ipad dash mount

[DigitalOSH]

So I've been trying to think of a good way to mount my ipad on my dash for months...

My prerequisites are:

-Cannot cover vents
-Cannot cover important controls
-Must be easy to attach/detach
-Must interface with existing sound system, not replace it (as I have XM and listen to a lot of AM radio)
-Any changes must be completely reversible (cant cut up the dash, etc)


My wishlist is:

-Would be nice to accommodate a case
-Would be nice if it looked clean when the ipad is not in place


After toying with at least 30 ideas over the span of the months, I almost gave up. Until I brainstormed with Lisa. Here's what we came up with:

Use three of these:


Here's how it turned out:



and with the iPad in place:



I'm really surprised with how elegant and clean the install ended up being. I painted the L screws black as well, so they match the dash better.

Although I really like this install, it feels a little ghetto to me... but I can't think of anything else as clean or effective. If you guys have any suggestions, let me hear them

[rsilk]

So wait... doesn't that cover the vents, cover important controls, AND cut up the dash?

[DigitalOSH]

still get good air flow from the vents, the controls it covers are passenger side (muahaha) but they are not completely covered and can be easily used by the passenger, and yes, it does cut up the dash a tiny bit, but not so much that it would affect resale at all