JAG
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| posted on 2/7/26 at 02:02 PM |
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Phone mount in a Locost?
Has anyone found a phone mount that works in their Locost (or similar vehicle)?
I don't want it to attach to the windscreen and I do want it visible so I can use it for directions.
Has anyone got any suggestions?
Purchased or home made?
Pictures if you can to inspire me  
Justin
Who is this super hero? Sarge? ...No.
Rosemary, the telephone operator? ...No.
Penry, the mild-mannered janitor? ...Could be!
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nick205
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| posted on 2/7/26 at 02:29 PM |
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How does your dashboard look?
Could you make something from wood or Ally (maybe painted black) for your phone to slot into?
Have you got a power source / USB point to keep your phone charged?
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JAG
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| posted on 2/7/26 at 02:37 PM |
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I started out thinking I'd make my own but I was hoping someone had found a cheap 'Amazon' deal for a useable device
I do have a USB charge point in the centre console so that's all good 
My dashboard...
 
MOT Passed (with mirrors)
[Edited on 2/7/26 by JAG]
Justin
Who is this super hero? Sarge? ...No.
Rosemary, the telephone operator? ...No.
Penry, the mild-mannered janitor? ...Could be!
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Slimy38
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| posted on 2/7/26 at 05:24 PM |
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I 3d printed on that attaches to the centre console, you can see it in the first pic on here;
https://slimyroadster.blogspot.com/2026/05/dash-back-together-and-seats-update.html?m=1
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Sanzomat
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| posted on 2/7/26 at 07:31 PM |
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/377120517636
Cheapo version - a couple of corner brackets that self adhere anywhere you want (eg on the dash). Fine for road use
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Slater
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| posted on 3/7/26 at 08:41 AM |
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I made my own using an offcut from the floor, see the process in link below. Very pleased with it.
https://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/30/viewthread.php?tid=221304
Why do they call Port Harcourt "The Garden City"?...... Becauase they can't spell Stramash.
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nick205
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| posted on 3/7/26 at 08:54 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by JAG
I started out thinking I'd make my own but I was hoping someone had found a cheap 'Amazon' deal for a useable device
I do have a USB charge point in the centre console so that's all good
My dashboard...
MOT Passed (with mirrors)
[Edited on 2/7/26 by JAG]
I know what you mean
No suggestions though!
SWMBO has an Amazon special (£8) that suctions to the windscreen and holds all manner of phones.
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JAG
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| posted on 3/7/26 at 09:25 AM |
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Slater: that's very cool
I may end up doing something very similar
However I intend to hold out a bit longer and search a little bit more before heading to the garage to cuss and swear at some Aluminium
 
Justin
Who is this super hero? Sarge? ...No.
Rosemary, the telephone operator? ...No.
Penry, the mild-mannered janitor? ...Could be!
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gingerprince
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| posted on 3/7/26 at 05:04 PM |
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I went locost and just cable/tied (actually, now velcro wrap) an ebay rubber phone case to my dash. just swap the phone from the daily case to this
when going for a drive. The USB charging cable helps retain it but it's a snug fit anyway.
 
