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I've had this thing for about a decade now all the way back to my Mk5. Still :mindblown: it works. The storage bag fell apart before the compressor.

Definitely small enough to keep in the trunk so I always have it with me.

https://www.amazon.com/Industries-Rotar ... way&sr=8-3
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Apex wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2019 3:27 pm
Detroit wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2019 3:08 pm
Make sure that's pumped up and throw it in the trunk of the Bimmer for road trips. I'm sure woman won't mind that she can't bring a second bag because the "just in case" air compressor is taking up half the trunk.
Harbor Freight trailer :bruh:

They solve everything.

Home Depot runs? Check.
Motorcycle transportation? Check.
Marriage? Check.
Mud-camping? Check.
:pinshit: ? Check.
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I have one of those 10 dollar HF jobs that I used to air up all the things all the time in college. Airing up and down for 10+ autox's a year? no prob bob. It finally got weak and / or broke from dropping it so i replaced in kind. That one still works and lives in my trunk.
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Gberg2119 wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2019 4:09 pm I've had this thing for about a decade now all the way back to my Mk5. Still :mindblown: it works. The storage bag fell apart before the compressor.

Definitely small enough to keep in the trunk so I always have it with me.

https://www.amazon.com/Industries-Rotar ... way&sr=8-3
I've got 3 of these:

https://www.amazon.com/Viair-00088-88P- ... 232&sr=8-3

One in the Jeep, one in the truck and one in the 911 along with a mushroom plug gun kit in each:

https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Go-1075-Sta ... way&sr=8-1
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Desertbreh wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2019 1:48 pm Anybody got any recommendations for "onboard" air compressor? Replacing the BMW tires, and not going to use runflats because they are garbage, and the car has no spare. My woman ain't going to change a tire regardless, she's calling AAA. PSS on sale at Tires Rack. So. For road trips I need something small, light, but with some guts. Any of you offroad kings got such a device to "air up" and "air down" and all that other bro stuff you do?
Maybe? It's good for me because I have a shit ton of Milwaukee stuff.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M ... /304768834
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CorvetteWaxer wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2019 4:16 pm
Gberg2119 wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2019 4:09 pm I've had this thing for about a decade now all the way back to my Mk5. Still :mindblown: it works. The storage bag fell apart before the compressor.

Definitely small enough to keep in the trunk so I always have it with me.

https://www.amazon.com/Industries-Rotar ... way&sr=8-3
I've got 3 of these:

https://www.amazon.com/Viair-00088-88P- ... 232&sr=8-3

One in the Jeep, one in the truck and one in the 911 along with a mushroom plug gun kit in each:

https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Go-1075-Sta ... way&sr=8-1
Oh shit that's perfect. If you get a flat and a dead battery probably best to accept it and avoid a final destination type scenario down the road
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Looking to replace my phone holder..... Right now I have a vent mount from Best Buy...... its Okay but I m looking for suggestions....no windshield suction cups please.....
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I've got the Amazon Basics version of the Viar that :waxer: posted. Has worked fine the few times I've used it since getting it in December. Fills the big 31" tires up no problem.
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Link for convenience:

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Por ... 185&sr=8-1

$70 right now with the battery clamps, or you can get the 12V version for $35...
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Irish wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2019 4:57 pm Looking to replace my phone holder..... Right now I have a vent mount from Best Buy...... its Okay but I m looking for suggestions....no windshield suction cups please.....
I have something very similar to this, which mounts in the CD slot. CD's still play while this in in it, too. Pretty perfect line of sight in the :turboyaris:

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Irish wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2019 4:57 pm Looking to replace my phone holder..... Right now I have a vent mount from Best Buy...... its Okay but I m looking for suggestions....no windshield suction cups please.....
I have something very similar to this, which mounts in the CD slot. CD's still play while this in in it, too. Pretty perfect line of sight in the :turboyaris:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074K ... UTF8&psc=1
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Looks pretty :notbad: but I am a bit concerned with a CD mount because I'm kind of a brute with jamming the phone in and out of the holder.....but :iono: maybe the cd is a better way to go?
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Irish wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2019 6:11 pm
wap wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2019 6:09 pm

I have something very similar to this, which mounts in the CD slot. CD's still play while this in in it, too. Pretty perfect line of sight in the :turboyaris:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074K ... UTF8&psc=1
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Looks pretty :notbad: but I am a bit concerned with a CD mount because I'm kind of a brute with jamming the phone in and out of the holder.....
Your GTI has 155K miles on it. What could happen that would devalue it further?
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Irish wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2019 6:11 pm
wap wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2019 6:09 pm

I have something very similar to this, which mounts in the CD slot. CD's still play while this in in it, too. Pretty perfect line of sight in the :turboyaris:

