can a tablet be installed into dashboard?

[Sky-drive]

Having enjoyed a boozy bbq this afternoon at home , I have thought the dash fascia on the Z4 is an ideal location to incorporate an Android/Ipad tablet. The central vents would have to go as well as the head unit however in its place I would get a combined mp3/satnav/internet touchscreen in its place. Anyone actually done this already?

 

[Marlon]

Having enjoyed a boozy bbq this afternoon at home , I have thought the dash fascia on the Z4 is an ideal location to incorporate an Android/Ipad tablet. The central vents would have to go as well as the head unit however in its place I would get a combined mp3/satnav/internet touchscreen in its place. Anyone actually done this already?

Someone on here has done this Im sure - I remember pics of him cutting into his facia It all worked out in the end (can't find the thread)

 

[srhutch]

From memory that was with an iPad, but any tablet will work. Marking it look good on the other hand.

 

[faz_b]

If you are prepared to lose the centre vents then double din becomes an option as well:

 

[Scooba_Steve]

I'd have gone double DIN if a facia adapter was available with side vents.

 

[markplant]

I'd have gone down this route if I didn't have the nav screen to chop up, one idea maybe to get a spare dash trim , integrate a the tablet trim with the dash piece an get it refinished as one

 

[faz_b]

I'd have gone double DIN if a facia adapter was available with side vents.

I definitely would have done the same. Found this as a DIY attempt and whilst the execution is decent and does the job, its not quote right IMO

Still a good effort though.

Im wondering whether some proper vents could be incorporated from another car into a fascia. something like a thin vertical vent. Say something like this rotated 90 degrees:

 

[paddy wright]

Have a look here
http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=56746&hilit=Android