Originally Posted by charnathan (Post 3605559)

thanks for posting.

i misread your initial response and posted that comment. then quickly deleted it lol.

Originally Posted by Tenny (Post 3605369)

Nexus 7 works really well for this, and is not very difficult to mess with either. I have my nexus 7 (2012 version, cost like $60 to buy and is in great operating condition) completely set up and ready, I've just been lazy about finishing the set up. USB ROM for Nexus 7 is perfect for setting up a Nexus 7, and you can get the 2012 version for free if you search. It doesn't have any more continued updates, but it's free. I believe there is a 2013 version released but costs some money. It has more support for it. Little fuzzy on the details though I did all this set up/research back in August.

Here is a link for some info:
https://mehrvarz.github.io/nexus-7-usbrom/

Here is how I set up my Nexus:
http://i.imgur.com/51xLmlal.jpg
It turns on automatically with car boot if its plugged into power and will immediately shut off into a deep sleep mode when power is stopped. Mine is set up to use torque with an OBD32 plug via bluetooth, but dash command is also viable. The biggest cost would be trying to make it look OEM like which is what I'd like. Wish there was a plug and play option.


Just messing around a while back with positioning and how it felt to use while driving and all.
http://i.imgur.com/M1sL8P4l.jpg

Originally Posted by charnathan (Post 3605059)

It should be cheaper than that.

It should be this one for just the cubby and lid:

Lid for 2009 Nissan 370Z|68250-1EA0A : CourtesyParts | Genuine OEM Nissan Parts & Accessories

what's ridiculous is the cost of the nismo version for my year...almost 700 USD lol

Originally Posted by ChaseZ (Post 3605561)

It seems like that part number covers the cubby shelf bit as well as the front of the assembly, so we just need to determine what exactly is the correlating part number for the nav version of this assembly. Apparently there are a LOT of very similar part numbers so it isn't quite as straight forward as it should be.

If I have a chance I'll stop by the dealership one of these days and ask.

Originally Posted by phreak9i6 (Post 3605565)

That's not the part im looking for either.

I want the NAV Bezel part ,without the entire bezel. The area i cropped below:

http://i.imgur.com/vdumz3y.png

Originally Posted by ChaseZ (Post 3605567)

From taking mine off this morning it looks as though either the cubby or the nav bezel comes attached to the front finished piece as part of the assembly. The vent ducts screw on but otherwise looks like it comes together.

Originally Posted by Jayhovah (Post 3605568)

After you unscrew the vent ducts you can remove the cubby. The lid also comes off.

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Originally Posted by ChaseZ (Post 3605577)

Thanks for clearing that up. Couldn't tell without unscrewing those vents. :tup:

Which means it should be as simple as swapping out the cubby tray for nav bezel. Provided the dealer will sell it as such.

Originally Posted by King (Post 3606217)

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_...HBQYnlTQW5EZFE

I molded a box out of carbon fiber to fit in the space here. Then skinned the mdf faceplate out of carbon fiber.

I have seen a couple people place a box in this space but I dont think anyone has made one out of carbon. I'll post a full build thread when i sort all my pictures.

Originally Posted by Jayhovah (Post 3606228)

Woah CF sub box!! Can't wait to see more. Looks great.

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Originally Posted by charnathan (Post 3605562)

check out my post in the audio&video forum. or even my pic i posted a few pages earlier of my tablet integration.

The only downside with going with a Nexus 7 Gen 1 and Gen 2 is that they are discontinued and hard to find in good shape. I did have a user wanting to use Gen 2 and I have a design for it. Hopefully I can get my stuff up and running soon to sell, but you'd have to at least upgrade to a Nexus 7 Gen 2 if you like my design.

Originally Posted by scope22 (Post 3603492)

Thank you, i'm hoping to get a 3d printer at some point and make a few for sale. Also, i'm not ahead of my time, its car manufacturers that are behind times.