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09-15-2003, 08:44 PM
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Have you done a removal of your dash just so you can see what's behind there? It's not to difficult if you haven't yet. You really need to do this to see what this project would entail.
Check with Cerritos Nissan on getting a center console piece, so you can mess around with one while you create.
Check with Cerritos Nissan on getting a center console piece, so you can mess around with one while you create.
09-17-2003, 02:05 PM
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thats exactly what i want to do...minus the head-unit up top
Is that what you did? How much does a dash usually cost?
Is that what you did? How much does a dash usually cost?
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09-17-2003, 06:31 PM
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Originally posted by Zion800
thats exactly what i want to do...minus the head-unit up top
Is that what you did? How much does a dash usually cost?
thats exactly what i want to do...minus the head-unit up top
Is that what you did? How much does a dash usually cost?
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09-20-2003, 11:58 PM
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Originally posted by Zion800
Well...I'm getting farther along with my research...but I've run into some inconsistancies.
Here are my questions
1) What are the dimensions of the Bose head-unit (or area where it resides)
2) What are the dimensions of the Xenarc 700TSV without the casing on it
3) Is the Bose head-unit double-din?
Thanks,
Michael
Well...I'm getting farther along with my research...but I've run into some inconsistancies.
Here are my questions
1) What are the dimensions of the Bose head-unit (or area where it resides)
2) What are the dimensions of the Xenarc 700TSV without the casing on it
3) Is the Bose head-unit double-din?
Thanks,
Michael
You can get a nice double din adapter at crutchfield:
2) I think someone else has answered this.
3) The Bose is basically a double din, but the kit above will ensure it is.
Interesting idea to put a screen in the 2DIN spot, but that is an awful waste of good space.
I would suggest just replacing the Nav screen w/ a Xenarc...I'm doing that to my Z next week.
Check out my site for a prototype of a 2DIN HU:
http://www.swooby.com/z/navpc/
http://www.swooby.com/z/navpc/computerv2.htm
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09-21-2003, 12:01 AM
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Originally posted by chazzg
I do not know What site that info is on But "The In Z PC" is a Trademarked name, and the V2.0 will soon be patented
I do not know What site that info is on But "The In Z PC" is a Trademarked name, and the V2.0 will soon be patented
And besides, lots of companies have already beat you to it:
http://www.logic-2000.com/
http://www.nexttech.biz/ (subsid of logic-2000)
http://www.i-zone-3.com/newindex.htm
There are at least 3 others that I know of, but I don't rem the link to them.
A google search should turn them up, and more.
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09-21-2003, 12:34 AM
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You can get it for $689 + $45 shipping at http://www.i-zone-3.com/components.htm
You can also get it at:
http://www.onehitwonders.com/1hitwonders/700tsvusb.html
But you specifically have to call them to get the ultrabright model.
I checked last week and it was $725 + shipping (no free shipping on this custom order, unlike w/ the normal 700TSV).
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09-23-2003, 07:48 PM
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Anyone know how to integrate one of these in the car?
It can supposedly control your locks, windows, and stuff like that...with the appropriate software
Check this out
It can supposedly control your locks, windows, and stuff like that...with the appropriate software
Check this out
09-23-2003, 07:53 PM
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Originally posted by Zion800
Anyone know how to integrate one of these in the car?
It can supposedly control your locks, windows, and stuff like that...with the appropriate software
Check this out
Anyone know how to integrate one of these in the car?
It can supposedly control your locks, windows, and stuff like that...with the appropriate software
Check this out
09-23-2003, 11:19 PM
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Originally posted by Zion800
you've seen other ones?
you've seen other ones?
http://www.audon.co.uk/relay.html
Just do a google search for something along the lines of:
"parallel port data acquisition board windows-xp"
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"parallel port relay board windows-xp"
These have been around for years...windows drivers (any flavor) should be redily available.
I suggest you look at http://www.mp3car.com if you are interested in more topics like this.
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10-12-2003, 01:01 PM
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I was just about ready to buy all my parts, when I ran into someone who is putting an pc in their car too. I told them I wanted to use all external hardware (DVD-Rom, WiFi, Additional HD, etc.) and he told me that could be dangerous. Does anyone know if it will be a problem?
10-12-2003, 01:13 PM
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nevermind...i just found out why its bad...and how to fix it ;-)
Using the Opus power supply and an Epia-m, the motherboard still gives power to the USB, even when the car is off. So all the usb components will be sucking power even when the PC is off... to fix this, I gotta get a powered, usb 2.0 hub and connect it to a 5v connection to the OPUS. so when i shutdown the computer, the hub will loose power too.
Using the Opus power supply and an Epia-m, the motherboard still gives power to the USB, even when the car is off. So all the usb components will be sucking power even when the PC is off... to fix this, I gotta get a powered, usb 2.0 hub and connect it to a 5v connection to the OPUS. so when i shutdown the computer, the hub will loose power too.
10-12-2003, 01:49 PM
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I had another question before I buy the Xenarc 700TSV. Every install that I have seen has taken the screen out of its original casing. There are buttons on that casing, and I was wondering what you guys did with them. Don't you need the buttons?
10-12-2003, 10:54 PM
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Originally posted by Zion800
I had another question before I buy the Xenarc 700TSV. Every install that I have seen has taken the screen out of its original casing. There are buttons on that casing, and I was wondering what you guys did with them. Don't you need the buttons?
I had another question before I buy the Xenarc 700TSV. Every install that I have seen has taken the screen out of its original casing. There are buttons on that casing, and I was wondering what you guys did with them. Don't you need the buttons?
I don't have good pics yet, but here is basically what I did:
By "cut", I mean use a plastic scoring/cutting tool.
You'll have to find your own way to permanently mount the screen to the inner center console.
Interesting to hear about the USB power problem w/ the Opus.
(I don't have that prob, since I don't use an Opus)
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10-12-2003, 11:06 PM
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ok...thanks...when you say remove keypad...do you still use the stock navi that came with your car? did you permanently remove the keypad? If you are still using the stock Navi, how did you connect it to the Xenarc?
I have so many questions...
I have so many questions...
10-12-2003, 11:17 PM
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Originally posted by Zion800
ok...thanks...when you say remove keypad...do you still use the stock navi that came with your car? did you permanently remove the keypad? If you are still using the stock Navi, how did you connect it to the Xenarc?
I have so many questions...
ok...thanks...when you say remove keypad...do you still use the stock navi that came with your car? did you permanently remove the keypad? If you are still using the stock Navi, how did you connect it to the Xenarc?
I have so many questions...
I will fill that gap in with a hacked rubber pad that comes w/ the non-navi vehicles.
If you did want to keep the Nissan Navi then you would just need an RGBS to Composite video converter.
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