I'm going to preface this thread by giving credit to FenixRising for the inspiration. I too wanted to add the versatility of my new phone's capabilities while not hacking up the OEM interior. So I went to work creating a better mousetrap, so to speak.
This is the template I created out of card stock. I wanted my mounting bracket to be rigid (read not oscillating or bouncing) and also to be able to keep the clock. Just like FenixRising, I wanted to be able to return the interior to stock one day.
Next was to cut, grind and sand the sheet metal to match this template. I took the sheet metal from a Chevy pickup rear fender! Yes it will add a couple of ounces to my precious ride but it won't move! Here it is after bending into shape.
Here is the opening where it will sit. It will be held in place by the two screws securing the center console to the top of the dash and will exit above the clock.
The power/audio cable (it's just one thin cable) will be routed through the top of the right climate countrol vent and attach to a power cord spliced into the cigarette lighter and the audio through a USA Spec Adapter wired though the CD changer input.
Here is the finished bracket. I used sanding primer to get the base bracket as smooth as possible, then sprayed in flat black. I'll take more pictures once I install it later this week.
This will give me;
I'll take some more pictures after I finish the install later this week. Let me know if I can help if you decide to try this DIY mod. Thanks.
This is the template I created out of card stock. I wanted my mounting bracket to be rigid (read not oscillating or bouncing) and also to be able to keep the clock. Just like FenixRising, I wanted to be able to return the interior to stock one day.
Next was to cut, grind and sand the sheet metal to match this template. I took the sheet metal from a Chevy pickup rear fender! Yes it will add a couple of ounces to my precious ride but it won't move! Here it is after bending into shape.
Here is the opening where it will sit. It will be held in place by the two screws securing the center console to the top of the dash and will exit above the clock.
The power/audio cable (it's just one thin cable) will be routed through the top of the right climate countrol vent and attach to a power cord spliced into the cigarette lighter and the audio through a USA Spec Adapter wired though the CD changer input.
Here is the finished bracket. I used sanding primer to get the base bracket as smooth as possible, then sprayed in flat black. I'll take more pictures once I install it later this week.
This will give me;
- my phone (Bluetooth of course, it's the law in California)
- Pandora
- Turn by turn navigation
- WiFi hub
- All audio features utilizing the car's audio system and controls
I'll take some more pictures after I finish the install later this week. Let me know if I can help if you decide to try this DIY mod. Thanks.