Phone Holder
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Partofthechaos
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| posted on 3/7/26 at 07:19 PM |
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I generally use a magnet air vent mount in my tintop, this works really well for me so I'm planning to do the same in my kit after IVA. Though
rather than the air vent bit I will bolt it straight to the dash. It needs to be a decent brand though, the cheap ones will send your phone into a
footwell after the first bump.
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adithorp
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| posted on 3/7/26 at 07:34 PM |
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I did use a cheap phone holder but found the suction cup not to be reliable on surface of the dash or tunnel. I swapped out the cup for a spring clamp
that I could fit onto the bottom edge of the dash. Both versions were a compromise on position and vibration was also an issue.
In the end I got a QuadLock mount that fitted to the dash and that's been great. (I already had the phone case as I use their bike mounts). They
do a variety of different mounts. As well as the car ones look at the offroad, marine and "build your own" versions.
https://www.quadlockcase.co.uk/?utm_source=google&campaign_id=21142197580&ad_id=720247696689&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=S+|+UK+|+EN+|
+BRAND&utm_content=170883710380&utm_term=&gclid=CjwKCAjwu53SBhAhEiwAJzSLNntYcQLr2O1ofxUqWChrROz_6MjzuL-kceNvkzIVE2LMDAHTLtBCfhoCCx0QAvD_Bw
E&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21142197580&gbraid=0AAAAADdaV3bg4puYKtBVb9K-tVSbyE6BE&gclid=CjwKCAjwu53SBhAhEiwAJzSLNntYcQLr2O1ofxUqWChr
ROz_6MjzuL-kceNvkzIVE2LMDAHTLtBCfhoCCx0QAvD_BwE
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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MikeR
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| posted on 3/7/26 at 11:01 PM |
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Generic phone holders all seem to use the same standard ball size.
I took my favourite generic phone holder then made a "thing" by 3d printing the ball and a mounting. My thing then reuses the screw holes on
the caterham dash top that have poppers for a tonnau cover (that i never use). Phone is then just above the water temp and oil pressure gauges but not
covering them and not covering the screen.
Only downside - i've not got round to printing in something 'decent' and PLA keeps failing every 12 months - when its REALLY hot.
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nick205
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| posted on 4/7/26 at 07:31 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by adithorp
I did use a cheap phone holder but found the suction cup not to be reliable on surface of the dash or tunnel. I swapped out the cup for a spring clamp
that I could fit onto the bottom edge of the dash. Both versions were a compromise on position and vibration was also an issue.
In the end I got a QuadLock mount that fitted to the dash and that's been great. (I already had the phone case as I use their bike mounts). They
do a variety of different mounts. As well as the car ones look at the offroad, marine and "build your own" versions.
https://www.quadlockcase.co.uk/?utm_source=google&campaign_id=21142197580&ad_id=720247696689&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=S+|+UK+|+EN+|
+BRAND&utm_content=170883710380&utm_term=&gclid=CjwKCAjwu53SBhAhEiwAJzSLNntYcQLr2O1ofxUqWChrROz_6MjzuL-kceNvkzIVE2LMDAHTLtBCfhoCCx0QAvD_Bw
E&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21142197580&gbraid=0AAAAADdaV3bg4puYKtBVb9K-tVSbyE6BE&gclid=CjwKCAjwu53SBhAhEiwAJzSLNntYcQLr2O1ofxUqWChr
ROz_6MjzuL-kceNvkzIVE2LMDAHTLtBCfhoCCx0QAvD_BwE
Quadlock are 10/10 (use on on my bike).
Not the cheapest option though.
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ragindave
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| posted on 4/7/26 at 08:47 AM |
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phone mount
GUB phone mount works well you can fix it flush onto the dash
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MikeR
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| posted on 5/7/26 at 10:42 AM |
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Hopefully a picture of my genetic mount attached to my 3d printed base
(Or it hopefully will be after I've faffed around)
 
phone holder
[Edited on 5/7/26 by MikeR]
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scudderfish
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| posted on 5/7/26 at 04:47 PM |
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I made one to be visible through the steering wheel and wrote it up here https://blog.smithfamily.org.uk/posts/2025/04/furyphone/
https://vetuner.co.uk
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Partofthechaos
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| posted on 6/7/26 at 11:00 AM |
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If placed outside the steeling wheel area do you think this would pass IVA?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/377220134346?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D777008%26algo%3DPERSONAL.TOPIC%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20250528152807%26meid%3D34f44
12c123d472e86d5ac6053c95d3e%26pid%3D102796%26rk%3D7%26rkt%3D19%26mehot%3Dnone%26itm%3D377220134346%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D4375194%26algv%3DRecentl
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I don't think there is enough of a radius on the front edges, I'll see how close I can get it to the steering wheel.
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adithorp
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| posted on 6/7/26 at 12:15 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Partofthechaos
If placed outside the steeling wheel area do you think this would pass IVA?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/377220134346?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D777008%26algo%3DPERSONAL.TOPIC%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20250528152807%26meid%3D34f44
12c123d472e86d5ac6053c95d3e%26pid%3D102796%26rk%3D7%26rkt%3D19%26mehot%3Dnone%26itm%3D377220134346%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D4375194%26algv%3DRecentl
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I don't think there is enough of a radius on the front edges, I'll see how close I can get it to the steering wheel.
Probably/possibly not but personally I'd fit it after IVA so it wouldn't matter.
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
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Partofthechaos
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| posted on 6/7/26 at 12:25 PM |
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Not an option really, I have about a 2 hour drive to my nearest test centre (depending on traffic). The last thing I want to is to be late for my test
because I got lost or there was an avoidable queue that I decided to sit in because I didn't know any better. It will stressful enough without
getting lost / late as well! I will need a phone holder of some sort.
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MikeR
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| posted on 6/7/26 at 01:05 PM |
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Get one that sticks to your windscreen and remove or grips a handlebar and stick to the bottom of your dash (and remove)
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Partofthechaos
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| posted on 6/7/26 at 01:20 PM |
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Yes, I am coming round to that idea too, only option if they don't comply. It needs my dash to be nice and smooth though!
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