Thread: 1998 Dodge R/T - Construction/Pre-Install

I guess this should actually be in some kind of Construction Show off Forum because its not done yet. So far I have my USB hub installed, and the Sony XA-300 installed. A bracket is currently being machined from aluminum to hold the lilliput to the ceiling of the car. I also have wired up the ignition wire from the Acc/On wire in my car.. I am planning on having a switch in my glovebox that will allow me to cut the ignition line if I choose so the comp isn't running when I don't want it to. It will still be a few weeks until I get this thing in and working. I'm not going to put it in the car until I have a working Wi-Fi card, I'm still having troubles wiht the 2 I bought.

Here is a wiring diagram I drew for you guys to look over, tell me what you think.

http://www.ajquick.com/cd.jpg

I dunno, not having airbags just makes me nervous. Looks cool tho. It's always cool to see custom stuff...

Originally Posted by brrman

I dunno, not having airbags just makes me nervous. Looks cool tho. It's always cool to see custom stuff...

Yeah but the car didn't have airbags when we bought it. The drivers side has an airbag, but it is disabled. I would put a fuse in for it, but I am thinking the second I do that.. the thing will blow so I will try to live without it, as I have since I got the car.

I spent about 5 hours today in 30 degree weather wiring up my car for the ITPS and Power Supply. I was going to quit after I had the ignition and grounds wired up.. but I just had to go all the way and run the line from the battery for the positive. After I had that all done.. I just had to throw the thing on top of its mounting area and give it a try.. EVERYTHING WORKED!

Here is a pic of it just sitting htere, I spent about 2 minutes removing it from the car afterwards.



And here is the Sony Head Unit all lit up with USB running into it!.

yeah man I hear ya - so hard to stop for the day when you are close to getting things working.

I use airbags, but some of my passangers don't use belts.. lol.. As they drive with me more, they see the reason to (MY SPEED, namely) and are starting to get better about it..

Nice install so far, and what HU, what all does it do w/ the USB?

Everythings in! The screen is mounted to the ceiling and looks great. I am still needing to run the 2 cables to the lilliput from the puter but they're too short. Anyone make a 1-2 foot extension for the lilliput cable? (I don't want to extend the VGA and USB, unless they make short ones).

I will have pictures of the whole set up once I can.. probably monday. I still need to see if I want to use my Wi-Fi in there, but its good for now.

The HU is the Sony CDX-CA810X, coupled with the XA-300 (the required Aux in Sony unit) which has USB input, then converts to RCA. I think it sounds great, but I'm no Audiophile..

Pics coming soon!

Picture! Mounted on the ceiling is the lilliput. I am still needing to run the 2 cables through the headliner, but its all up for now. I will have some computer and day shots tomorrow.