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I received my mounts 12 days after they were ordered despite the seller taking more than a day to ship them. I am impressed by the speed of shipping. Maybe shipping was faster than normal because I got a larger package with multiple items in it?
This modification was as simple and easy as a DIY project can get. I bought these 2 mounts. Notice the tall mount has a notched tube end on the right side.
![original maxi mounts.jpg original maxi mounts.jpg](https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/data/attachments/41/41590-17880eec472d15c9fb73c78092452f6c.jpg?hash=F4gO7EctFc)
I then removed the threaded collar and removed the balls used for camera attachment.
![balls same size.jpg balls same size.jpg](https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/data/attachments/41/41591-90573bd719bdb7ee4686ed11b06b641b.jpg?hash=kFc71xm9t-)
Then it was just a matter of putting the wrong ball in the right mount. Notice the tall mount has ribs on the inside right leg (not both sides). Those raised ribs allow the mount to "click" into a locked position. This could be easily adapted to a much shorter version by drilling 2 holes much lower on the sides. The only issue with doing this modification is at least one hole needs to be square to use the self holding carriage bolt and all of my drill bits cut round holes. The locking ribs only exist on one side. To lengthen this (if needed) I would cut the side brackets in half and glue, bolt, or screw a piece of metal or plastic the needed length in between the 2 halves.
![mounts with reversed mounting balls.jpg mounts with reversed mounting balls.jpg](https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/data/attachments/41/41593-0f06057076595ead15f8a925caa9eccb.jpg?hash=DwYFcHZZXq)
Compare my finished product shown above and still available today for $1.49 and $1.49 with free shipping for these 2 mounts with the ball parts switched out to Jovuu's mount shown below costing £4.50 and £5.00 for shipping (£9.50) Combined cost about $11.09). If anything my mount is slightly (maybe 1/4"?) shorter (better?). I see less than 3mm that could be removed by modifying the bolt to gain more usable threads. If the retaining nut is included in this conversion probably 2mm of thread (about 1/2 turn or 180 degree rotation of the locking nut) are left over after the mobius maxi cradle is mounted. In short, I would guess that less than 5mm of rod length could be removed by using other more drastic DIY measures such as grinding the threaded section a little bit shorter or drilling out the ball to insert a threaded rod of your choice of length or angle. A rod could always be bent to achieve a needed angle as long as you have a rotating head as used on these mounts.
![jovuu mount to compare.jpg jovuu mount to compare.jpg](https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/data/attachments/41/41599-a75b81630295bf10cebc1ed0981dcbf6.jpg?hash=p1uBYwKVvx)
If you want to find these mounts forget about ebay. I have not seen the angled mount anywhere else except for Jovuu (I have looked) and the other mount may have a different size ball if bought elsewhere.
The 90 degree mount for the wrong kind of camera is found here. (11 pieces are currently available and may or may not be restocked when sold out) I bought 6 as that should be more than enough for my future needs. I bought 3 rear mirror type/handlebar mounts and they are no longer available from that seller.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/T-T...3M-Sticker-Stander-Mount-Car/32854558069.html
The other threaded mount from the same seller is found here. (105 pieces are currently available)
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Car...-Holder-Car-Styling-Adhesive/32858406770.html
This modification was as simple and easy as a DIY project can get. I bought these 2 mounts. Notice the tall mount has a notched tube end on the right side.
![original maxi mounts.jpg original maxi mounts.jpg](https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/data/attachments/41/41590-17880eec472d15c9fb73c78092452f6c.jpg?hash=F4gO7EctFc)
I then removed the threaded collar and removed the balls used for camera attachment.
![balls same size.jpg balls same size.jpg](https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/data/attachments/41/41591-90573bd719bdb7ee4686ed11b06b641b.jpg?hash=kFc71xm9t-)
Then it was just a matter of putting the wrong ball in the right mount. Notice the tall mount has ribs on the inside right leg (not both sides). Those raised ribs allow the mount to "click" into a locked position. This could be easily adapted to a much shorter version by drilling 2 holes much lower on the sides. The only issue with doing this modification is at least one hole needs to be square to use the self holding carriage bolt and all of my drill bits cut round holes. The locking ribs only exist on one side. To lengthen this (if needed) I would cut the side brackets in half and glue, bolt, or screw a piece of metal or plastic the needed length in between the 2 halves.
![mounts with reversed mounting balls.jpg mounts with reversed mounting balls.jpg](https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/data/attachments/41/41593-0f06057076595ead15f8a925caa9eccb.jpg?hash=DwYFcHZZXq)
Compare my finished product shown above and still available today for $1.49 and $1.49 with free shipping for these 2 mounts with the ball parts switched out to Jovuu's mount shown below costing £4.50 and £5.00 for shipping (£9.50) Combined cost about $11.09). If anything my mount is slightly (maybe 1/4"?) shorter (better?). I see less than 3mm that could be removed by modifying the bolt to gain more usable threads. If the retaining nut is included in this conversion probably 2mm of thread (about 1/2 turn or 180 degree rotation of the locking nut) are left over after the mobius maxi cradle is mounted. In short, I would guess that less than 5mm of rod length could be removed by using other more drastic DIY measures such as grinding the threaded section a little bit shorter or drilling out the ball to insert a threaded rod of your choice of length or angle. A rod could always be bent to achieve a needed angle as long as you have a rotating head as used on these mounts.
![jovuu mount to compare.jpg jovuu mount to compare.jpg](https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/data/attachments/41/41599-a75b81630295bf10cebc1ed0981dcbf6.jpg?hash=p1uBYwKVvx)
If you want to find these mounts forget about ebay. I have not seen the angled mount anywhere else except for Jovuu (I have looked) and the other mount may have a different size ball if bought elsewhere.
The 90 degree mount for the wrong kind of camera is found here. (11 pieces are currently available and may or may not be restocked when sold out) I bought 6 as that should be more than enough for my future needs. I bought 3 rear mirror type/handlebar mounts and they are no longer available from that seller.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/T-T...3M-Sticker-Stander-Mount-Car/32854558069.html
The other threaded mount from the same seller is found here. (105 pieces are currently available)
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Car...-Holder-Car-Styling-Adhesive/32858406770.html
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