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Ron 12-27-2011 06:51 PM

Anytime man! I just saw a PG Sport Z on Keith Harrow and Clay.. that you?

Also guys, posting this here too; anybody going TT that is interested on a Fast Intentions 3inch exhaust system pm me now! Serious inquiries only, can't make Tony waste time.

Ron 12-28-2011 10:20 PM

I'll go ahead and throw a feeler on my exhaust. It will be for sale in the next 3-4 weeks. FI TDX with 18in resonators, SS cans. Shines like the first day I got it, 5k miles on it, clean tips every time I wash the car. Prefer local but can ship at buyers expense. $1100 OBO.

haitech 12-28-2011 11:25 PM

So tempting man but might be a little out of the price range....

Ron 12-29-2011 07:31 AM

Obo!

theDreamer 12-29-2011 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron (Post 1467066)
Obo!

$5? :stirthepot:

Astrosfan 12-29-2011 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron (Post 1464862)
Anytime man! I just saw a PG Sport Z on Keith Harrow and Clay.. that you?

Also guys, posting this here too; anybody going TT that is interested on a Fast Intentions 3inch exhaust system pm me now! Serious inquiries only, can't make Tony waste time.

sounds good Ron! I'll get with ya after my audio install, cant let you see my car stock.... whats the fun in that :happydance:

Ron 12-29-2011 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 1467187)
$5? :stirthepot:

Sold! lol

theDreamer 12-29-2011 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron (Post 1467198)
Sold! lol

You all saw it. :icon17:

Ron 12-29-2011 09:46 AM

So, guess what, looks like I'll be joining the Altima club in a few weeks haha

theDreamer 12-29-2011 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron (Post 1467223)
So, guess what, looks like I'll be joining the Altima club in a few weeks haha

You are going to love it, best car ever!!

Ron 03-28-2012 10:49 PM

Man this has been dead lately. This is my latest DIY project... Analog gauges are sooo last year :D

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/ro903/1-1.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/ro903/2-1.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/ro903/3-1.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/ro903/5.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/ro903/6.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n26/ro903/7.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n.../IMG_15882.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...3/IMG_1589.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...3/IMG_1591.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...3/IMG_1594.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...3/IMG_1602.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...3/IMG_1607.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...3/IMG_1609.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...3/IMG_1619.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...3/IMG_1623.jpg

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...3/IMG_1625.jpg


I still need to fill that space. I will probably put a touchpad or the EVC in there.

Thanks to modme for all the help about the software!!

Nissanboy 03-28-2012 11:21 PM

Now that's impressive

Boost_lee 03-28-2012 11:35 PM

Oooo I wanna see this at Nismo Fiesta :D Take me for a ride, sir

Ron 03-29-2012 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nissanboy (Post 1627092)
Now that's impressive

why thank you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boost_lee (Post 1627113)
Oooo I wanna see this at Nismo Fiesta :D Take me for a ride, sir

That can be arranged ;)

theDreamer 03-29-2012 09:25 AM

Are you just going to fill the opening or add the nav control button and fill that like in one of the other pictures? I like mine, but I was curious to see how it would be done if you left the U shaped dash kit piece and just added a piece on top to cover the opening.

Ron 03-29-2012 09:40 AM

I will cover it up with a piece of plastic and mount a touch pad for the computer in there. EVC will probably go on the center console. Can't do anything till next week bc TT is being installed! :D

TerribleONE 03-29-2012 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron (Post 1627549)
I will cover it up with a piece of plastic and mount a touch pad for the computer in there. EVC will probably go on the center console. Can't do anything till next week bc TT is being installed! :D

:tup: nice ron!!! have you heard from Tony about your exhaust? Cant wait to see the setup since Im sure you will have that before my car is back

theDreamer 03-29-2012 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron (Post 1627549)
I will cover it up with a piece of plastic and mount a touch pad for the computer in there. EVC will probably go on the center console. Can't do anything till next week bc TT is being installed! :D

Ever since I have gotten mine back I have been trying to think of something to put in the blank spot now. Everyone says touch screen but for what? Never change the camp2 setup, will not control my head unit.

Ron 03-29-2012 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TerribleONE (Post 1627554)
:tup: nice ron!!! have you heard from Tony about your exhaust? Cant wait to see the setup since Im sure you will have that before my car is back

Not yet man, not yet :(

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 1627561)
Ever since I have gotten mine back I have been trying to think of something to put in the blank spot now. Everyone says touch screen but for what? Never change the camp2 setup, will not control my head unit.

Yeah in your case you don't need a touch screen, 2 screens is enough lol. I need the touch pad to move the mouse bc I find it a bit tricky to use the rest of the regular PC functions just by using the touchscreen. I will try to mount one of this there:
http://images10.newegg.com/NeweggIma...152-003-01.jpg

You should mount your EDFC in there.

theDreamer 03-29-2012 09:58 AM

We were thinking of mounting the EDFC there, but ended up putting in the the center console which I like. I change it maybe a couple times a week at the most so being hidden is nice.

98intrigue 03-29-2012 10:13 AM

Ron, that looks awesome!!

Ron 03-29-2012 10:17 AM

Thank you sir!

Boost_lee 03-29-2012 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron (Post 1627399)

That can be arranged ;)

We will bee in touch then :D

Hope all goes well on the tt install

Amuse370z 03-29-2012 12:09 PM

One of the best builds imo. Clean as hell, small, simple mods thus far but they are all impressive and combined makes a big impact as a whole.

The digital gauges..my god.

