Feedback needed for new Range Rover install

**ratchtjaw** · 06-14-2004, 08:34 PM

I'm about to begin an installation on a 1993 Range Rover and needed some advice / suggestions.

Please feel free to let me know if there are any better alternatives or if there is a cheaper place to get something from.

What I'm planning on buying:

Case:
Morex 3688 (will fit perfectly where my factory CD player sits in the back)
http://www.axiontech.com/prdt.php?item=47706 $90 shipped

MB:
VIA EPIA M10000
http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merch..._Code=Mini-ITX $160 shipped

DVD:
Panasonic Slot loading DVD/CD-RW
http://www.***********.com/product_i...roducts_id/173 $140 +shipping

Touchscreen:
I'm trying to decide between the Xenarc 700TS and the Lillipoint. Is the Xenarc worth the price premium? Where is the cheapest place to get it from?

ITPS:
Once again, I need suggestions.

Memory and HD:
Will probably go with 80 GB notebook drive and 256 MB RAM -- will get from lowest cost pricewatch vendor.

Pictures of the vehicle and planned install locations:

The Range Rover:

The Dash:

Unfortunately I don't think I can mount the screen anywhere inside the dash. I was planning on mounting it on the panel in between the vents on top of the dash. If anyone sees a good alternative please let me know.

Future location of CarPC:

The CD Changer has been giving me some problems recently so I won't mind trashing it. I also plan on upgrading the factory stereo to something with an aux in.

Any feedback is greatly appreciated!

**Pepe** · 06-15-2004, 08:39 AM

Hmm... Older trucks sure don't leave a lot of room for adding things do they. At first thought that the angular section of the dash between the windshield vents and the forward vents would be a nice place for a 7" LCD, but after more thought, you would probably get a lot of reflection off the window and it would be hard to read. That flat spot on the top of your dash would probably be the best thought. Maybe have it be completely hidden when off, and pop up when it comes on... if your that resourceful

Your component selection should work well, but for the extra $20 - $30 or so, I'd go at least 512MB memory.

**MICK UK** · 12-09-2005, 05:47 PM

I am going for the CD Changer location too in my 2000 Vogue. I don't see the need for it after the PC becomes the MP3 player...
Thanks for the tip om the Morex box. I was just about to start measuring and lookinf for the perfect fit. I want to run 2 x PCI cards as well so I need to check the box sizes.
The screen is nightmare... I have a VDO screen (perfect fit for GPS) but crap for PC. I want to expand but dont know where to start... be careful with your vents due to the HeVAC sensors etc