pdg's microbudget estate

[pdg]

 We are relatively local and have a ramp if ever you want to have a good look around it at your leisure.

That's a kind offer, if I'm down your way anytime soon I may well take you up on that 


So, other things.

I mentioned in an earlier post about a digital dash. That idea expanded somewhat after thinking and looking around so I'm heading toward using an android tablet to have live obd data displays and also music, plus possibly cameras. Oh, and satnav usage, and probably other stuff I haven't thought of yet.

As it stands I'm happy with the stock dash for speedo/warning lights etc. but that might change depending on 'stuff' later.

I hate the look of clunky mounts for this sort of thing, so it's got to be an integrated install, including ditching the 'normal' head unit.

I know you've all seen a 306 console before, but just in case you've forgotten what it looks like...

   

So, one plan is to relocate the heater controls - maybe pull them down into the pocket above the ashtray, or just drop them a couple of inches and move the clock/temp up to by the rear view mirror / interior light area - which would give space for tablet about like:

   

Another alternative would be to do away with the central air vents and have it roughly:

   

I don't know yet. Whatever I end up with I'm going to need to make a new console fascia - just bludgeoning a hole into the original will look shit, as will a flat sheet with a screen cutout so shaping will be the order of the day. Either aluminium or fibreglass will get in.

So, as I stole my son's tablet to use for pics I need to find a cheap tablet for this - doesn't need massive spec (bluetooth, gps and usbotg are pretty much the only essentials) so if anyone knows of one laying about doing nothing and possibly going epic cheap, well...