Well, I finished up the dash mounting project!
Here's what I got:
1. MP3 mount: Proclips #853940 center mount
2. Cell phone mount: Bracketron Multi-Vehicle Mount MVM-35-05
3. XM Radio mount: Arkon Gooseneck
Photos of the procedure are in my Google Album. I want to take some better pictures, though.
1. Proclips: This thing is very easy to mount. No screws, no drilling. It comes with two strategically placed strips of adhesive. All you have to do is pry open the dash slightly in order to pop this thing into place. I even removed it a couple times to get it just right, and the adhesive still works great. I didn't need a bracket, cause I just used some velcro. If whatever you are mounting requires a mount, I would recommend putting it all together before installing the mount. This thing is solid - no rattles or jitters at all. On a scale of 1 to 10, the vibration is a 0 - it doesn't move at all! Whatever you mount will most likely be obscured somewhat by the steering wheel. But, if you just lean onto the arm rest, you can see it fully.
2. Bracketron: By far the hardest to install. Because it's a 'multi-vehicle' mount, you need to adapt it for a Honda's use. This involves clipping off two center pieces of the structure with tin snips. I couldn't get the cut too flush, and it is noticible if you look at it. Also, I believe the two pieces you remove degrade the rigidity of the bracket. I don't have proof of it, cause you need to remove them to get it in place. Then, you need to take out the stereo and climate controls to install. And, you need to drill some holes into the inner dash in order to get the screws in. This does vibrate and rattle (no noise, just movement) when hitting bumps. On my vibration scale of 1 to 10, I'd say this thing is a 3 with the phone in. It's not enough to distract you while driving, but if you are trying to look at the phone or use it, it can get annoying. Without the phone, it still vibrates, but not much. So, I guess it all depends on how heavy the item is that you mount.
3. Akron Goosey: This is my favorite of the three. Before my project, I was trying to think of a place to mount the XM radio. I hate having stuff up on top of the dashboard, or even worse - stuck to the windshield. The only place that made sense to me was below the shifter. I couldn't, however, think of a way to attach it there. My first thought was to somehow build a bracket out from under the shifter. However, I'm sure this would involve putting holes in something. Since it's technically not my car, I didn't want to go putting holes somewhere so conspicuous. Anyway, thanks to Black Pearl in my original thread, I found this bad boy. It is really sturdy and mounts directly to the bolt on the passenger side seat. I totally removed the plastic cover there instead of cutting holes in it. Once installed, it moves to where you want it easily enough, and then stays put. The nice thing about this is if someone is in the passenger seat and wants to play with the XM, they can move it towards them. It does vibrate somewhat, but not bad. I'd say it's about a 2 on my vibration scale. Not enough to bug you, but it's noticeable.
I also put in 3 aux outlets (aka cigarette lighter outlets) under the dash. I could get involved in that setup if anyone wants... The MP3 player outlet has a switch so I can power it off. I don't always want to listen to it, and if powered, it resumes automatically. I put the switch in the upper glove box - so it's out of sight.
Here's what I got:
1. MP3 mount: Proclips #853940 center mount
2. Cell phone mount: Bracketron Multi-Vehicle Mount MVM-35-05
3. XM Radio mount: Arkon Gooseneck
Photos of the procedure are in my Google Album. I want to take some better pictures, though.
1. Proclips: This thing is very easy to mount. No screws, no drilling. It comes with two strategically placed strips of adhesive. All you have to do is pry open the dash slightly in order to pop this thing into place. I even removed it a couple times to get it just right, and the adhesive still works great. I didn't need a bracket, cause I just used some velcro. If whatever you are mounting requires a mount, I would recommend putting it all together before installing the mount. This thing is solid - no rattles or jitters at all. On a scale of 1 to 10, the vibration is a 0 - it doesn't move at all! Whatever you mount will most likely be obscured somewhat by the steering wheel. But, if you just lean onto the arm rest, you can see it fully.
2. Bracketron: By far the hardest to install. Because it's a 'multi-vehicle' mount, you need to adapt it for a Honda's use. This involves clipping off two center pieces of the structure with tin snips. I couldn't get the cut too flush, and it is noticible if you look at it. Also, I believe the two pieces you remove degrade the rigidity of the bracket. I don't have proof of it, cause you need to remove them to get it in place. Then, you need to take out the stereo and climate controls to install. And, you need to drill some holes into the inner dash in order to get the screws in. This does vibrate and rattle (no noise, just movement) when hitting bumps. On my vibration scale of 1 to 10, I'd say this thing is a 3 with the phone in. It's not enough to distract you while driving, but if you are trying to look at the phone or use it, it can get annoying. Without the phone, it still vibrates, but not much. So, I guess it all depends on how heavy the item is that you mount.
3. Akron Goosey: This is my favorite of the three. Before my project, I was trying to think of a place to mount the XM radio. I hate having stuff up on top of the dashboard, or even worse - stuck to the windshield. The only place that made sense to me was below the shifter. I couldn't, however, think of a way to attach it there. My first thought was to somehow build a bracket out from under the shifter. However, I'm sure this would involve putting holes in something. Since it's technically not my car, I didn't want to go putting holes somewhere so conspicuous. Anyway, thanks to Black Pearl in my original thread, I found this bad boy. It is really sturdy and mounts directly to the bolt on the passenger side seat. I totally removed the plastic cover there instead of cutting holes in it. Once installed, it moves to where you want it easily enough, and then stays put. The nice thing about this is if someone is in the passenger seat and wants to play with the XM, they can move it towards them. It does vibrate somewhat, but not bad. I'd say it's about a 2 on my vibration scale. Not enough to bug you, but it's noticeable.
I also put in 3 aux outlets (aka cigarette lighter outlets) under the dash. I could get involved in that setup if anyone wants... The MP3 player outlet has a switch so I can power it off. I don't always want to listen to it, and if powered, it resumes automatically. I put the switch in the upper glove box - so it's out of sight.
