Here is my GPS solution
 

Before:
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/g...ps69efe212.jpg


After:
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/g...psdd1bb2dc.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/g...psd9a02414.jpg

- The Neuxs 7 v2 runs off the data of my galaxy s4.
- I have Torque Pro connected to my ECU via bluetooth to get real time information
- I use my tablet for music as well (via bluetooth) I use google music, rdio etc.

looks good!

Yeah, nice, exactly what's on the aftermarket screen of my M3 - with TorquePro. Is the tablet hooked up to the stereo at all except via Bluetooth (a lose-lose situation IMO)?? Did you DIY or is there a commercial holder?

Hey Bill, the tablet is via Bluetooth only, the reason is because all my music is streamed from internet connection so the quality isn't great to begin with. However I do have my iPod kit on the way with the correct amp you showed me. (Thanks for that) can't wait to play some apple loss less with my iPod classic. The holder is my DIY version 1 looks crappy but version 2 will be better :rolf:

Thanks! :y

Great, I am just about to do something like that myself, maybe for a Galaxy tablet. Torque Pro is just too much, right? Amazing how little % you use of your engine! Hope you don't get too distracted while driving.

I did a lot of research about the tablets plus I work for a wireless carrier, basically it came down to the nexus 7 2013 or iPad mini. I got the new nexus 7 in the end due to its $200 price range and 1920x1200 screen. I never use the Torque app maybe sometimes to impress my friends. My engine was on idle BTW xD.

can you elaborate a little bit more about the ipod kit w/ correct amp? interested in doing a similar setup... thanks

@mmike: send me a personal message or start a new thread, glad to help.

Bill is expert at this stuff :D

What ECU bluetooth device did you guys use for the Torque program. I was using some cheap generic one I purchased off ebay... it didn't last very long. Your post reminded me of it... I'd like to get a new one.

i had this in my car before i retrofitten the NTG4 COMAND but in the end nothing beats the NTG4 with a video module :)
http://users.telenet.be/doake/27042013458.jpg

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:

Wow those look really good.

Yup, that'll be my next investment lol.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/400496352264...84.m1497.l2649

I have this one, works great for me

I just ordered mine. I need to make my self a holder. How did you make yours? Are you still with version 1 ? :)

I'm still rocking ver 1. Hasn't came up with an idea for ver 2. I used a triangle tube to hold my N7 in place then just double sided tape to finish the job

Detailed picture of my DIY mount.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/g...ps4cc2074c.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/g...ps0a608c52.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/g...psc2954b14.jpg

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

it would be cool if you can buy the mount for the pop up monitor and hook up the Nexus7 to that...

That would require replacing a good part of the dash. This way snowmuch can just unplug it and tote the Nexus 7 where he wants. I think its a GREAT install.

After seeing firsthand how tacky the Nav screen looks in the A/CLA and current BMW products (where it is just stuck onto the dash as an afterthought) snowmuch's solution at least look integrated into the dash and when the Nexus 7 is removed, looks great with the screen door closed. Great job, snowmuch!

oh, I thought both monitors fit into the same spot in the dash just one is small and the other swings a larger monitor out and all he'd have to do is install the rail mechanism that swings the bigger monitor up on a 90. Of course, if the rail mount and the larger monitor came as one unit then it wouldn't be cost-effective.

i saw in another thread where someone removed the smaller display and installed it into the ashtray location, freeing up the monitor location for a larger aftermarket display (which in OPs case would be the Nexus 7).

Thanks Bill! :y

Safety issue, the W203 had the screen very low. Imagine in the ashtray trying to read directions or tune your radio. We need more "heads-up" solutions, there is actually a GPS you put on top of the dash and it projects on the windscreen.

As opposed to currently being hidden behind the nexus 7? :rolleyes: obviously not much use to that small screen, so kind of irrelevent where it is at this point.... what about if he's in a collision and the Nexus 7 becomes a projectile only being secured by gravity and those two brackets? I mean we can "safety" this to death and find reasons not to do anything.

The current setup looks great, is unobtrusive, and has an oem look. I was just suggesting to take the oem look a step further by purchasing the rail system that works for the big screen, and mount the N7 to that so it can swivel up and down. While you got that space open could also take the opportunity to fish some power and hide it behind there as well.

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

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... :bow:

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

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

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?

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.

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.

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 :)

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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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 :)

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

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.

I just did mine last night


http://imageshack.com/a/img812/3511/jc6w.jpg

Looks nice!

Thanks for tips guys

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

Here is my contribution to this thread: http://leetupload.com/blagosphere/in...014/07/20/191/