temporary tablet mod
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From: FL.
The only thing I use my Nexus 7 for in my Mustang is navigation with the Sygic app with maps stored on the N7 and it works great for that. My mount (made with 1" web strap, needle and thread, and heavy duty twist ties) would not hold the N7 steady in really spirited driving, but I'm not usually doing any of that when I'm using it anyway. You don't need a nav system on an autocross course. 
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Cobra R Member
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From: Ontario, California
I have a question for those of you running this mod. I've tried running my phone and the tablet in my car and it pretty much sucks. If I switch the bluetooth to the ipad, the phone doesn't work. Is there some trick to making this work? It's the only thing keeping me from buying this.
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From: Houston, Tx.
I have a question for those of you running this mod. I've tried running my phone and the tablet in my car and it pretty much sucks. If I switch the bluetooth to the ipad, the phone doesn't work. Is there some trick to making this work? It's the only thing keeping me from buying this.
you could make your power port "switched" using a relay so that way you can leave it plugged in all the time and it will then only power on when your car or radio is on.
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From: Angelbrechting, Germany
good point since I am also about to purchase this mod and I need to use my iPad and my iPhone both.
How about this USB Bluetooth adapters, i.e. Kinivo BTD-400, will these work as well?
Furthermore, how many USB ports do we have in a 2014 GT Premium?
Want to attach my iPod also....
How about this USB Bluetooth adapters, i.e. Kinivo BTD-400, will these work as well?
Furthermore, how many USB ports do we have in a 2014 GT Premium?
Want to attach my iPod also....
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From: New England
good point since I am also about to purchase this mod and I need to use my iPad and my iPhone both.
How about this USB Bluetooth adapters, i.e. Kinivo BTD-400, will these work as well?
Furthermore, how many USB ports do we have in a 2014 GT Premium?
Want to attach my iPod also....
How about this USB Bluetooth adapters, i.e. Kinivo BTD-400, will these work as well?
Furthermore, how many USB ports do we have in a 2014 GT Premium?
Want to attach my iPod also....
I have the KINIVO BT450 that DeeJayTJ mentioned and I like it so far. Although, I've only used it a couple times. I unplug it when I get that car home to avoid any battery drain issues.
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Need some help guys the second production run for music car's ipad dash mount is out and im on the list. How legit is this thing? Will my ipad fly out of the dash?? Are the magnets strong?? $379 is a good bit but it looks like a nice unit. Just wanting to know what you who have it think of it. Any help is appreciated
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From: Hartland, MI
Need some help guys the second production run for music car's ipad dash mount is out and im on the list. How legit is this thing? Will my ipad fly out of the dash?? Are the magnets strong?? $379 is a good bit but it looks like a nice unit. Just wanting to know what you who have it think of it. Any help is appreciated
As long as the iPad is in in the correct orientation it stays in place. There is a lip on the bottom that keeps that side in and the top side has another magnet that attaches in the same place a Smart Cover would.
People that have been in my car have said they thought it was OE. Can't ask for much better than that. I can't see a custom fit piece of this quality being much cheaper to manufacture.
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From: Lithia, FL
I have mine installed and think it is great. The magnets are solid enough that it is not easy to get the mount off with one hand while the iPad is in it.
As long as the iPad is in in the correct orientation it stays in place. There is a lip on the bottom that keeps that side in and the top side has another magnet that attaches in the same place a Smart Cover would.
People that have been in my car have said they thought it was OE. Can't ask for much better than that. I can't see a custom fit piece of this quality being much cheaper to manufacture.
As long as the iPad is in in the correct orientation it stays in place. There is a lip on the bottom that keeps that side in and the top side has another magnet that attaches in the same place a Smart Cover would.
People that have been in my car have said they thought it was OE. Can't ask for much better than that. I can't see a custom fit piece of this quality being much cheaper to manufacture.
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Joined: October 16, 2013
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From: New England
I love this idea and have been watching this thread closely. I almost pulled the trigger. In preparation I bought a Kinovo BTC450 bluetooth adapter and fooled around with a loose iPad mini in the car running the Copilot GPS app which I like because it stores maps on the device (less data xmitted). Actually, it was a borrowed wifi-only iPad but I was only in the garage. My plan would be to get my own iPad mini with cellular data.
The thing that struck me quickly was that battery life on the iPad didn't seem like it would be sufficient for my needs. While I sat there, in a short period of time, it went down several % while just browsing maps on the iPad. I want a solution that could provide GPS on a couple longer trips I have scheduled this year (6-8 hours). I don't think the iPad battery would make it. The inability to charge the iPad while mounted is too much of a downside for me. Is it really true that there is no way to run a charge cable?
The thing that struck me quickly was that battery life on the iPad didn't seem like it would be sufficient for my needs. While I sat there, in a short period of time, it went down several % while just browsing maps on the iPad. I want a solution that could provide GPS on a couple longer trips I have scheduled this year (6-8 hours). I don't think the iPad battery would make it. The inability to charge the iPad while mounted is too much of a downside for me. Is it really true that there is no way to run a charge cable?
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I love this idea and have been watching this thread closely. I almost pulled the trigger. In preparation I bought a Kinovo BTC450 bluetooth adapter and fooled around with a loose iPad mini in the car running the Copilot GPS app which I like because it stores maps on the device (less data xmitted). Actually, it was a borrowed wifi-only iPad but I was only in the garage. My plan would be to get my own iPad mini with cellular data.
The thing that struck me quickly was that battery life on the iPad didn't seem like it would be sufficient for my needs. While I sat there, in a short period of time, it went down several % while just browsing maps on the iPad. I want a solution that could provide GPS on a couple longer trips I have scheduled this year (6-8 hours). I don't think the iPad battery would make it. The inability to charge the iPad while mounted is too much of a downside for me. Is it really true that there is no way to run a charge cable?
The thing that struck me quickly was that battery life on the iPad didn't seem like it would be sufficient for my needs. While I sat there, in a short period of time, it went down several % while just browsing maps on the iPad. I want a solution that could provide GPS on a couple longer trips I have scheduled this year (6-8 hours). I don't think the iPad battery would make it. The inability to charge the iPad while mounted is too much of a downside for me. Is it really true that there is no way to run a charge cable?
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Im not sure if theyve started their third production yet... I know they have one for sale on ebay for a good cause. A guy ended up with two, i guess he ordered two and changed his mind but instead returning it hes selling it on ebay with all profit going towards a childs cancer research facility if im not mistaking i could be wrong. I should be getting mine soon i paid for it last week and they said they'd be done with the second batch by april 9th, so maybe this week or next i hope.
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From: Maui
Cool. Let me know how you like it. Post Pics! I'll try to email them and get on the next list. Thanks.
Im not sure if theyve started their third production yet... I know they have one for sale on ebay for a good cause. A guy ended up with two, i guess he ordered two and changed his mind but instead returning it hes selling it on ebay with all profit going towards a childs cancer research facility if im not mistaking i could be wrong. I should be getting mine soon i paid for it last week and they said they'd be done with the second batch by april 9th, so maybe this week or next i hope.
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