iPad Installation [pics]

sparky · 10-05-2012, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by YngMny

Very clean install by the way. When I went to have mine done they originally wanted to do a similar install, but I was looking for an even closer to factory look. I had them make a custom center dash piece to accomodate the ipad and the front and rear radar detector and laser jammers. I like what they originally did but it still needs a little work (which is why it is back with them). I sent it back to the shop to have the radar detector controls mounted flush instead of sticking out, and to also put a little slot in the top right hand corner to get your finger in there to pop it out instead of having to use a tool. Other than that everything works perfect and very happy with the install. Doesnt look out of place at all in the Z.

When I get my car back ill upload some up to date pictures. (This is just initial install and I had them rush as I was leaving for vacation with my car).

I read this whole thread and I must ask what exactly do you use the iPad for? Is it navigation and music? I'm not seeing the practical use here. Would a good quality double din unit not be the same thing and better sound? Seems like a distraction more than anything.

eastwest2300 · 10-05-2012, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by sparky

I read this whole thread and I must ask what exactly do you use the iPad for? Is it navigation and music? I'm not seeing the practical use here. Would a good quality double din unit not be the same thing and better sound? Seems like a distraction more than anything.

It looks cool though.

Thechidz · 10-05-2012, 10:51 PM

in theory I like the idea. i've seen it done very neatly and looks factory in a navigator... but I agree that it's too big in a z. I'd wait for the 7 inch ipad mini to come out

asdfsammich · 10-06-2012, 01:33 PM

Yep. A 7" iPad that's a clean install yet still easily removed would be perfect.

Hoping its announced soon.

Tapatalk & such etc

nepali · 10-06-2012, 05:37 PM

My goal is to fit a 7" iPad Mini also (if it does get announced).

YngMny · 10-06-2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sparky

I read this whole thread and I must ask what exactly do you use the iPad for? Is it navigation and music? I'm not seeing the practical use here. Would a good quality double din unit not be the same thing and better sound? Seems like a distraction more than anything.

Yes it is mostly used only for music and navigation. The reason I have it is simply because not a lot of people have it and it is somewhat unique. For me it wasnt a cost issue or anything like that for not going with a double din instead. And personally I don't think the iPad is too big for the Z. If you actually sit in the car with it installed you'll see it's perfect size. As for being a distraction, you can always dim the light on it. Too be honest I barely even touch it. Just to change the music, even then I have controls where my seat temp controls were to change the song if need be.

370Fan2000 · 10-07-2012, 11:47 AM

I like it. I think it would have looked better if it were flush (dunno if it's possible). But I like it.

YngMny · 10-07-2012, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Fan2000

I like it. I think it would have looked better if it were flush (dunno if it's possible). But I like it.

That's why it's back in the shop, to make everything flush.

10-05-2012, 10:51 PM	#48 (permalink)
Thechidz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NY Posts: 1,009 Drives: Nissan 370z Monti Bl Rep Power: 17	in theory I like the idea. i've seen it done very neatly and looks factory in a navigator... but I agree that it's too big in a z. I'd wait for the 7 inch ipad mini to come out __________________ I <3 my car

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nepali Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 597 Drives: like a maniac! Rep Power: 17	My goal is to fit a 7" iPad Mini also (if it does get announced). __________________ '11 SR/6MT/T/S

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