Installing in dash screen in cubby hole vs below

NickBaragona · 12-02-2011, 11:22 AM

It seems most install the in dash screen below the cubby hole. Is there any benefit to this? Seems it would look better above.

TreeSemdyZee · 12-02-2011, 12:17 PM

It would be a lot more visible to thieves for one. And you would have to do a massive amount of fabrication to put it in the cubby to get it to mount soundly.

I wouldn't recommend it. You'd be spending a lot of effort for something that just screams, "Steal me".

martin82 · 12-02-2011, 12:25 PM

There is not enough depth on the top cubby hole unless it is just a screen only. If not you will need to modify the ac ducts and see if you can get enough space back there.

eastwest2300 · 12-02-2011, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

It would be a lot more visible to thieves for one. And you would have to do a massive amount of fabrication to put it in the cubby to get it to mount soundly.

I wouldn't recommend it. You'd be spending a lot of effort for something that just screams, "Steal me".

Well said, i couldnt say it any better than that.

needaZ · 12-03-2011, 11:52 PM

If you put it in the cubby, seems like it would be less visible to me. If you kept the door anyway. I really dislike the whole cubby thing and am trying to figure out how I could get a navi set up in there to make it look less cheap. Once I get my Z that is. One beautiful day.

bigaudiofanat · 12-04-2011, 12:13 AM

If you search this has been asked before. Simply put there is not enough room to put a unit on top

DeEePiDDy · 12-24-2011, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by needaZ

If you put it in the cubby, seems like it would be less visible to me. If you kept the door anyway. I really dislike the whole cubby thing and am trying to figure out how I could get a navi set up in there to make it look less cheap. Once I get my Z that is. One beautiful day.

If you dont have a Z yet and it bothers you that much just get one with the factory nav... no cubby.. completely clean and flush integration.. and zero incentive for thieves to try and steal.

bigaudiofanat · 12-24-2011, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DeEePiDDy

If you dont have a Z yet and it bothers you that much just get one with the factory nav... no cubby.. completely clean and flush integration.. and zero incentive for thieves to try and steal.

Ya but you better read this carefully before jumping on board about that PITA factory nav.

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maxtopher · 02-10-2012, 12:06 PM

You could do this.

Tablet Dash

martin82 · 02-10-2012, 01:30 PM

that's nice, I would actually like to keep the lip, and be able to swing up higher when I use it.

370Z JT · 02-10-2012, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by maxtopher

You could do this.

Tablet Dash

Looks cool. Any daytime pics?

bigaudiofanat · 02-10-2012, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by martin82

There is not enough depth on the top cubby hole unless it is just a screen only. If not you will need to modify the ac ducts and see if you can get enough space back there.

This and modifying the AC ducks is not something I would recommend.

bigaudiofanat · 02-10-2012, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by maxtopher

You could do this.

Tablet Dash

That is the first screen I actually like in the cubby.

maxtopher · 02-11-2012, 04:32 PM

Just did this over last weekend and the car is in storage for the winter. Ill have some more day time photos once the snow melts

Gixxer-370Z · 02-11-2012, 05:21 PM

That is so nice! Wish I was that handy!

12-02-2011, 11:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
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12-02-2011, 12:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,885 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	It would be a lot more visible to thieves for one. And you would have to do a massive amount of fabrication to put it in the cubby to get it to mount soundly. I wouldn't recommend it. You'd be spending a lot of effort for something that just screams, "Steal me".

12-02-2011, 12:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 20	There is not enough depth on the top cubby hole unless it is just a screen only. If not you will need to modify the ac ducts and see if you can get enough space back there.

12-03-2011, 11:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
needaZ Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Florence SC Age: 33 Posts: 27 Drives: 2007 Toyota Prius Rep Power: 13	If you put it in the cubby, seems like it would be less visible to me. If you kept the door anyway. I really dislike the whole cubby thing and am trying to figure out how I could get a navi set up in there to make it look less cheap. Once I get my Z that is. One beautiful day.

02-10-2012, 01:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 20	that's nice, I would actually like to keep the lip, and be able to swing up higher when I use it.

02-11-2012, 04:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
maxtopher Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5 Drives: 2010 370z 6m Rep Power: 14	Just did this over last weekend and the car is in storage for the winter. Ill have some more day time photos once the snow melts

02-11-2012, 05:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
Gixxer-370Z Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 134 Drives: '11 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 14	That is so nice! Wish I was that handy!