Hey guys-
Ive searched around here and haven't really seen a fully integrated Apple dash- figured Id post my progress on my ipad install. I have had about 3 double dins, but decided to go this route because I was still limited on 1)screen size 2)Audio sources 3)Internet
so the ipad was a no brainer! It is currently at the paint shop, so I will get installed pictures up soon. heres my progress. this is how its setup
Apple dock connector--->USB(charge) & 3.5mm audio--->inline volume control(rca)--->kenwood 5band EQ----->Mids/highs/sub amp


UPDATE:
Heres the new installed pics. Also included a video






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the start;


hackin the dash


Glued up






tight like a tiger


primered and ready for paint




Test fit- perfect!

enjoi!

 

Hmmmm... If i didnt think Ipad was a colossal waste of money Id like to see this in my car.

Looks good tho. You gonna spray it black?

 

Very slick.

 

I cant complain- it was an xmas gift
And yea, the console is getting color matched to the exterior color

 

why not just install a carputer?

 

Thats the way to do it. I would have sold it, but this is a clean way to go about it too

 

^carputers are
1)PC(most) im a mac guy so I would have to buy a mac mini and such,
2)Not portable(undock the ipad=the best antitheft)
3)Carputers have a fixed 7" screen. Ipad has a 10"(yes you can do a custom carputer with 9-12" TFT screen but then id have to find a place to mount the brain etc. and run more wires )
4) Carputer requires all types of software for navigation, bluetooth, gps, not to mention all the corresponding antennas. Ipad= all built in.
5)common its APPLE

 

+1
seems like a lot of effort for a clay pigeon

 

Where are you relocating the AC controls.

 

I would like to see the finish product! Keep posting pics! I think this is pretty cool.

 

Personally, iPad is the first and only Apple product that i am looking forward to getting. I am waiting for 2nd Gen to fix what they have forgot to include on the first gen.I am thinking about coming up/finding something to place it nicely in the car.This is a pretty good work, and congratulations for it.. I hope USASpec will come out with an adapter that will work perfectly with iPad.

 

WOW interesting.

 

Very creative

Im in for finished result, also make a video so we can see everything in action.
When will it be done?

 

I dont like it, its too big. But props for doing something different. Post final pics when painted and installed

 

I didn't think a Z could pull this off, but that looks really good actually. Looks like you did a good job. Can't wait to see final installed pictures

 

Nice work, that looks great. In for finished/installed pics!

 

The AC controls are located on the shift boot piece. The piece he modified only had the cubby and radio.

 

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

 

Nice job!!

 

looks good, post some installed pics!