spring loaded hinge/bracket for phone install

E9xfan89 · 07-09-2015, 05:09 AM

bit of a strange request but I'm looking to permanently fit an old smart phone in the space where the ashtray currently sits (in front of gearstick)

I'm looking for a spring loaded bracket or hinge that I can push to release which will then tilt the phone at around 45 degree angle and then I can simply push back down - so would need some sort of clip release??

This really isn't my sort of thing so such an item might not even exist but if anyone will know its you guys... so where can I find one?

E9xfan89 · 07-10-2015, 10:43 AM

Bump, anyone?

Phil325i · 07-11-2015, 03:11 AM

Do a search in the DIY section of this forum and you might find what you're after...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=172

E9xfan89 · 07-11-2015, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Phil325i

Do a search in the DIY section of this forum and you might find what you're after...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=172

Thanks I searched there but couldn't find what I was after

Waspo · 07-12-2015, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by E9xfan89

Thanks I searched there but couldn't find what I was after

I searched too also could not find anything, but found some great DIY projects to keep a few weekends busy.

E9xfan89 · 07-12-2015, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Waspo

I searched too also could not find anything, but found some great DIY projects to keep a few weekends busy.

Yeah there's some good bits in there - just not what I needed

E9xfan89 · 07-13-2015, 01:02 PM

Bump... I'm sure someone on here will have done something similar?

Icekube · 07-14-2015, 03:17 AM

the only thing i can think of is getting yourself a spare ashtray, and trying to modify the lid and mechanism to suit your needs.

as it is, the lid rotates about 90deg, but thats not to say you couldnt have the smartfone mounted at an angle underneath the lid so when it rotates the 90deg to open, the phone is in the right place.

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E9xfan89 Private 7 Rep 68 Posts Drives: E92 could Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Midlands iTrader: (0)	spring loaded hinge/bracket for phone install bit of a strange request but I'm looking to permanently fit an old smart phone in the space where the ashtray currently sits (in front of gearstick) I'm looking for a spring loaded bracket or hinge that I can push to release which will then tilt the phone at around 45 degree angle and then I can simply push back down - so would need some sort of clip release?? This really isn't my sort of thing so such an item might not even exist but if anyone will know its you guys... so where can I find one?
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Icekube Captain 46 Rep 891 Posts Drives: E87 130i Join Date: May 2013 Location: Livingston iTrader: (3)	the only thing i can think of is getting yourself a spare ashtray, and trying to modify the lid and mechanism to suit your needs. as it is, the lid rotates about 90deg, but thats not to say you couldnt have the smartfone mounted at an angle underneath the lid so when it rotates the 90deg to open, the phone is in the right place.
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