Just wanted to take some time to review this product for the 3rd Gen Tacoma. I’m sure at some point in our lives, we’ve all had some type of phone mount. Whether it be the suction cup windshield mount type, or dmm style ones. In my instance, I don’t plan on installing any other accessories at this time. Having a vent style mount, basically wedged itself onto the air vent. I loved it at first, then over time, it began to slip causing my phone to fall. I got frustrated, started looking for other options. I arrived at the Course Motorsport one. After seeing how it attached, me personally I was sold. Ordered this bad boy up. Ordered on Friday, received today (a day earlier than expected. Below is my initial package impressions, plus install pics.
Package as arrived.
Upon opening with package contents.
Now for the install. It’s very easy, I installed mine in 5 minutes.
Grab with fingers behind the right side of faceplate panel. Then once right side clips come free, work around the panel taking care to not break any clips.
Next you will find 4 10mm bolts that hold the radio in. I removed both drivers side bolts, I loosened the passenger side bolts enough to be able slip the mount in between the radio and dash. I opted for hand tools, only because ultimately my 1/4” drive 10mm was MIA
I reinstalled the 2 drivers side bolts and wrenched them down, also tightening the 2 passenger side ones.
I kinda jumped the gun, but install the ball mount onto the metal mount stud with the supplied Allen key.
Now it’s time to reinstall the radio bezel trim. It just pops back in with clips. Making sure they are all seated.
Now time to install the magnetic mount on to the ball mount socket. Unthread the nut on the back, place it over the ball mount. Thread the magnetic mount onto the nut.
Now it’s installed. Let’s move onto the phone case. The case I had (included with my vent clip one, would not work.). The magnets were in weird places, and too thick to properly hold, even after adding the included steel plates provided by Course Motorsports (the phone case material hindered this from working). I opted to install a plate onto my Otterrbox case. After cleaning with the supplied alcohol wipe, I peeled the 3M, and affixed the provided plate to my Otterbox.
Overall, package was shipped in a timely manner, everything arrived intact and undamaged. I will update after a few weeks. But overall impressions are fantastic. Fit and finish is great!
Those looking for a simple mount, that doesn’t require drilling into a $40k truck, look no further! Hope this helps someone!
Package as arrived.
Upon opening with package contents.
Now for the install. It’s very easy, I installed mine in 5 minutes.
Grab with fingers behind the right side of faceplate panel. Then once right side clips come free, work around the panel taking care to not break any clips.
Next you will find 4 10mm bolts that hold the radio in. I removed both drivers side bolts, I loosened the passenger side bolts enough to be able slip the mount in between the radio and dash. I opted for hand tools, only because ultimately my 1/4” drive 10mm was MIA
I reinstalled the 2 drivers side bolts and wrenched them down, also tightening the 2 passenger side ones.
I kinda jumped the gun, but install the ball mount onto the metal mount stud with the supplied Allen key.
Now it’s time to reinstall the radio bezel trim. It just pops back in with clips. Making sure they are all seated.
Now time to install the magnetic mount on to the ball mount socket. Unthread the nut on the back, place it over the ball mount. Thread the magnetic mount onto the nut.
Now it’s installed. Let’s move onto the phone case. The case I had (included with my vent clip one, would not work.). The magnets were in weird places, and too thick to properly hold, even after adding the included steel plates provided by Course Motorsports (the phone case material hindered this from working). I opted to install a plate onto my Otterrbox case. After cleaning with the supplied alcohol wipe, I peeled the 3M, and affixed the provided plate to my Otterbox.
Overall, package was shipped in a timely manner, everything arrived intact and undamaged. I will update after a few weeks. But overall impressions are fantastic. Fit and finish is great!
Those looking for a simple mount, that doesn’t require drilling into a $40k truck, look no further! Hope this helps someone!
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