I KNOW I SAID SATURDAY BUT I GOT TO EXCITED



So as some of you know about a week ago i said i was going to do this ipad install, im confident in everything i do down to the last second. I wanted to do this and use as less money as possible i can fiberglass but i wanted to see how much of this i can really do without it.
MATERIALS USED
To many to name
from woods
to metals but
i had one tool do
all the the work






FIRST THE IDEA
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NOW THE WORK
Before getting to work i had to relocate the A/C control unit
(BEFORE)


(WORK)


(AFTER)





Now im going to remove the 6 clips from the bezel













PLANNING


PROTOTYPE RAILING MADE






NOW TO START THE REAL RAILING





BACKPLATE WORK









CUT TIME


TEST FITTING





EDGE TRIMMINGS








PUTTING IT ALL BACK TOGETHER NOW





















WATCH THIS VIDEO AND CHECK OUT THE ENDING!!!



NOW SOME ASK HOW WILL AUDIO GO OUT......





RCA out to EQ and EQ to amp, Just waiting on my 0/1 gauge kit.

RATE, COMMENT, ENJOY!

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This is just pure win!!!!!! Not only is the idea simply amazing, your writeup is actually extremely solid for anyone else that wants to do this.

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Dubs:00 VW GTI VR6, Low and Slow 91 VW GTI 8v, Shave the Bay!! 91 VW Cabriolet 8v, bitch Basket
GP's:04 GP GT, Past now G-Ma's Girlfriend's 97 GP GT, "Project Pink Power"

Thank you, i could be more detailed if anyone would like to do it, no big budget needed I did all this with less that $40. Easy and fun. and WI-FI in the car. lol

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LOVE IT!!!!!!!! Does it have a power supply in the car or just running off battery?

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Came out really good. Nice work.

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1999 GT|SLP CAI|Borla Catback| Shift kit|18" Koblenz|GMPP Lowering|GMPP handling|Blk Headlights|ER Rcokers|HV3|HV TB http://www.fquick.com/The_Guz

the RCA cable has a usb power supply on it but it works through ACC.

-- Wed Nov 02, 2011 10:22 pm --


Thanks more to come.

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if you still have the plastic from where you cut the dic, you could try and put it in that tiny gap at the bottom, or you could put carpet there too. Im a bit of a perfectionist so it would bug me even if the gap was tiny.

And how easy does it slide out? I would be worried about it sliding out on a hard left turn

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DIY intake-HV3-3" catless dp-180 tsat-DIY shift kit-murphy custom tune

I am so buying a new DIC/stereo trim peice and going to start looking at hooking this up too. It looks good man. And yeah great write up.

One small peice of advice, maybe with the trim put the gap where the ends meet along the back edge and not at the corner so it is hidden more and you can probably put the ends closer together for a bit of a cleaner look. It is sweet though.

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i dont want to say its stiff but its just right i dont even have to run that test cause the carpet in the back hugs up on it making it a snuggly fit

-- Wed Nov 02, 2011 10:40 pm --


yea my dad said that too, its my first time working with that stuff i dont have more so i will leave it like that for now but if it ever get to a point of seriously bugging me ill start from the back middle next time. Thanks for the advice

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Tremayne: Solid work man. This could be the start of a whole new trend... Great write up too... I like how you used Wallyworld trim for your slot, I would have done the same thing.... too bad its not long enough to go all the way arround... thats my only constructive critiscm... other wise this is epic.

Keep us posted.

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2004 GTP Comp G. The Daily Driver.
JULY 2011 GPONA COTM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uNwgZGrvJ0
1992 GTA Trans Am. The Toy.
2003 VW Jetta. The Spousal Unit.

LOL. just like the other guy said i actually cut ot down thinking it was to much but once it was done it was done i im not that bugged by it yet but still. clean enough to enjoy a job well done. As for trend honestly i dont know bout any other car but like i said before the iPad was made for the grand prix cause the dimensions are dead on

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Yeah sorry man, they posted as I was typing... LOL

Sometimes these things take some final tweaks to make them killa... I have faith in you dude.

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2004 GTP Comp G. The Daily Driver.
JULY 2011 GPONA COTM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uNwgZGrvJ0
1992 GTA Trans Am. The Toy.
2003 VW Jetta. The Spousal Unit.

Bravo!! Like Matt said easy to understand write up and demonstrates that it can be done on w/ a small budget,

-- Wed Nov 02, 2011 11:36 pm --

Random: I was actually listening to 2chainz mixtape when I read this thread.

Back on topic: A few ?'s/suggestions

Where did you mount the equalizer?
If you do..do some tweaking in future. Of Course do like the others suggested and line up the ipad w/ the ends meet. Another suggestion I have is if you have a spare cubby...you can hack it up and instead of having the area where the rail lie. Mount the rails on top of the hacked up cubby. It'll benefit you 3 ways. It'll fill the gap and it'll make it seem like one oem piece and with the cubby if the equalizer is small enough you can set it up in cubby. A bit confusing to understand probably but im suggestions this since I know somebody else is bound to do this now.

and I may if I get a chance attempt a set up like this but w/ a galaxy tab since I hate apple lol

-- Wed Nov 02, 2011 11:46 pm --



Only way to describe it. Yes that is paint and no your the photoshop pro..something I have no idea how to use lol

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I never had that little trim piece i wish i did it would make that look cleaner and as for the EQ i thought of that to and after measuring i know it wont fit there. lol trust me i made sure of it all but i see we think alike

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I love the idea but to me the carpet seems a bit tacky. I would try crafting up some better ways to make it look OEM but to each his own. Good job and I really like the new idea.

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Very entertaining to read Nice job! Cant wait to see it on person.

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Why have more money than brains? Cuz RACE CAR :

come check it out, i think i seen you in Hialeah

-- Thu Nov 03, 2011 10:31 am --


The carpeting serve 2 purposes for me it looks good and also the ipad will slide in and out to much i dont want it rubbing wood or metal or plastic the carpet serve as protection.

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Ive yet to go to Hieleah with the G8. Ive mostly been sticking to West Kendall and the FIU campus. Id be surprised if you'd seen another red G8 with rally stripes.

Im free on Friday afternoon if you wanta hang out. Maybe i can give u some out of the box thinking.

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Why have more money than brains? Cuz RACE CAR :

lol. i need a new project soon, 1/0 gauge wiring coming and my EQ but friday (Tomorrow) i have a date with wifey

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Absolutely amazing! GM should take note. Seriously.

Great uber-thorough write up as well.

You know I have parts laying around to sell . Have you flipped the motor mounts yet?

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Why have more money than brains? Cuz RACE CAR :

No but it seems like a good idea right now

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Nice work indeed. Looks solid and legit~

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2004 Grand Prix GT2: cone air intake, rebuilt HD transmission, rebuilt camshaft, rebuilt top, repainted black rims, rebuilt suspension, slotted/cross drilled rotors, Pioneer AVIC-D3 TV stereo, and more!

The carpeting serve 2 purposes for me it looks good and also the ipad will slide in and out to much i dont want it rubbing wood or metal or plastic the carpet serve as protection.[/quote]


could do carpet on the back and stuff but the part infront of the rail that is actually visible when u have the ipad in could b done with fiberglass is the only change i would make

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could do carpet on the back and stuff but the part infront of the rail that is actually visible when u have the ipad in could b done with fiberglass is the only change i would make[/quote]

True. But to me the thing about glassing it is I world want it to be the same finish texture as the bezel and honestly I can't.

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