N7 head unit install 2007 Toyota Tundra

[mixinguiness]

So I bit the bullet when the N7 came to the market and decided to install it in my dash.

What you can't see in the pics:

stock HU moved back 2" to allow clearance for tablet
stock volume controls were removed and relocated to spare plugs under heat controls
stock display/FM controls was relocated and velcro'd to top of HU (you cannot see the display at all)
extended N7 Power button so I can power cycle it
Found 2 after market slim adhesive backed buttons to allow to toggle between aux input (tablet) and FM radio. They were the ONLY thing I could find that was even close to stock looking. I still have to print labels for them.

So I retained all stock vol/channel controls, used the aux in for tha tablet audio, and now have a WAY better entertainment package than stock.

I lost (or just didn't care to integrate):

Preset ability
FM display
AM function

So, here are the pics:

 

[beardedspoooon]

So I bit the bullet when the N7 came to the market and decided to install it in my dash.

What you can't see in the pics:

stock HU moved back 2" to allow clearance for tablet
stock volume controls were removed and relocated to spare plugs under heat controls
stock display/FM controls was relocated and velcro'd to top of HU (you cannot see the display at all)
extended N7 Power button so I can power cycle it
Found 2 after market slim adhesive backed buttons to allow to toggle between aux input (tablet) and FM radio. They were the ONLY thing I could find that was even close to stock looking. I still have to print labels for them.

So I retained all stock vol/channel controls, used the aux in for tha tablet audio, and now have a WAY better entertainment package than stock.

I lost (or just didn't care to integrate):

Preset ability
FM display
AM function

So, here are the pics:

That's pretty sweet, good job! Did you choose not to make the tablet removable? From the pics, it doesn't look removable. Any plans on crafting some kind of cover for it for security purposes? I know the tablet is cheap, but people out there like to be assholes for no apparent reason.

 

[jonnyg1097]

That's pretty sweet, good job! Did you choose not to make the tablet removable? From the pics, it doesn't look removable. Any plans on crafting some kind of cover for it for security purposes? I know the tablet is cheap, but people out there like to be assholes for no apparent reason.

I was wondering that as well and thinking that it be pretty neat if he was able to make it so it slides in and out so it be something similar to a dvd tv. Still cool nontheless! And impressive that you were able to move everything around to still make it work.

 

[mixinguiness]

I did not want it to be removable because when you do this much work to have an in dash entertainment system, if you lose it, it gets stolen, or damaged, you have no music!

I have seen some that slide in and out and thought they were cool, but for what I wanted, this works perfect.

Also, I forgot to mention.. I tether through my Bionic to get 4G internet (where available) and use Jango as my internet radio. It is highly customization and you can make some pretty awesome stations. Only problem is they haven't implemented the action bar yet, so my audio settings are still on low and I cant exit without a force close... but they will upgrade, hopefully.

 

[Mr_Beefy]

How did you run the power? Did you snip the usb end off and run into the fuse panel? Looks fantastic by the way.

 

[E_Goldstein]

I have a question, obviously it charges from the car battery but what if it turns off???
More of a case of how did you extend the power button
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[mixinguiness]

I have a question, obviously it charges from the car battery but what if it turns off???
More of a case of how did you extend the power button
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Power was a second 12v power outlet spliced in behind the stock one. Tis provides constant charge when there is a draw, and turns off when charged. At least thats how it has been working. I think there might be something in the truck wiring that senses draw.

I use screen off to manually turn off the screen. I had it set to timeout, but that interfered with having the screen on while driving.

I cracked the case open and used my dmm to find 2 small solder pads that were shorted with the power button. After soldering on some very fine gauge wire i added a pushbutton switch that i havent found a home for just yet.

Also forgot to mention, the factory stereo was gutted of the cd changer, and all i would need to go back to stock is 2 plugs for the vol/tuner control and a new head unit which you can score for $50 on ebay.

 

[brooksyx]

Very nice. Would love to do this on my 02 v6 mustang.

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[rican408]

Thanks for posting. Need ideas for how to do it on my 07 Acura rdx.

 

[mixinguiness]

Thanks for posting. Need ideas for how to do it on my 07 Acura rdx.

Best way to start is to buy a double din kit for your car. The rest is pretty straight forward.