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BruceH · 10-13-2013, 08:06 AM

Did you pick up a used trim piece? I've thought of doing that to practice on and or use, keeping the original if I wanted to go back to stock. Thanks for the pics.

Shehadehd · 10-13-2013, 08:11 AM

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Did you pick up a used trim piece? I've thought of doing that to practice on and or use, keeping the original if I wanted to go back to stock. Thanks for the pics.

There's a huge Porsche salvage yard by my work so I picked up a bezel to test on. There are some imperfections in it but I hope when I sand it and spray it, they will disappear. If you can find a cheap bezel, i'd recommend testing with it unless you're confident in your Dremel skills and know for a fact you want the iPad in there.

BruceH · 10-13-2013, 08:57 AM

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There's a huge Porsche salvage yard by my work so I picked up a bezel to test on. There are some imperfections in it but I hope when I sand it and spray it, they will disappear. If you can find a cheap bezel, i'd recommend testing with it unless you're confident in your Dremel skills and know for a fact you want the iPad in there.

That's what I was thinking also, thanks.

BruceH · 10-13-2013, 09:36 AM

I really like what Soundwaves of Tampa is doing with the magnetic mounts. Here is a link to some install pictures.

Soundwaves of Tampa, Florida (813) 849-1104 - Photo Gallery

With that mount, the head unit is behind the mini, so you could keep the cubby down below. Also, easy to pop the mini out and use it outside the car.

Shehadehd · 10-13-2013, 10:13 AM

The magnetic mount sounds like a really cool alternative. I wonder if it works on the 986 models? The reason I'm a bit skeptical is because the mini is slightly larger than the double din space, hence why some cutting of the trim piece is needed. To make the mini magnet mountable, I would imagine you would have to raise it I front of the bezel. This kind of ruins the OEM feel, IMO, and makes it look like an attachment. In the pictures I saw with the magnetic mount, the mini fit snug in the trim and looked "fully installed" rather than an add-on. Just my two cents.

BruceH · 10-13-2013, 10:19 AM

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The magnetic mount sounds like a really cool alternative. I wonder if it works on the 986 models? The reason I'm a bit skeptical is because the mini is slightly larger than the double din space, hence why some cutting of the trim piece is needed. To make the mini magnet mountable, I would imagine you would have to raise it I front of the bezel. This kind of ruins the OEM feel, IMO, and makes it look like an attachment. In the pictures I saw with the magnetic mount, the mini fit snug in the trim and looked "fully installed" rather than an add-on. Just my two cents.

Yea, I just said I really like it. I don't have the fabrication skills required and Soundwaves would charge a pretty penny to make it look OEM. They do nice work. I am sure if one was to send them a bezel they could fabricate something, but again, at what cost? Might have to contact them at some point and find out.

Shehadehd · 10-13-2013, 10:43 AM

Yeah, I agree with you, it looks killer! I don't doubt it will be expensive, especially when you mention it's for a Porsche lol.

epapp · 10-13-2013, 12:36 PM

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Yeah, I agree with you, it looks killer! I don't doubt it will be expensive, especially when you mention it's for a Porsche lol.

so, since I can definitely tell you live in Vallejo, once you're done, what will you do to stop people from stealing it? Having a glass display sitting in your dashboard doesn't just scream 'slash my soft top/break my windows and take me', it screams, 'slash my soft top/break my windows AND rip apart my dash board to steal me all before anyone cares about the alarm going off'.

I suppose once a jailbreak comes out, you can install the app I once had, which, if the incorrect iPad unlock code is entered or someone tries to turn off the iPad without entering the correct lock code, it takes a picture and emails it to you plus the location of the iPad. Buuuut, if you want the new iPad mini, good luck waiting to get a jailbreak. Your IMS will probably blow before then.

Nine8Six · 10-13-2013, 12:49 PM

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so, since I can definitely tell you live in Vallejo, once you're done, what will you do to stop people from stealing it? Having a glass display sitting in your dashboard doesn't just scream 'slash my soft top/break my windows and take me', it screams, 'slash my soft top/break my windows AND rip apart my dash board to steal me all before anyone cares about the alarm going off'.

