Chrysler 300 Touring CarPC build/install with pictures

**Nermin** · 02-12-2008, 02:39 PM

OK, so finally I got some pictures to start with showing you my project - I will illustrate as much as possible and explain respectfully. All questions, comments, concerns, ... are welcome.

**Nermin** · 02-12-2008, 03:17 PM

I'll start with showing my project car - I picked brand new 2006 Chrysler 300 because of styling and comfort as well as space I will need to install parts of larger size. So this is my ride

and I picked trunk to house my PC

**Nermin** · 02-12-2008, 03:22 PM

this is my brand new ATX computer case - Got it from Fry's for like $85. I went with this one because of extra space if I need to upgrade my components as well as 3 clear sides - I'm thinking to install LED lights inside so whenever trunk is open interier of the PC will glow providing light to the trunk

inside of the box

front view

extra space i was talking about

**Nermin** · 02-12-2008, 03:26 PM

Motherboard - I went with VIA EPIA SP-13000, of course brand new. Bought it from mp3car.com for $200 something. I must compliment their fast delivery - I got it in like 3 days selecting ground shipping

inside the box

motherboard in place

**Nermin** · 02-12-2008, 03:58 PM

HD - I bought Hitachi laptop Hd with 80 gigs of space from mp3car.com - here you may see it installed and connected to PS/motherboard

as for Power Supply, I had to get rid of bulky AC-DC PS that came with the case

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and went with new M2-ATX-HV 6-32V Intelligent Automotive DC-DC ATX PS - here installed and connected to the rest of the components

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inside of the case needed a little bit of persuasion to house the PS but I found the solution

**Nermin** · 02-12-2008, 04:01 PM

Media Drive- Laptop slot-load DVD RW/CD RW Pioneer DVR-K06, pictures bellow

**Nermin** · 02-12-2008, 04:20 PM

first problem with this install I had was the length of IDE cable - since online stores tyhat are offering exact size I need (10 ft - from trunk to center console - picture bellow)

are too expensive i decided to build my own. I bought regular size IDE cable and simply extended existing wires

**Nermin** · 02-12-2008, 04:23 PM

about the same time i received XO Vision rear-view camera and XO Vision 7" rear-view mirror clip on monitor - pictures bellow

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**Nermin** · 02-12-2008, 05:03 PM

I just ordered 10.4" touchscreen I will be fabricating into my center console as well as pair of 7" headrest monitors with built in DVD/CD/MP3 players - I should get it in about 3-4 days from gooddeals18.com. Of course pictures will follow.

**greatwhite** · 02-13-2008, 06:17 AM

IDE is only supposed to be good for a 3 foot run (or so). you may run into signal degredation and all sorts of weird problems. That's why people use usb for long runs.

Not saying you will, but it's a high probability................