Computer ??

jayl · 06-13-2011, 11:25 AM

very cool... I used to have a PC in my old car (corolla)... still have the 7 in fabricated screen from it and the DC-DC OPUS power supply that did proper shutdown's when ignition was killed...

check out mp3car.com if you havent yet..

BTW if you want a DC-DC OPUS PS let me know i can sell mine since I dont use it anymore...

ZeN · 06-13-2011, 12:25 PM

Check this link for a direct fit with our Metra Dash kit. I'm planning on a Car PC as well as we don't have the luxury like US here in Malaysia.

Direct Fit LCD Combos

DIGItonium · 06-14-2011, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ZeN

Direct Fit LCD Combos

Oh sweet. I checked their site for the double-din case with display, but I didn't know they had Nissan retrofits. My biggest gripe is the lack of symmetry. It just looks awkward. They're not using a low profile DB-15 connector either, which is probably one of the reasons the display is shifted so far to the left.

[EDIT]
Here are a couple of fun sites I ran into for browsing boards of various sizes (mini, nano, and pico itx)
http://www.idotpc.com/TheStore/pc/vi...p?idCategory=2
http://axiomtek.com/products/ListPro...202&ptype2=205

CarPCs definitely lean towards the pricey range. I'd love to build an Atom or AMD Fusion system.

windex · 06-14-2011, 10:27 AM

Sure the price can get pricey but you can also get a good build for a decent price. Mine came in under the price of a good Navi so I was happy.
PriceList

ZeN · 06-15-2011, 08:03 AM

Digi : Yup, it seems ackward but i believe it can be customize if we dont want the USB port up front, i prefer a sleek/flush no button screen with high brightness, dont know if they could retrofit/recommend one and provide us the picture.

DIGItonium · 06-15-2011, 03:55 PM

Another fun device is the WDTV Mini. With custom firmware, it's possible to load up a custom interface to play media files. The only draw back is the lack of touch screen support.

ZeN · 06-24-2011, 09:22 AM

Guys, another addition of item if you want to go this route

RcJoyCon - Resistive Steering Wheel Controller

Retain steering wheel control with these unit, it will emulate all the input signal from steering as a keyboard. Here are one of the install on 350z that replace the stock cubby with OEM nav, he replace the OEM NAV screen with another touchscreen, route the NAV button through Joycon.

http://www.mp3car.com/worklogs/14677...n-console.html

Great for those who wants to throw away their cubby, a bit on the expensive side i guess.

pokeyl · 06-23-2012, 12:43 PM

Update, Final Hard Mount Install.

The first installs had the computer mounted to the center dash trim, a pain to work on as you had to disconnect cables to remove the trim. This time the comp is mounted to the plastic subframe under the dash trim.

I am going to take it to the local stereo installer and have a custom fiberglass bezel insert made.

This install pushes the computer back into the dash almost 2 inches(like the factory unit) to reduce glare.

06-13-2011, 11:25 AM	#16 (permalink)
jayl Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: md Posts: 813 Drives: 09 370z base MT Rep Power: 16	very cool... I used to have a PC in my old car (corolla)... still have the 7 in fabricated screen from it and the DC-DC OPUS power supply that did proper shutdown's when ignition was killed... check out mp3car.com if you havent yet.. BTW if you want a DC-DC OPUS PS let me know i can sell mine since I dont use it anymore... __________________ -Jay

06-24-2011, 09:22 AM	#22 (permalink)
ZeN Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Malaysia Posts: 116 Drives: 09 PW 7AT 370z Rep Power: 14	Guys, another addition of item if you want to go this route RcJoyCon - Resistive Steering Wheel Controller Retain steering wheel control with these unit, it will emulate all the input signal from steering as a keyboard. Here are one of the install on 350z that replace the stock cubby with OEM nav, he replace the OEM NAV screen with another touchscreen, route the NAV button through Joycon. http://www.mp3car.com/worklogs/14677...n-console.html Great for those who wants to throw away their cubby, a bit on the expensive side i guess. Last edited by ZeN; 06-24-2011 at 09:27 AM.

06-23-2012, 12:43 PM	#23 (permalink)
pokeyl Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: DFS Posts: 896 Drives: ??? Rep Power: 55	Update, Final Hard Mount Install. The first installs had the computer mounted to the center dash trim, a pain to work on as you had to disconnect cables to remove the trim. This time the comp is mounted to the plastic subframe under the dash trim. I am going to take it to the local stereo installer and have a custom fiberglass bezel insert made. This install pushes the computer back into the dash almost 2 inches(like the factory unit) to reduce glare. __________________ It's not my fault I'm old, I was born a very long time ago! Last edited by pokeyl; 06-23-2012 at 12:51 PM.

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06-13-2011, 12:25 PM	#17 (permalink)
ZeN Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Malaysia Posts: 116 Drives: 09 PW 7AT 370z Rep Power: 14	Check this link for a direct fit with our Metra Dash kit. I'm planning on a Car PC as well as we don't have the luxury like US here in Malaysia. Direct Fit LCD Combos

06-14-2011, 10:27 AM	#19 (permalink)
windex Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 471 Drives: slow car Rep Power: 16	Sure the price can get pricey but you can also get a good build for a decent price. Mine came in under the price of a good Navi so I was happy. PriceList

06-15-2011, 08:03 AM	#20 (permalink)
ZeN Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Malaysia Posts: 116 Drives: 09 PW 7AT 370z Rep Power: 14	Digi : Yup, it seems ackward but i believe it can be customize if we dont want the USB port up front, i prefer a sleek/flush no button screen with high brightness, dont know if they could retrofit/recommend one and provide us the picture.

06-15-2011, 03:55 PM	#21 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Another fun device is the WDTV Mini. With custom firmware, it's possible to load up a custom interface to play media files. The only draw back is the lack of touch screen support.