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YamahaR86 03-05-2014 01:18 AM

Went a different route for Torque
 
If I need to mess with the radio I can flip it down. Enough clearance for me to shift.

http://i.imgur.com/AYz8WMB.jpg

labskaus 03-05-2014 01:55 AM

more pics ... more light :D

Simon99 03-05-2014 02:27 AM

Seems like a cool setup bro.. But i don't fucking get the layout.. Might as well be an airplane cockpit.. Take some better pics, I'm definately interested !


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ToyoburuBRZ 03-05-2014 09:17 AM

need more pics. Interested in the layout and how you are mounting the tablet. I just picked up a Nexus 7 and can't figure out what mount to buy

Deadspool 03-05-2014 09:33 AM

subbing for ALL THE INFORMATION

Trashed675 03-05-2014 12:07 PM

I like the idea, im in for daylight pics though.

Prog 03-05-2014 12:09 PM

Looks like a tablet mounted below the head unit.

z3ro 03-05-2014 12:23 PM

is there a recommended BT dongle for this or does anyone work just fine?

YamahaR86 03-05-2014 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by labskaus (Post 1575207)
more pics ... more light :D

Sorry finished it up late last night and I'm at work at the moment.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon99 (Post 1575248)
Seems like a cool setup bro.. But i don't fucking get the layout.. Might as well be an airplane cockpit.. Take some better pics, I'm definately interested !


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Kind of the high tech look I'm going for. Like to look at my cars data while at a red light or something especially since I'm paranoid about maintenance.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToyoburuBRZ (Post 1575540)
need more pics. Interested in the layout and how you are mounting the tablet. I just picked up a Nexus 7 and can't figure out what mount to buy

I mounted it with the arkon arm mount.

Quote:

Originally Posted by z3ro (Post 1575862)
is there a recommended BT dongle for this or does anyone work just fine?

There is, I'm using the mini one so it doesn't stick out. I think other bt dongles refresh your gauges faster but I only paid $12 for mine. Be careful where you purchase yours from because of numerous cases of knockoffs failing.

Pros of this set up:
-Its inexpensive ($40~) without tablet
-Tablet is detachable (to hide or use indoor)
-Doubles as a phone mount if you wanted
-Easy view
-Sturdy
-Covers up the ugly Frs manual have controls to an extent
-adjustable, can tilt up down left or right
-something for passenger to do (movies, games, media)
-keeping ac vents clear

Cons:
-sunglare at certain angles (maybe a matte screen protector?)
-a bit of a pain to install
-minor modification to dash (cutting hole)

Pretty happy with the setup, I wanted torque without spending a ton on a tablet head unit setup. There weren't a lot of options to mount the tablet. I wanted it to he detachable since I use the tablet to read books. At the same time I wanted the brz/10 series hvac but couldn't justify spending over $600 for it.

Tablet is rooted and flashed with timours rom. I have an unlimited data plan on my phone to tether a wifi for the tablet if needed.

Daytime pictures when I get off work.

z3ro 03-05-2014 01:22 PM

Can you provide the link where you purchased yours?

YamahaR86 03-05-2014 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by z3ro (Post 1576044)
Can you provide the link where you purchased yours?

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009F4JHHO/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?ref_=pe_385040_30332200_pe_30 9540_26725410_item"]Newest Elm327 Bluetooth V1.5 OBD2 OBD II Auto Diagnostic Scanner Mini Adapter:Amazon:Automotive[/ame]

Bought 2 from the seller toysngames both work fine. Something to note is to throw away the cd it comes with since it contains a virus and isn't even needed.

Deadspool 03-05-2014 01:52 PM

Nexus 7?

z3ro 03-05-2014 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YamahaR86 (Post 1576082)
Newest Elm327 Bluetooth V1.5 OBD2 OBD II Auto Diagnostic Scanner Mini Adapter:Amazon:Automotive

Bought 2 from the seller toysngames both work fine. Something to note is to throw away the cd it comes with since it contains a virus and isn't even needed.

Lol, so you bought something from someone that includes virus on a cd?

sounds sketch

YamahaR86 03-05-2014 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by z3ro (Post 1576158)
Lol, so you bought something from someone that includes virus on a cd?

sounds sketch

Yeah reason why I bought it from Amazon instead of eBay. Also read that in the reviews but it works fine for me.


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