CT 200h Model (2011-2017)

Installed custom cellphone holder

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Old 07-22-19, 06:16 AM
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So I found a cellphone holder that was originally $80, but was on clearance for $19. The design sucked b/c it was too tall, but the materials it was made from were of such good quality that it could pass for OEM if installed correctly.

I took it apart, drilled a small hole in the dash, and installed the holder into the part where the mouse usually sits. It was a tight fit, and I also used super glue for the extra hold. I'm completely satisfied with how it turned out...my phone is perfectly accessible and the holder is completely secure...no shakes or rattles. Now I can easily use my music, blue tooth, Google maps, etc... I usually buy massive phones so this design works for me.

I only use the steering wheel to control the volume/radio, so the phone only gets in the way of the **** for sport mode. The good thing is, I never use sport mode so it doesn't make a difference to me :P.

As a precaution, I also bought 3 more holders just in case I need to replace this one. If I ever need to sell the car, the mat that normally goes in this spot can easily cover the hole.

Cheers :P.




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Old 07-22-19, 08:47 AM
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That does an OEM look to it and it's a clean install. What make is the holder?
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That looks really nice!
Old 07-23-19, 05:06 AM
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Originally Posted by RX469
That does an OEM look to it and it's a clean install. What make is the holder?
The company that made it is called blue hive. I'm in Canada so I picked it up at Canadian Tire:

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/b...7296p.html#srp

In store, it was $19. Definitely a great purchase.

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Old 07-24-19, 09:27 PM
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I hope you don't look at it while driving. If you do, it's much safer to be on the windshield.
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