyzed everything underneath all that plastic.
     
    #75 markabele, May 21, 2015
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    The shifter shaft material is immaterial. The issue is vehicle dynamics accelerating the phone mass fixed to the end of the shifter shaft and how that may unexpectedly result in shifter actuation.
     
    #76 Air_Boss, May 21, 2015
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    I use a phone mount on my shifter with Galaxy S3 w/extended battery and the only time my shifter moves is when I move it with my hand. The phone doesn't move when taking off or stopping. Might act differently on the Gen II since the shifter sticks out of the dash at a more horizontal angle.
     
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    Air boss, sounds like there is anecdotal evidence that you have nothing to worry about.
     
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    With most people that's usually the case -- until something unexpected happens.
     
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