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Offline SRC

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Challenge to handy gadget builders
« on: August 23, 2014, 06:29:10 pm »
This is for those who have built seat inserts, foot rests and other invaluable components for our much loved Mk5s.

I'd like something that holds an iPhone 4 or 5 in the ashtray area.  Here's my brief:

It should fit in the ashtray without obstructing the 12v socket
It should accommodate an iPhone 4 or 5, preferably in a slim case
The phone would sit in landscape (but portrait, too, if possible)
The ashtray lid should close with the empty stand still inside.

At present, I prop my phone as shown below but it isn't secure enough on rough roads (or, before you say it, with a rough driver).



Happy inventing!


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Full list of mods:  Seat inserts and a VW bottle opener.  Each worth 20bhp.

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Re: Challenge to handy gadget builders
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2014, 07:34:33 pm »
Good idea! I'd also be interested in this

So much so that I might invent one! I just need a replacement flap now should things not work out!