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pics?

I am totally with you. I currently have a fairly expensive sound system in my car but I've made sure during the install that nothing can be seen when one looks inside. Until I find a way to get a lid on top of the nav system (or Nexus for that matter), I'll probably wait to do this mod.

That kinna sucks then. If I want to install my Nexus 7, I'd have to get a nav bezel then, which I don't own at the moment. Plus I'd have to relocate my OEM mpg gauge and airbag passenger warning light unit. Personally, I would LOVE to have a nav bezel which gives a very good fit of the Nexus 7 AND a lid on it like the cubby bezel. This way, when I am out of the car, I can close the lid and 'hide' the Nexus 7. I would seriously love that.

I see. But the bezel shown in your pic above, which one is it? I am assuming cubby? On another note, you could install the Torque app on your Nexus to give you the instant/average mpg gauges, boost, etc (plus read/clear CEL codes as well). This way, you would not have to have anything mounted on your windshield. Anyways, that's subjective.

That's right, the provided OEM cable is short. So I was just picturing a regular AC extension cord for the Nexus charger which would run behind the deck, going under the center console and maybe to a small power inverter tucked in underneath your seat or something. Like I said, not the prettiest and most efficient in my opinion but it would work and meet the issues you have mentioned regarding charging that device.

I am assuming here you'd also use the provided USB cable. Forgot to mention it.

If you had a small power inverter you could just use the Nexus charger. Not the best but it would work.

So this pic above is with the cubby bezel then? If yes, where did you relocate the mpg gauge?

The only thing I dislike with a touch screen device is that you have to stare at the screen if you want to change a track or play/pause, increase volume,etc..

+1. Very nice indeed.

^ nice job. The next 'expensive' app (also 5 bucks) you should get is the Torque app to monitor, read, and clear CEL codes. Two years later, I still love this app! and I bet on the Nexus 7, it'll look great.

add 2 others from outbackxt05 and 1 from Scooby2.5. And hopefully not me. Got one misfire on 4 a month ago...

Care to share the link? Or I guess I can search all the threads you've started. I am actually thinking of creating a poll for people who've had a cracked ringland. I want to know which cylinder got affected. I am wondering if there's one that's mostly affected (like #4). I remember bmx mentioning that cylinder #4 is the last one getting fuel and can run lean more often than others. But I am not sure.

I read this article yesterday. Though more than a year old, it is a fairly good read. http://www.importtuner.com/tech/impp_1103_subaru_ej_series_engine_tech/viewall.html

Really though, is it the piston fault to 'fall apart on its own' or is it the injector's fault not doing its job properly, which in turns messes up the piston? Or is it the stock tune's fault? Kinna like blaming the VF40 being junk when really it usually fails due to oil starvation.

Did you ever check your injectors?

correct.

Correct. Let's do that then. I know you ship fast but the French customs in Tahiti are REALLY slow at processing and clearing packages (can take 1.5 month easy). Plus they tax things like crazy. So I'd rather wait till I get back.

Hey BMB, not sure what to do in my case: usually staying in the world of cheese but currently in a world of coconut trees for another month (hint pacific time). So, what do you advise?

^I have that one and use it for when I need to replace my CV boots (will probably use it again for the next cracked CV boot ).

Crap

I see. I am assuming you can no longer use the camera nor the built mics right?

Having the device slightly tucked in the dashboard, can you tell if the built-in GPS has a harder time locating satellites?

I am not in a hurry, so less pressure for you. I am still on the list though. BarManBean, you're the man.