So the bracket that I had fabbed for my carPC LCD screen to be held in the stock nav cubby spot is not working. It is too lose and is being held much closer to the bottom then the top.

I have seen many different ideas and saved all the pics but recently I had my secondary HD failed and lost all my install pics! So if anybody has any pics like the following please post. Gonna work on this project this weekend and need some ideas for what kind of a bracket to use.

 

Those zip ties look like they would fail from the start. Use Plastic Weld and that thing will be in there for good. All you need is a small bead along the edges and your set.

 

That's not mine. I used a metal bracket. It is not holding it too great, that is just a example of 1 I found heh. I am wondering if anybody has any examples like the above. But I will try plastic welding it, thank you!

 

...on the Plastic Weld. This will hold the screen nicely with little risk of "failure." Contrast this to the straps in the photo that will loosen somewhat in time.

A fully-reversible installation is desirable, but that usually is not possible; and doing the installation that way almost always results in compromises (e.g., components loosening' edges not fitting closely enough, etc.). High-end installs require some cutting, shaving and gluing. Of course you want to preserve the integrity and appearance of the components, but your goal should be an integrated installation. Some hidden "glue points" never compromise the look of your installation. Of course the individual component may be marred, but who cares? When it comes time to replace the component, it is probably fairly worthless, and a glue-mark is no longer important.

Don't "sweat the small stuff."


--Spike

 

I used some double sided tape and the zip tie method. Works great, and can be removed without much problem

 

^^ I understand what you are saying, and why you did it this way. But, why use two separate ways to attach the screen? Shouldn't one anchoring method be enough? If you use two, then the concept is you are guarding against one or the other failing, and hoping the second will "take over" preventing a failure. Or, the two together are needed, which would double the failure rate.

With this in mind, why not use a single method that won't fail; such as THE DUKE suggests?

Not trying to start an argument or debate... just looking at it from a different perspective.

--Spike

 

I did the double stick tape method like mentioned above. I wouldn't recommend it at all. I've had it in my car for about a year and it finally fell out. Its pretty embarassing when it falls out, you go from custom to ghetto in a second. I did plastic weld it and that **** is strong as ****. I'd highly recommend this method. its real easy to do and dries super fast and the hold is ridiculous. if you pull at it the plastic will break before the hold does.