Ipad in dash
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Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Maryland
Do you have the unlimited data plan? I have the same issue with AT&T regarding hot spots? Since the ipad mini will be coming down in price eventually, I was considering buying one and doing a retrofit. Even for the current price, the ipad mini is a better value then all the other in dash head units on the market.
07 F150 Lariat
Joined: Dec 2013
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The factory radio stays in the dash cavity. A taped up the cables to the gateway (they give you like 6 feet), stashed the airbag light, and organized the harnesses.
As you can see, you can barely see the white lightning cable when the console is re-installed.
So, it's not necessarily complete or permanent. I wanted it in there, and wasn't sure if I would like it and/or it would do everything I wanted it to, but I'm very happy with it. It didn't require any custom fabricating or fiberglass work, didn't cost hardly anything, and does everything I want or need it to.
Here's a short video of it working:
http://youtu.be/5UWG471RX2k
A video I made of Dash Command Running:
http://youtu.be/86Ydvki1uhQ
Some useful links:
iSimple Gateway: http://www.isimplesolutions.com/product.aspx?zpid=416
90 Degree Lightning-13 Pin Adapter: https://shop.soundmanca.com/lightning-90/dp/13
The Double sided outdoor mounting tape I used: Amazon.com: Scotch Permanent Outdoor Mounting Tape, 1 Inch x 450 Inches (4011-LONG): Office Products
The oscillating multitool I used to sand the plastic: http://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-t...rdless/2426-22
iPad Mini: http://www.apple.com/ipad-mini/overview/
As you can see, you can barely see the white lightning cable when the console is re-installed.
So, it's not necessarily complete or permanent. I wanted it in there, and wasn't sure if I would like it and/or it would do everything I wanted it to, but I'm very happy with it. It didn't require any custom fabricating or fiberglass work, didn't cost hardly anything, and does everything I want or need it to.
Here's a short video of it working:
http://youtu.be/5UWG471RX2k
A video I made of Dash Command Running:
http://youtu.be/86Ydvki1uhQ
Some useful links:
iSimple Gateway: http://www.isimplesolutions.com/product.aspx?zpid=416
90 Degree Lightning-13 Pin Adapter: https://shop.soundmanca.com/lightning-90/dp/13
The Double sided outdoor mounting tape I used: Amazon.com: Scotch Permanent Outdoor Mounting Tape, 1 Inch x 450 Inches (4011-LONG): Office Products
The oscillating multitool I used to sand the plastic: http://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-t...rdless/2426-22
iPad Mini: http://www.apple.com/ipad-mini/overview/
What exactly do u mean by sanding the bezel? Do you have any pictures of this? Thanks for any help
