Ford Focus MP3 Car PC

**stevieg** · 09-06-2003, 05:45 PM

Project Name: Ford Focus MP3 Car PC
Car: 2003 Ford Focus
Engine: 1.8

Was an MR2 but it died

Basic Stereo Information: Ford MP3 Head unit

Carputer: Mini-ITX Via Epia 800
Case: VIA Sereniti
Power: Opus 150W
Storage: ~20 gig
Sound: AUX IN to head unit

Website: http://www.stevieg.org

UPDATED: Updated website 28th September 2004

Please note, most of the first posts below relate to the MR2, just in case it looks strange!

**guitar333** · 09-06-2003, 06:22 PM

good job

**stevieg** · 09-06-2003, 06:40 PM

Thanks, I'm always after any suggestions on how I can do things better if anyone has them!

**frodobaggins** · 09-07-2003, 01:49 AM

I always wanted one of those cars

**osirisdon** · 09-07-2003, 02:16 AM

Pimp!!

**stevieg** · 09-07-2003, 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by frodobaggins

I always wanted one of those cars

You won't when you try and fit a car pc in it

- not much room!!!

**Vittel** · 09-09-2003, 06:46 PM

Good work

- I've got a '2 aswell - great cars!

Are you on the IMOC list perchance?
As you say - space is at a premium in these things :/
Where have you put the GPS mouse for best reception without being in the way?

Originally Posted by stevieg

Project Name: MR2 Car PC
Car: 1991 Toyota MR2 GT
Engine: 16V 2.0L

Basic Stereo Information: Sony Xplod Head Unit, Toyota Amp, sub + speaker system

Carputer: Mini-ITX Via Epia 800
Case: Morex Mini-ITX Case
Power: 12v DC-DC PSU, Currently on Inverter, was on home made regulator
Storage: ~20 gig
Sound: Direct wired to amp, bypassing head unit using switch

Website: http://www.stevieg.org

Here's a sample picture, there's tons more on the website, and although it's complete, I've still got much more to do. Currently used for sat nav, movies and of course MP3s I plan to improve the interface, add more features such as cameras, security interface, obdII and better car integration.