iPad Mini indash

[donsgolfz71]

Has anyone thought of putting an iPad mini in the dash? and could it fit?

 

[imi4tth3w]

i mean.....

http://www.google.com/search?q=ipad+mini+in+dash&oq=ipad+mini+in+dash

 

[Bigsteve04Ho]

I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab installed in my dash. Pretty easy actually.

 

[01yukonslt]

I have a buddy that makes bezels for the ipad in the dash so im sure the mini can fit but the regular one is cool because it has such a huge screen

 

[Bigsteve04Ho]

Yeah im gonna put one in eventually

 

[dblover1327]

About to start on mine soon. Will post pics when I get started on it

 

[Sinister1]

I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab installed in my dash. Pretty easy actually.

Who did your install? Is it hooked to the factory speakers, etc....

 

[Bigsteve04Ho]

I did it. I have a pioneer head unit which gets a Bluetooth signal from the amp for audio. If you don't want to run a head unit, you can just use a preamp equalizer, preferably one with a line driver built in. That gives you volume control and tuning capability

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[Sinister1]

I did it. I have a pioneer head unit which gets a Bluetooth signal from the amp for audio. If you don't want to run a head unit, you can just use a preamp equalizer, preferably one with a line driver built in. That gives you volume control and tuning capability

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Good job on the creativity! How long did the install take, did you relocate the center console, did you fabricate a bezel for fitment, and would you happen to have a write-up? This is something I would like to attempt since mine does not have any navigation. Plus, I would like to utilize the music in my iPad among other apps.

 

[Bigsteve04Ho]

It took me a while to figure out how to mount the tab where it would stay in the dash opening without permanent modification. I used a sheet of abs plastic and cut it where it would bolt to the original stereo mount, I had to make two similar pieces to space it just right. Then i simply velcroed the tab to the abs and with a little alignment it actually looked like it belonged there. I mounted the head unit in the console in the storage where people usually mount a dvd player. I have some pics ill post in a little bit. As for speaker wiring, i rewired the whole vehicle since i am building a totally aftermarket system. I am running multiple amplifiers and ran a buttload of wire to each door and the A pillars

 

[roush611]

Can someone please enlighten me on the functionality of having an iPad in dash? Or is it just something "cool" to have?

 

[Bigsteve04Ho]

I did my tab in the dash for the music storage and Pandora, plus you get a way bigger nav screen to play with. Way more cost effective than a full blown navi unit from one of the good companies. Plus if youre stuck somewhere waiting or on lunch break you can watch youtube or netflix and the sound plays through the system. With some good front stage and subs in the rear its like youre in a theatre