Source for only the OEM Garmin mount?

Pixel8ed · 05-13-2016, 07:37 PM

It might not exist. But looking to get the OEM bracket that holds the Garmin unit. I am going to convert it to a phone holder, so I don't want/need the wires. Just the bracket. Is there any place one can purchase just the bracket?

kaybat · 05-13-2016, 08:05 PM

http://www.rammount.com/ ???

Wilt · 05-13-2016, 10:29 PM

It would be good to specify which Garmin you want to mount...the mount has been redesigned a number of times.

GATORB8 · 05-13-2016, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Pixel8ed

It might not exist. But looking to get the OEM bracket that holds the Garmin unit. I am going to convert it to a phone holder, so I don't want/need the wires. Just the bracket. Is there any place one can purchase just the bracket?

Item #2: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...m/65902353294/

Bob Shiftright · 05-14-2016, 07:46 AM

I thought that's what the gully in the ZSP seat was for, but since I've been using Waze and prefer to have the phone more visible, I've found this gizmo useful:

http://www.kenu.com/products/airframe-plus

(The current "street price" seems to be about $15 on Fleabay.)

I'm not answering your question but this seems to be cheaper and easier than the BMW bracket.

Pixel8ed · 05-16-2016, 10:14 PM

Looking for this mount.

Pixel8ed · 05-16-2016, 10:17 PM

Back side

The Black Sheep · 05-16-2016, 11:45 PM

I'm betting its made exclusively for BMW and you can't get it without the entire kit. It's a $10 bracket that they want $60-$80 for... and you'll have to grind that little nub off if you want it to fit an aftermarket socket mount.

xyaaeg234g234 · 05-17-2016, 12:42 AM

ECS has the full kit (ES#256206) - I'd say contact them and see if they can source you just the bracket.

If not, you can either buy the kit and sell the additional items OR have a shop duplicate the mount/bracket and then return the kit.

But... it's only $53 through ECS - most decent mounts can cost anywhere from $20 up to $65 and above I'm sure, so if you have to buy it and dump the wires it's a small loss in the end.

ECSTuning · 05-25-2016, 10:40 AM

prodigymix I just checked BMW doesn't have the mount in the retrofit kit available separately at this time.

-James

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Pixel8ed Private First Class 40 Rep 103 Posts Drives: 08 328i Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Source for only the OEM Garmin mount? It might not exist. But looking to get the OEM bracket that holds the Garmin unit. I am going to convert it to a phone holder, so I don't want/need the wires. Just the bracket. Is there any place one can purchase just the bracket?
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kaybat First Lieutenant 126 Rep 355 Posts Drives: '06 Z4MR, '14 Cayman S Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ormond Beach,Fl iTrader: (1) Garage List '06 Z4M [0.00]	http://www.rammount.com/ ??? __________________ Ken B.(BMWCCA/PCA/ZSCCA/SCCA)
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Wilt Major 228 Rep 1,045 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: SF Bay area iTrader: (0)	It would be good to specify which Garmin you want to mount...the mount has been redesigned a number of times.
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Bob Shiftright Save The Manuals! 64 Rep 491 Posts Drives: E91 Schleppwagen Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: PRNJ iTrader: (0)	I thought that's what the gully in the ZSP seat was for, but since I've been using Waze and prefer to have the phone more visible, I've found this gizmo useful: http://www.kenu.com/products/airframe-plus (The current "street price" seems to be about $15 on Fleabay.) I'm not answering your question but this seems to be cheaper and easier than the BMW bracket. __________________ 2008 E91 36K, 6-speed, RWD, Alpine, Terra, Xenons, ZSP, ZCW, ZPP, PDC, CA, alarm, M shifter and M brake handle, Euro rear fog light switch, Euro aspheric mirrors, rear power outlets, Euro split armrest, Lidatek, remote V-1, Cocomats, beach sand, $10 clutch stop mod. 1998 Volvo V70T5 226K, 5-speed, original clutch (third clutch pedal!), aspheric driver's mirror, E-code headlights, IPD sway bar, strut tower brace & skidplate.
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Pixel8ed Private First Class 40 Rep 103 Posts Drives: 08 328i Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Looking for this mount. Attached Images
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The Black Sheep Professional Driver 28 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	I'm betting its made exclusively for BMW and you can't get it without the entire kit. It's a $10 bracket that they want $60-$80 for... and you'll have to grind that little nub off if you want it to fit an aftermarket socket mount.
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05-17-2016, 12:42 AM	#9
xyaaeg234g234 happy. 138 Rep 464 Posts Drives: 2009 e90 335i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: palm beach county iTrader: (4)	ECS has the full kit (ES#256206) - I'd say contact them and see if they can source you just the bracket. If not, you can either buy the kit and sell the additional items OR have a shop duplicate the mount/bracket and then return the kit. But... it's only $53 through ECS - most decent mounts can cost anywhere from $20 up to $65 and above I'm sure, so if you have to buy it and dump the wires it's a small loss in the end. __________________ '09 Jet Black E90 335i \| BMS DCI \| Forge DV \| VRSF CP, DP, 7" FMIC, Exhaust \| MHD Stg 2 / 93 Oct \| Koni Yellow / H&R Sport \| Mooooarrrrrr this list is getting too long.....
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ECSTuning New Lifetime Replacement Policy 815 Rep 11,738 Posts Drives: Independent Tuning Specialists Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (18)	prodigymix I just checked BMW doesn't have the mount in the retrofit kit available separately at this time. -James
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