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iceman302
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After being completely disappointed with the headrest mounts I'd tried for my iPad, I decided to see what I could come up with. The headrest mounts work fine if you've only got one child and you don't mind the iPad bouncing around with the seat. I tried mounting mine on the driver seat, thinking that having someone in the seat would limit the vibration. No such luck. it also put my iPad within reach of my 3 year old. Not good either.
The cupholders at the rear of the console seemed like a perfect place to put a mount. After looking around and seeing some of the lame aftermarket cupholder mounts (often using some kind of adhesive or velcro), I decided to fabricate my own solution. The big challenge is that the cupholders actually have a slight taper. A perfect cylinder would've been too easy. The cupholder mounts themselves are solid steel, roughly 4.5 pounds each... a very firm base. Then I had them threaded for 1/2-13 4" bolts and used stainless hardware.
Basically, the mounts will accept any clamp style headrest mount. I used a 5" RAM clamp and 1.5" ball mount. The whole setup is very solid and the console is a much more rigid base for mounting. Now both kids can watch movies from a reasonable distance and the audio will stream wirelessly through the Bluetooth. I can also use a headphone jack with a splitter so they can watch a movie and I can listen to music. Perfect!
What do you guys think?
It was dark by the time I finished but these pics will give you a better idea of the finished product.
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chevyeatr
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That's clean and your kids are very lucky they get to enjoy the best of technology good job man.
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But then where where are the kids gonna put their drinks?!
AHH HAHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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iceman302
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Originally posted by SmallBlock Speeder:
But then where where are the kids gonna put their drinks?!
They could never reach those cupholders anyways. They're 6 and 3.
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'65 Mustang Fastback
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Vallejo707
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patent that and sell it ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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Pretty slick Dave.... and simple. Just be carefull jumping the Raptor!
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Pretty cool. How much did the solid steel cylinders cost and where did you get them?
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iceman302
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Originally posted by iceman302:
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Originally posted by SmallBlock Speeder:
But then where where are the kids gonna put their drinks?!
They could never reach those cupholders anyways. They're 6 and 3.
Alright fine you caught me I'm just a little bitter at your miniature car collection haha
LOL. And their car seats have built in cupholders.
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iceman302
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Originally posted by Notch1320:
Pretty slick Dave.... and simple. Just be carefull jumping the Raptor!
Ha! Now that would be a real test.
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iceman302
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Pretty cool. How much did the solid steel cylinders cost and where did you get them?
Very expensive... $180 total. You have to pay for all the set up time plus materials. The cost goes down significantly if I have them make several sets. I'm waiting for a quote on that before I decide to go that route.
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iceman302
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patent that and sell it
I might Ebay a few if the cost to do a bunch of them is reasonable and if there seems to be a good level of interest. They'll work for any current F-150 with a center console. I'm still fine tuning the fitment. If I have more done, they will sit flush with the top of the cupholders.
[ December 03, 2011, 08:49 AM: Message edited by: iceman302 ]
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Love it for the kids!!!! Nice idea!
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Originally posted by SmallBlock Speeder:
But then where where are the kids gonna put their drinks?!
He's going to fabricate a cupholder mount that attaches to the iPad mount
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Originally posted by Vallejo707:
patent that and sell it
I might Ebay a few if the cost to do a bunch of them is reasonable and if there seems to be a good level of interest. They'll work for any current F-150 with a center console. I'm still fine tuning the fitment. If I have more done, they will sit flush with the top of the cupholders.
Do it man , might be millions waiting for ya.
Great idea and very inspiring ! ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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iceman302
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Originally posted by hidnn.o.s.:
Love it for the kids!!!! Nice idea!
Thanks!
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iceman302
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Originally posted by iceman302:
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Originally posted by Vallejo707:
patent that and sell it
I might Ebay a few if the cost to do a bunch of them is reasonable and if there seems to be a good level of interest. They'll work for any current F-150 with a center console. I'm still fine tuning the fitment. If I have more done, they will sit flush with the top of the cupholders.
Do it man , might be millions waiting for ya.
Great idea and very inspiring !
It all boils down to production cost and whether it can be done at a price point that would create sufficient demand (and profit). Also, patent costs can be extremely expensive.
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'65 Mustang Fastback
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