iPad Mini

I'm researching the possibility of installing an iPad Mini in my dash as the head unit. I have the fiber optic Bose system and I have the Most HUR adapter. There are several car stereo installers who have already done this (not in a Cayman ). One in particular has done many Porsche installations with the Most HUR, not with iPad Mini's. They believe they can do it. The iPad Mini is almost the exact dimensions of the space between the side panels which makes it a tough squeeze. So they are going to build an enclosure that fits over the front of everything including the side panels (There will be matching leather strips). Looking from the front you will assume that's the way it came from the factory. You then slide the iPad Mini into the enclosure from the right, so that it will be removable. When out there is a black mesh visible, not just an open hole. I like this concept as its almost like having your iPhone in front of you and you don't have any of these safety features bugging the heck out of you. They say I will have hands-free Bluetooth. With the iPad Mini GPS version and data plan you have everything available to you that your iPhone has minus the phone. But that's addressed through the Bluetooth integration.

Any updates for this? I'm going to do something similar, but using a Nexus 7. I have sound plus instead of Bose , so I'm likely going to just scrap the OEM HU, amp and speakers and build an entire system around the N7. I already have a DAC and EQ selected. Now just need to settle on Class D amp and speakers.

What do you use for AM/FM radio or do you just skip those and use Pandora or some other web radio stations? I'd miss AM/FM as there are some local talk radio shows I enjoy that aren't on the web. I would think the Nexus 7 would be a better fit than the ipad mini for this type of application though.

I haven't made any progress, lost steam during the Holidays. I'm going to get on it now. You can get any radio station you want over the internet, which is available with the iPad Mini. You'll end up with GPS, email, contacts, iPod, and any app available which includes Pandora, iHeart and a bunch of other music apps.

I'm currently on the fence between installing either a single-din stereo plus a horizontally aligned iphone mount directly underneath it or an ipad mini. I have a feeling that the ipad install is going to be more complicated due to having to work around not having a headunit. I don't care much for e-mail. My main motivation is Harry's LT and Waze . The shop that did this install are semi-local to me... Mexican Focus RS iPad Sereo Install - Focus Fanatics though the car owner here kept his headunit.

Going to be an interesting year. What I really want is a device that will automatically connect to my phone (no need for wires), be able to find my music and contacts, provide me with good GPS and hands-free phone, and not have to deal with any safety function someone else believes I need. The iPad Mini if it can be well integrated meets this. Well Kenwood may have also just introduced my solution: Kenwood Intros Two WiFi Decks With Second Screens! | ceoutlook.com Kenwood Only problem is the price, but I don't know what it will cost me to integrate the iPad Mini. By the way the guy I'm working with, who is at CES right now, says he almost has a bullet proof iPad Mini installation kit ready. I sent him pictures of my consul with a temp-let for the enclosure. When I spoke with him he was heading to Kenwood's booth to meet and look at their new models.

Holy sticker shock.

have you looked at mp3car.com? there a lot of options. really depends on what you want to do.

I am curious if anyone knows of any installers in the Toronto, Canada area that have installed a tablet ( IPad Mini or Nexus 7) into Porsche Cayman 's? I am differently interested in having a tablet installed in my car. Only for Waze and music. However, how would this handle Blu-tooth?

It can be done... I'm working on mine now. It's a 997 but it's pretty much the same interior than your car: iPad mini on the 997 - 6speedonline.com Forums joel pirela

Wow, that fits really well. How is the N7 supposed to be a better fit?

Wow that's great. I knew it could be done. I member of that forum as well. I'm going to contact Joe and get the specifics.

Any updates on this? Considering that a decent head unit cots 1100> it might make sense to do this...

That looks awesome!

The google maps app is headed to the app store soon on iPad . If it has talking directions, like the iPhone version, it should solve that problem. What I'm interested in though, are the Kenwoods that were announced at CES. Built in wifi? If done right, that could be a great new option, especially for vehicles with a back seat, given the second screen features.

