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Darren Frequent Visitor

Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40 Posts: 23848 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2010 9:11 am Post subject: ProClip October 10% Discount Offer |
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ProClip USA, North American distributor of Brodit ProClip cradled and mounts are offering a 10% discount on all orders as part of their October Customer Appreciation Month.
For those unfamiliar with Brodit's ProClip system, it consists of two parts, the ProClip, a vehicle specific no-holes mounting platform and a device specific cradle.
The ProClip affixes to your dash without the use of screws and provides a stable platform to which you can attach one of the thousands of cradles Brodit have designed. If you add a MOVE clip, you can slide the cradle on/off the ProClip in seconds and transfer between vehicles.
If you change cars, keep the cradle and replace the ProClip, if you change devices, change the cradle and keep the ProClip, simple and effective.
ProClip USA ship world-wide. For more information see their web-site here and use code 102010 during checkout to claim your discount.
_________________ Darren Griffin |
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Panet Occasional Visitor

Joined: Feb 13, 2006 Posts: 42 Location: Co. Durham
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Posted: Fri Oct 15, 2010 10:02 am Post subject: Car mounts |
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For many years I've just used Velcro. 'Hooky' side on the dash, soft side on the phone or other device. Cheap, effective, unobtrusive, quick to use. _________________ Panet
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newtomoneowner Pocket GPS Verifier


Joined: Sep 18, 2010 Posts: 251 Location: Manchester
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Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 9:38 pm Post subject: |
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One of my mates has used these for a long time, they are a bit expensive but are more than worth the money, as a company vehicle driver we change our cars every three years which means buying new clips if the car changes. all the clips are easy to fit as they just slip into gaps in the facia or surround and come with a spacer tool to open the gap.
well worth the money (i think they start at about £30) especially if like our company that dont like you drilling holes or causing any damage to the car.
Velcro sticky hooks, pah they just wear out eventually and never keep anything fixed firmly. |
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Panet Occasional Visitor

Joined: Feb 13, 2006 Posts: 42 Location: Co. Durham
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Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 10:51 pm Post subject: |
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newtomoneowner wrote: |
Velcro sticky hooks, pah they just wear out eventually and never keep anything fixed firmly. |
The soft side wears eventually (about three years in my usage) when you simply peel it off and replace it, cost < 10p.
Velcro is very sticky - I've seen one Land Rover tow another one with it. (demo by Cockermouth Mountain rescue team) _________________ Panet
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newtomoneowner Pocket GPS Verifier


Joined: Sep 18, 2010 Posts: 251 Location: Manchester
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Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 6:58 pm Post subject: |
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Panet wrote: | I've seen one Land Rover tow another one with it. |
Any links to the video, this ive got to see. |
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Panet Occasional Visitor

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Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 7:00 pm Post subject: |
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newtomoneowner wrote: | Panet wrote: | I've seen one Land Rover tow another one with it. |
Any links to the video, this ive got to see. |
No video, I was actually there and it was about 20 years ago. It's called real life! _________________ Panet
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newtomoneowner Pocket GPS Verifier


Joined: Sep 18, 2010 Posts: 251 Location: Manchester
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Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2010 4:54 pm Post subject: |
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ahhh how sad that is, then we only have your word for it mate. ?.
And who am i to doubt you. ? |
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Panet Occasional Visitor

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Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2010 6:52 pm Post subject: |
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newtomoneowner wrote: | ahhh how sad that is, then we only have your word for it mate. ?.
And who am i to doubt you. ? |
You could always contact Cockermouth Mountain Rescue team and ask them. _________________ Panet
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dave2951 Occasional Visitor

Joined: Dec 12, 2007 Posts: 34
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Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2010 8:37 am Post subject: |
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Just looked at it for my Motorhome. It fixes in front of the passenger but states in easy reach of the driver and yes i did choose right hand drive.  |
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newtomoneowner Pocket GPS Verifier


Joined: Sep 18, 2010 Posts: 251 Location: Manchester
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Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 7:40 pm Post subject: |
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Panet wrote: | You could always contact Cockermouth Mountain Rescue team and ask them. |
Considering the time that has past i doubt it would do any good..and like i said im not doubting you in the slightest.
I get the feeling you think i was being obnoxious in some way.?  |
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Darren Frequent Visitor

Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40 Posts: 23848 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 10:54 pm Post subject: |
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I seem to have missed this special Velcro that allows you to tilt, swivel and charge a device? Sounds very cool though
Velcro might be fine for holding a small mobile on the dash but it would be pretty useless for most nav's. And with the cost of my iPhone I'd rather it was cradled by something rather more supportive than some Velcro personally.
But each to their own. _________________ Darren Griffin |
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PaulB2005 Pocket GPS Moderator


Joined: Jan 04, 2006 Posts: 9323 Location: Durham, UK
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Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 11:57 pm Post subject: |
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You're just not using enough!  |
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zzf00l Regular Visitor

Joined: Jul 17, 2006 Posts: 84
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Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:02 am Post subject: |
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OK so I'm a little late contributing to this post, but I have been using Brodit products for years.. Citroen Xantia and BMW 5 series have had both SatNav clips and holders and also numerous phone holders attached... very good quality and a high price too... but considering that little else is as effective then you are left with paying the price. I have just purchased a Saab 9-5 and duly ordered the appropriate new ProClips (Amazon £14.95 ish) for phone and new Garmin SatNav only to be dissapointed.. the Proclip to the left of the radio negates use of a very trick cup holder and the Proclip above the centre console display blocks effective use of the ventilation controls.. can't see an alternative, any idea's?
Ian _________________ Current: Garmin Nuvi 1410
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Darren Frequent Visitor

Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40 Posts: 23848 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:08 am Post subject: |
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Did you check Brodit's web-site before you ordered? They should have shown where the clips fitted. I've had a look but there are a lot of 9-5 variants.
Are these #654514 and 654516?
There is also a right of steering wheel mounting point, #604515
Too late now but DSLDevelopments are the UK supplier, they may be able to advise, or if there is an issue with these locations, pass the information back to Brodit.
Brodit are very proactive, if there is an issue they are always keen to fix and quick to do so. _________________ Darren Griffin
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zzf00l Regular Visitor

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Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:15 am Post subject: |
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Darren wrote: | Didn't Brodit's web-site show you where they were placed before you ordered?
It may simply be that there is no better location to mount them? |
I did review the website and yes the little drawing did show the position over the vent grill (just like the BMW) only unlike the BMW it prevents operation of controls... I'm not blaming Brodit (I can't see where else to put it either) and I can can get a refund... just thought I would share my experience and see if anyone else had come up with an alternative.
Ian _________________ Current: Garmin Nuvi 1410
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