Has anyone modified car dock to fit case?

[jodyberry]

I have the seidio case on my X and love it but I thought I read somewhere that it wouldn't fit in the car dock with a case.

I also thought someone said it's a fairly easy modification (via Dremel) to make it fit. Does anyone have that modification?

I'd like to make sure it CAN be done before I purchase the dock.

Thanks all...

 

[bkendrick]

I have the Naztec Vertex and I have read it's very similar to the Seidio. I modified the OEM car mount with an X-acto knife. Looks fine and works flawlessly. However, a drumel would have probably worked better.

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[jodyberry]

I have the Naztec Vertex and I have read it's very similar to the Seidio. I modified the OEM car mount with an X-acto knife. Looks fine and works flawlessly. However, a drumel would have probably worked better.

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Thanks man!

What part of the car mount did you need to modify? Was it around where the connector is?

Thanks again...

 

[bkendrick]

There are 2 raised areas that sit on the back of the phone. I had to shave these off.

Then I had to shave the plastic around the micro USB plug on the bottom. I found this to be much easier if you remove he 4 screws on the back and seperate the two halves.

Finally, there is a raised lip going around the front and left/right edges. I had to remove the lip about a quarter of an inch on both edges. The phone still stays snug due to the rest of the front lip and spring latch that closes the top.

I've never had a single loose power plug, stability, or failure to see the car mode magnet problem.


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[jodyberry]

Thanks a million!!

 

[bkendrick]

No problem....
I also forgot to mention that the car mount comes with a insert for using the dock without a case. All mods to the dock were made with the insert removed. Just wanted to clarify that before anyone started hacking away plastic only to find an insert halfway through.

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[attic.505]

I used low grit sandpaper on mine just were it needed it. It was easier and cleaner than the dermal. Plus it fit tighter. I can't believe they didn't think that we would actually use cases.lol that dock is expensive.
Then I bought the otter box.and got a new gps dock from radio shack. I can't stand when it doesn't look good, so take your time.
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[xCore]

be extremely careful that the usb port fits clean and smooth, if there's any drag or the alignment isn't right it will wear your charging port out in no time

 

[Ickythekid]

The car dock is by far one of the best accessories. Could I see a pic of your successful mod please?

 

[jodyberry]

OK, I just got the car mount from ebay and modified it for my X and it fits perfect!

I did use a Dremel but was careful to check the fit every so often.

Although, the thumb screw already busted off the suction mount. SO much for quality control. And I didn't even tighten it that hard!!

Thanks for all the info on modifying it!!

 

[bkendrick]

Sweet! I've had my modified car dock for 6 months and its by far my favorite accessory.

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[attic.505]

Yes it was important to fit the phone every other layer, and be cornell with the ports. I am using the otterbox now and had to get a large gps mount from radio shack.

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[jwalz]

I have the Cyclops case and am wondering if its possible to modify it for this case knowing its a bit bigger then the others and would the magnet work through the case

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[bkendrick]

The Cyclops looks large. May or may not work. You would probably have to get a little drastic with modifications. See if you can get specs on the naztec vertex compared to the Cyclops. I have the vertex and it works.

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[jwalz]

Ok thanks ill check it out

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