Just an idea, want your opinions! - Toyota Yaris Forums

revolution · 06-16-2011, 06:06 PM

Hey all,

So i've decided it's time the RS really kicked it up a notch on the In Car Entertainment, as it's already pimping with its Advanti / Red Bull Racing 17" Alloys on the outside, now for a bit of sparkle on the inside...

So, anyone have any thoughts, ideas or comments on my proposal to custom build an iPad 2 into the dash to replace the Pioneer DVD Headunit? Was thinking it would be pretty wicked to have a 64GB 3G + WiFi iPad 2 built in to run everything off, and that of course would give E-mail and Internet, and with a Wireless Apple Keyboard....

Would be even more interesting if the iPad fitted into some sort of custom dock so it can be removed when required...

Looking forward to the comments!

yarislady · 06-17-2011, 01:00 AM

It all depends on your price range, of course with the right amount of money anything can be done. Here's a guy you might want to check out his build he uses the Pioneer P710 headunit, and has a Mac Mini hooked up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym_o0...el_video_title

sqcomp · 06-17-2011, 10:07 AM

The built in iPad idea is being done already...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSnIXfoSU6I

There were several iPad installs at CES this year. It can be done in our vehicles.

I would have asked you where you are to recommend someone BUT, I'm afraid I don't know anyone in Milawi. Now...if you were to work with someone here in the states, we could probably shuttle the job to you.

mazilla · 06-17-2011, 10:47 AM

man, that takes up a lot of dash space...and it's just about as far from low key as you can get. I'd give it a few months before the car gets broken into just for the ipad. Around here it wouldn't stand a snowballs chance.

sqcomp · 06-17-2011, 02:12 PM

They are removable (or can be made to)...

yarislady · 06-18-2011, 06:57 AM

I think something with a really nice AUX setting would be perfect for a dockable iPad. The only thing that would be a problem is making a USB compatible docking station, probably has been done many of times just something I've never seen.

sqcomp · 06-18-2011, 12:16 PM

I've seen the iPad integrated into a vehicle and used as the hub multiple times. It can be and has been proven to work well.

06-16-2011, 06:06 PM	#1
revolution Drives: 2009 JDM Toyota Vitz Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lilongwe, Malawi Posts: 107	Just an idea, want your opinions! Hey all, So i've decided it's time the RS really kicked it up a notch on the In Car Entertainment, as it's already pimping with its Advanti / Red Bull Racing 17" Alloys on the outside, now for a bit of sparkle on the inside... So, anyone have any thoughts, ideas or comments on my proposal to custom build an iPad 2 into the dash to replace the Pioneer DVD Headunit? Was thinking it would be pretty wicked to have a 64GB 3G + WiFi iPad 2 built in to run everything off, and that of course would give E-mail and Internet, and with a Wireless Apple Keyboard.... Would be even more interesting if the iPad fitted into some sort of custom dock so it can be removed when required... Looking forward to the comments! __________________ 2011 JDM Toyota Vitz RS NCP91-AHMVK Keyless-Go,8 Airbags, Pioneer AVH-P4150DVD, Reverse Camera, Nokia Bluetooth Kit, Pioneer 6.5" 230W Split System in Front, 6000K HIDs in Headlamps, 6000K HIDs in Foglamps, Afe Intake, 17" Advanti Toro Rosso Alloys with 205/45/17 Yokohama R1 Tyres, 40mm Modellista Lowering Springs...

06-17-2011, 01:00 AM	#2
yarislady Drives: 08 Yaris HB Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dont worry about it Posts: 53	It all depends on your price range, of course with the right amount of money anything can be done. Here's a guy you might want to check out his build he uses the Pioneer P710 headunit, and has a Mac Mini hooked up. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym_o0...el_video_title __________________ Rob Cohen called, he needs his altezza's for the next Fast And The Furious

06-17-2011, 10:07 AM	#3
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	The built in iPad idea is being done already... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSnIXfoSU6I There were several iPad installs at CES this year. It can be done in our vehicles. I would have asked you where you are to recommend someone BUT, I'm afraid I don't know anyone in Milawi. Now...if you were to work with someone here in the states, we could probably shuttle the job to you. __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

06-17-2011, 10:47 AM	#4
mazilla advocatus diaboli Drives: 07 Yaris hatch Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Jacinto California Posts: 1,126	man, that takes up a lot of dash space...and it's just about as far from low key as you can get. I'd give it a few months before the car gets broken into just for the ipad. Around here it wouldn't stand a snowballs chance. __________________ -Type 07 FFL- My odometer 03/11 http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...a/2843ed85.jpg

06-17-2011, 02:12 PM	#5
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	They are removable (or can be made to)... __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

06-18-2011, 06:57 AM	#6
yarislady Drives: 08 Yaris HB Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dont worry about it Posts: 53	I think something with a really nice AUX setting would be perfect for a dockable iPad. The only thing that would be a problem is making a USB compatible docking station, probably has been done many of times just something I've never seen. __________________ Rob Cohen called, he needs his altezza's for the next Fast And The Furious

06-18-2011, 12:16 PM	#7
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	I've seen the iPad integrated into a vehicle and used as the hub multiple times. It can be and has been proven to work well. __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

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