I suppose once a jailbreak comes out, you can install the app I once had, which, if the incorrect iPad unlock code is entered or someone tries to turn off the iPad without entering the correct lock code, it takes a picture and emails it to you plus the location of the iPad. Buuuut, if you want the new iPad mini, good luck waiting to get a jailbreak. Your IMS will probably blow before then.

You give the word "pessimist" a brand new meaning. Well done!

Shehadehd · 10-13-2013, 01:11 PM

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so, since I can definitely tell you live in Vallejo, once you're done, what will you do to stop people from stealing it? Having a glass display sitting in your dashboard doesn't just scream 'slash my soft top/break my windows and take me', it screams, 'slash my soft top/break my windows AND rip apart my dash board to steal me all before anyone cares about the alarm going off'.

I suppose once a jailbreak comes out, you can install the app I once had, which, if the incorrect iPad unlock code is entered or someone tries to turn off the iPad without entering the correct lock code, it takes a picture and emails it to you plus the location of the iPad. Buuuut, if you want the new iPad mini, good luck waiting to get a jailbreak. Your IMS will probably blow before then.

Ohh effee.... I guess I'll just have to park in police parking lots whenever I go out. Whatevs, if that's the price of awesomeness, I'll take that over a salvaged car any day. As for the IMS, I've read that cars that run at higher RPMs have shown less failures so I guess I'll be shifting later and enjoying the torque curve that Porsche provided.

BruceH · 10-13-2013, 11:00 AM

I saw mention of a price in an article that stated it was around $800

Shehadehd · 10-13-2013, 11:31 AM

Does that include the iPad mini? I can't imagine they're going to charge $800 just to make the trim.

BruceH · 10-13-2013, 12:07 PM

No, ipad extra!

Here is the link. Looks like $800 includes installation. I would like to know how much for just the custom trim piece.

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/11/07/check-out-the-first-in-car-install-of-apple-ipad-mini/

Nine8Six · 10-13-2013, 12:45 PM

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No, ipad extra!

Here is the link. Looks like $800 includes installation. I would like to know how much for just the custom trim piece.

Check out the first in-car install of Apple iPad Mini - Autoblog

Bloody hell, $800 for installation only??? that is ripping off LIVE!

If you need a custom trim please do let me know... got one 5 axis CNC milling machine, one 4 axis horizontal CNC mill, and 2 Okuma CNC lathe set-ups right here at the circuit. All Japanese TQ machinery. Just pass on a drawing and give me a few hours

BruceH · 10-14-2013, 08:00 PM

Personally, I would leave it stock(black) since it will blend in with the black border of the ipad. Once you change the color of the horseshoe, you will end up doing the rest of the interior, unless that I what you want to do.

epapp · 10-14-2013, 09:28 PM

Getting my PhD in interior designing, I like to think I know paint colors.

I think silver, given your grey interior, would not match very well. The only option I would consider for myself would be a seal grey center console/horseshoe/door trim pieces, all black pieces or all pieces a totally different color, like a dark metallic red.

Shehadehd · 10-16-2013, 06:39 PM

Quick update on the progress so far.

I got the system in the car and now I'm deciding how to spray the trim and console. I'm still bouncing around gloss black, flat black, the color you see, or I could be bold and go with a glossy dark, almost burgundy, red (which I would accent with some red dash lights, seatbelts, and door storage flap)
All input welcome..... Besides epapp, he has some bearings to be playing with anyways :P

epapp · 10-17-2013, 11:24 AM

It seems like that front facing camera will have the perfect angle to see......absolutely nothing. you should angle the iPad and tilt it towards you within the plastic horseshoe. How will we video chat while both driving?

The Radium King · 10-17-2013, 11:50 AM

more like a phd in inferior design if you believe everyone else.

anyways, I say cover it in leather or alcantara and to door trim, console lid, etc., to match. covering it will allow you to hide all those chintzy button blanks that cheapen the car.

Shehadehd · 10-17-2013, 12:03 PM

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more like a phd in inferior design if you believe everyone else.

anyways, I say cover it in leather or alcantara and to door trim, console lid, etc., to match. covering it will allow you to hide all those chintzy button blanks that cheapen the car.

How can the center console be covered in leather, it has so many curves and corners? I wonder how a reddish leather would look if doing it is possible.....

Also, I only have two blanks on the buttons so far and I plan on using them up with the spoiler button and garage door buttons from the targa.