Thread: Need assistance with Car-pc Miata project.

First off, thanks for the quick response it's extremely helpful. I do like your suggestion, however I'm afraid the shifting knob might be in the way for viewing and accessing the screen. Since your not familiar with the miata console I'm not sure if you could help me with this, but If a screen were to fit like I have it in this picture, would it be possible to move the ac conrols to the bottom, and put the screen here:


This would obciously take a bit more modification, but I think it would utilize the screen more.
Thank you very much for your help!

first are you sure you dont want to go with an indash screen you dont have to get motorized there are cheaper no motorized out there. Then i am thinking under your stero looks like a 2nd Din slot is this true? if so what is the depth of the slot you might be able to fit one of the Din size computers there. then that would be a descent setup.

Originally Posted by MatrixPC

Before you cut the bezel to relocate the HVAC, make sure all the cables on that HVAC is long enough to be move down there.

From my experience, they are not long enough; not even close. Also, unfortunately, they are not vacuum lines; it’s a direct mechanical link. It’s not easy to move. In fact, I haven’t seen anyone do it.

<--Has owned 6 miatas over the past 10 years, including spec racers and a supercharged, Ford 302 swap.

Thank you guys for the input, its been quite helpful.

Firstly, thank you VCS for the input of another miata owner. Now knowing that the wire aren't long enough, I guess my idea is out of the question.

GT_1, the bottom slot is a DIN slot, but I am unaware of the depth. I know I previously staed that I wanted an motorized screen, but I do forsee anything that close to the shifting knob getting in the way. I suppose I'll just have to evaluate my options here, or devise something creative (that's where all the fun is).

Thanks again for the help!

EDIT: I found some pictures of an install similar to what you guys have suggested.



Although I would like my install to be a bit cleaner, I suppose its not too bad. My only concern in putting it down there, is when a passenger (girlfriend or someone) wants to watch a DVD, I'm afraid my had/shifting knob will be in the way of view. I of course, wouldnt be watching a movie while driving, so for gps/mp3 functionality its not such a bad location.

Sorry, I don't know what a chop shifter is.