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Old 07-25-2007, 10:43 PM
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Finally done installing carputer

All the info about the carputer can be found here http://carcpu.com

I bought this from UnMaTcHeD took 3 days (about 3hrs of work each day) to finish this project. I asked the local audio shop( car toys) for a quote and they told me $800 so i just decided i will do it my self.

Its got Full Navigation, bluetooth, WiFi, Powermate, and its has a touch screen. The software for navi is Iguidance. Sorry pics are a bit blurry Ill take more pictures tom evening so check back

the whole setup cost me about $785.





this is powermate, used for controlling volume and going forward and backward in movies.

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Old 07-25-2007, 10:51 PM
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yes i know trunk needs a little cleaning and i need to clean the Cpu case a little
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Old 07-26-2007, 12:23 AM
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sweeeeeeeeeeeet dood... wish i had it....
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Old 07-26-2007, 04:47 AM
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wow first one I ever seen like that. very well done.
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I'd probably put the keyboard somewhere else. I just remember seeing people leave stuff on the dashboard and it prevents the dashboard from aging correctly...so you'll have uneven dashboard colors.
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that looks great, very clean install in the dash.
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Old 07-26-2007, 08:15 AM
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I'd probably put the keyboard somewhere else. I just remember seeing people leave stuff on the dashboard and it prevents the dashboard from aging correctly...so you'll have uneven dashboard colors.
The keyboard is wireless (portable), I am sure he only placed it there for the pics.

Great job on the install man...enjoy!!
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ya the keyboard is there just for the picture.
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Old 07-26-2007, 02:28 PM
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How much the whole thing run u?
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what is your typing speed at 75 mph? and dont set the keyboard in your lap while you shave, you will get it dirty,,, just kidding around
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Originally Posted by I VIK I
How much the whole thing run u?
Since i did the install it cost me $780 + $5 for extension wire and wire connectors.
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Old 07-26-2007, 10:58 PM
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Whats next? A blender in the cup holder? Seriously dude were you thinking... I mean is that really a keyboard on your dashboard????
 
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Originally Posted by SickSE
Whats next? A blender in the cup holder? Seriously dude were you thinking... I mean is that really a keyboard on your dashboard????
I guess you just can't read..." The keyboard is there ONLY for the picture."

I expected someone to post a pointless and a dumb post...
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Originally Posted by SickSE
Whats next? A blender in the cup holder? Seriously dude were you thinking... I mean is that really a keyboard on your dashboard????
Nice setup MaximaRacer, nice previous set up UnMatched look forward to seing your upgrade if you post pics.

SickSE ... you're simple
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Just fyi, if you're an audio nut you should know that Windows kmixer upsamples all audio to 48kHz. Many can't hear it but it creates a "computerized" effect that people notice when doing A/B comparisons. Personally it bothers my ears and I try to avoid it whenever possible.

You'd have to get a special sound card like an X-Fi and specify 44.1kHz bit-perfect playback in its settings.

This is an aging thread on AVS but has more info if you wanna read up on it further:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...71#post3356169
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Nice setup. Besides all the great stuff like A/V and Navi, what else do you plan to do with your carputer? Engine tuning perhaps? I'm just curious since I'm a bit of a computer geek and love to see this type of setup used to its fullest.
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To be honest i really don't know what else i will do with the carputer. I am open to suggestions. Engine tuning sounds intresting.
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lol..so anyone else...
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Old 07-28-2007, 09:06 PM
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There is a piece called the fusion i/o board on mp3car.com that can control multiple relays if you have an open pci slot. You then have to figure out what you can use a bunch of relays for like motors and actuators, a tricked out show car would benefit best. There is also a serial port temperature add on that can monitor 4 temperatures, you can probably do intake air, etc, depending on what the max already monitors in cabin. Weather on the fly and gps gas are already worth it and the user interface is just awesome to have on a carputer.
Just got mine running last night but still need to get my wifi and gps hardware stuff, also save up for iguidance 4.
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Originally Posted by leftfootmax
Nice setup MaximaRacer, nice previous set up UnMatched look forward to seing your upgrade if you post pics.

SickSE ... you're simple
This is the setup that I have now.
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Old 08-02-2007, 11:32 AM
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first time i've ever seen this. i like the creativity. Also the wood trim around the radio console, i might consider on that one.
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Old 08-02-2007, 11:34 AM
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I like the wood trim as well. Where did you get it from?
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Originally Posted by JG1
I like the wood trim as well. Where did you get it from?
Came with the car from the dealership...
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How the heck did you get it for $750? the price tag for the elite w/screen is $2800!
i got my JVC KD-NX5000 for $739, & i thought that was a bargain. Yours sounds like an incredible deal.
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Originally Posted by kauaiwyatt
How the heck did you get it for $750? the price tag for the elite w/screen is $2800!
i got my JVC KD-NX5000 for $739, & i thought that was a bargain. Yours sounds like an incredible deal.
I baught it from UnMaTcHeD...yea i got a pretty good deal.
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This seems like a very cool thing to do. I want to learn all I can about this because I plan to do it later on in the future when I get the confidence ;-) I would like to know how you got that shyt for so cheap and when I looked it was 4 figures....I really dont need all the memory and junk cuz I can add it later or get it for free at Best Buy.... I need some help in deciding what screen I would like though cuz I dont wanna order off that site.
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Whats up dude? What are some good choices for touchscreens to put with the dash? Also, I noticed you had a sprint evdo wireless card... is it really fast and I thought it could only be used in a laptop with a PCI 2 Slot.....
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Originally Posted by Propa Teknique
This seems like a very cool thing to do. I want to learn all I can about this because I plan to do it later on in the future when I get the confidence ;-) I would like to know how you got that shyt for so cheap and when I looked it was 4 figures....I really dont need all the memory and junk cuz I can add it later or get it for free at Best Buy.... I need some help in deciding what screen I would like though cuz I dont wanna order off that site.
go to xenarcdirect.com check out their tsv screens(touch screens). Bought it from another .org memeber (UnMaTcHeD).
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Old 08-10-2007, 12:06 PM
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I may have to get one of these now.
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Is it only WiFi ?? or can u get a wireless card for it?
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Originally Posted by onyx87
Is it only WiFi ?? or can u get a wireless card for it?
you can add wireless card too but rt now i only have wifi but I'm getting the sprint wireless card.
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