Awesome New Phone Holder

ARB328 · 11-25-2013, 07:51 AM

Good day, All

I own an 2007 E92, ordered the first day they would take orders and have 162K miles as of this morning. The reason for this post, as the title suggests, is a cool solution I found for a way to hold my I-Phone. I bought it from Bavarian Autosport from their just released winter catalog for $29.99 - Part number B5100001. I've been looking for a good phone holder I could use that didn't attach to the window, was below the sill line (privacy), and most important - use the holder without having to remove the skin from my phone. What i didn't expect was a product that is, at least one of the parts, made by Kensington products, and is very well packaged and made.
As you can see from the pics, the phone holder attaches to the pop-out cup holder by a slot that slides over the cup holder end with a clever button type clasp that keeps it all together. It doesn't interfere with the cup holder mechanism, and is easy to assemble (instructions are provided, but I didn't really need them). My only complaint is that it is a tight fit (probably to keep it from rattling) and is easier installed than removed. It doesn't mar the finish on the cup holder either, but mine's on now and is never coming off.
What I love is the easy reach. I can one-hand my phone into the Kensington clasp, and over the course of one week, can change audio tracks by touch. (wish I could text by touch, but I don't drive and text anyway).
So - if you're looking for a good phone holder for your 3-Series with the pop-out cup holder, this might be what you're looking for. For $29.99, it's the cheapest one I've found, and puts the phone in a great spot for easy use.
Regards -

AzureHaze · 11-25-2013, 10:02 AM

You can't go wrong with the Kenu Airframe either. Couple of my friends saw mine and bought one for themselves right away.

Kid Eh · 11-25-2013, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by AzureHaze

You can't go wrong with the Kenu Airframe either. Couple of my friends saw mine and bought one for themselves right away.

These things are awesome!!! So simple yet perfect.

Mardio · 11-25-2013, 11:14 AM

Nice, shopping time for me.

tmdals0213 · 11-25-2013, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by AzureHaze

You can't go wrong with the Kenu Airframe either. Couple of my friends saw mine and bought one for themselves right away.

do these expand? i have a case on mine.

AzureHaze · 11-25-2013, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tmdals0213

do these expand? i have a case on mine.

They sure do!

tmdals0213 · 11-25-2013, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by AzureHaze

They sure do!

oh snap, its from brookstone?! i have their groupon deal. $25 for $50 store use.
wow, but for what it is, 25 is steep!

anyways, gracias

ARB328 · 11-25-2013, 02:33 PM

Can't have air restrictions in south Texas when the A/c is on Max for weeks at a time.

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Originally Posted by AzureHaze

You can't go wrong with the Kenu Airframe either. Couple of my friends saw mine and bought one for themselves right away.

sonorous · 11-25-2013, 03:29 PM

This thing looks pretty nice. I was just emailing Bav Auto about this the other day trying to get more info. I realize that you have an iPhone but does it seem like it would fit a bigger phone? My phone is 71 mm or 2.8 in wide with a case. Can you tell if that would fit? Maybe measure the grippers when they are fully extended? Thanks!

brinkmann · 11-25-2013, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by AzureHaze

You can't go wrong with the Kenu Airframe either. Couple of my friends saw mine and bought one for themselves right away.

+1. I use the Kenu Airframe and I can't imagine a more seamless option.

ARB328 · 11-25-2013, 05:57 PM

Looks like 2.9" is as wide as it will go

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Originally Posted by sonorous

This thing looks pretty nice. I was just emailing Bav Auto about this the other day trying to get more info. I realize that you have an iPhone but does it seem like it would fit a bigger phone? My phone is 71 mm or 2.8 in wide with a case. Can you tell if that would fit? Maybe measure the grippers when they are fully extended? Thanks!

sonorous · 11-25-2013, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ARB328

Looks like 2.9" is as wide as it will go

Thank you!

AzureHaze · 11-26-2013, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ARB328

Can't have air restrictions in south Texas when the A/c is on Max for weeks at a time.

Actually the Kenu only covers less than half a vent on our bimmers so the air restriction isn't that bad.

shwinturbo · 12-04-2013, 01:42 PM

i am a big fan of the mountek ngroove snap, uses a powerful magnet that is less than 1mm thick...doesnt mess with cellular or wifi reception

https://www.google.com/search?q=moun...w=1408&bih=744

they even use our car as an example on their site

3Coupe4Me · 12-04-2013, 01:54 PM

Kenu all the way. I just got mine and it's so simple and unobtrusive. I love it. $25 at the Apple Store and it works with or without a phone case.

dassub · 12-04-2013, 02:44 PM

+ another 1 for the Kenu air frame. It holds my HTC One nicely.

11-25-2013, 07:51 AM	#1
ARB328 New Member 1 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Coupe Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: San Marcos, Texas iTrader: (0)	Awesome New Phone Holder Good day, All I own an 2007 E92, ordered the first day they would take orders and have 162K miles as of this morning. The reason for this post, as the title suggests, is a cool solution I found for a way to hold my I-Phone. I bought it from Bavarian Autosport from their just released winter catalog for $29.99 - Part number B5100001. I've been looking for a good phone holder I could use that didn't attach to the window, was below the sill line (privacy), and most important - use the holder without having to remove the skin from my phone. What i didn't expect was a product that is, at least one of the parts, made by Kensington products, and is very well packaged and made. As you can see from the pics, the phone holder attaches to the pop-out cup holder by a slot that slides over the cup holder end with a clever button type clasp that keeps it all together. It doesn't interfere with the cup holder mechanism, and is easy to assemble (instructions are provided, but I didn't really need them). My only complaint is that it is a tight fit (probably to keep it from rattling) and is easier installed than removed. It doesn't mar the finish on the cup holder either, but mine's on now and is never coming off. What I love is the easy reach. I can one-hand my phone into the Kensington clasp, and over the course of one week, can change audio tracks by touch. (wish I could text by touch, but I don't drive and text anyway). So - if you're looking for a good phone holder for your 3-Series with the pop-out cup holder, this might be what you're looking for. For $29.99, it's the cheapest one I've found, and puts the phone in a great spot for easy use. Regards - Attached Images
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sonorous Private First Class 14 Rep 124 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (2)	This thing looks pretty nice. I was just emailing Bav Auto about this the other day trying to get more info. I realize that you have an iPhone but does it seem like it would fit a bigger phone? My phone is 71 mm or 2.8 in wide with a case. Can you tell if that would fit? Maybe measure the grippers when they are fully extended? Thanks!
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12-04-2013, 01:42 PM	#14
shwinturbo First Lieutenant 146 Rep 315 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (3)	i am a big fan of the mountek ngroove snap, uses a powerful magnet that is less than 1mm thick...doesnt mess with cellular or wifi reception https://www.google.com/search?q=moun...w=1408&bih=744 they even use our car as an example on their site
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12-04-2013, 01:54 PM	#15
3Coupe4Me Private First Class 81 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: S.FL iTrader: (1)	Kenu all the way. I just got mine and it's so simple and unobtrusive. I love it. $25 at the Apple Store and it works with or without a phone case. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------
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dassub Captain 60 Rep 965 Posts Drives: '14 328xi sport line Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1) Garage List 1981 Fiat 124 Spider [0.00] 2014 F30 BMW 328xi [0.00] 2006 E90 BMW 325i ( ... [0.00] 1988 Audi 90 Quattr ... [0.00]	+ another 1 for the Kenu air frame. It holds my HTC One nicely.
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