2004 F-150 Nexus 7 Tablet Head Unit Install
01-01-2013, 08:41 PM
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2004 F-150 Nexus 7 Tablet Head Unit Install
Hey all,
I'm going to be installing a Nexus 7 tablet as a head unit in my 2004 F-150 Lariat extended cab. I was just going to do a DVD/Nav head unit, but I decided that for the money (on a good brand DVD/Nav HU) I could do an amp and all of the speakers too. I have the factory subwoofer installed, and I decided to replace that with two 10" low profile subs.
Got my final build together (unless someone sees some mistakes?):
Subwoofers
2x 10" Low Profile Subwoofers: https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...-SW2501S2.html
1x 250Wx2 @ 2 OHMs amplifier: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...-KAC-7205.html
Front Speakers
1x 6.5" Component Speakers: https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...TS-A1605C.html
1x 60Wx2 @ 4 OHMs amplifier: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...KAC-1502S.html
2x speaker harnesses https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...a-72-5600.html
2x speaker adapters (5x8 => 6.5") https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...USPA-6090.html
1x Dremel
For Tablet
1x EQ/processor/line driver: https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...e-CEQ-773.html
1x Nexus 7 32gb w/ mobile capabilities
1x Double din HU mount https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...6B-FD1426.html
Wires
http://www.knukonceptz.com/
0 gauge power/ground to battery
Power distribution block
8 gauge power/ground (speaker amp)
4 gauge power/ground (sub amp)
2x 10 or 12 gauge RCA cables
Gonna custom make the sub enclosure. Pretty much I'm going for this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-F150-SU...1447c0&vxp=mtr. Unsure about the center piece because that's a good place to mount the sub amp. The subs only need a .35 cubic feet minimum to run, and will go up to .7 Will be doing ported probably (unless someone thinks it would be wise to go sealed; the subs say either works) since I mostly listen to rock.
Total price should be about $950 w/ the MDF/carpet and amp install kits. Still really pricey but could have been much worse with a headunit that will have anywhere near the features that a tablet will offer.
I will be doing the tablet to the speakers first. I will add the subwoofers/second amp as the budget allows (since I'm doing a power distribution block it should be a 20 minute install once the box is made). The factory 8" will be OK for sound while I rebuild my budget after the initial tablet install.
Let me know if you want to see pictures of the install process. I will be starting this in 1 month at the latest, so for now I was just hoping some people could look through my build and make sure it's all compatible.
E: Added some more links to products in case anyone wants to use a similar build with or without a tablet.
I'm going to be installing a Nexus 7 tablet as a head unit in my 2004 F-150 Lariat extended cab. I was just going to do a DVD/Nav head unit, but I decided that for the money (on a good brand DVD/Nav HU) I could do an amp and all of the speakers too. I have the factory subwoofer installed, and I decided to replace that with two 10" low profile subs.
Got my final build together (unless someone sees some mistakes?):
Subwoofers
2x 10" Low Profile Subwoofers: https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...-SW2501S2.html
1x 250Wx2 @ 2 OHMs amplifier: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...-KAC-7205.html
Front Speakers
1x 6.5" Component Speakers: https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...TS-A1605C.html
1x 60Wx2 @ 4 OHMs amplifier: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...KAC-1502S.html
2x speaker harnesses https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...a-72-5600.html
2x speaker adapters (5x8 => 6.5") https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...USPA-6090.html
1x Dremel
For Tablet
1x EQ/processor/line driver: https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...e-CEQ-773.html
1x Nexus 7 32gb w/ mobile capabilities
1x Double din HU mount https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item...6B-FD1426.html
Wires
http://www.knukonceptz.com/
0 gauge power/ground to battery
Power distribution block
8 gauge power/ground (speaker amp)
4 gauge power/ground (sub amp)
2x 10 or 12 gauge RCA cables
Gonna custom make the sub enclosure. Pretty much I'm going for this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-F150-SU...1447c0&vxp=mtr. Unsure about the center piece because that's a good place to mount the sub amp. The subs only need a .35 cubic feet minimum to run, and will go up to .7 Will be doing ported probably (unless someone thinks it would be wise to go sealed; the subs say either works) since I mostly listen to rock.
Total price should be about $950 w/ the MDF/carpet and amp install kits. Still really pricey but could have been much worse with a headunit that will have anywhere near the features that a tablet will offer.
I will be doing the tablet to the speakers first. I will add the subwoofers/second amp as the budget allows (since I'm doing a power distribution block it should be a 20 minute install once the box is made). The factory 8" will be OK for sound while I rebuild my budget after the initial tablet install.
