Thread: Carputer | n00b | 91' Subaru Legacy RS

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Questions:
Can I have a separate battery that runs the carputer?

yes it is refered to as a tank circuit, there is probibly a FAQ about it but otherwise search for tank circuit.


GPS Tracking - Is it available in New Zealand?

Too my knowledge the satilites cover the whole globe. I do not know what software is availible in NZ


GPS Tracking - Does it cost?

Whatever the software costs and the receiver (they can often be bought as a package)


Sounds - Do they work just as good running through carputer than a head unit?

Depends on your soundcard. some say yes some say no.


Can I set up a system that controls my airbags through the carputer?

Why? that does not sound like a good idea to me. I dont trust my carputer that much.


Can I set up a system that controls the boost controller through the carputer?

check around I am sure it is possible if the boost controller supports it but would like take ALOT of work


What would be an average cost on the above in US $

I am going to venture a guess that most people spend between 500-1500 USD some more, some less most fall into that median.
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Hope that helps

Yeah, Thanks helped alot. Will keep you guys updated

You probably don't need a P4 for your system. Car PC applications don't usually require bleeding edge processor speeds. P3's take less power and are often cheaper. Many use the Via Epia M10000 or similar for the low power consumption. They are quite slow from a processor standpoint but will often do the job just fine.

Thanks BugByte. I've just been reading various threads and have been taking note on what users are on average using.