Low profile / direct phone mx5 miata ND dashboard mount (no articulation)

Mounts motorcycle-style phone holder on the dashboard. It removes the ball mount for a lower profile setup.
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updated September 2, 2024

Description

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A way to mount https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BN8F8M6D (Motorcycle - style metal phone mount) to the Miata's dashboard. It removes the articulation (ball joint) for a more low profile, rigid setup.

This takes advantage of the mount having two M3 threaded holes to attach to.

Uses two M3x12 socket screws.

Some use cases:

  • combine with OBDII scanner to show digital gauges / engine dashboard
  • show live camera view from dashcam
  • alternative to build-in infotainment
  • just a way to keep phone in one place and not rattling around.

Model origin

The author remixed this model.

Differences of the remix compared to the original

Blanks out the existing mounting hole and replaces it with two M3 sized holes for socket head screws. It also adds a small bump so that the phone holder's moving parts are not binding with the supports.

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