After around 9 months of planning, getting parts together, fabricating, programming, and planning it's finally done!! Well, except for some tweaking that is (are these things ever completely done?). Parts I used:

PC:
VIA Epia M10000 Motherboard
Travla C134 Case (Chopped to fit in the Z)
Hitachi 40GB laptop HD
Slot loading DVD/CDRW
Lilliput 7" VGA touchscreen
4 port USB 2.0 hub
Linksys USB wireless-g NIC
USB GPS receiver (forgot brand)
USB SoundBlaster MP3+

Stereo:
Sony WX-7700MDX
Alpine MRV-F540
Infinity Kappa 60.5CS (front)
Infinity Kappa 62.5I (rear)
Infinity Basslink

Pics:

 

Another...

 

PC (doesn't stick out)...

 

Holy **** that's nice. Where did you mount all the parts? Is it integrated into the stereo? It the wireless nic card for dl off your home network? (Sorry for all the questions )

 

Amp...

 

I posted my reply b4 you had all the pics up. Some of my questions have been answered. Thanks!

 

My new computer case...

 

No problem. I have lots of install pics so let me know if you want to see anything in particular.

 

Oh yeah. Forgot to mention I'm using the '04 motorized door operated by a custom circuit.

 

Insane! Great job!

 

The wireless NIC is for updating my MP3 and video collection when I'm parked at home. Also I guess it could be used for internet access if I happen to find an open access point anywhere. Most of the USB devices are mounted in the area under the stereo. There's actually a pretty good amount of room there.

 

Thanks!

 

yeah that looks sweet. Is that the 2003 nav pocket or 2004?

 

Awesome .... hope i take a little less time building mine ... which GPS are you using, i am thinking about getting the new microsoft gps

 

It's the 2004 motorized nav door.

 

I think most of the time was taken by the controller for the motorized door and writing the interface software. If you're doing neither then hopefully it won't take as long. I can't remember what the GPS receiver is but I'll see if I can find out. I removed it from the case and mounted it inside the dash. For software, I'm using iGuidance 2 which, with a couple tweaks, is pefect for touchscreen use.

 

Here's a better pic of the PC...

 

Nice...That rivals most installs on here for creativity, and I bet it is convienent being able to mvoe MP3 directly into the car with a wireless connection..

Great Work, time well spent!

 

I wish I could take credit for many of the ideas I've used but much it has been done before in one form or another although I think I do put my own twist on some things. Thanks for the comments though!

To be honest, I haven't had too much time to get the wireless LAN connection working. I did try it but I think the garage is a little to far from my access point. I'll probably need a signal booster or something.

 

Is there any chance you could share the details of your motorized door install? You also mentioned writing interface software ... any chance you'd be willing to share that (for a small donation ;-)? I've been gathering up my own parts list and the only thing that been holding me back is figuring out the best way to operate the devices and/or software via a touchscreen monitor.