Being a Doctor of Bonz, I need to be accessible when riding around in the Z so here are some pics of my cell phone installation.

 

Here is a close up pic of the antenna:

 

Here is another of the antenna (a little dark):

 

While we're here, this is what I use the Nav space for.......

SNACKS!

 

My cell phone number is XXX-3509 (get it....350Z).

The guy at the cellular store suggested it. When they had the car in the garage to install the phone, all of the employees went back there to admire the car. They all loved it. It STILL is the only one within 60-70 miles so I am still getting "The Look".

 

Looks pretty a pretty good fit. I thought thta Cingular bought out Cellular One?

 

so you have like two antennas sticking out of the left side of teh car?

 

Yeah, like, I do.

 

Hey Doc,

Isn't your phone just UNDER the cup holder?
Watch out for the spills!

 

Yeah, we thought of that too. The phone is on a flexible pedistal that can be moved around if need be. Where the phone is now, you can pull the seat all the way up and pull out the cupholder all the way and there is no problem.

 

Speaking of cell phone holders, I recently purchased a product called the CCM Navigator, which looks like Dr Bonz's holder, however it plugs into a cigarette lighter and plays through FM 88.3 so you have hands free cell calls through your Radio. Works quite well, thankyouverymuch.

Now I know that the lighter is in a stupid location, however, I will be looking to hardwire the unit and place it so place similar to da Bonz.

If anyone is interested, here's the URL

http://www.alternativewireless.com/navigator/

Comes in FM and non-FM models. I chose the FM for better sound through the car stereo.

 

Good option, however the reason I even have this set up at all is that our digital service sucks around here (not enough towers yet) and I lose many calls. That's why I need the external antenna (more juice...less dropped calls). Otherwise, I'd do what you said. BTW, my speaker is installed under the dash. If you ask me it's not loud enough. I wish it would play through the speakers of the radio.

 

I'm a little apprehensive about having to hard-wire this.
1. How well do you think this would work if I just plugged it in the the plug where it is?

2. You think this would look bad?

 

While it would probably function if you plugged it into the factory socket, it would be extremely ackward to use. You could not view the phone when it rang, you would be hardpressed to contort your body to push the Answer button, and you likely would have very poor reception by the microphone.

The only practical way to use the CCM device would be to have a stereo shop hard wire a cigarette lighter receptical on the lower part of the dash. This would likely cost between $50-75, but, if done properly, would be inobtrusive. I suggest the area just in front of your right knee. That way the actual phone mount would be about the heighth of your radio controls.

Good luck!

Good luck.