Belkin Micro USB charger

dassub · 02-26-2010, 08:04 PM

http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B002..._ya_oh_product

Has anyone been able to mount this thing in the ashtray properly? It just won't go in all the way, and it doesn't feel like it wants to be forced either. Right now, the farthest it goes down is not flush, and when u pull a USB plug out of it, it pulls the unit out with it.

SCA · 02-26-2010, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dassub

http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B002..._ya_oh_product

Has anyone been able to mount this thing in the ashtray properly? It just won't go in all the way, and it doesn't feel like it wants to be forced either. Right now, the farthest it goes down is not flush, and when u pull a USB plug out of it, it pulls the unit out with it.

I use it under the armrest.

fbsd · 02-26-2010, 09:10 PM

I've had good luck with a Duracell one... it doesn't go completely flush, and the ashtray lid won't close with it in, but it fits snugly and does not come out when I yank the USB plug.

fdriller9 · 02-26-2010, 09:21 PM

I have seen allot of reviews about it claiming that it is a tight fit. I don't have first hand experience with it but I have one coming in the mail. I'll let you know if i have a problem. My experience with these plugs is that they have to be pretty snug in order for them to not come loose during normal driving.

MuchMoore · 02-27-2010, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by SCA

I use it under the armrest.

This.

lightsareout · 02-27-2010, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by SCA

I use it under the armrest.

I do the same

Ron1n · 02-27-2010, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SCA

I use it under the armrest.

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Originally Posted by MuchMoore

This.

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Originally Posted by lightsareout

I do the same

Like these guys.

dassub · 02-28-2010, 01:02 PM

Interesting, looks like everyone uses it under the armrest. I already have my iPhone charger under there. It would have been nice to fit at the ashtray so that my GPS usage would be cleaner. Ah well!

bandido · 02-28-2010, 01:43 PM

I too use it under the armrest, but I ran a wire under the tunnel and use a panavise mount off the center console with a proclip device holder.

It works great and will hold my Iphone with cases. The only issue is the occasional long-legged passenger that can bump it a bit...

The Iphone Holder
http://www.proclipusa.com/brodit-dev...214-17528.aspx

The Panavise Mount

http://www.panavise.com/pdf_indash/75103-506.pdf

amster · 03-02-2010, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dassub

http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B002..._ya_oh_product

Has anyone been able to mount this thing in the ashtray properly? It just won't go in all the way, and it doesn't feel like it wants to be forced either. Right now, the farthest it goes down is not flush, and when u pull a USB plug out of it, it pulls the unit out with it.

dassub - are you able to close the ashtray cover when this is plugged in - that is... after you remove the USB cable of course?

G35to330i · 03-02-2010, 01:37 PM

I had it plugged into the ashtray for a little while and the top was able to close. However it was not flush with the rest of the tray, but it certainly wasn't an eyesore and did not interfere with the closing of the lid.

fdriller9 · 03-02-2010, 06:23 PM

Ok so I just got this and the socket in my armrest area only works when the plug is in a certain way. Anyone else have this problem? Yes my ACC power is on.

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fdriller9 Banned 260 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	Ok so I just got this and the socket in my armrest area only works when the plug is in a certain way. Anyone else have this problem? Yes my ACC power is on.
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