[Smokey]

Right, few points to clear up....

Would you supply the console and allow the customer to fit their own tablet?

Console without tablet....possible but there will be issues regarding buttons. Most tablets have a lock button (at least) on the side which needs to be used to unlock the tablet. I plan to install a switch and a solenoid to activate this button as there would be no other access. If you chose the tablet and I ordered it, then fine, I could do that but I couldn't supply the console without having the tablet in my possession without there being extra work needed. Also the screen size, although similar, vary depending on each 7" tablet.

Also would you want their old (now not required) console as a kind of trade in?

This is definately something I thought of and if postage cost was minimal, then yes, I would be interested in discount refund on receiving it.

People must learn to be patient with something such as this as you are doing this as a hobby as such

Yup, whole-heartedly agree. 3 weeks would be a rough turnaround but things happen. A full refund would be available if it exceeded 6 weeks and updates on progress would be evident on this very site in the 'build' section.

Don't forget the shipping costs and packaging as although light it will be big.

As this is a gauging interest, my price is rough (but most likely feasible, bear in mind I have bought the parts for my own project) but I did take in to consideration the p&p.

Just measured the area above the heater dials - it is 9" wide and 4.5" high.
If you lose the clock and relocate the hazard and HRW switches to the 2 blacks that are for the heated seat switchs you could use the space, should look very O/E

Wont need to lose the clock, it has been done before, just couldn't remember if it was a mk1 but the pic below confirms there is space to keep everything else standard. The cables controlled by the dials are only moved inches and this guy has it functioning so that's what I'd be going with. Luckily I have a spare mk1 and mk2 console to play with



This is not what mine would look like, it shows the screen location though. The stereo would be at the lowest point.

Its a great idea but speaking from experience, with vis kits, may well become the baine of your life!

Personally I wouldn't give people too may options as will make things so complicated for you

I won't be doing these in the volume you did the VIS kits so hopefully less pressure.
There aren't going to be too many options, I would just need to know which tablet to buy first (I will supply a list of suitable bargain and quality options). Other than that, all the listed options will be available for all. If there is something specific, I will advise with that person if it is viable and at what extra cost. It won't be a production line, this is a custom project.

As a foot note. I know there will be reservations on the product, it's quality and whether I can achieve the outcome. I made the basics of my car pc (ie the console section) very quickly and it was only complicated due to the whole thing being custom. This won't be the case with this set up.

Also, if you don't know me, have faith. I always put my best in to things which is why the Forza Championship has completed it's 6th season and the site track car project is about to go in to it's second year. I also wouldn't sell something I wouldn't put in my own car...and I'm fussy about that!