Mounting an iPad
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Where an earth would you put one?? And even if you could fit one in, it will be out of date in 6 months so you'll need to change your install!
I once built a full in-car computer in my old fiesta complete with 8" touch screen, tv, internet, movies, music, radio, GPS, wi-fi etc and it was a very cool and pretty useful system. This would be much better suited to a Chim as you can hook it up to a flip out monitor (I used a permanent mounted screen however). The trouble is that its a bit of a job to build and install it (though I think they do off the shelf systems these days, though for about 250% what it actually costs to build yourself! Would be worth looking into though... Have a read of this:
http://www.centrafuse.com/ - Just looked at it and CHRIST its changed since I last looked at it! Was home-cooked software when I used to use it!
http://www.mp3car.com/
I once built a full in-car computer in my old fiesta complete with 8" touch screen, tv, internet, movies, music, radio, GPS, wi-fi etc and it was a very cool and pretty useful system. This would be much better suited to a Chim as you can hook it up to a flip out monitor (I used a permanent mounted screen however). The trouble is that its a bit of a job to build and install it (though I think they do off the shelf systems these days, though for about 250% what it actually costs to build yourself! Would be worth looking into though... Have a read of this:
http://www.centrafuse.com/ - Just looked at it and CHRIST its changed since I last looked at it! Was home-cooked software when I used to use it!
http://www.mp3car.com/
I have a flip out satnav screen built into the radio and it is useless with the roof down, there is just too much light reflection to see anything. You may stand a chance with an Ipad as you would be able to adjust the angle more, but I would try holding it where you want it before installing anything.
myph said:
I have a flip out satnav screen built into the radio and it is useless with the roof down, there is just too much light reflection to see anything. You may stand a chance with an Ipad as you would be able to adjust the angle more, but I would try holding it where you want it before installing anything.
I have the same (Pioneer AVIC in my case) and other than having it angled own a bit more on occasions have not had any great problems using it.Ribol said:
I have the same (Pioneer AVIC in my case) and other than having it angled own a bit more on occasions have not had any great problems using it.
Bing....as my brain wakes up 
Would this Pioneer unit run the existing 6 CD changer unit I have in my car (in the boot as a factory install) and if so where can I get one, or the latest equivalent version. Having a SatNav screen fold out of the head unit is a great idea if I can retain the multi changer insitu.
Thoughts?
Grey Ghost said:
Ribol said:
I have the same (Pioneer AVIC in my case) and other than having it angled own a bit more on occasions have not had any great problems using it.
Bing....as my brain wakes up Would this Pioneer unit run the existing 6 CD changer unit I have in my car (in the boot as a factory install) and if so where can I get one, or the latest equivalent version. Having a SatNav screen fold out of the head unit is a great idea if I can retain the multi changer insitu.
Thoughts?
Pic here so as not to hi-jack thread
http://www.pistonheads.com/xforums/topic.asp?h=0&a... units with 7" screens
This is only an interim measure, primarily for Sat Nav use.
Was wondering if anyone had used any of the ipad windscreen mounts.
I'm in two minds as to how I get an up-to-date Sat Nav for my next trip to Spain, coming up soon.
Running Co-Pilot 8 on either my Android Phone or iPad is a possibility.
I could also replace my TomTom, but to get the features I want from a SatNav it means replacing with a refurbished Go750. TomTom need to sort out the newer models as they have removed some features that a lot of people find useful.
For the record, I do have plans for an in-car pc for my Chimaera.
My final goal is to have remote access to my car for diagnostic and tuning purposes WITHOUT having to plug a laptop in etc, as well as being able to have wideband/ecu data displays again without having to balance a laptop etc
The ONLY thing holding up this project is the display. I've seen Ribols answer to the lack of clearance for the monitor coming out of the head unit, and I may have to follow his lead.
I've just contacted a UK supplier of the Liliput single DIN unit, to see if they have a display model I (or someone else) could take a look at to see if that would clear the dashtop.
Proper car computer is not a lot of money really now, Dual Core Atom, 4GB RAM, 250gB HDD, Automotive Power Supply = £250.
Single DIN PC's with monitors "are" also available, but seems to be £1k +
Was wondering if anyone had used any of the ipad windscreen mounts.
I'm in two minds as to how I get an up-to-date Sat Nav for my next trip to Spain, coming up soon.
Running Co-Pilot 8 on either my Android Phone or iPad is a possibility.
I could also replace my TomTom, but to get the features I want from a SatNav it means replacing with a refurbished Go750. TomTom need to sort out the newer models as they have removed some features that a lot of people find useful.
For the record, I do have plans for an in-car pc for my Chimaera.
My final goal is to have remote access to my car for diagnostic and tuning purposes WITHOUT having to plug a laptop in etc, as well as being able to have wideband/ecu data displays again without having to balance a laptop etc
The ONLY thing holding up this project is the display. I've seen Ribols answer to the lack of clearance for the monitor coming out of the head unit, and I may have to follow his lead.
I've just contacted a UK supplier of the Liliput single DIN unit, to see if they have a display model I (or someone else) could take a look at to see if that would clear the dashtop.
Proper car computer is not a lot of money really now, Dual Core Atom, 4GB RAM, 250gB HDD, Automotive Power Supply = £250.
Single DIN PC's with monitors "are" also available, but seems to be £1k +
Edited by sgrimshaw on Tuesday 22 February 14:59
I'd see what Halfords/Currys/Comet/Argos etc have.
If it doesn't "work" for you, you can then take it back.
Best to try one/some.
Performance depends both on your radio and how good the transmitter is.
Probably best sticking with Belkin / Griffin etc. ie reasonable name, not a £3.99 one from ebay.
If it doesn't "work" for you, you can then take it back.
Best to try one/some.
Performance depends both on your radio and how good the transmitter is.
Probably best sticking with Belkin / Griffin etc. ie reasonable name, not a £3.99 one from ebay.
I've done several Euro tours, most planned on Sat Nav's and there is no way in the world that I would want my iPad stuck to the screen.
What a royal PIA to remove every time you stop, put in to the boot, let alone the loss of vision.
We have a an iPod in the glovebox for music that is wired in permanantly (removable of course) and use a Tomtom with all routes planned on IT.conv / autoroute.
The only reason I take the iPad away on Holiday is to dump/store photo's onto to view them or to surf the web if needs be etc . .
What a royal PIA to remove every time you stop, put in to the boot, let alone the loss of vision.
We have a an iPod in the glovebox for music that is wired in permanantly (removable of course) and use a Tomtom with all routes planned on IT.conv / autoroute.
The only reason I take the iPad away on Holiday is to dump/store photo's onto to view them or to surf the web if needs be etc . .
ICE Ipad parody (I hope) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdAkKKxOvu4
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