Let me know if you want to see pictures of the install process. I will be starting this in 1 month at the latest, so for now I was just hoping some people could look through my build and make sure it's all compatible.
E: Added some more links to products in case anyone wants to use a similar build with or without a tablet.
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01-06-2013, 06:01 PM
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Hey guys I will take pictures of the Nexus install and definitely do a write-up. Here's a little update on the system:
Got a KAC-8105D http://www.kenwoodusa.com/car_enter...fiers/kac-8105d installed with a http://www.crutchfield.com/p_2061CV...r-10CVR102.html 10" Kicker Comp VR. I had to use a Scosche line-out converter with some t-splices from the stock wires to get it to work with the factory stereo. The line-out converter will eventually be used for a 2-channel amplifier connected to the front speakers, and my EQ/line driver will take care of the sub as far as I know. Unfortunately the amp I bought was open box and it didn't have the speaker level input wire. I diverged from list I posted quite a bit because I found some great deals at Best Buy.
Right now the sub is in a .75 ft^3 and it's not the sound I'm quite looking for (and it's not even within the minimum cubic feet specs according to Kicker). I couldn't find the cubic feet of the box when I bought it. I'm having a custom sealed box made with 3/4" MDF 15"H/D/W external dimensions that I'm hoping will make it boomier as it will about double the cubic feet. I used a 6 gauge wiring kit so for a couple front speakers I should have just enough power for a decent amp to be powered with a distribution block. I'm sure there's a little power loss from this, but hopefully not much.
Just need to rebuild the budget and then the tablet, EQ, and front components will be next.
E: Really bummed I chose a 2 ohm DVC sub as my single sub. I was thinking I could run it @ 2 ohms with the 500 watt RMS that amplifier is rated at, because the sub is a 400 watt RMS sub. However I learned that I had to wire both coils so it ends up being a 4 ohm sub or a 1 ohm sub :\. Oh well I got it for $40.00 cheaper at Best Buy than I could find either version anywhere else.
Got a KAC-8105D http://www.kenwoodusa.com/car_enter...fiers/kac-8105d installed with a http://www.crutchfield.com/p_2061CV...r-10CVR102.html 10" Kicker Comp VR. I had to use a Scosche line-out converter with some t-splices from the stock wires to get it to work with the factory stereo. The line-out converter will eventually be used for a 2-channel amplifier connected to the front speakers, and my EQ/line driver will take care of the sub as far as I know. Unfortunately the amp I bought was open box and it didn't have the speaker level input wire. I diverged from list I posted quite a bit because I found some great deals at Best Buy.
Right now the sub is in a .75 ft^3 and it's not the sound I'm quite looking for (and it's not even within the minimum cubic feet specs according to Kicker). I couldn't find the cubic feet of the box when I bought it. I'm having a custom sealed box made with 3/4" MDF 15"H/D/W external dimensions that I'm hoping will make it boomier as it will about double the cubic feet. I used a 6 gauge wiring kit so for a couple front speakers I should have just enough power for a decent amp to be powered with a distribution block. I'm sure there's a little power loss from this, but hopefully not much.
Just need to rebuild the budget and then the tablet, EQ, and front components will be next.
E: Really bummed I chose a 2 ohm DVC sub as my single sub. I was thinking I could run it @ 2 ohms with the 500 watt RMS that amplifier is rated at, because the sub is a 400 watt RMS sub. However I learned that I had to wire both coils so it ends up being a 4 ohm sub or a 1 ohm sub :\. Oh well I got it for $40.00 cheaper at Best Buy than I could find either version anywhere else.
03-19-2013, 01:59 PM
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I want to bump this because I want the same thing - a 7" Android tablet in my dash. A Nexus 7 is just a touch too large (198.5mm vs a 192mm opening in the dash) and there's little to no wiggle room behind the bezel on the dash where the clips are.
A Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7 is about 1.7mm too big, but could probably be fit in with some slight trimming of the dash.
A Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7 is about 1.7mm too big, but could probably be fit in with some slight trimming of the dash.
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03-20-2013, 12:42 AM
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I've been thinking about doing this I have a 7 in talet already but it kind of sucks. I was thinking either a nexus 7 or a galaxy tab 7, they both have built in GPS. But I still want to keep my factory radio so I'm thinking of adding a USB port ( I already have a pie adapter with a 3.5 mm jack ) and just setting up some kind of mount custom like. That way I still have my factory radio with the 6 disc and am/fm. Right now I have an iPod mount and an iPod touch always in my truck and since I have the pie aux adapter the aux button is functional. If or when I do it ill post about it for you guys.