My Tablet Install

f00d4tehg0dz · 01-27-2014, 10:41 AM

I did this a LONG time ago. Been meaning to post it. I went through several trial and errors to finally get what I wanted. Unfortunately I do not have the photos of the process anymore, because its been over a year...

I have plans to replace the Lid Cluster again one more time because I made two cuts that I find annoying. As well as include steering wheel controls this time around.

Video of it, through Glass:
https://plus.google.com/photos/11104...KiVkq_X6ea5ngE

I own a 2012 370z base coupe. I wanted to have as close to the Touring/Navi model look as possible.

What I Bought:
Bought the actual Lid-Cluster from the Touring/Navi model.LID-CLUSTER - 370Z (Z34) 2009+ (TOURING+T/SPORT) (! NAVI2) :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

Bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Plus, because with the bezel it fit perfectly.
Amazon.com: Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus 16GB (Dual Core, Universal Remote, WiFi): Computers & Accessories

Since I didn't have the Navi controls to fill in that gap. So I found a toolbox at lowes that uses similar plastic with almost identical black coating.
Shop Blue Hawk 16.02-in Lockable Multicolor Plastic Tool Box at Lowes.com

To keep the battery in the Samsung Galaxy Tab from overheating down here in Florida, I bought dual 80mm usb powered fans.
Amazon.com: Coolerguys Dual 80mm USB Cooling Fans: Computers & Accessories

OBD2 Mini
http://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-CAN-...bd+2+bluetooth

What I did
First thing was cutting a small panel in the back of the tablet, to stick the fans on. I then glued them with gorilla glue.

Next was to cut the side of the toolbox in the same dimensions of the Lid Cluster dash gap was. I then glued it to the bottom of it. Fortunately you can use either a dremel or a pair of scissors.

At the bottom of the lip of the lid cluster were some extra plastic brackets, that unfortunately got in the way of the OEM Double Din Stereo. So I had to take a dremel and cut them out. Again you can use scissors.

Lastly to mount the tablet to the back is fairly simple.
I took a piece of thin metal and slide it under the vents of the fan. This way to secure it in place. I then screw them into the air ducts on each side of the Lid Cluster.
You will unfortunately notice that the Lid Cluster won't fit completely snug into place in the Z. This requires you to cut about an inch off each one of the fans and then place the grill and metal back in. Once thats down it fits perfectly into the Lid Cluster Navi Dash Trim.

I then run the USB cables down the side and they popout barely to plug into the power socket in the passenger seat.
And the audio cable runs under and then pops out to the aux jack in the OEM Stereo Unit.

Alrashwa · 02-01-2014, 06:23 AM

I like the ideas here. So the OBD2 Mini links to the tablet and gives you diagnostics on the car? Any pics of that in action?

Are you able to link your phone to the tablet via Bluetooth or do you tether some other way?

Z370Z011 · 02-02-2014, 10:42 AM

Nice, i keep wanting to do this but can't make up my mind between an iPad mini, or one like yours.

zmanelite · 02-02-2014, 11:15 AM

is it just the cubby hole or is it the whole bezel where start button is ?

theDreamer · 02-02-2014, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zmanelite

is it just the cubby hole or is it the whole bezel where start button is ?

Whole piece.
I have the same setup, minus tablet, just a screen with a camp2. This is an easy and clean setup.

zmanelite · 02-03-2014, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

Whole piece.
I have the same setup, minus tablet, just a screen with a camp2. This is an easy and clean setup.

Ahh cool now to find the one with the red stitching

BeemaaZ · 02-13-2014, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

Whole piece.

I have the same setup, minus tablet, just a screen with a camp2. This is an easy and clean setup.

May we see your setup? Whats a camp2?

DOM_370z · 02-13-2014, 08:19 PM

Nicely done!

theDreamer · 02-14-2014, 09:12 AM

This is mine:

The HKS camp2 is no longer made, it is basically a simple computer which plugs directly into the OBD2 port and reads out what the ECU can read. It also has additional sensors you can add for boost, oil pressure, etc.

kenchan · 02-14-2014, 11:11 AM

dreamer- you ever think about filling that plate, and spraying the trim matte black to make it a smooth flat surface?

or do you keep stuff there like your shades and that surround keeps it from falling off?

theDreamer · 02-14-2014, 11:14 AM

There really is not much space, it just looks like a lot in the picture, and the piece cover the hole is painted to match the rest of the dash. I will be redoing the lower dash piece at some point with a better kit that fits the HU. When that is done I might redo the upper filler piece depending on cost.

