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05-05-2014, 01:21 PM
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Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Mounting a tablet
I'm thinking about semi-permanently using a 7" android tablet running torque with my OBD2 dongle - at least until I have some cash for a Dakota digital setup.
Both my fuel gauge (dead) and speedo (mechanical) are inoperable after my LS swap and funds have been tight. I'm trying to come up with a way to mount it using the top of the dash and clamping to the column. A suction-cup/window mount would take up a lot of viewing area through the windshield. Thinking industriously, it would be pretty cool to graft one into a glovebox door and replace my dash cluster entirely with it. No oil pressure output on the PCM though... Anyone ever tried something similar?
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05-05-2014, 03:46 PM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Jonesboro, AR
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Re: Mounting a tablet
I have a suction cup mount on my Civic and my phone isn't much smaller than a 7" tablet. If you mount it low, it will only block your view of your hood.
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05-05-2014, 04:24 PM
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: Corona California
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Re: Mounting a tablet
There are a few salesman at my work that have some that could bolt on. Not sure what brand but they are out there. Used with iPad.
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05-05-2014, 07:16 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Farmville, Va
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Re: Mounting a tablet
make it a slide out and flip up unit.
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09-28-2014, 12:00 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Houston Texas
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Re: Mounting a tablet
I just bought a generic 7" Android phablet off eBay to run ALDLdroid to display engine data from my OBDI ECU. But the more I thought about it I wanted to replace my old head unit anyway and I could get some other stuff like navigation and video playback, etc. I think I have figured out a way to make custom mount that fits the original style of the interior without having to make any modifications to the original dash. I will post some pics as I complete the install.
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09-28-2014, 12:42 AM
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Location: memphis
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Re: Mounting a tablet
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09-28-2014, 11:07 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Houston Texas
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Re: Mounting a tablet
I was thinking about something similar to the one in the link but with a smaller 7" phablet. Want it to fit in between the A/C vent location and A/C heater controls. Was able to make some progress on it today but waiting on the phablet to arrive before I can go any further.
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