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    Car compatibility question

    First post! I am currently using a 98 jeep wrangler /w a soft top (which latches form the inside). I'm friends with gr4yscale and saw his carputer, so now I am inching to make one. My idea is... put a black door in front of a "flip out" lilliput (im a noob, pardon my lingo) and have a key hole on the side of the door that unlocks it. So Whenever I want to use my monitor, i unlock a door and then however it works, the flip out screen will come out. Any ideas or suggestions on how or what I need to do this? The Jeep doors are attached by 2 hinges and a strap, absolutely no automatic brakes or alarm systems. The back of the jeep has a perfect spot to lock the physical components of the computer. The problem is protecting the (around 400$) screen from thieves. If you have any ideas or suggestions, i would be more than happy to hear them, this is quite a dilemma. Gr4yscale mentioned something to the degree of sticking a fake radio over the door, too. or something.

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    The easiest way would to get something like this: http://www.digitalww.com/DWW-7VGT.htm

    And then fabricate a door above it to cover it as a separate unit.
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    Yep, that's what I would need, but what are some good options for security? and do the screens flip out when the car is started, or when you hit a button? (programmable?)
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheMauveStorm3
    and do the screens flip out when the car is started, or when you hit a button? (programmable?)
    That one is non-motorized so you have to press a button and pull it out your self. Currently you can't buy a VGA motorized one, maybe in a month to a year you can (long story).

    As for trying to secure it, hopefully someone that is more knowledgeable in fabrication and how your car is set up can help. I do think it’s a good idea, never thought much about it and can’t remember ever seeing it done except for the old put something infront of it trick
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    Is there another section that I should probably send my question? or is this the best place?
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    Ask the guys at a car audio store for locking enclosures? That maybe a place to start.
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