After 4 months and a couple prototypes, I finally achieved the result I was seeking. I wanted to find a way to mount and integrate my smartphone and update the functionality of my nav system.

Challenges to the mission:
1. Update software is expensive and often not up to date.
2. The Nav system on my 06 JCW Cabrio is not user friendly.
3. Mounting and charging my smartphone.

Solution:
1. Bypass the factory nav altogether.
2. Bluetooth integration with stereo. ( I sold all my working HK stuff and went aftermarket Kenwood head unit, Alpine Amp, and Boston Acoustic Speakers)
3. Use the space where the screen was to mount my new Galaxy Note 3 which fits the space almost perfectly.
4. Install a wireless charging system.


Here are the project pictures:

http://imgur.com/a/a86Sb

So far I am very happy with the results.

 

Well done!

 

i like it! i was wondering if there was an aftermarket option for something like this

only prob with the phone is when you no longer have it =)

 

Looks slick!

 

swimbaxter, looks cool! i'm looking to do the same thing. how do you get your phone to stick there? does your phone just rest on the shelf loose like?

gonna do that with the iphone 6 when it comes out i think.

thanks, david

 

The phone stays in place by sitting on a little shelf I built and I made a little friction clip on the top. I'll take some updated pics.