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Old Aug 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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Old Aug 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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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Drazil
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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Old Aug 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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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Junk151
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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Old Aug 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.
Attached Thumbnails Here is my GPS solution-imag1204.jpg   Here is my GPS solution-imag1205.jpg   Here is my GPS solution-imag1208.jpg  
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Old Aug 19, 2013 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by forevr5688
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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Old Aug 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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              Old Aug 21, 2013 | 07:16 PM
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              Originally Posted by snowmuch
              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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              Old Aug 21, 2013 | 07:31 PM
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              Originally Posted by forevr5688
              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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                          Old Aug 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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                          Old Aug 22, 2013 | 08:30 AM
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                          Old Apr 5, 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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                          Old Apr 5, 2014 | 08:17 PM
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                          Originally Posted by fani_l
                          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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                          Old Apr 5, 2014 | 08:33 PM
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                          Originally Posted by snowmuch
                          3m double sided tape
                          Cool thanks for reply
                          Im at Home Depot right now so ill get that too
                          Thanks
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                          Old Apr 6, 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.
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                          Old Apr 6, 2014 | 01:56 PM
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                          Old Apr 6, 2014 | 02:21 PM
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                          I just did mine last night


                          Looks nice!
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                          Old Apr 6, 2014 | 02:23 PM
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                          Looks nice!

                          Thanks for tips guys
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                          Old Jun 11, 2014 | 03:40 PM
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                          I've gotten a few questions on my setup so did my own write up here:

                          https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ml#post6070422
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                          Old Aug 7, 2014 | 08:18 PM
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