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Did you have to remove any of the dash paneling to run the cord. Also was this a regular cord or extra long to be able to run it that far?? Is that a Bionic?? Thats what I have!!

 

Yes it is the Bionic :), I did not remove any paneling, but I did pull it out a bit to get the wire to slip behind. I also taped it with black electric tape at the phone cradle to be sure it did not pull it loose (may not have needed that). I added some more photos of it and pulled some of the wire out at the bottom so you can see where I ran it. https://plus.google.com/photos/115104764644546017848/albums/5865610223627491713 (new photos will be at the end, let me know if you cannot see the album).

 

I just upgraded to the Samsung S4, so when I find a good car cradle for that, I hope to be able to put it in the same place.

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Yes it is the Bionic :), I did not remove any paneling, but I did pull it out a bit to get the wire to slip behind. I also taped it with black electric tape at the phone cradle to be sure it did not pull it loose (may not have needed that). I added some more photos of it and pulled some of the wire out at the bottom so you can see where I ran it. https://plus.google.com/photos/115104764644546017848/albums/5865610223627491713 (new photos will be at the end, let me know if you cannot see the album).

 

I just upgraded to the Samsung S4, so when I find a good car cradle for that, I hope to be able to put it in the same place.

 

I have a Bionic and Verizon just sent me a notice that I'm in zone for a Samsung S4 upgrade. I'd be interested to know what your experience has been with your upgrade. Does the S4 play well with Sync? Does the S4 support other Sync features not available to the Bionic?

 

Thanks!

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I have a Bionic and Verizon just sent me a notice that I'm in zone for a Samsung S4 upgrade. I'd be interested to know what your experience has been with your upgrade. Does the S4 play well with Sync? Does the S4 support other Sync features not available to the Bionic?

 

So far I like the S4. Battery life seems better then the Bionic, Camera is a whole lot better. I love the many "features" they added in. I have only had it a few days, I have paired it with the Fusion, but I have not played to much with it and Sync much. What did you want it to do more?

 

I also have Verizon. I was hoping for the HTC One, but it is iffy if it will ever come to Verizon.

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Is the cable you used extra long?? I have someone from a Bionic community giving/sending me the car dock, but they did not have a cable. Just wondering if you used something special for that??

 

It is a Verizon cable. Pretty long, but what makes it work is that it is a coiled cable so it can straighten out (get longer) as the door opens.

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Looking for a place to put your phone or Nav?

 

My phone has a cradle for it and I found a spot that allows for me to see it (and hear it) easily and still protects it from the sun. I mounted (suction mount) it on the small door window. I needed to use a coiled type of a power cord to allow the door to open. I ran the cord under and behind the dash paneling to an added power plug (3 plugs w 1 USB) under the middle console.

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taylorjd,

 

How exactly did you feed your charger cable underneath the dash?

 

Also, where did you find a coiled cable that length? Im assuming it has to be fairly long in length to reach from the window to the middle console, underneath the dash.

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I just tucked it behind...stretched it a bit as I did so. I have had it a while and I am not sure if I got it with anything. It does say Verizon on it.

Thank you for the pics and the explanation on the car dock mounting location for your phone. I have my Atrix dock mounted in the same location but haven't figured out how to hide the cord yet. My car dock uses a straight (non coiled) cord so I have to leave a loop of extra cord length to allow for the door to open all the way. I really like that location for the car dock but am a little concerned if the suction cup might pull (or buckle) aftermarket window tint (which I plan to have done later this week).

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Yes it is the Bionic :), I did not remove any paneling, but I did pull it out a bit to get the wire to slip behind. I also taped it with black electric tape at the phone cradle to be sure it did not pull it loose (may not have needed that). I added some more photos of it and pulled some of the wire out at the bottom so you can see where I ran it.

 

I didn't want to spend almost $100 on a ProClip, so I am setting up my phone JD-style once I finally get my car. Thanks for posting the pix!!!

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Other accessories I've picked up for my car (which has yet to arrive)....

 

Visual Garage Shark Fin

 

Shark teeth plate holder... http://www.amazon.com/Custom-Accessories-92717-Chrome-License/dp/B007LICJ0S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1370488025&sr=8-2&keywords=shark+license+plate+frame

 

EZ Pass Holder - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ANR0L36/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Coiled Cord to go JD-style on the iPhone - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AHDXU0W/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

NuShield DayVue Screen Protector

 

OEM Trunk Applique

 

Lighted Door Sills

 

OEM All Weather Mats

 

Will also be doing a clear bra... My last fusion got eaten alive with tons of paint chips from road debris.

 

Also thinking about this - www.AutoMatic.com

 

Anyone find a good trunk mat for the hybrid yet?

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"Coiled Cord to go JD-style on the iPhone"...."Also thinking about this - www.AutoMatic.com Anyone find a good trunk mat for the hybrid yet?"

 

"Coiled Cord to go JD-style on the iPhone" - Can I Patient that? :)

 

"Also thinking about this - www.AutoMatic.com" - I would like to know more. Anyone try it? Maybe ask in it's own post.

 

"Anyone find a good trunk mat for the hybrid yet?" - Not me, I got a "Fusion" cargo carpet (cut to fit) that covers the Energi battery, but is loose and really does a poor job. So I would like one for a Fusion Energi.

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I am planning to get 2013 Ford Fusion Hood Lift Struts when someone makes them. I am in contact (since February) with Steeda and with Redline Tuning who are working on them. Redline (which I think I has a better product) actually had completed a version, but then decided to improve it so they are making some minor changes before releasing it. Anyone know much about the two companies? Know any others?

 

Redline (2012 version):http://www.redlinetuning.com/QL-FORD-FUSION-06+.html

http://www.redlinetuning.com/qt/RedlineTuning_Ford_Fusion.MOV

 

Steeda (2012 version): http://www.steedafusion.com/parts/ford-fusion-hood-strut-kit.html

 

 

PS: Here is a good example of what the Redline installation might be like, shown here on the 2013 Focus:

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I am planning to get 2013 Ford Fusion Hood Lift Struts when someone makes them. I am in contact (since February) with Steeda and with Redline Tuning who are working on them. Redline (which I think I has a better product) actually had completed a version, but then decided to improve it so they are making some minor changes before releasing it. Anyone know much about the two companies? Know any others?

 

FYI: The last response I got from Steeda was (my hopes are on Redline):

 

Jeff,

It's on the plate to be looked at.

We have no ETA at this time.

Be sure to sign up for the newsletter to get the latest updates.

http://www.steedafusion.com/newsletter/

 

Thank You,

Rod Williamson

Sales Associate

Extension 1117---

Steeda Autosports, Inc

http://www.steeda.com

1-800-950-0774

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I purchased the gel overlays black and gray and the VG shark fin...no car yet. Hopefully before the end of the month...

 

I did the same, got most of my add-ons before the car. Bought them online and made a deal with my dealership to install them cheap.

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