Newbie here with a question???

**Yont283** · 12-06-2005, 06:27 PM

What's up everyone??

Just wanted to say hi and I have a couple questions for everyone.

I am COMPLETLY new to car pcs. I have a 99 chevy silverado and I have been looking at replacing the radio with a dvd/navigation/ u all know the rest. I was looking at the eclipse 6.5 inch screen with everything. I really didn't like the price and it would probably be out of date by the time SEMA rolls around. I want to move the ac controls and put around an 8 inch screen in the dash hooked up to a carputer or truckputer.

This is where the problem is. I have been surfing around the site and I really want a carputer now, I LOVE the possibilities and the site. Ok, so here's where i need help. Should I buy a complete car pc pre-built? or go with building something myself. My sister's husband is a car freak and he knows about installing this stuff so I not afraid to put it together myself over christmas break with a little help here and there.

here is what i would like:
-easy to use software
-dvd player
-bluetooth
-navigation
-mp3 player
-8 inch touch screen
-being able to have the computer start with my remote start
-maybe hook up more moniters later
-have about 1000-1200 to spend

Also, do you have to have a headunit to hook up to the speakers. I have the factory system with alpine type r speakers. no sub or amp yet but they are coming, hopefully for christmas.

Please help...

**DarquePervert** · 12-06-2005, 06:40 PM

FAQ Emporium.
There's answers to all your questions there. There's answers to things you probably never even considered.

Read a lot. Think creatively.
Use the search tool extensively.

Whether you build your own or buy a kit is up to you, your technical knowledge and your budget.

**gottifour** · 12-06-2005, 10:50 PM

I have a 2000 silverado with the dash apart right now I hope to start my first fiberglass project in the morning I'll let you know how it turns out.Maybe we can help each other..

**Yont283** · 12-07-2005, 01:38 AM

definetly man, are you moving your ac controls??

I was thinking I could buy some rear controls from a tahoe or something and then wire it up somehow but the rear controls don't have an ac button or defrost so I think that option is out.

let me know...also what size screen you putting in? I was thinking 8 inch screen with the ac controls removed.