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Review on Enhance Your Device Setup: iBOLT Aluminum 17mm AMPs Adapter Plate for Garmin GPS, Smartphone Holders & More! by Patrick Arnautov

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A simple product with a catastrophic design flaw.

The iBOLT AMPS adapter plate is a simple device but due to a design flaw it can only be used as a temporary solution. The plate consists of two injection molded components: a sphere and a plate/column. The adhesive bond between two parts is a natural weak point that is constantly stressed and eventually leads to failure of the bond. I ordered three of these and all three didn't work. Yes, it is my fault that I chose this product. The first, purchased in October 2013, failed a year later. The second, bought in October 2014, broke down in February 2015. Third,

Pros
  • 17mm ball joint - fits all iBOLT vehicle docks
Cons
  • Can't remember