Pics !! Custom 6' Monitor
05-13-2005, 04:52 PM
#18
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Originally posted by TiggsCRX
Not to jack or anything...but..
http://www.theyouthhaven.org/images/DSC00010.JPG
http://www.theyouthhaven.org/images/240sxone.JPG
Just thought I'd share a similar setup.
Only thing is, I'm running a full AMD 1.83Ghz pc.. a "carputer"
Built it all myself, all small form factor, microATX etc. Very small pc sitting in the hatch. Total cost (uncluding sub, 4 new speakers and two amps) was around $1,000.
BTW it's a touch screen.
I just wish I took an extra second when I was mounting the screen to realize I didn't need to trim my bezel thingy like I did, looks like crap now (I did it in a hurry) and hope to find a replacement one asap.
edit: I changed the pics to be links, didn't realize they were so huge.
Not to jack or anything...but..
http://www.theyouthhaven.org/images/DSC00010.JPG
http://www.theyouthhaven.org/images/240sxone.JPG
Just thought I'd share a similar setup.
Only thing is, I'm running a full AMD 1.83Ghz pc.. a "carputer"
Built it all myself, all small form factor, microATX etc. Very small pc sitting in the hatch. Total cost (uncluding sub, 4 new speakers and two amps) was around $1,000.
BTW it's a touch screen.
I just wish I took an extra second when I was mounting the screen to realize I didn't need to trim my bezel thingy like I did, looks like crap now (I did it in a hurry) and hope to find a replacement one asap.
edit: I changed the pics to be links, didn't realize they were so huge.
05-14-2005, 04:07 PM
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Hahaha. Well..
Right now the computer is just sitting in the hatch with my sub and amps. I'm in the process of desiging a custom enclosure for my sub (and adding a second) so I can mount everything up nice and clean like. If I showed you a pic now, it would just be a huge mess of wires and equipment. Nothing too impressive.
As for the cd/dvd burner location.. Well, I thought I had a great idea on where to mount it yesterday.. Even cut a hole in my center console/armrest thingy.. to find out that the spot was too shallow and it wouldn't fit.. D'oh! So now I have a hole in my console so I gotta buy a new on, and still find another mounting location. I have however cleaned up all the wiring in front of the back sear, it's all 95% hidden now except for the cd/dvd usb cable cuz I have that just sitting on top of my arm rest for now.
Right now the computer is just sitting in the hatch with my sub and amps. I'm in the process of desiging a custom enclosure for my sub (and adding a second) so I can mount everything up nice and clean like. If I showed you a pic now, it would just be a huge mess of wires and equipment. Nothing too impressive.
As for the cd/dvd burner location.. Well, I thought I had a great idea on where to mount it yesterday.. Even cut a hole in my center console/armrest thingy.. to find out that the spot was too shallow and it wouldn't fit.. D'oh! So now I have a hole in my console so I gotta buy a new on, and still find another mounting location. I have however cleaned up all the wiring in front of the back sear, it's all 95% hidden now except for the cd/dvd usb cable cuz I have that just sitting on top of my arm rest for now.
05-14-2005, 05:54 PM
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Um, if I took a long trip somewhere I'd just find hot spots if I needed to get on the net. I don't think I need my AOL Instant Messenger that badly ;-)
Well, I get it on my cell phone anyway!
Tons of hotels have free wifi and stuff, just fire up netstumber and find a connection.
I'm hoping within the next month I'll have everything cleaned up and mounted. We'll see, I need to come up with a few $100 to finish up.
Well, I get it on my cell phone anyway!
Tons of hotels have free wifi and stuff, just fire up netstumber and find a connection.
I'm hoping within the next month I'll have everything cleaned up and mounted. We'll see, I need to come up with a few $100 to finish up.
05-15-2005, 08:11 PM
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The dvd drive uses a ps2 cable to snag it's power from, so I already ran a ps2 extension cable to the front, and the dvd drive cable lets you piggy back so I just plug in a keyboard there if I need one. I generally just keep it in the back seat.
Bad news today though
The project is on hold.. Put a hole in my oil pan tonight I think. Wont know for sure until morning but a slight ticking sound turned into a knocking sound tonight.. then a snap/bang and a big pool of oil. Hadta tow the car home.
Bad news today though
The project is on hold.. Put a hole in my oil pan tonight I think. Wont know for sure until morning but a slight ticking sound turned into a knocking sound tonight.. then a snap/bang and a big pool of oil. Hadta tow the car home.
05-17-2005, 02:39 PM
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Excellent setup TiggsCRX. I am also into computers and all but seeing how my neighborhood is, i doubt it'll be safe to put one. If u could get it to sit flush with the trim that would even better, just a suggestion. But excellent job. Love to see more pics or your subs and new updates.
05-19-2005, 04:07 PM
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Yeah I cut the trim not realizing I didn't need to.. d'oh..
And the latest update..
I'm extremely sad to say
I have to sell it.. It's either sell it and replace my engine, or keep it and be without a car for over a month. If anyone knows anyone interested, I'm asking aroun $800 for the pc setup (no audio). Everything is there to get you setup except for audio stuff. That includes the pc, touch screen, dvd drive, 120gb hdd.. I figured out I paid over $1,000 for this BEFORE the cost of the audio stuff.
And the latest update..
I'm extremely sad to say
I have to sell it.. It's either sell it and replace my engine, or keep it and be without a car for over a month. If anyone knows anyone interested, I'm asking aroun $800 for the pc setup (no audio). Everything is there to get you setup except for audio stuff. That includes the pc, touch screen, dvd drive, 120gb hdd.. I figured out I paid over $1,000 for this BEFORE the cost of the audio stuff.