I like the Kenwood 's with WiFi. They are pricey, $1,700 & $1,300 retail. I see a couple of advantages to a Mini and or N7, they are upgrade-able with some new latest and greatest app and they are in essence a computer. However I think the new Kenwood 's have access to apps and they have everything I want already engineered into them (and I assumed tested) and backed by Kenwood . You could really have some issues the Mini/N7 route without the engineering. I do have an installer that says he has worked through all the issues. It will be interesting to see he he wants for all that. http://www.ceoutlook.com/2013/01/08/kenwood-intros-two-wifi-decks-with-second-screens/ http://www.kenwoodusa.com/NewsArchive/2013/2177bf29-68ff-4344-8d19-0a99f6b1ebfe

Got all the parts painted back from bumper plugs... I will start this weekend... it's looking sharp!!!!

Very nice!! Can't wait to see it all done!

Looking forward to seeing this and your overall experience:dance:

I have a question... how are you going to handle Bluetooth for hands free calling? Is their a solution for this? Sorry if it was already covered.

Im pretty much done with my ipad mini install myself and must say Joe has been very patient and helpful with all my questions so far:cheers:

These are the latest pictures. Installation is completed!

What equalizer app is that?? I finished wiring mine all up and am about to yank it out in favor of a pioneer head unit. Sound quality is pretty pior from the ipad . Im using all of the same equipment as my previous porsche with the exception of the head unit and i am super unhappy.

the app is called "equalizer" if you don't place a pre-amp with at least 300w, the sound will suck. I'm streaming music thru Bluetooth and the sound is great! and I have muffler bypass and 200 x pipes!

Please enlighten me as to what pre amp you are using. I used the audiocontrol 3.2 with built in preamp however i couldnt find anything preamp rated in wattage but rather line voltage.

I guess that any amazon car amp would do: Amazon.com: Pyle PLMPA35 2 Channel 300 Watt Mini Amplifier with 3.5mm Input: Car Electronics or this one too: Alpine Electronics of America, Inc.

Is anyone develpoing a "Dash Kit?" or anything Also can you provide a link to how yours looks when putting in the ipad and with out it in? Ive loved this idea ever since i saw this posted months ago, FIRST EVER IPAD MINI INSTALLED INTO DASHBOARD OF A CAR - YouTube i love how clean it looks im hoping to do this in my Cayman I gotta do something i cant go through another summer like that lol WT

