97-02 Camaro radio opening dimension
08-07-2013, 07:06 PM
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97-02 Camaro radio opening dimension Hey guys. I had looked and didnt see if anyone else posted this, so I took some measurements today of the radio bezel and opening dimensions for a 97-02 Camaro. I have been contemplating between the Pioneer AppRadio or putting a Nexus 7 in my dash.
Current bezel opening:
7 5/8" wide x 3 9/32" tall
Max reasonable opening:
7 5/8" wide x 4" tall
Stock HU physical size:
8 1/8" wide x 3 5/8" tall x 6 1/16" deep
The more I think about the Nexus 7, I really want to do it for the usability and the cool factor. However, I work offshore so my car sits for weeks at a time, and I think the Nexus would probably not do well not being charged up often.
Current bezel opening:
7 5/8" wide x 3 9/32" tall
Max reasonable opening:
7 5/8" wide x 4" tall
Stock HU physical size:
8 1/8" wide x 3 5/8" tall x 6 1/16" deep
The more I think about the Nexus 7, I really want to do it for the usability and the cool factor. However, I work offshore so my car sits for weeks at a time, and I think the Nexus would probably not do well not being charged up often.
08-07-2013, 07:47 PM
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simple solution, design your Nexus 7 mounting system to support quick and easy removal so it's not limited to being strictly in car use.
similar to this, but with a connection or 2 to actually charge the tablet while it's in the car.
similar to this, but with a connection or 2 to actually charge the tablet while it's in the car.
08-07-2013, 09:12 PM
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Thanks man. I hadnt thought about holding the bezel with magnets. That would make it easy to take it on my rig, and prevent theft 
I have been reading a lot on the XDA forums about guys doing them in a bunch of Audis, C6 vettes, and the most thought out one I've seen is on a Trailblazer. I'm still contemplating my options. I almost bought a cheapy single-DIN HU today with bluetooth just to have the phone audio and calling as a bandaid until I really make a future plan. I would love to see if anyone else has done a tablet in an F-body though.
I have been reading a lot on the XDA forums about guys doing them in a bunch of Audis, C6 vettes, and the most thought out one I've seen is on a Trailblazer. I'm still contemplating my options. I almost bought a cheapy single-DIN HU today with bluetooth just to have the phone audio and calling as a bandaid until I really make a future plan. I would love to see if anyone else has done a tablet in an F-body though.
08-08-2013, 03:49 AM
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there was one on here awhile back that did a Samsung Tab 2 7" (like I have), and another that did it in a vette, I still haven't bother with a mount, I've got my pioneer radio I've had for about 2 years with bluetooth (calling, not audio streaming) and I just run a cable between my Tab and the aux in on the radio, based on my firebird bezel dimensions I will need to relocate the HVAC controls to get the room to put the Tab there and then find another place to hide the Headunit, unlike most I intend to retain the Pioneer for volume control and in case I need to play a CD (sometimes friends want to here their CD's on my system). It would be easier if the tablet was like a 6 inch model as it would fit the 1.5 DIN opening alot better.
08-08-2013, 08:49 AM
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Very true. I wonder if you can find a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 cheap and if it will fit with little to no modifications. I think that has a 5.5" screen. For me, I havent bought a CD in years, and anyone that rides with me has their music on their phone so the CD isnt important to me. Even all my movies are in mp4 or mkv format, so I dont play DVDs or BRs.