As expected, lowering the rectangular magnetic plate in the case from dead center to basically 1/3rd the way up from the bottom allows for complete isolation from the right AC vent. The photo is with the magnetic plate near dead center on the mount. Past experience is I can even move the phone up from there at least a 1/2 inch and still a solid mount.
Lastly WTF Bimmerpost with the reorientation of pictures? The shot from my work iPhone is purely portrait and displays in Apple's Photos in perfect representation. Granted unlike BMW's absolute ignorance in software competency that is a show stopper it would be nice if you guys figured out the picture aspect reorientation issue. Big love to the mods as this forum is life blood for all of us to share our experiences.