Custom iPad install with full tilt swivel

labk888 · 05-26-2010, 11:54 PM

Hey everyone,

I finally finished my custom iPad install in my car. I removed the entire upper cuddy and in its place I installed a black suede covered mounting plate on which the iPad cradle is installed on. The cradle has a tilt swivel base which allows me to rotate the iPAD from landscape view to vertical view.

I'll post a full DIY on how to do this later. Here is a quick video.

Boost_lee · 05-27-2010, 12:08 AM

I'm actually speechless...that iPad looks massive in the car. Looking forward to the DIY!

Lemers · 05-27-2010, 12:11 AM

Well that should end the debate on what gauge should replace the clock.

labk888 · 05-27-2010, 12:17 AM

Posted a second video for everyone while I am working on the DIY to show the cradle and backing plate.

SoCal 370Z · 05-27-2010, 01:13 AM

I've used ProClip products for over a decade, and they are top-shelf—zero problems.

vipor · 05-27-2010, 08:36 AM

Good job

SkyDancer · 05-27-2010, 08:56 AM

I am sure you probably remove the iPad from sight when you aren't in the car. But aren't you concerned that it kinda makes your car a high potential target for a break-in?

HT Rambler · 05-27-2010, 11:54 AM

You have done a great job , but my opinion is that the i-pad is just 2 large to be in that location !!!! Maybe apple can cut one down to about 1/2 the size

370zFORme!! · 05-27-2010, 11:55 AM

Way to go! Looks way better than my set-up. I'm working with a custom shop right now to come up with something similar but only set up in portrait. Good job man!

labk888 · 05-27-2010, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyDancer

I am sure you probably remove the iPad from sight when you aren't in the car. But aren't you concerned that it kinda makes your car a high potential target for a break-in?

I am not really concerned about safety as my Z is not a daily driver and I never have it just sitting around somewhere. I can't imagine it being anymore of a thief magnet than any other kind of iPod/iPhone/GPS holder. The iPad has to be removed whenever you leave the vehicle anyway as it cannot really withstand extreme temperatures which would be instant death here in TX.

05-26-2010, 11:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
labk888 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Big D Posts: 233 Drives: '10 370Z PW 6MT T&S Rep Power: 532	Custom iPad Install Done with full tilt swivel! Videos inside. Hey everyone, I finally finished my custom iPad install in my car. I removed the entire upper cuddy and in its place I installed a black suede covered mounting plate on which the iPad cradle is installed on. The cradle has a tilt swivel base which allows me to rotate the iPAD from landscape view to vertical view. I'll post a full DIY on how to do this later. Here is a quick video. __________________ LABK 10' 370Z/PW/6MT/Touring Sport/Illum. Kicks/Ventureshield Ultra/F1 Pinnacle 15% Tint/PLX KIWI Last edited by labk888; 05-27-2010 at 01:02 AM.

05-27-2010, 12:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	Well that should end the debate on what gauge should replace the clock. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

05-27-2010, 12:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
labk888 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Big D Posts: 233 Drives: '10 370Z PW 6MT T&S Rep Power: 532	Posted a second video for everyone while I am working on the DIY to show the cradle and backing plate. __________________ LABK 10' 370Z/PW/6MT/Touring Sport/Illum. Kicks/Ventureshield Ultra/F1 Pinnacle 15% Tint/PLX KIWI

05-27-2010, 01:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	I've used ProClip products for over a decade, and they are top-shelf—zero problems. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

05-27-2010, 08:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	Good job __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

05-27-2010, 12:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 29	I'm actually speechless...that iPad looks massive in the car. Looking forward to the DIY!

05-27-2010, 08:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
SkyDancer Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: United States Posts: 33 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 14	I am sure you probably remove the iPad from sight when you aren't in the car. But aren't you concerned that it kinda makes your car a high potential target for a break-in?

05-27-2010, 11:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
HT Rambler Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pearland TX. Posts: 257 Drives: 2009 370z red auto Rep Power: 15	You have done a great job , but my opinion is that the i-pad is just 2 large to be in that location !!!! Maybe apple can cut one down to about 1/2 the size

05-27-2010, 11:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
370zFORme!! Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,459 Drives: 2012 6MT STiffy Rep Power: 17	Way to go! Looks way better than my set-up. I'm working with a custom shop right now to come up with something similar but only set up in portrait. Good job man! __________________ 87' Honda Civic Hatchback: Kaput @ 288,000 miles, 90' Toyota Celica: Kaput @ 175,000 miles, 93' Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4: Kaput @ 138,000 miles, 06' Scion Tc: Traded in @ 64,000 miles, 10' Nissan 370z: Traded in @ 25,000 miles, 12' Subaru Impreza Sti: Current.

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