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XPNSD IT 12-03-2013 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zmanelite (Post 2592720)
Anyone have a part number for the navi bezel ?

You can find it here.

680 Instrument Panel, Pad & Cluster Lid :: Body(Front,Roof & Floor) :: Genuine Nissan Parts :: 370Z Parts (Z34) 2009-2013 :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

part #68520

zmanelite 12-03-2013 12:07 PM

Thanks !

theDreamer 12-03-2013 12:42 PM

This?

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U...800/image.jpeg

zmanelite 12-03-2013 06:08 PM

Yeah that piece but now looking at the pictures im wondering what people are using or doing with the bottom part that stays open

Or is there a way to make the cubby door open more or higher...

ltullos 12-03-2013 06:51 PM

Cubby & Tablet / Car PC
 
Removing the cubby door is very simple. Mounting a tablet or CarPC, not so much. I've been fully working through this to develop a bolt in replacement bezel for mounting a Nexus-7 tablet that directly replaces the cubby. This is described in this DIY thread

Here's photos of the mounting bezel and mounted tablet

PM me for further details

zmanelite 12-03-2013 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ltullos (Post 2593189)
Removing the cubby door is very simple. Mounting a tablet or CarPC, not so much. I've been fully working through this to develop a bolt in replacement bezel for mounting a Nexus-7 tablet that directly replaces the cubby. This is described in this DIY thread

Here's photos of the mounting bezel and mounted tablet

PM me for further details

Thats exactly what im going for and the same tablet
I have a Kenwood HU so it will be hooked up with stereo plug to AUX radio
Now on the door did you just trim down the brackets and now the door is removable ?

ltullos 12-03-2013 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zmanelite (Post 2593205)
Thats exactly what im going for and the same tablet
I have a Kenwood HU so it will be hooked up with stereo plug to AUX radio
Now on the door did you just trim down the brackets and now the door is removable ?

To remove cubby door
1. Remove the surrounding trim piece that extends from the top of the console to the bottom. This is 5 min job that requires popping up the trim piece around the shifter, removing 2 screws on each side to remove the side wings, which will give you access to remove two more screws at the bottom of the trim piece. I think this has been posted before with pictures in either the audio-video or DIY forums. I recall there's also a YouTube video on it you can probably find by searching. After removing these screws, the entire assembly (trim & cubby) can be removed by lifting and pulling forward. There are two connectors for the start switch and the passenger airbag warning light you will need to disconnect and these will be accessible as you start to lift it out. Disconnecting these connectors is the hardest part of the job as there are small detents which have to be pushed in to release them.

2. After the assembly is out, you will need to remove 4 screws (2 on each side) that will enable you to lift out the AC vents (push each toward outside and lift) and then you can remove the entire cubby.

3. You can then remove the cubby door by releasing the tension on the coiled springs (just lift and slide one end off the resting tab) and then pull the hinge pins. There is no need to do any cutting!

The cubby is not really suitable (at least for me) to mount the tablet. Instead I had it 3D laser scanned and did a major redesign to create the 3D printed mounting bezel seen in the picture. It simply replaces the cubby and requires no cutting or modification to the existing pieces whatsoever. This was my #1 design objective which also proved to be the most challenging. As mentioned in my other post, I did this so that I could reproduce if I find enough interested people, but it won't be cheap.

Finally, if you're planning to mount the Nexus-7, you should also plan to root it and install a custom ROM to make it suitable for working in fixed installation. There's a lengthy process to do this, but it is not complicated. I started from zero experience with Android and was able to find all the resources and instructions needed to have a very robust system within a few weeks and that includes a couple of false starts. I hope to do a full write-up on it over the holidays.

In the meantime, feel free to shoot me your questions and I'll do my best to answer.

zmanelite 12-03-2013 07:46 PM

Thanks man !

theDreamer 12-04-2013 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zmanelite (Post 2593132)
Yeah that piece but now looking at the pictures im wondering what people are using or doing with the bottom part that stays open

Or is there a way to make the cubby door open more or higher...

Two choices.

I used the OEM bezel and had a piece made to fill the gap where the buttons are:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1...512/Teaser.JPG

A friend in Houston did a similar design to mine, but kept the base HU panel and custom made a piece to fill the hole:
https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/...01717829_n.jpg

Meulen 12-04-2013 07:39 AM

1 Attachment(s)
My whole install cost me around $30. I kept the door, and my tablet pops on and off like nothing was ever there.

http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...ml#post2570348

zmanelite 12-04-2013 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meulen (Post 2593899)
My whole install cost me around $30. I kept the door, and my tablet pops on and off like nothing was ever there.

http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...ml#post2570348

Nice and simple :tup:

zmanelite 12-20-2013 08:40 PM

I sacrificed the little cubby in the middle but its all worth it
Its running headphone jack to rca inputs on the kenwood

http://zmanelite.smugmug.com/Other/P...415_210-XL.jpg

Vichtz 12-21-2013 09:54 PM

I added Velcro to a leather case and Velcro to the sides of the cubby. It's not flush, but I wanted to be able to take the tablet out when I park and put it in the globe box. Plus, as an added benefit, you can put the cubby door back in if you just want the stock look.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/22/ysenybe3.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/22/u4ypy8u3.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/22/4aneby2a.jpg

H2O_Doc 12-21-2013 10:23 PM

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/22/ydamysyp.jpg

I just attached to the outside.

winnre 12-22-2013 04:05 PM

I think if I had the cubby I'd fill it with those joke colorful spring snakes and just wait for someone too curious.

Vichtz 12-22-2013 08:10 PM

Hahaha yes dude that's the best damn idea ever :tup:

370Z JT 12-22-2013 08:17 PM

The one with the CF housing is sick!! Props.

Wiggins3377 12-22-2013 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Z JT (Post 2620615)
The one with the CF housing is sick!! Props.


Agreed


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Vichtz 12-25-2013 08:19 PM

I'd like to circle back around to the springy snake idea...

The Z 12-26-2013 12:53 PM

So what do you think the chances are of me finding a 370z in a junk yard that has the nav headunit plastic piece? I bet someone could walk away with that for like 10-15 bucks.

XPNSD IT 12-26-2013 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Z (Post 2625528)
So what do you think the chances are of me finding a 370z in a junk yard that has the nav headunit plastic piece? I bet someone could walk away with that for like 10-15 bucks.

I highly doubt you will be able to find one in the junk yard...just saying. Might be able to find someone parting out a totaled one on Craigslist or the forum though.

theDreamer 12-26-2013 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Z (Post 2625528)
So what do you think the chances are of me finding a 370z in a junk yard that has the nav headunit plastic piece? I bet someone could walk away with that for like 10-15 bucks.

Might be able to find one, probably for much more.
The issue is not just getting it, but wiring it in. The unit has completely different AC controls and box, different adapters that plug into the car to change certain aspects (like auto on/off headlight time limits).

Ron 12-28-2013 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Z JT (Post 2620615)
The one with the CF housing is sick!! Props.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wiggins3377 (Post 2620617)
Agreed


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Thanks guys :tiphat:

frk0 01-13-2014 11:35 PM

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/s...02IPADDASH.jpg

370Z JT 01-14-2014 01:16 AM

Nice. Home made or shop fab?


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