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Old 11-30-2009, 07:37 PM
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Where the hell are you supposed to put the damn thing?! lol
Every car I've had has always had a convenient cubby right in front of the shifter when I could throw random stuff like my cell phone yet I could still see it and hear it if it rang. There's no such thing on the Z... argggggg. Just wondering what everyone else does. Are there any good cell phone holders you can buy? Any other solution?
Old 11-30-2009, 07:50 PM
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Why cant you keep it in your pocket?
Old 11-30-2009, 08:16 PM
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Here is a way, but it only works if you swap-out your OEM H/U with a superior aftermarket H/U.



It’s annoying that just about every storage bin in the 350z is behind the driver. I wonder who designed such a flawed system. Even going back as far as 2003, cell phones were common, but there is no way to place a cell phone for quick access in a 350z.

But… It’s easy to load two sets of golf clubs into the back of any Z. Maybe priorities?

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Old 11-30-2009, 08:29 PM
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Maybe you shouldn't be talking on the phone while you're driving? Just sayin',
Old 11-30-2009, 08:33 PM
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Get one of those vent mounted holders.......they work pretty well in the Z for most cell phones. Any autozone/autoparts store or even walmart carries them..







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Old 11-30-2009, 10:22 PM
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or you could keep it in your pocket and focus on driving
Old 11-30-2009, 10:35 PM
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I had a similar problem with my Iphone and it flying out of the coin holder in my Z.

I went to the store and bought a cell-phone holder similar to the above listed ones and I removed the back of the holder and replaced it with velcro.

I've had it for over a year without any issues and since it's adjustable you can fit any phone in that same location. The phone doesn't move whatsoever.





DIY FTW!!
Old 12-01-2009, 03:27 AM
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Get a Kuda mount. I had one on my truck and it worked perfect I'm going to be purchasing one for my Z soon.




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^ That Kuda mount is cool........Ive never seen that one before..

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Old 12-01-2009, 05:14 AM
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i put my phone in the water bottle holder on the driver door.
Old 12-01-2009, 07:19 AM
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new H/U with bluetooth. never even have to take it out of my pocket.
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I have an aftermarket head unit w/ bluetooth, so I just keep my cell phone in my pocket with bluetooth turned on and I can answer calls through the head unit. It's a peeve of mine seeing people driving around holding a cell phone to their ear, there are many cheap hands free solutions out there so there is no excuse not to go hands free. I have an iPhone, so if i want to play music from the phone I place the phone in the cupholder that pops out of the dash and connect the USB cable. If you would like you can give me your nav system and you'll have a cubby to store your phone in
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Yes KUDA mount is the way to go, however its a little expensive, especially if you have an Iphone or blackberry, close to $200 for the whole kit but work well so if you drive a lot and need your phone a lot it can be worth it to some people. Me, i just use the cup holder haha
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yea once i installed my aftermarket 2-din nav..i realized the Z interior is retarded... no place to put ANYTHING anywhere lol
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been using one of these for years.. love it

http://www.proclipusa.com/
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Originally Posted by waizzz
I had a similar problem with my Iphone and it flying out of the coin holder in my Z.

I went to the store and bought a cell-phone holder similar to the above listed ones and I removed the back of the holder and replaced it with velcro.

I've had it for over a year without any issues and since it's adjustable you can fit any phone in that same location. The phone doesn't move whatsoever.





DIY FTW!!

I like this idea...

I have an aftermarket radio with a cubby hole to keep my phone
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