Pro-Fit Device mount/holder - installed!

[anothernord]

Picked this up from eBay for cheap; its a Pro-Fit VSM (vehicle specific mount) for the 1996-1999 Legacy.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/downsized_1120091625-1.jpg

It just slips between the HVAC control box and the frame, and uses the stock screws. Then the trim pieces pop right back over it; a 5 minute install.
The part number is SU-52-96. They are sort of hard to find but they are still around.

It works really well for holding pretty much anything. Especially a cell phone; its easier and safer to take a call with speakerphone while its in the mount.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/IMG_1935-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/11/IMG_1934-1.jpg

[Grafton]

nice how much was it?

[anothernord]

nice how much was it?

I got it for $14 shipped, but it was the last one. I found some others for about $24 shipped. Just check Google shopping; there are usually some floating around.
The actual holder was $20, bought separately.

[Huffer]

That's pretty nice - clean install - and it's going to be more secure than a windshield mount.
Any vibration while driving?

I have an Arkon universal windshield mount that I use with my iPhone for GPS and handsfree. Bluetooth headset so no cables to worry about.

[d1giPhux]

How well do you think that position would work for a GPS as opposed to window mounted? Pretty cool! Could use that for a lot of stuff!

[anothernord]

That's pretty nice - clean install - and it's going to be more secure than a windshield mount.
Any vibration while driving?



No vibration thus far. It rests against the foam dash panel so that helps dampen any vibration.


How well do you think that position would work for a GPS as opposed to window mounted? Pretty cool! Could use that for a lot of stuff!

I think a window mount would be a little safer, just because you can keep you eyes aimed at the windshield while looking at it, but I have used the maps function on my iPod while mounted and it works fine.

[tedgerto]

what about airbags?

[anothernord]

I imagine that it would not affect the airbags.

[ivwarrior]

what about airbags?

Good question. I went to the Pro.Fit website to see what they say.


They do not block airbags, obstruct dash amenities or controls

I hope that means they're out of the entire area an inflated back would occupy and you don't have to worry about an inflating back launching your device at you.