Brodit bracket installation

iskander · Feb 12th, 2009, 11:36

Hi

I just bought a phone holder "no holes bracket" that was advertised as Brodit holder arm for S60.
I thought the installation would be simple, but now that I got it I am reading the instructions and they say I have to unclip the gear shift surround, unclip the heater controls and remove the radio to fit it!
Has anybody done this before? I have seen a couple posts on Brodit holders but no details.
I've got two left hands when it comes to this kind of work; is it complicated to do so?
How would I start? how can I unclip the gear shift surround?

gillypop · Feb 12th, 2009, 12:15

I have had several for volvos and I have never had to remove any trim or radio for brodit holders. I currently have 2 in my V70. 1 is the 'correct' one that is to the left of the centre console and is just stuck on. I originally had 2 of these 1 for the parrot kit and 1 for the phone (to view sat nav). The second one was removed as the weight of the phone caused it to unstick (even with cleaning the surface). I have sinced removed the top one and replaced with a s40/v40 one which is clamped but still does not need anything removing. Ihave noticed that the quality has slipped for the phone holders. I bough one for a htc phone which had a nice soft finish but this seems to have disappeared on the last 2 cradles i bought. I still think they are a good solution but very expensive.

iskander · Feb 12th, 2009, 12:23

I am beginning to wonder if I have been stitched up. This is the advert for the item I bought:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=390027227163
It clearly states the made as Brodit.
However, the installation instructions I got with it is a sheet of paper in a pretty poor state, headed "Scorpion automotive" as opposed to Brodit.
the holder is L shaped, about 4 inches long. That doesn't look very promissing to me as I would imagine the radio is longer than that.

migrator · Feb 12th, 2009, 15:44

Your seller has traded a number of these items since 31-01-09 but as yet there has been no feedback left by any of the listed buyers. Seller claims to have lots of these items made by a variety of manufacturers. If the product that you have bought was described as by a specific manufacturer and that is not the case then reject the item amd claim back the full purchase costs.

iskander · Feb 12th, 2009, 15:50

Thanks for confirming that. I will do so.
Looks like I will have to pay the full price for a brodit proclip afterall

940SportsEdition · Feb 13th, 2009, 11:22

I can tell you that that is not a brodit item. If you google dsldevelopments you will find a web site that sells only brodit items. I have used brodit stuff for years, and have never once had an issue with them, and the longest it has taken to fit one is about 5 mins at most. Infact here is the web site for you.

http://www.dsldevelopments.com/

No idea what age your car is, so here is the link to the page you need, all you have to do is enter the age of your car to see the clips available for that model. Hope this helps you.

http://www.dsldevelopments.com/Brodi...%20Proclip.asp

iskander · Feb 13th, 2009, 11:27

Thanks mate. I will get a real brodit. My car is 4-5 years old and desirves better than this

Feb 12th, 2009, 11:36	#1
iskander S60 2.5T SE Last Online: May 6th, 2015 15:13 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Guildford	Brodit bracket installation Hi I just bought a phone holder "no holes bracket" that was advertised as Brodit holder arm for S60. I thought the installation would be simple, but now that I got it I am reading the instructions and they say I have to unclip the gear shift surround, unclip the heater controls and remove the radio to fit it! Has anybody done this before? I have seen a couple posts on Brodit holders but no details. I've got two left hands when it comes to this kind of work; is it complicated to do so? How would I start? how can I unclip the gear shift surround?

Feb 12th, 2009, 15:44	#4
migrator Aye - him again Last Online: Today 09:37 Join Date: May 2001 Location: HAWICK	Your seller has traded a number of these items since 31-01-09 but as yet there has been no feedback left by any of the listed buyers. Seller claims to have lots of these items made by a variety of manufacturers. If the product that you have bought was described as by a specific manufacturer and that is not the case then reject the item amd claim back the full purchase costs. __________________ (Ouch - that's another knuckle ...) VOC 11817

Feb 13th, 2009, 11:22	#6
940SportsEdition From sweden with love Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2016 00:52 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton	I can tell you that that is not a brodit item. If you google dsldevelopments you will find a web site that sells only brodit items. I have used brodit stuff for years, and have never once had an issue with them, and the longest it has taken to fit one is about 5 mins at most. Infact here is the web site for you. http://www.dsldevelopments.com/ No idea what age your car is, so here is the link to the page you need, all you have to do is enter the age of your car to see the clips available for that model. Hope this helps you. http://www.dsldevelopments.com/Brodi...%20Proclip.asp __________________ [URL=http://www.mybannermaker.com][/URL V40 1.9T4, V40 1.8 xs Previous car 940 Sports Edition, Graphite galaxy's, turbo plus kit, roof bars, dog guard, load cover, load tray, seven seats.

Feb 12th, 2009, 12:15	#2
gillypop Member Last Online: Jun 17th, 2023 21:35 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Camberley	I have had several for volvos and I have never had to remove any trim or radio for brodit holders. I currently have 2 in my V70. 1 is the 'correct' one that is to the left of the centre console and is just stuck on. I originally had 2 of these 1 for the parrot kit and 1 for the phone (to view sat nav). The second one was removed as the weight of the phone caused it to unstick (even with cleaning the surface). I have sinced removed the top one and replaced with a s40/v40 one which is clamped but still does not need anything removing. Ihave noticed that the quality has slipped for the phone holders. I bough one for a htc phone which had a nice soft finish but this seems to have disappeared on the last 2 cradles i bought. I still think they are a good solution but very expensive.

Feb 12th, 2009, 12:23	#3
iskander S60 2.5T SE Last Online: May 6th, 2015 15:13 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Guildford	I am beginning to wonder if I have been stitched up. This is the advert for the item I bought: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=390027227163 It clearly states the made as Brodit. However, the installation instructions I got with it is a sheet of paper in a pretty poor state, headed "Scorpion automotive" as opposed to Brodit. the holder is L shaped, about 4 inches long. That doesn't look very promissing to me as I would imagine the radio is longer than that.

Feb 12th, 2009, 15:50	#5
iskander S60 2.5T SE Last Online: May 6th, 2015 15:13 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Guildford	Thanks for confirming that. I will do so. Looks like I will have to pay the full price for a brodit proclip afterall

Feb 13th, 2009, 11:27	#7
iskander S60 2.5T SE Last Online: May 6th, 2015 15:13 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Guildford	Thanks mate. I will get a real brodit. My car is 4-5 years old and desirves better than this

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