myoriginal77

Anybody have an idea how to use an iPad or similar computer to replace the center gauge panel ???

I have seen programs that will read from the diagnostic port (i've got one for the ls1) and give somewhat of a panel looking deal.

Also, there are some data loggers that the drag racers use that have all the readouts on a single screen.

Plus you'd have GPS mapping, iPod etc. etc.

Thanks,

Frank

Curby

I started working on a double din receiver located were the gauges were, and moving the 3 main gauges to where the radio currently is. I thought it would be a better looking design.

But, other projects took precidence.

noonie

Lots of stuff already out there for iphone, itouch, ipod, ipad and windows laptops all using wifi.

http://www.chinavasion.com/car-diagn...tools/cvsna81/

http://www.palmerperformance.com/pro...mand/index.php

http://itunes.apple.com/app/dashcomm...321293183?mt=8

dembo

An example (not a vette): http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_u...&v=JdwaLeVoW8I
On the other forum someone is programming a interface himself for his C3 with all the functionality you mentioned.
Regards
Nick

myoriginal77

Great THANKS !

This may be what I use instead of regular gauges, we'll see.

Frank

my72vette454

Check this out, pretty cool stuff out there anymore!

http://www.mimodhp.com

myoriginal77

YIKES - the price ...

My IT friend is coming for dinner tonight and I plan on putting the arm on him.

I'm leaning toward the iPad though and the Dash Control program as listed above. Tight on money right now and it may be a trade off between the gauges and some front end work.

Thanks,

Frank

my72vette454

Yeah its not cheap but neither were the 9 autometer gauges I put in the center section of my dash (1100.bucks) when I did my turbo install, plus the new autometer tach and speedo (400 bucks) that I still need to buy. Also when I put the nine gauges in I lost the stereo. Let us know what your IT buddy thinks.

Mike

bingham72

Check out MP3car.com. That site is full of car computer setups and custom software. I'd started on my own a while back, but actually getting the vette back up and running took priority. I need a test car after all.