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08-12-2013, 01:51 PM

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and what about your audio 20 module then? you can't see a thing then

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08-12-2013, 03:19 PM

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lol wut? you're the guy who posted the image in post #12 to move the audio 20 module down to the ashtray... ok I give up, keep the brackets and the Nexus7 in front of the audio 20 screen...

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and what about your audio 20 module then? you can't see a thing then

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08-12-2013, 03:42 PM

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lol wut? you're the guy who posted the image in post #12 to move the audio 20 module down to the ashtray... ok I give up, keep the brackets and the Nexus7 in front of the audio 20 screen...

yea i mean if you just put a screen in front of the 5" screen

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08-12-2013, 06:05 PM

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Hey snowmuch, how exactly did you make the bracket? I was going to do the same with my Nook tablet but couldn't get the whole bracket thing going. Did you make it from scratch or is it part of something else?

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08-12-2013, 09:59 PM

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Hey snowmuch, how exactly did you make the bracket? I was going to do the same with my Nook tablet but couldn't get the whole bracket thing going. Did you make it from scratch or is it part of something else?

Post #19 from this thread. It's just a triangle shape thing I got from Home Depot

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08-19-2013, 10:36 AM

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Nice. I did the same thing. I went through so many devices and finally settled on the original Nexus 7. I especially liked that one because of the pogo pins for charging. Hated seeing the cable sticking out from the side when I had to charge it. Here are some pictures that I took when I did the install. Sorry I don't have more but I got so involved with putting it together, I forgot to take more pictures along the way. Maybe I take a few more pics of it in the car later.

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08-19-2013, 10:55 AM

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Nice. I did the same thing. I went through so many devices and finally settled on the original Nexus 7. I especially liked that one because of the pogo pins for charging. Hated seeing the cable sticking out from the side when I had to charge it. Here are some pictures that I took when I did the install. Sorry I don't have more but I got so involved with putting it together, I forgot to take more pictures along the way. Maybe I take a few more pics of it in the car later.

Looks good. How did you do it?

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08-19-2013, 11:42 AM

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Looks good. How did you do it?

Here's a quick rundown of what I did:

I know it's a crude list so if you have any more questions, feel free to ask.

Thanks.

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08-21-2013, 07:16 PM

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Detailed picture of my DIY mount.

Next is to figure out how bluetooth backup camera works, and how to place the wireless charging adapter behind that screen

Whoa, this is exactly what I wanted to do to my car....Not to be a copy cat...but...what Rims are those...and...Please post if you find a backup cam solution, I was just talking about that about 2 months ago.

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08-21-2013, 07:31 PM

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Here's a quick rundown of what I did:

I know it's a crude list so if you have any more questions, feel free to ask.

Thanks.

I'm planning on similar set up. only difference is that my is gen 2 so I'll be using a wireless adapter under the vent instead

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08-21-2013, 07:34 PM

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Whoa, this is exactly what I wanted to do to my car....Not to be a copy cat...but...what Rims are those...and...Please post if you find a backup cam solution, I was just talking about that about 2 months ago.

The purpose of the post is to provide alternative gps solution

I haven't had the time to search for a backup cam yet. I will keep you updated if I do. I'm using C63 amg OEM rims btw

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08-22-2013, 08:30 AM

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OBDII module that works great in my M3 (in another country, one is arriving to Mexico for my W204). Works great with TorquePro on an Android smartphone:
Amazon.com: Soliport ELM 327 Bluetooth OBDII OBD2 Diagnostic Scanner: Automotive

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04-05-2014, 08:10 PM

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Sorry to steal your set up but thus is very good and easy looking

Just bought the new nexus and i like that tablet
Clean looking and very good built

What did you use on those brackets
Glue or screws?

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04-05-2014, 08:17 PM

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Sorry to steal your set up but thus is very good and easy looking

Just bought the new nexus and i like that tablet
Clean looking and very good built

What did you use on those brackets
Glue or screws?

3m double sided tape

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04-05-2014, 08:33 PM

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3m double sided tape

Cool thanks for reply
Im at Home Depot right now so ill get that too
Thanks

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04-06-2014, 05:22 AM

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Was inspired by this thread and came up with my own solution using adhesive rubber feet.

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...-my-carpc.html

Thought I would just share my setup here as a reference for others interested in going down the same path.