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Old 07-31-2008 | 04:13 PM
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DIY: How to make a device mount for free

So I got my MM AP the other day and love it. But it does get a bit tricky holding the AP while driving. I was going to purchase a mount from Proclip usa but inspiration struck me.


1. Find something made of black plastic with a 90 degree bend in it. I had the lid for an old set of snow chains.



2. Cut out a section of the lid, shown in the first pic.

3. Trim the piece of plastic to fit nicely on the back of the AP. I had some left over velcro like stuff on my workbench. It's not velcro but made of plastic and holds like crazy.



4. Simply push the now mounted piece of plastic between the vent and the dash trim.





Total cost = 0
Total time = 5 mins
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Old 08-27-2008 | 02:37 PM
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brilliant!
Old 08-27-2008 | 03:02 PM
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lol, so are you going to rig something up?
Old 08-27-2008 | 03:12 PM
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Old 08-27-2008 | 03:33 PM
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Cost effective and it serves its pupose. Good work.
Old 08-27-2008 | 03:39 PM
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wow, you're online. lol

maybe ill see if i can rig something up today. haha. don't have anything else to do.
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Old 08-27-2008 | 08:50 PM
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I've seen Cell phone holders work perfectly.
Old 08-27-2008 | 09:21 PM
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All I did was put velcro on the back of the AP and mount it exactly where laythor has his. No bracket is needed.
Old 12-13-2008 | 12:24 AM
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I didnt want to stick anything to my dashboard.. I've had discoloration issues doing that on previous cars.
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