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Looks pretty :notbad: but I am a bit concerned with a CD mount because I'm kind of a brute with jamming the phone in and out of the holder.....
I've had no issues in the 3-4 years that I've had mine. :iono: If you don't clamp those 2 side holders down too tightly and remove the phone with one hand while grasping the holder with the other hand, it comes out fine. Can't be any more delicate than a vent mount, can it? You can damage a vent but you really can't damage a slot. ( :hue: )
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Desertbreh wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2019 6:12 pm
Irish wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2019 6:11 pm

Looks pretty :notbad: but I am a bit concerned with a CD mount because I'm kind of a brute with jamming the phone in and out of the holder.....
Your GTI has 155K miles on it. What could happen that would devalue it further?
Well, there's :dat: , too; :lol:
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Irish wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2019 6:11 pm

Looks pretty :notbad: but I am a bit concerned with a CD mount because I'm kind of a brute with jamming the phone in and out of the holder.....
Your GTI has 155K miles on it. What could happen that would devalue it further?
Troof...but I'm more concerned about devaluing (i.e: breaking) the holder...... So I guess the question is, what is the more solid mounting interface....the vent or the cd slot?
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Irish wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2019 6:11 pm

Looks pretty :notbad: but I am a bit concerned with a CD mount because I'm kind of a brute with jamming the phone in and out of the holder.....
I've had no issues in the 3-4 years that I've had mine. :iono: If you don't clamp those 2 side holders down too tightly and remove the phone with one hand while grasping the holder with the other hand, it comes out fine. Can't be any more delicate than a vent mount, can it? You can damage a vent but you really can't damage a slot. ( :hue: )
Good point, point is good......
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Irish wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2019 6:16 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2019 6:12 pm

Your GTI has 155K miles on it. What could happen that would devalue it further?
Troof...but I'm more concerned about devaluing (i.e: breaking) the holder...... So I guess the question is, what is the more solid mounting interface....the vent or the cd slot?
I'd say slot. Those vents are pretty flimsy feeling imo.
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Irish wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2019 6:16 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2019 6:12 pm

Your GTI has 155K miles on it. What could happen that would devalue it further?
Troof...but I'm more concerned about devaluing (i.e: breaking) the holder...... So I guess the question is, what is the more solid mounting interface....the vent or the cd slot?
CD slot I've used that kind its sturdy
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Irish wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2019 4:57 pm Looking to replace my phone holder..... Right now I have a vent mount from Best Buy...... its Okay but I m looking for suggestions....no windshield suction cups please.....
I d the vent magnet setup, I quite like it as we have one in each car and both have the magnets in our iTrudes.
https://smile.amazon.com/Magnetic-WizGe ... pons&psc=1
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Irish wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2019 11:55 am
D Griff wrote: Tue Apr 09, 2019 10:31 am I bought this belt the other day in black: https://smile.amazon.com/Hanks-Everyday ... pons&psc=1

I've had the brown one for a year or two now and it's holding up great with a polish every couple of months. Now I have a black one too, hopefully I don't need to buy another belt for 20+ years.
Man I have a hard time shelling out $55+ for a belt...... :scrooge: then again I go through $10-$20 specimens yearly..... because :fatty: Is this one THAT much better than conventionally available versions?
I would say yes, should last at least 20 years. I throw some polish on it a couple of times annually and it's back to new looking, I've had the brown one for probably two years now.
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D Griff wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2019 6:27 pm
Irish wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2019 4:57 pm Looking to replace my phone holder..... Right now I have a vent mount from Best Buy...... its Okay but I m looking for suggestions....no windshield suction cups please.....
I d the vent magnet setup, I quite like it as we have one in each car and both have the magnets in our iTrudes.
https://smile.amazon.com/Magnetic-WizGe ... pons&psc=1
Intriguing.... My phone is a brick (Galaxy S5 with Extended battery) ... think the magnets are strong enough?
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Irish wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2019 6:45 pm
D Griff wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2019 6:27 pm

I d the vent magnet setup, I quite like it as we have one in each car and both have the magnets in our iTrudes.
https://smile.amazon.com/Magnetic-WizGe ... pons&psc=1
Intriguing.... My phone is a brick (Galaxy S5 with Extended battery) ... think the magnets are strong enough?
Depends how aggressive you drive really... and if you're willing to put it on the outside versus in your case. I't spretty strong if just stuck on the back (the metal plate).
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Irish wrote:Looking to replace my phone holder..... Right now I have a vent mount from Best Buy...... its Okay but I m looking for suggestions....no windshield suction cups please.....
Proclip stuff is good. More expensive than some of the stuff on Amazon but they're solid.

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Gberg2119 wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2019 9:02 pm
Irish wrote:Looking to replace my phone holder..... Right now I have a vent mount from Best Buy...... its Okay but I m looking for suggestions....no windshield suction cups please.....
Proclip stuff is good. More expensive than some of the stuff on Amazon but they're solid.

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I just use the procupholder
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Gberg2119 wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2019 9:02 pm Proclip stuff is good. More expensive than some of the stuff on Amazon but they're solid.

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I just use the procupholder
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The little slider cover for the cupholder in the gorf fits my phone perfectly. I usually just put it there or on the front cubby with the USB cable.

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