Pheelay, I use different apps to replace the power/volume buttons (however I have a slot above them that I can slide a flat keyring into if needed) Bear in mind that the rabbit is removable if a hard boot was required.

I use the likes of tasker as my tablet screen turns on when USB powered (ie ignition) and screen/bluetooth/wifi/GPS off when ignition off (and on when ignition on of course.

Tasker also allows me to auto play the last track etc. I delay this for 15 seconds to allow for bluetooth to connect and I use the stereo controls to manage the volume.

An 8" screen should be fine if it's not too tall (ie width wise)

I have a head unit so have fm radio through that again using stereo controls on my steering column.

I have tablet talk but have used it once so far! It's just there if I fancy it. Tasker can be set up to send people a text automatically when I'm in the car if I want.

And again, my head unit does talk so I use that... once! Never saw the need to talk to people in the car although I know plenty do.

Hope this helps a little and good luck with the build.

Now back to Matt's!! Must start thinking about a custom front end!

It sure was Matt! Was at the neighbours when I came home! I did request 24 hour delivery but as it hadn't arrived by afternoon, expected it tomorrow.

Most 24 hour couriers will deliver until quite late, otherwise they'd be paying out lots of compo for missed deliveries.

Infact I was astonished that out works courier (APC) managed to collect a parcel from us at around 5.30 one evening top of the m25 and deliver it to a customer in glasgow by 10am the next day!

Stripped, ready for the change!

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...psipnytgmb.jpg

That's impressive service for you!

Considering it has to go from here to the local hub, then the main routing office, local glasgow hub, customer!

i like how youve put the centre console on they alloys,nice sales pitch,matt you have to buy these alloys now !!

Interesting methods. Thanks for the info! Tasker is amazing. Using it on my phone at the moment to set up things when I get in/out of the car.

Where is the head unit on your build? Dont see it in the pic in post #1!

Just found an interesting video on a Sony HU that integretes with Android:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9zFDhy5Y3Y

Good luck with the build!

That's nice tablet integration only limited by the pretty boring app layout. The future is coming though.

Mine is in the glove box. I wanted a clean console without losing the oem look with the ashtray. Personal preference really but the more I plan this one, the more I think I will get rid of the ashtray for the stereo!

Well over the last few days a bit of progress has been done.

A test fit was done for the combination planned with tablet at the top, followed by stereo then atc.

Sadly the stereo need far more room than is provided even if the SCU is removed so it has been slightly rejigged to stereo, tablet, ATC.

So the mock up of this configuration was made and fits perfectly so the placement was secured and the joins filled and roughly sanded.

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...psrjfooukr.jpg

Then a couple of coats of black were laid down to show up the imperfections to begin the fine tuning.

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/f...psjbq16x64.jpg

Due to the setup, the ATC unit takes up the ashtray section and about 5mm of space from the cubby hole area. I await a plastic sheet so I can recontour this area into useable space.

Quick progress is being made so won't be long until this will be completed, hopefully within the week.