Ron 03-29-2012 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boost_lee (Post 1627906)
We will bee in touch then :D

Hope all goes well on the tt install

yep, thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amuse370z (Post 1627910)
One of the best builds imo. Clean as hell, small, simple mods thus far but they are all impressive and combined makes a big impact as a whole.

The digital gauges..my god.

I am flattered, thank you!

Jamaica 03-29-2012 12:58 PM

Look really good. Makes me wanna redo mine now lol

sixpax 03-29-2012 01:10 PM

Looks great Ron ... looks like factory installed stuff ! +1

VDC_OFF 03-29-2012 01:19 PM

so amazing... you are on another level!!! Might I recommend a keyboard or is that too 1980?

theDreamer 03-29-2012 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VDC_OFF (Post 1628071)
so amazing... you are on another level!!! Might I recommend a keyboard or is that too 1980?

Depending on what OS and power level of the system he build he could easily do voice to text and not need a keyboard.

birdmanx1 03-29-2012 01:23 PM

Looks really good Ron!!

Gixxer-370Z 03-29-2012 01:26 PM

SWEET!!!!!! Can't wait to see it in person!

Ron 03-29-2012 01:30 PM

Thank you all!

Quote:

Originally Posted by VDC_OFF (Post 1628071)
so amazing... you are on another level!!! Might I recommend a keyboard or is that too 1980?

I was thinking on a mini wireless keyboard, like from a ps3 or something.
Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 1628073)
Depending on what OS and power level of the system he build he could easily do voice to text and not need a keyboard.

I was initially running widows 8 but that thing is not stable at all yet. I am on Windows7 x64. Parts list:

CPU: Intel Core i3-2125 Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz LGA 1155
MOBO: Intel BOXDH67CFB3 LGA 1155 Intel H67 Mini ITX
SSD: SAMSUNG 830 Series MZ-7PC064B/WW 2.5" 64GB SATA III MLC
RAM: G.SKILL Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Slim X3 CLP0534 80mm
Bluetooth adapter: cirago BTA-3210
Case Fan for PSU: ENERMAX UC-8EB 80mm
Monitor: MCS-LIL-669-HB-DD-MCT Multi Touch Capacitive Double DIN High Bright Lilliput 669GL-70NP/C/T
Mini ITX case: MCS-BBM Black Box Mobile Case for Mini ITX Based Car PC's
PSU: MCS-ATX-M4 M4-ATX 250W 6-30V DC-DC Power Supply

I like the voice recognition thingy. I might look into it.

m4a1mustang 03-29-2012 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron (Post 1628088)
Thanks you all!


I was thinking on a mini wireless keyboard, like from a ps3 or something.


I was initially running widows 8 but that thing is not stable at all yet. I am on Windows7 x64. Parts list:

CPU: Intel Core i3-2125 Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz LGA 1155
MOBO: Intel BOXDH67CFB3 LGA 1155 Intel H67 Mini ITX
SSD: SAMSUNG 830 Series MZ-7PC064B/WW 2.5" 64GB SATA III MLC
RAM: G.SKILL Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Slim X3 CLP0534 80mm
Bluetooth adapter: cirago BTA-3210
Case Fan for PSU: ENERMAX UC-8EB 80mm
Monitor: MCS-LIL-669-HB-DD-MCT Multi Touch Capacitive Double DIN High Bright Lilliput 669GL-70NP/C/T
Mini ITX case: MCS-BBM Black Box Mobile Case for Mini ITX Based Car PC's
PSU: MCS-ATX-M4 M4-ATX 250W 6-30V DC-DC Power Supply

I like the voice recognition thingy. I might look into it.

:tup:

theDreamer 03-29-2012 01:40 PM

Windows 8 is definitely not ready yet, but by the end of the year it might be a solid solution to run. Especially with Metro UI giving you real world data, if you have a data connection, and you can quickly jump into different programs from OBDII reader, GPS, web browser, etc.

Ron 03-29-2012 01:46 PM

yep, exactly why I tried it. It also does not work well since most of the gestures, or at least the more often used ones, are activated from dragging on the very edge or corner of the screen, since most monitor are not flush with the bezel is very hard to touch the right spot for the command to be recognized, specially on such a small screen.

There are several "front end" software for car pcs that lets u integrate whatever you want and make it look like an HU. Centrafuse and roadrunner are two of them. I wont be using this pc for media since I have my HU for that so as of now this is just for engine monitoring.

NFSZ86 03-29-2012 05:30 PM

Looks awesome man congrats. Now can you do this on cars like mine that have the navigation system already?

Ron 03-29-2012 05:36 PM

Thank you. It's been done. I do not know what needs to be done as far as wiring goes to make the stock display work as the pc monitor. Check this out: Best G37 Gauges! (Turbo, Engine, Speed, Temp) - MyG37

NFSZ86 03-29-2012 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron (Post 1628641)
Thank you. It's been done. I do not know what needs to be done as far as wiring goes to make the stock display work as the pc monitor. Check this out: Best G37 Gauges! (Turbo, Engine, Speed, Temp) - MyG37

Hopefully I could do it =))

f00d4tehg0dz 04-09-2012 11:52 AM

Where'd you get that bottom plastic piece for the upper cubby? I would love to find some sort of plastic to fit my Samsung Galaxy Tablet 7"!!!
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...3/IMG_1609.jpg

Ron 04-09-2012 12:01 PM

You mean the shroud for the screen? I got it off of a navi model center console and cut the bottom part off since it does not fit with the base/nismo trim.

I also used the bracket that holds the screen in place on the navi model. I had to modify it (make a whole for hdmi cables and extend the location of the screws) so that my screen would align with the shroud.


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