iPad Mini in-dash install [996 MkII]
#32
03-12-2013, 01:46 PM
Aright I took the plunge thanks to pfbz! I am running mine through the stock Bose system using a Sosche IPRDS. I was also able to retain my cup holder function by trimming the lower support bracket about an eighth of an inch. I relocated the Bose system to the lower center console. I'll get some pics up tomorrow. The Sosche IPRDS charges the IPad Mini with no problems. The IPRDS displays the name of the song on the radio and dash displays. The Mini cuts on with the turn of the key. I decided to go with a 32GB LTE IPad Mini and connect it to a 32 GB WI Drive that will give me 64 GB of storage for music, etc... I also have a Go Point BT1 Bluetooth dongle connected to the OBDII port. Works great with Harry's Laptimer and also has a cool diagnostics dash board. For tunes I have Pandora, IHeart Radio and XM Sirus Apps plus my ITunes library. For navigation I'm using TomTom and built in Apple Maps.
Definitely check out Waze as a gps application if you haven't already. Free and far and away my pick from the ones I've tried.
Also, what is the Scosche 'IPDRS'?
Last edited by pfbz; 03-12-2013 at 02:26 PM.
#33
03-12-2013, 02:16 PM
No reason it wouldn't work the other way as well, just make sure that the ipad isn't resting on the volume up/down buttons.
#34
03-12-2013, 02:20 PM
As for time, I could probably do the dremel work to fit another one in less than an hour. Much more time was spent trying to figure everything out before I started modifying things...
#35
03-12-2013, 05:30 PM
It works very well and will enable input into the Bose Most system w/o the cost of Denison, etc...
#36
03-12-2013, 06:16 PM
I used to agree with this until Google came out with their updated Maps app for IOS devices which FINALLY comes with voice navigation.
#37
03-13-2013, 12:50 PM
Here are the pics of my install (I apologize for the glare). I moved the stock Bose stereo to the lower center console and connected the the iPad mini via Sosche IPFMRDS. Thanks to PFBZ I was able to easily select the appropriate software including jailbreaking my iPad. The jailbreak lets the iPad start and stop with the ignition. It also gives me options to reboot without access to the power button.
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A few things I would still like to figure out would be how to route the audio and microphone from my iPhone to take calls through the iPad. Not sure if this is possible. Since this is not my DD, I would also like to cut the LTE on and off with the ignition to minimize not having a charge when the car sits for awhile. Anyone know how to accomplish this?
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A few things I would still like to figure out would be how to route the audio and microphone from my iPhone to take calls through the iPad. Not sure if this is possible. Since this is not my DD, I would also like to cut the LTE on and off with the ignition to minimize not having a charge when the car sits for awhile. Anyone know how to accomplish this?
Last edited by Slopeslider2; 03-13-2013 at 08:40 PM.
#38
03-13-2013, 02:42 PM
Redshift for me it was the cost of the iPad (32gb LTE) around $500 and the Socshe IPFMRDS $150. The rest was time. It took me a couple of hours to complete. That includes moving the A/C controls, Bose Stereo, modifying the horseshoe and the rear support. To move the Bose system, I had to remove the lower center console and modify with a dremel to get it to fit. The wires were a bit short. I had to place the stereo in the in console with the console removed plug in the harness and then reinstall the console to make it work. All and all not to hard of a job, if you are patient in your approach.
#40
03-13-2013, 05:32 PM
The sound quality is very good. It never cuts out. The only negative is it isn't quite as loud as a CD. Still plenty loud though.
#41
03-14-2013, 01:52 AM
A few things I would still like to figure out would be how to route the audio and microphone from my iPhone to take calls through the iPad. Not sure if this is possible. Since this is not my DD, I would also like to cut the LTE on and off with the ignition to minimize not having a charge when the car sits for awhile. Anyone know how to accomplish this?
I don't think the iphone can use an ipad as a bluetooth 'speakerphone'. I use the pioneer deck for this function, but of course not applicable with the factory bose system. I'm sure you can't do this normally, but there might possibly be some cydia app that allows it, though I've never been able to find one. Let us know if you find anything...
Not sure what you mean about shutting the LTE off with the ignition... If you have your ipad go to sleep with the ignition, it should also be shutting off the LTE. iPad power consumption during sleep mode should be very minimal...
#42
03-14-2013, 07:00 AM
Great work you guys. I may wait until the ipad mini 2 comes out and let the flood of original minis hit the market for much lower cost before attempting this but it sure is tempting me.
#43
03-14-2013, 11:18 AM
I was torn and decided no time like the present 😃. If you purchase through AT&T and add to your data plan ($10 per month) you get $100 off.
#44
03-14-2013, 11:19 AM
I'm grandfathered into the unlimited plan. Do they even let you add a mini to that plan at $10/mo?
#45
03-14-2013, 11:21 AM
Install looks great!
I don't think the iphone can use an ipad as a bluetooth 'speakerphone'. I use the pioneer deck for this function, but of course not applicable with the factory bose system. I'm sure you can't do this normally, but there might possibly be some cydia app that allows it, though I've never been able to find one. Let us know if you find anything...
Not sure what you mean about shutting the LTE off with the ignition... If you have your ipad go to sleep with the ignition, it should also be shutting off the LTE. iPad power consumption during sleep mode should be very minimal...
I don't think the iphone can use an ipad as a bluetooth 'speakerphone'. I use the pioneer deck for this function, but of course not applicable with the factory bose system. I'm sure you can't do this normally, but there might possibly be some cydia app that allows it, though I've never been able to find one. Let us know if you find anything...
Not sure what you mean about shutting the LTE off with the ignition... If you have your ipad go to sleep with the ignition, it should also be shutting off the LTE. iPad power consumption during sleep mode should be very minimal...