Tazicon · 02-14-2014, 11:50 AM

Nice job on that! Good info as well. Thanks for the write up.

kenchan · 02-14-2014, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

There really is not much space, it just looks like a lot in the picture, and the piece cover the hole is painted to match the rest of the dash. I will be redoing the lower dash piece at some point with a better kit that fits the HU. When that is done I might redo the upper filler piece depending on cost.

worst case you can make it look like a small table like them vip folks do with their interiors... they have a bar in their car. lol

Riptide67 · 02-14-2014, 05:09 PM

Clean!

gtabaz · 02-17-2014, 06:53 AM

Just wondering do you guys think there's anyway to make it into an extra compartment

01-27-2014, 10:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
f00d4tehg0dz Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: N/A Posts: 98 Drives: '12 370z Gun Rep Power: 14	My Tablet Install I did this a LONG time ago. Been meaning to post it. I went through several trial and errors to finally get what I wanted. Unfortunately I do not have the photos of the process anymore, because its been over a year... I have plans to replace the Lid Cluster again one more time because I made two cuts that I find annoying. As well as include steering wheel controls this time around. Video of it, through Glass: https://plus.google.com/photos/11104...KiVkq_X6ea5ngE I own a 2012 370z base coupe. I wanted to have as close to the Touring/Navi model look as possible. What I Bought: Bought the actual Lid-Cluster from the Touring/Navi model.LID-CLUSTER - 370Z (Z34) 2009+ (TOURING+T/SPORT) (! NAVI2) :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com Bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Plus, because with the bezel it fit perfectly. Amazon.com: Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus 16GB (Dual Core, Universal Remote, WiFi): Computers & Accessories Since I didn't have the Navi controls to fill in that gap. So I found a toolbox at lowes that uses similar plastic with almost identical black coating. Shop Blue Hawk 16.02-in Lockable Multicolor Plastic Tool Box at Lowes.com To keep the battery in the Samsung Galaxy Tab from overheating down here in Florida, I bought dual 80mm usb powered fans. Amazon.com: Coolerguys Dual 80mm USB Cooling Fans: Computers & Accessories OBD2 Mini http://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-CAN-...bd+2+bluetooth What I did First thing was cutting a small panel in the back of the tablet, to stick the fans on. I then glued them with gorilla glue. Next was to cut the side of the toolbox in the same dimensions of the Lid Cluster dash gap was. I then glued it to the bottom of it. Fortunately you can use either a dremel or a pair of scissors. At the bottom of the lip of the lid cluster were some extra plastic brackets, that unfortunately got in the way of the OEM Double Din Stereo. So I had to take a dremel and cut them out. Again you can use scissors. Lastly to mount the tablet to the back is fairly simple. I took a piece of thin metal and slide it under the vents of the fan. This way to secure it in place. I then screw them into the air ducts on each side of the Lid Cluster. You will unfortunately notice that the Lid Cluster won't fit completely snug into place in the Z. This requires you to cut about an inch off each one of the fans and then place the grill and metal back in. Once thats down it fits perfectly into the Lid Cluster Navi Dash Trim. I then run the USB cables down the side and they popout barely to plug into the power socket in the passenger seat. And the audio cable runs under and then pops out to the aux jack in the OEM Stereo Unit. ltullos, Z370Z011 and Alrashwa like this. Last edited by f00d4tehg0dz; 01-27-2014 at 10:43 AM.

02-01-2014, 06:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Alrashwa Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: WA Posts: 35 Drives: '12 370Z Monterey Rep Power: 12	I like the ideas here. So the OBD2 Mini links to the tablet and gives you diagnostics on the car? Any pics of that in action? Are you able to link your phone to the tablet via Bluetooth or do you tether some other way? mynameisname likes this.

02-13-2014, 08:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
DOM_370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 391 Drives: '14 370z PW 6MT Rep Power: 14	Nicely done! __________________ Dom [Team NuGen] 2014 370z PW/6MT/Base/Sport My Build Thread

02-14-2014, 09:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	This is mine: The HKS camp2 is no longer made, it is basically a simple computer which plugs directly into the OBD2 port and reads out what the ECU can read. It also has additional sensors you can add for boost, oil pressure, etc. kenchan likes this. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

02-14-2014, 11:14 AM	#11 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	There really is not much space, it just looks like a lot in the picture, and the piece cover the hole is painted to match the rest of the dash. I will be redoing the lower dash piece at some point with a better kit that fits the HU. When that is done I might redo the upper filler piece depending on cost. kenchan likes this. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

02-02-2014, 10:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
Z370Z011 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 1,052 Drives: PearlWhite 370z 6MT Rep Power: 15	Nice, i keep wanting to do this but can't make up my mind between an iPad mini, or one like yours.

02-02-2014, 11:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
zmanelite Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Anaheim Posts: 753 Drives: 370 Z Nismo Rep Power: 37	is it just the cubby hole or is it the whole bezel where start button is ?

02-14-2014, 11:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	dreamer- you ever think about filling that plate, and spraying the trim matte black to make it a smooth flat surface? or do you keep stuff there like your shades and that surround keeps it from falling off?

02-14-2014, 11:50 AM	#12 (permalink)
Tazicon Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vegas Baby! Posts: 773 Drives: German/British cars Rep Power: 14	Nice job on that! Good info as well. Thanks for the write up.

02-14-2014, 05:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
Riptide67 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Age: 37 Posts: 1,610 Drives: 09 Nismo #0483 PW Rep Power: 69	Clean! __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z and 1975 Datsun 280Z 2+2 - PNW_INC - Legacy_Ohana Follow me on Instagam @s3zero_z3four

02-17-2014, 06:53 AM	#15 (permalink)
gtabaz Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New York Posts: 171 Drives: 2011 370z GunMetal S Rep Power: 13	Just wondering do you guys think there's anyway to make it into an extra compartment

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