iPad in Z?

labk888

So I did some measuring on my car.... I have a touring without the NAV. It would be really tight, but it may be possible to do Fishman's setup in the cubby, but you would have to adjust the air ducts some how. It turns out the iPad is about 1/4 of an inch too wide to just fit in between.

Does anyone know if you can you buy the upper portion of the trim piece somewhere?

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CBRich

680 Instrument Panel, Pad & Cluster Lid :: Body(Front,Roof & Floor) :: Genuine Nissan Parts :: 370Z Parts (Z34) 2009-2010 :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

Surround Piece: $393
Lid: $129

labk888

Nice! Now that I know I can get a replacement part...I feel more confident taking my Dremel to my dash pieces. :P Thanks, CBRich.

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bigaudiofanat

Well I am at the apple store on a iPad typing this and I have To say pretty cool!

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coaxial

:-)

speedfreak28

What happened to the guy who wanted to flush an ipad in his Z? im itching to get crazy.

bigaudiofanat

Still waiting for him but will be soon in a few weeks probably.

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Ricochet48

iPad is so much fail it's not even funny. I really don't want to vent too much BUT, the fact that you can even remotely compare it to a 7 year old product speaks wonders.

Take my 12" Eee PC with NVIDIA ION graphic with win7 and add a REAL ssd, like a m series g2 with TRIM and now you're talking. At least you will get USB ports (and HDMI) and can run any software you like. People will install iPads because they are simple and/or because they are brainwashed hipsters. I'm going to do a double screen mount and build a car pc. I've built many custom gaming PC's for thousands less than retail. I've even priced out a system from < $1500 that would blow both the factory nav and the iFail out of the water (with Xonar DX2 sound too). Oh and you can upgrade it too and remove the battery if there's ever a problem!

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mazdaspeed3

So don't buy one. If you were truly happy with your setup you wouldn't feel the need to bash someone else's choice. People buy what they want, free market for the MFW

labk888

Yes, a custom built carPC is definitely a valid option to consider. I think it is a little naive to think that everyone who is considering the ipad is a brainwashed hipster.

I think it comes down to what meets peoples needs. Take me for example, I could easily build a custom carPC and install it. On top of that I could easily write my own custom front end, visualizers or any other software I want for it as well. Just because I can do that doesn't mean I want to or need to.

I need a device that can meet the following needs. The iPad does all
of the following good enough.

Uses a very nice touch screen.
Boots up fast
Can play audio and video easily
Can access Internet to check work emails through exhange
Has GPS navigation capabilities.
Does not require a lot of my time to keep
running
Has a known interface that my passengers know how to use
Allows me to program for if I want to


Features I don't care about

Satellite radio
DVD playback (physical media is on it's way out)

I don't think anyone is saying that the iPad is the ultimate car media solution and all others suck.

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speedfreak28

I think the appeal of the ipad is simplicity, I've built carputers and there's a lot more componets that need to be integrated and hidden.

coaxial

I agree with labk888 and speedfrek.

I just need an ipad and a line driver. I enjoy the simplicity and the smooth UI. I am a techie person People do like the iPad because it is simple. But not everyone gets off on making things complicated. I do not want to spend 1200 on a head unit and have slow response with the touch screen, or nav traffic info that may become outdated. I want a setup that I do not need to strip out every couple of years. If I need to change out the dock because dimensions change or upgrade my ipad (which I will use in more aspects than jut my car) I am down to do so. You also kill two birds with one stone because I do not need two separate devices.

Once again It is not for everyone. However whoever chooses to pursue installing this in their car, lets keep this thread on how to accomplish this instead of bashing the idea. That way in the future if someone wants to learn how they do not need to sift through ranting.

So anyone find anyone to get this to fit?

bigaudiofanat

It can fit vertical with a normal double din being used or landscape with some work and changing the vents out to smaller ones.

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xTIMMYxCOREx

I love my iPad. I am able to do everything I used to use my MacBook air for from it. It's not about the specs, it's about the interface. It makes tasks feel simple and enjoyable, which is what you really want from it!