Thread: 2007 Dodge Nitro CarPC

Here is my install on our 07 Dodge Nitro..

Major props to all the people who helped me in this thread!!

Hardware:

$350 - Double Din Liliput GL629-70NP/C/T/DVI Touch Screen Monitor
$120 - ZOTAC IONITX-B-E Intel Atom N230 1.6GHz NVIDIA ION Mini ITX ION Platform Motherboard/CPU Combo
$70 - M2-ATX PSU
$31 - 4 CH 400W Car Audio Amplifier Motorcycle AMP
$28 - Navibe GM720 SiRF III USB GPS Receiver
$00 - OCZ 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Desktop Memory Model OCZ2N800SR4GK
$18 - Double Din Radio Dash Kit
$10 - Custom Bracket from Soundman
$627 Total

Hardware On Order to be Installed:

$140 - PAIR TVIEW 7" LCD TFT Headrest Car Audio 2 Monitors IR - Headrest Monitors
$29 - PC MAC VGA to TV AV Composite RCA S-Video Converter Box - VGA to RCA module for headrest monitors
$169

Grand Total: $796

This is my third CarPC install.. I was initially nervous about putting one in this vehicle because I really didn't want to try and fab a screen into the dash as I'm not that good at it.. Luckily someone pointed out to me that they now make double din kits so that's what I did.

I was able to fit the entire PC directly behind the LCD.. I ran the GPS and the Wifi up under the plastic piece on the dash.. I also installed a manual reset button / power on button..

Pics to follow:

Measuring space..


Test fitting enclosure, turns out it worked better turned the other direction.


Empty button alll the way to the left is where I mounted my reset button.


Test fitting case.


Overhead view.






PC Built (without cables)




LCD Installed.