Ipad mini mounted in dash. Suggestions.

drawz · 02-07-2013, 03:25 AM

Hi!

I'm thinking of making a integrated mount for my ipad mini in my dash. The plan is to remove the vents in the center of the dashboard, any suggestions on this?

Here is a youtube link. It's not a E46, but the placement of the mount would be the same.

I'm think it is best to go for the ipad mini, cuz it would not block to mutch sight thrugh the windcreen.

If anyone have any input, or some links to someone that have done something like this, it would be great.

drawz · 02-08-2013, 12:20 PM

I have now started on the project. Until now I have removed the air vents in the center console. I have made a mold that I wait for to dry so I can sand it to the proper shape. Photos coming soon.

the_stick · 02-10-2013, 11:02 PM

You inspire me. I'd thought of the same thing when the iPad Mini came out. I can't wait to see your results.

Russian172 · 02-10-2013, 11:25 PM

Mighty car mods did this if youre interested

drawz · 02-11-2013, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_stick

You inspire me. I'd thought of the same thing when the iPad Mini came out. I can't wait to see your results.

I'm waiting for some stuff from ebay to arrive. Gonna integrate a caseing to make the ipad fit perfectly in the "docking".

It's about 2-4 weeks shipping to Norway :o

drawz · 03-20-2013, 05:57 AM

Okey, time for an update! I have made two dockings since last update, but have not been completely satisfied with the result. I saw these guys made this "floating"-docking for cars. Uses magnets to hold the iPad in place. This should be prettey easy. Here's todays progress;

I taped up the iPad useing maskingtape. And put fiberglass on the back side of the iPad. A plasticbag was great to work on, since the glue doesn't stick that hard to it.

Took about 10-15min for the fiberglass to dry up. Here's a pic after I popped the iPad out.

Next I smoothed out the edges around the iPad and the mold itself. Then chacked the fitment. Perfect fit!

Next step will be integrating magnets to hold it in place. I've orderet this slim magnetic caseing for ebay I will modify. New updated in a few weeks.

a13x · 03-29-2013, 01:00 PM

In Romania this means "Tiganie".

BimmerDoc · 03-30-2013, 01:59 PM

I would do a pop up install like the Z4

02-07-2013, 03:25 AM	#1
drawz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Norway Posts: 119 My Ride: BMW 3-series 325 View My Garage	Ipad mini mounted in dash. Suggestions. Hi! I'm thinking of making a integrated mount for my ipad mini in my dash. The plan is to remove the vents in the center of the dashboard, any suggestions on this? Here is a youtube link. It's not a E46, but the placement of the mount would be the same. I'm think it is best to go for the ipad mini, cuz it would not block to mutch sight thrugh the windcreen. If anyone have any input, or some links to someone that have done something like this, it would be great.

02-10-2013, 11:25 PM	#4
Russian172 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 1,119 My Ride: Flying brick View My Garage	Mighty car mods did this if youre interested __________________ Need a bearing tool in Chicago-land ?http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=964450 Find bmw wheel style here http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=987999

03-29-2013, 01:00 PM	#7
a13x Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Romania Posts: 34 My Ride: E46 320i View My Garage	In Romania this means "Tiganie". __________________ BMW E46 320i M54B22 Last edited by a13x; 03-29-2013 at 01:01 PM.

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02-08-2013, 12:20 PM	#2
drawz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Norway Posts: 119 My Ride: BMW 3-series 325 View My Garage	I have now started on the project. Until now I have removed the air vents in the center console. I have made a mold that I wait for to dry so I can sand it to the proper shape. Photos coming soon.

02-10-2013, 11:02 PM	#3
the_stick Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sacramento Posts: 12 My Ride: 330i View My Garage	You inspire me. I'd thought of the same thing when the iPad Mini came out. I can't wait to see your results.

03-20-2013, 05:57 AM	#6
drawz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Norway Posts: 119 My Ride: BMW 3-series 325 View My Garage	Okey, time for an update! I have made two dockings since last update, but have not been completely satisfied with the result. I saw these guys made this "floating"-docking for cars. Uses magnets to hold the iPad in place. This should be prettey easy. Here's todays progress; I taped up the iPad useing maskingtape. And put fiberglass on the back side of the iPad. A plasticbag was great to work on, since the glue doesn't stick that hard to it. Took about 10-15min for the fiberglass to dry up. Here's a pic after I popped the iPad out. Next I smoothed out the edges around the iPad and the mold itself. Then chacked the fitment. Perfect fit! Next step will be integrating magnets to hold it in place. I've orderet this slim magnetic caseing for ebay I will modify. New updated in a few weeks.

03-30-2013, 01:59 PM	#8
BimmerDoc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: PA, central, Philly all over Posts: 333 My Ride: E46 AWD, ///M Coupe View My Garage	I would do a pop up install like the Z4