Anyone Tried The Rennline Phone Mount

[jww]

Saw this on on Suncoast: https://www.suncoastparts.com/product/kpm01100.html

Was curious if anyone has tried installing, specifically the MagSafe charging edition and how it went/works/etc

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[800v]

Ah, very cool phone holder/ charger option, looks clean! (but the install is a bit scary )

I recently got the "nine volt" holder which I installed without needing any tricky install -- but you lose one cup holder: https://www.taycanforum.com/forum/t...afe-for-apple-iphone.13560/page-4#post-437957

(BTW, I needed to use a cigarette adapter to charge reliably through magsafe as the usb-c ports seem not powerful enough)

 

[lcarron]

Clean and in the ok place for visibility however the vent is going to be ineffective which is a big no no for hot weather.
I will pass even the mounting is great.

 

[someTimesJoe]

The Rennline phone mount is clean and I have the MagSafe mount and not the charger. Install was straight forward but one thing they cut out of the installation video is when they reinstalled the upper trim piece by the vent. They did it but cut it short and fast forward to it being installed. That part was a PITA and took me a hour or maybe two to get it back in place. Everything else was easy.
It works and puts my phone somewhere but to be honest, with CarPlay, it’s not really needed. Would I do it again, probably not. I end up throwing my phone into the charger in the console if I need to charge and with the J1.2, it charges it pretty fast.

 

[jww]

Thanks guys, appreciate the feedback. Not sure I need it and while the installation doesn’t scare me, it’s a lot of work for a nice to have item for me, prob gonna hang tight and see if I decide to keep the lease first.

 

[gregeast]

I'm planning on installing it, using a different magsafe charger, this weekend. Will report back.

 

[CaptainJorg]

+1 on having the ninevolt option use the cig lighter instead of the usb (22 MY CS), even bought a higher powered one from amazon, seems to work even faster.
Only USB with the phone screen on still drained the battery while charging.

Something to consider when installing! Leave yourself some rope to switch

 

[chun]

Never understood why no one tries to upgrade / fix the wireless charger the car comes with, from the center console

Don’t see the point of having the phone screen on; there’s plenty of screens as is

 

[CarADD]

I installed the magsafe version with the charger recently on my 2022 CT4. I was worried about the install but it was pretty easy - except for that piece at the top by the vent that was mentioned. It took a few tries but after pushing harder than I was comfortable with it went right in. I was disappointed that there wasn't a plan for the cable of the charger but I was able to run it inside the trim and into the glove box pretty seamlessly, using felt tape to keep the wire along the wall of the interior. It works well but it does block the vent so on a hot day I don't keep the phone up there and it's a bit shaky going over normal roads which I don't love. I like to have the cup holder space for cups and holding bits and pieces and it helps keep the phone up closer to eye level for quick checks at stoplights, which I like. I can also keep the map up on the screen and use the phone screen for other apps.

 

[figure1a]

The Nine-Volt one is probably the best option as it lets you install as though it came with the car

https://nine-volt.com/products/wire...-for-apple-iphone?_pos=1&_sid=28ed7cf28&_ss=r

 

[CaptainJorg]

Never understood why no one tries to upgrade / fix the wireless charger the car comes with, from the center console

Don’t see the point of having the phone screen on; there’s plenty of screens as is

For me the reasons are simple;
1. I’m going to forget my phone, a lot.
2. The center console design is horrible, getting stuff in/out of there is a pain.
3. I dont like fidgeting around with Porsche electronics… As opposed to just plug something new in.

 

[gregeast]

Installed the Rennline phone mount, using an Apple Magsafe charger and Spigen Magsafe Car Mount. I just used the part that mounts to the ball, not the actual air vent portion.

Nice, clean install and I like where it positions the phone. I love the cupholder magsafe charger but was not willing to give up a cupholder to get it, this seems like the next best alternative.

 

[-m-]

@gregeast - How did you do the wiring?

 

[babylou66]

I need to be educated here. I bailed on a Rivian because there is no phone integration for messaging and no voice control for mapping. Doesn't Taycan have Android Auto and CarPlay so all calls, messaging and navigation can be done via voice? Wouldn't this preclude the use for a phone mount?

FYI, I'm driving a Volvo EX30 until I can decide on my next vehicle and Taycan CT is on my radar. The Volvo is fun because it is small. Handling is subpar like most every vehicle.

 

[gregeast]

I'm using the mount (with an Apple Magsafe puck) for phone charging.

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