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Sorry here is the link... Here is an image I took of an iPad mini 'stuck' to the dash... definitely room for it from what I can tell

iPad Mini Side Slide in Dash mount in BFII XR6. I thought I would write up the design project details of installing an iPad Mini into the dash of a BA/BF XR6. I have not yet decided whether to go ahead or not with this project, and if so it will be later this year. But if anyone would like to attempt this I thought you would appreciate the following details… What you will need… Spare ICC Dash facia cover from eBay ~ $40.00 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ford-BA-BF-genuine-ICC-Facia-cover-or-complete-change-over-unit-suits-all-models-/150889883457?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2321bce741&_uhb=1 iPad Mini with Cellular 4G ~ $500-$800 http://www.apple.com/au/ipad-mini/overview/ iPad Mini ‘Side Slider’ Kit from Sound Man Car Audio ~ $150 https://shop.soundmanca.com/ipad-mini-side-slider-kit/dp/14 8-30pin adapter ~ $70 https://shop.soundmanca.com/lightning-90/dp/13 30 pin to USB ~ $25 http://store.apple.com/us_smb_78313/product/MA591G/C/apple-30-pin-to-usb-cable?fnode=3a What it might look like… *Quick video of how the side slider works... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7uZbQu662c What it looks like installed in another car http://www.chiploco.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/soundwaves-of-tampa_1.jpg --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Soundman CA know their sh*t with iPad installs and have a heap of videos on their channel if you want to check them out… http://www.youtube.com/user/soundmancaraudio?feature=watch --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ADVANTAGES: This setup allows Bluetooth music streaming and calling, with connection to two devices. So while streaming audio from the iPad Mini via Bluetooth, if you receive a phone call on your phone the music will stop. As well charging the iPad via USB into the head unit (if you have that capability, if not you need an iStreamer ~$250) You can stream via Spotify, Rdio, iPod, Pandora etc via Bluetooth to the head unit. You can also use TomTom or similar GPS apps to use the display as a GPS unit, I haven’t tested whether you can run the GPS app (on mute) while streaming music from the iPad. Also use it for passengers to watch Movies, stream Youtube, video record/skype call, shazam songs on the radio and a few other uses I haven’t looked into yet. DISADVANTAGES: You lose the use of the stock screen which displays the AC settings, I am trying to figure out a way of having an ‘AC on’ indicator light in the AC button but haven’t looked into this just yet. I don’t think this is a huge disadvantage at this stage, but also it is a costly way of getting Spotify and GPS in the dash. This is where I am weighing up the costs and will decide to go ahead with the project later this year. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My current setup Alpine CDE-147EBT Head Unit ~$299 http://www.alpine.com.au/showItem.php?item_id=316 German Maestro EV6808 2-Way Front splits ~ $699 Rears coming soon… http://www.german-maestro.de/EN/ev6808.htm I will try and find a local panel shop keen to do some fabricating/body work, have a chat to them about costs and update this thread when I have more details Let me know what you think…

@ Paulie2256 ... Not at the moment mate, just purchased my first Ford. I am a professional photographer and noticed that there wasn't many visual guides to the mods that I was planning on doing so thought why not give others in my situation the heads up. TBH I don't actually know much about being a 'technical writer' but I will be documenting the mods I do with high quality photos and be posting them as I do them for a little side project. Next I have a pro audio shop installing a high end stereo so going to hang with him at his shop and take shots of what he does during his installs. Thanks for all the feedback guys much appreciated.

Here is a photographic guide how to change the interior light globes in your BF XR Falcon. Firstly, here is a link to where I got my globes from. Very fast postage and very nice product. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FORD-BA-BF-XT-XR6-XR8-TURBO-F6-INTERIOR-LIGHT-KIT-WHITE-/220755235240?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item33660991a8&_uhb=1#ht_5549wt_986 ----------------------------------------------- Reading Lights ----------------------------------------------- Remove the housing by grabbing from one corner and pulling down until clips release. Remove housing and unclip power from the back. To remove lights, grab and rotate anticlockwise Remove globe by simply pulling straight out. Replace globes with your desired colour LEDs Plug the power back in and push the housing back into the roof until it clips in. Done. Before & After ----------------------------------------------- Main Cabin Light ----------------------------------------------- Start by removing the plastic cover. Now remove the globe, be careful, this is really tight so try and loosen the clips a little before pulling on the globe. Replace with the desired colour LED. Replace plastic cover. Before & After ----------------------------------------------- Rear Seating Lights ----------------------------------------------- Remove by using fingers or a flat head screw driver to open from the drivers end of the housing. Unplug from power for easy globe removal These globes are bayonet type globes, so just push and rotate. Close up of the globe and housing. After completing all globe changes. Thanks guys

Here is a photographic guide to help you change the colour of the Ignition Illuminator on your BF MkII XR6. Here is a link to the globes I used from eBay. You need a T4 Wedge globe. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/130582917218?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 Starting with the stock orange light you can see here... Under the steering column you will see 3 screws, philips head. Remove all 3 of these. Now the bottom and top halves will separate on the column and you can completely remove the bottom half. You will need to unplug this power lead. (you can do this first or second) Here is the screw that will release the housing so you can proceed to the next step. Again philips head. Now you will be required to remove the following 4 clips to open up the housing. This is a bit tricky but it will help with a flat head screw driver. Here is the T4 Wedge Globe, using a flat head, twist and remove. Replace with your desired colour LED Now return to the car and plug it back in, test. Once confirmed it is working, place the housing back over the ignition, screw back it in and replace the steering column cover, screw in and ensure the top half is in the correct place. After Cheers guys

Just checked and I found XR6TOY... works for both xr6 and xr6t anywho will keep looking and giving ppl ideas for great plates Also: - BOSS4D (VICTORIA BTW)

Not as far as VicRoads is concerned... Anyone know the owner of my 'wanted plates' ?

91,000 miles and its done. ruined. broken. what a hell of a 91000 miles that would have been though!! great story

If anyone is looking for some plates in VIC I went onto VICROADS the other day and checked all of these... NOTE: they are all available BF6TBO BFSIXT QUIKFG FASTFG MYF6FG MYFGF6 FASTF6 XR6TEE XXXR6T (one of my favs) FGSIXT QUIK6T QUIKBF QKTRBO XR6TME XRXR6T OZTRBO XR6TM8 --------NON-CAR RELATED------------ JST2QK YOUCNT (you can't, not you cun*) ITS2QK SPOOOL URSURE (you sure?) THATQK EFNQIK (effing quick) ----------------I WOULD PAY MANY $$$$ FOR THESE---------------- XR6T BFXR6T BRENT (My name) UCNTRY (you can try) ***probably the best plate I have ever seen***