USB cable placement

Pckrfan795 · 10-31-2017, 07:14 PM

I use android auto pretty regularly. I run the usb cable from under the center console and place the phone in the cup holder. Not a fan of this. What is everyone else doing/ running their cables?

Gunkk · 10-31-2017, 07:25 PM

Forward center console under a down-tilted AC vent keeps the phone cooler when the GPS is running while top down cruising on hot sunny days.

For more spirited drives, it goes in the cupholder.

MoreSpeed · 10-31-2017, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gunkk

Forward center console under a down-tilted AC vent keeps the phone cooler when the GPS is running while top down cruising on hot sunny days.

For more spirited drives, it goes in the cupholder.

+1

Rooster OG · 10-31-2017, 11:54 PM

I use a proclip with a magnetic mount on it. I ran the cable under the console and up by the knee pad. I hate cable clutter. I’ve used proclip on all of my cars, this car is the most disappointing though location wise, I would like it higher, but I haven’t found a mount I like that I want to use, so proclip it is. It works great for AA or CarPlay.

MANNAXMAN · 11-01-2017, 09:41 AM

I have the iOttie Easy One Touch 2 mounted on the side of the center console and run my usb charging cable out from the front of the center console lid (not pictured).

pjz1082 · 11-01-2017, 02:39 PM

I finally threw in the towel on using the Apple Car Play and went back to blue tooth. I got sick of cables crapping out, plugging, unplugging, it wasn't spectacular enough to me for the hassle.

Pckrfan795 · 11-06-2017, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rooster OG

I use a proclip with a magnetic mount on it. I ran the cable under the console and up by the knee pad. I hate cable clutter. I’ve used proclip on all of my cars, this car is the most disappointing though location wise, I would like it higher, but I haven’t found a mount I like that I want to use, so proclip it is. It works great for AA or CarPlay.

I like this setup. Can you post a pic of how the cable is being run? I would like to try and mimic this.

miketan · 11-06-2017, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by pjz1082

I finally threw in the towel on using the Apple Car Play and went back to blue tooth. I got sick of cables crapping out, plugging, unplugging, it wasn't spectacular enough to me for the hassle.

Cables crapping out? I use android auto and just plug in my phone and leave it in the cup holder, by my leg, or on the passenger seat. Waze makes it all worth it to me and the google speech has been very good with searching and directing. It also has an added bonus of preventing me from being distracted with my phone to answer a text or something.

SPARTAN sui · 11-06-2017, 05:43 PM

I use a 1 foot cable and a leave my phone inside the console.

Rooster OG · 11-06-2017, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Pckrfan795

I like this setup. Can you post a pic of how the cable is being run? I would like to try and mimic this.

I drilled a hole in the cubby, then unbolted and lifted the console to run the cable under it up to the knee pad. It’s nice and clean and works well.

cellsafemode · 11-06-2017, 09:52 PM

To my phone holder insert i made out of fiberglass and foam

JaxChris · 11-07-2017, 08:52 PM

For long drives, strap it to the leg -- Iron Eagle style! =)

dray · 11-15-2017, 12:44 PM

I have a magnetic mount on the dash to the right of the 8" screen. Wire does get on my nerves, but haven't run it under console yet.

10-31-2017, 07:14 PM	#1
Pckrfan795 Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey ZL1M6 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 381	USB cable placement I use android auto pretty regularly. I run the usb cable from under the center console and place the phone in the cup holder. Not a fan of this. What is everyone else doing/ running their cables? __________________ 2021 ZL1M6, Shadow Grey

10-31-2017, 11:54 PM	#4
Rooster OG Drives: 2016 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Northern California Posts: 314	I use a proclip with a magnetic mount on it. I ran the cable under the console and up by the knee pad. I hate cable clutter. I’ve used proclip on all of my cars, this car is the most disappointing though location wise, I would like it higher, but I haven’t found a mount I like that I want to use, so proclip it is. It works great for AA or CarPlay. Attached Images

11-01-2017, 09:41 AM	#5
MANNAXMAN Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 564 View My Garage	I have the iOttie Easy One Touch 2 mounted on the side of the center console and run my usb charging cable out from the front of the center console lid (not pictured). __________________ 2016 Camaro 2SS, Convertible, Summit White, A8, NPP, NAV, Daily Driver (Sept. 2016-Present) 1996 Camaro Z28 with T-Tops (Sold 10.22.16) 1986 Camaro IROC-Z with T-Tops (Sold) 1961 Volkswagen Beetle with Sliding Ragtop Sunroof (2009-Present) 1964 Volkswagen Beetle with aftermarket Sliding Ragtop Sunroof (Sold) Follow me on *Instagram* - @gen6_2ss_vert

11-06-2017, 05:43 PM	#9
SPARTAN sui PC Technician Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,161	I use a 1 foot cable and a leave my phone inside the console. __________________

10-31-2017, 07:25 PM	#2
Gunkk Thank you Al Oppenheiser! Drives: Red Hot A10 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 4,973 View My Garage	Forward center console under a down-tilted AC vent keeps the phone cooler when the GPS is running while top down cruising on hot sunny days. For more spirited drives, it goes in the cupholder.

11-01-2017, 02:39 PM	#6
pjz1082 Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 648	I finally threw in the towel on using the Apple Car Play and went back to blue tooth. I got sick of cables crapping out, plugging, unplugging, it wasn't spectacular enough to me for the hassle.

11-06-2017, 09:52 PM	#11
cellsafemode Drives: 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 3,491	To my phone holder insert i made out of fiberglass and foam

11-07-2017, 08:52 PM	#12
JaxChris Drives: '16 2SS GD1 MX0 NPP F55 IO6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 1,298	For long drives, strap it to the leg -- Iron Eagle style! =)

11-15-2017, 12:44 PM	#13
dray Drives: 2017 2SS A8 NGM, 2012 Yamaha FZ8 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Ohio Posts: 189	I have a magnetic mount on the dash to the right of the 8" screen. Wire does get on my nerves, but haven't run it under console yet.

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