Tablet for head unit

[PamAndJim]

Everyday I get in my car and look at my base model 4.3 inch screen and think two things:
-There may nevet be an affordable way to upgrade the head unit
-The area above the directional pad and knobs would be just about a perfect fit for my Nexus 10, or some similarly sized (maybe smaller) tablet.

So, I am curious if anyone here has replaced a factory head unit (not necessarily a Mustang) with a tablet. I've done some searching online, but haven't yet come up with a parts list. Any advice would be great.

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[John S.]

My buddy had an ipod mini as a head unit in his viper. https://m.facebook.com/srqcustoms/p...711052022/10151788438422023/?type=1&source=56

 

[LIUTOFSIK]

At the cheapest level use Velcro n Bluetooth lol

 

[Brent302]

At the cheapest level use Velcro n Bluetooth lol

I did this in my 2011 V6 lol and I got the Bluetooth obd-2 for engine info

 

[PamAndJim]

If I did it, it would be molded into the dash to look good. I'm just wondering if it's feasible to replace the head unit with a tablet. The audio part is easy, but can you integrate things like the back up camera, etc.

 

[Droid_Junky]

I haven't seen anything that would allow you to swap it out completely. The tablet has limited methods of input. Your backup camera would need to be Bluetooth or WiFi. It is possible to use a small usb hub to get a few more connections. It would require external power. But you can use some of the tablet features. Music and maps will work.

I use my Nexus 10 on my boat for navigational charts. Works just as good as a dedicated GPS.

 

[HrDrift]

today at work i was thinking about installing an ipad on my base model. my last 06 mustang i installed an ipad in the car.



still debating if i should do the ipad on the 2015 or hoping the the premium edition radio will fit in the base

 

[PamAndJim]

today at work i was thinking about installing an ipad on my base model. my last 06 mustang i installed an ipad in the car.



still debating if i should do the ipad on the 2015 or hoping the the premium edition radio will fit in the base

Care to share any details on how it's installed/configured?

 

[SheStang]

That looks really amazing!! Very clean :clap2::clap2:
If I could get something like that, I'd be pretty happy!!

 

[LIUTOFSIK]

Well, the news from the other dash kit threads is that one is coming by the end of the year. Anything else will be custom and $$$

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