Custom Bezel - A different approach

**jr4284** · 04-30-2010, 03:38 PM

Well, haven't updated this in a while, but here we go. There have obviously been a lot of twists and turns since this project started.

Love it or hate it, my prototype came in today

2006 STi running A/V + Nav off of iPad 3G

(note, the prototype HAS NOT been finished/painted... this was just a fit/function check)

Custom bezel snaps right into place of OEM bezel, using same mounts/screws. HVAC transfers over the same. Nothing changes.

You can see I"m using the iPad dock. I have power coming in over a simple USB connection spliced into my cig lighter, so I'm charged/charging at all times. Headphone out jack to equalizer to amp.

Empty: (There will be a adhesive foam logo in the negative space for a little more style/protection)

Inserting iPad:

Docked:

As the driver:

Google maps:

**turbocad6** · 04-30-2010, 04:29 PM

that's crazy, I love it

awesome job with that...

**RipplingHurst** · 04-30-2010, 05:07 PM

Yeah, it's amazing how tight it fits. Very good job there. I'd love to see something like this in my Sequoia, I would definitely ditch the OEM radio for that kind of quality work.

**jr4284** · 05-29-2010, 10:33 AM

Hey guys, this will be a definite cross post from the mac forum, but figured we should have it here too (as well as the front page for now). The project has come a long way from it's origins, but the methodology is the same. Hopefully you all like it!

**jpinkerton** · 05-29-2010, 12:34 PM

Very nice!

**SenatorIvy** · 05-30-2010, 02:32 PM

Are you interested in doing any other bezel scans for other cars/applications?

**jr4284** · 05-30-2010, 08:15 PM

As a matter of fact, yes!

Head on over to the front page of mp3car.com and cast your vote for the next vehicle for iPad integration!

If there's another project that you have in mind, please send Heather or myself a PM. All of this has happened because of end user direction, so put in your .02 and help steer the carputing path!