Help with Installing a Nexus 7 in a '11 F150 keeping factory head unit
#1
Help with Installing a Nexus 7 in a '11 F150 keeping factory head unit
Hey guys. I am looking for the best way to install my Nexus 7 in my F150 while keeping the factory head unit. I can pair my nexus 7 and my galaxy s3 via bluetooth to the factory head unit and make calls with my phone and have media audio with my nexus 7. I can also tether my nexus 7 to my S3 so the nexus 7 will have internet access for streaming pandora, using google maps ect. I can do all this while maintaining the use of Ford Sync with my phone.
This is exactly what I am looking for from a functionality standpoint, my problem is coming up with an elegant mounting solution. The Nexus 7 fits perfectly over the factory stereo. While it does cover some of the controls, most of the controls can be done through the steering wheel or voice commands. I would like to mount it over the factory stereo and have a bezel around it to conceal the power cord going to the Nexus 7. It would be surface mounted on the existing stereo trim I assume but would like to trim it out nice so that it looks good.
I originally thought about just going with a mount like this.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/XENOMIX-CD-T...item416dad3020
I think it looks okay but then you are going to have the power cord in plain site which I don't think would look very good.
I would love to hear of any ideas you guys might have in helping me make this happen. I would love to come up with a good solution. Thanks.
This is exactly what I am looking for from a functionality standpoint, my problem is coming up with an elegant mounting solution. The Nexus 7 fits perfectly over the factory stereo. While it does cover some of the controls, most of the controls can be done through the steering wheel or voice commands. I would like to mount it over the factory stereo and have a bezel around it to conceal the power cord going to the Nexus 7. It would be surface mounted on the existing stereo trim I assume but would like to trim it out nice so that it looks good.
I originally thought about just going with a mount like this.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/XENOMIX-CD-T...item416dad3020
I think it looks okay but then you are going to have the power cord in plain site which I don't think would look very good.
I would love to hear of any ideas you guys might have in helping me make this happen. I would love to come up with a good solution. Thanks.
#3
Senior Member
Just get a Scosche or Metra dash kit, they are pretty cheap.
I have a Nexus 7 in the mail do to this same mod. Read every page in the massive thread Milt posted also.
I have a Nexus 7 in the mail do to this same mod. Read every page in the massive thread Milt posted also.
#4
I have read the thread. I am trying to do something a little different. I would like to make my Nexus easily removable. I am thinking about buying a factory dash kit, cutting it so the nexus fits behind it where the cd slot is and covering the hazards button. Somehow mount the nexus in a case to the existing factory stereo and use magnets to attach the dash face. You would then have access to the volume and tune buttons. The dash would stick out a bit but I think it would look nice and be removable.
#5
I drive a Chebby now :(
I have read the thread. I am trying to do something a little different. I would like to make my Nexus easily removable. I am thinking about buying a factory dash kit, cutting it so the nexus fits behind it where the cd slot is and covering the hazards button. Somehow mount the nexus in a case to the existing factory stereo and use magnets to attach the dash face. You would then have access to the volume and tune buttons. The dash would stick out a bit but I think it would look nice and be removable.
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#8
Sorry I didn't go through the whole thread. But with Tmobile having their deal with 200mb of free data for life and a LTE nexus 7 tablet going for a little over 200 bucks right now, I think I'm gonna pull the trigger.
But has anyone brought up the wireless charging on the nexus 7? seems that would fix a lot of problems with the power cord. But I haven't done much research yet so I might be completely off base.
But has anyone brought up the wireless charging on the nexus 7? seems that would fix a lot of problems with the power cord. But I haven't done much research yet so I might be completely off base.
#9
This is the one I used that way I can move my tablet out easily for updates and such. Then just use Bluetooth to connect and use Steering Wheel controls.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VIBRATION-FREE-Car-Cup-Holder-Mount-for-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-3-Note-7-8-10-Tablet-/221311614028?pt=US_Tablet_eReader_Mounts_Stands_Holders&hash=item3387333c4c
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VIBRATION-FREE-Car-Cup-Holder-Mount-for-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-3-Note-7-8-10-Tablet-/221311614028?pt=US_Tablet_eReader_Mounts_Stands_Holders&hash=item3387333c4c