Anybody using an iPad Mini as a head unit?
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Anybody using an iPad Mini as a head unit?
Wondered if anyone has done this.
Seems that with Google Maps and Siri, iTunes and Spotify or Pandora and an unlimited data plan it would do more than a Kenwood or Pioneer unit, if it could output to an amp with decent quality.
Anybody?
Seems that with Google Maps and Siri, iTunes and Spotify or Pandora and an unlimited data plan it would do more than a Kenwood or Pioneer unit, if it could output to an amp with decent quality.
Anybody?
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From: North Augusta, SC
Many have talked about it, some have started the project, but I don't recall seeing pics of any completed projects.
Audio output quality shouldn't be an issue. The thing I've never seen a good device for is how to turn it on/off automatically with the car, but I don't wonder out of the CF Audio forum on any regular basis.
Audio output quality shouldn't be an issue. The thing I've never seen a good device for is how to turn it on/off automatically with the car, but I don't wonder out of the CF Audio forum on any regular basis.
Burning Brakes
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Here? Nope, elsewhere? Definitely
Check out this site, I've been wanting to do this, but it can get pricey quick. $620 for parts (with his package "deals"). Then you have to have an iPad as well.
In all honesty, his prices are downright insane... for a custom fab of your dash, its $1,200.00... oh yeah, you remove it yourself and send it in. Thats all you get too, a dash with a hole in it that fits an iPad, mailed back in 3-4weeks.
Anyway, the info is legit and really helpful. He even has the parts you'd need to make it work in a few different variations. You could do it in a weekend if you were super dedicated/determined/organized.
Check out this site, I've been wanting to do this, but it can get pricey quick. $620 for parts (with his package "deals"). Then you have to have an iPad as well.
In all honesty, his prices are downright insane... for a custom fab of your dash, its $1,200.00... oh yeah, you remove it yourself and send it in. Thats all you get too, a dash with a hole in it that fits an iPad, mailed back in 3-4weeks.
Anyway, the info is legit and really helpful. He even has the parts you'd need to make it work in a few different variations. You could do it in a weekend if you were super dedicated/determined/organized.
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I put my ipad 2 in my C5 its a removable holder for it its made out of fiber glass.i had to relocate the AC controls and mold the dash for a double din and made a special thing so it can sit on. i was gonna post tit on the forum but i got too lazy. took me about a year to make working on it on and off
