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".

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.

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.

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.

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

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 · 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

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.

Gixxer-370Z · 02-11-2012, 05:21 PM

That is so nice! Wish I was that handy!

vpn2001 · 02-13-2012, 03:35 PM

How do you turn the tablet off or on?

maxtopher · 02-14-2012, 08:02 AM

There is a App called Power Manager. Basically, it knows when the tablet is receiving power from the charger and automatically turns it on and disables sleep mode. Then when the car is turned off it automatically disables all connections and goes into sleep mode to conserve power.

Gungrave · 02-14-2012, 09:03 AM

Where do you get the app to show all of the gauges for the car? And does it have to be physically connected to the car in order to receive the info on it while driving?

12-02-2011, 11:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
NickBaragona Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 360 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 14	Installing in dash screen in cubby hole vs below It seems most install the in dash screen below the cubby hole. Is there any benefit to this? Seems it would look better above.

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maxtopher Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5 Drives: 2010 370z 6m Rep Power: 14	You could do this. Tablet Dash Last edited by maxtopher; 02-10-2012 at 12:08 PM.

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TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,886 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	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	#4 (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: 14	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	#11 (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, 05:21 PM	#12 (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!

02-13-2012, 03:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
vpn2001 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: PA Posts: 31 Drives: MY09PWM6 Rep Power: 16	How do you turn the tablet off or on?

02-14-2012, 08:02 AM	#14 (permalink)
maxtopher Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5 Drives: 2010 370z 6m Rep Power: 14	There is a App called Power Manager. Basically, it knows when the tablet is receiving power from the charger and automatically turns it on and disables sleep mode. Then when the car is turned off it automatically disables all connections and goes into sleep mode to conserve power.

02-14-2012, 09:03 AM	#15 (permalink)
Gungrave Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Brandon, FL Posts: 130 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 1164	Where do you get the app to show all of the gauges for the car? And does it have to be physically connected to the car in order to receive the info on it while driving?