iPad Mini Dash project [Completed]

Inspired by @xcuter to install a tablet in the dash, I have decided to use an iPad mini Retina. I have purchased the Alpine Perfect fit kit and I'll be posting pics as the work is completed. Here is what I recently received. My plan is to mold plastics and use magnets to create a dash with a removable tablet that I can take with me, won't be stolen or overheat while parked at work, can be updated regularly and still be a functional GPS, Music/Movie Library, LTE mobile usage tablet.

 

Custom cut matte plastic from Tap Plastic in sacramento. This will hold the magnet and cover the space in front of the stock faceplate I'm going to remove.

 

Molding the plastic to the Alpine dash kit...

 

Using the adhesive to bond the cut plastic with dash kit. Recommended to wait 24 hours for the proper seal.

 

Progress of the work



Took apart the dash



Removed the faceplate



Keeping the stock radio because I can control it with the steering wheel



mounted the modified Alpine kit

 

Installing the magnet (Steelie made by Nite Ize) to Alpine Dash kit. Corresponding magnet on back of ipad.

 

Complete

 

Thanks! I might move the magnet later, it's a little off-centered. I'll have to buy a new one because it's 3M and not re-useable.

I personally think it looks really good with the Stage 10 shifter.

 

Taking apart a Prius is like taking apart Legos. I read that somewhere on here. It's easy. For the shifter, you un-snap the plastic trim, use a 12mm socket wrench to take the old shifter out. Then unplug 3 cables and plug in those to the new shifter. Takes 5 mins. Completely plug n play.

 

Thanks