This is a little video i made: iPad mini installed on Porsche 997 - YouTube ok, I gathered all the parts and web links for it... GT3/GT2RS Radio Elimination Shelf: Radio Removal Shelf orsche Parts & Porsche Accessories - Wholesale Porsche Parts & Tequipment - Cayman Panamera Cayenn This is what you will modify the most to fit the iPad... pretty much, remove all the shelf part and keep the bezel. ________________________________________________________________________ EuroMotorsports PCM wire loom: 09 12 Porsche 997 Carrera Aftermarket Radio Wiring Harness Kit Sound Pkg Plus | eBay Loi sold me a cheaper version for $20. You don't need the antenna or FO cable. ________________________________________________________________________ Right angle Lightning cable adapter: Docking Cradle For Apple iPhone 5 - Black - Apple iPhone 5 You buy this chinese dock and take it apart. All you need is the right angle lightning cable that will plug to the ipad. The USB to lightning cable will plug to this. ________________________________________________________________________ USB to Lightning cable: Amazon.com: Skiva Lightning to USB cable (Apple Certified, MFI) for iPhone 5, iPad (4th generation), iPad mini,iPod touch (5th generation), iPod nano (7th generation): Computers & Accessories ________________________________________________________________________ USB charger: Amazon.com: Ultra Compact High 2.1A Output Dual USB Car Charger - Ideal for Charging iPad, iPad 2, iPad 3, iPhone, HTC, Droid, GPS, Smart Phones,Tablets and USB Powered Devices: Computers & Accessories ________________________________________________________________________ Cigarette adapter: RoadPro RP-203EC 12V 12' Extension Cord with Cigarette Lighter Plug : Amazon.com : Automotive ________________________________________________________________________ Noise isolator: PAC Ground Loop Isolator for 3.5 MM Applications : Amazon.com : Automotive ________________________________________________________________________ Bluetooth streaming: Amazon.com: Belkin F8Z492TTP Bluetooth Music Receiver: MP3 Players & Accessories If you are connecting this way, otherwise, you will need to plug the ipad to the audio source ________________________________________________________________________ USB Power cable to the bluetooth streaming: 10-00256 Tensility International Corp | 839-1027-ND | DigiKey ________________________________________________________________________ Pre Amp options: Amazon.com: Pyle PLMPA35 2 Channel 300 Watt Mini Amplifier with 3.5mm Input: Car Electronics ________________________________________________________________________ add ons: Bluetooth OBCII adapter: ScanTool.net LLC - OBDLink MX Scan Tool | OBD Interface | App Accelerator - ScanTool.net ________________________________________________________________________ FreedomPop 4G Internet: https://www.freedompop.com/checkout.htm ________________________________________________________________________ and that's it! I don't have any pictures, but this is pretty much what you need to do: Remove carpeted ends on the front of the rear main console (or dash) Remove two screws (on each) to remove the 2 side bolsters for the center dash Remove one silver screw on the pass side on the PCM Unlock the cam locks on the side of the PCM Pull the PCM out and unplug the AM antenna, FM antenna, Fiber Optic and double box plugs. Prepare the Radio Adapter loom with this connection sequence: From first plug: (from the car) rear: purple: rear right + purple/black: rear right - green: rear left + green black: rear left - front: white: rear right + white/black: rear right - gray: rear left + gray black: rear left - From second plug: (from the car) black: ground yellow: switched power blue/white: amp control. you need to have this connected to switched power for the door speakers to work. Get the switched power from fuse slot C6 and run it from the fuse box to behind the PCM. Euromotorsports provide you with this long cable. Connect your loom adapter's cables to the pre amp. Depending on how do you want it to control your music/volume, you will use the dock adapter to a USB friendly Pre-Amp (iStreamer) or any other device that supports it, or use the 3.5mm headphone plug for audio out to the pre-amp. You could also use the bluetooth streaming connection using the belkin part. then connect the belkin to the pre-amp. hook everything up and test. if everything is ok, you now proceed to install the iPad. The iPad fits against the center dash frame, no need to modify this. you will only need to take out a little rectangular area from your passenger side dash's bolster in order for the right angle to go in. The iPad is literally held in place by the pressure of the two panels. trust me. it won't move. Now, the bezel: Once you got your hands on the Radio Elimination kit you will cut the whole shelf part and leave the bezel only. It's pretty much 1/4" what you are going to be using but cut a little bit more because you will need to flat sand the bezel part so it will fit flush against the iPad's screen. To keep the bezel from falling, you will place two magnets that will align with the iPad's magnets created for the smart cover. Now, for the home button activation: You could do a multi gesture command to get to the home page but I discovered a new way without messing up the bezel finish by drilling a hole: I placed a rubber nub which is barely 1mm deeper than the bezel. This now rests on top of the recessed home button, so the bezel sits flush and with the most sensitive push on the bezel's area where the home button is underneath, you can go back to the home screen. works like a charm (as seen on the video) shortcomings: You lose 3 pixels at the top of the iPad's screen. Volume control is a little cumbersome unless you use a dedicated app to control it You are better getting the 4G version and scrap the 4G hotspot You can remove the iPad but it will take the removal of one of the side panels. The bezel covers the front facing camera, but the bezel can be removed in 1 second, thanks to the use of magnets.

Have any of you guys checked out Soundman on YouTube, these dudes have some really creative ideas of mounting iPads, some with releasing magnetic mounting.

Unfortunately installing that way is not hard wired to anything, no charging. I assume it's working through Bluetooth.

Apple wants to make super-secure magnetic mount for iPad Apple wants to make super-secure magnetic mount for iPad | Apple - CNET News

I started this thread but have made very little progress. Every installer I've spoken with tells me they can do this and then does not follow through. Jeolpirela has successfully installed a system (fantastic) but it involves more work and modifications to the original system than I want. I really am looking for a plug and play. So I ran across Parrots new Asteroid Smart and started a new thread: http://www.planet-9.com/987-cayman-boxster-electronics/80561-parrot-asteroid-smart.html

Hi, I'm not sure how long ago this was posted but hopping can get some help, i purchased everything that is listed in the post i have a 06 cayman that i'm trying to install the iPad mini, i got the installation kit from Euromotorspeed with wiring harness (mine is None Bose). the problem that i'm having is that ipad mini is larger than the face plate even dash itself i guess Mini is 7.9", my question is how did you fit the mini in a dash? i have a nexus 7" that is almost perfect fit. i would really appreciate if anyone can give me some tips. Thanks in advance.