98 Civic Car PC

**faichiu** · 10-20-2004, 03:26 PM

I used Car DC/AC Invertor 12V DC to 110V AC (100 Watts) to power the system.

It doens't go to standly mode when I turn the car off. May be I should work on it.

Originally Posted by blackflux

Nice install faichiu!

I have been thinking about using one of those computers. How do you have yours installed? How do you have it powered? Does it go into standby mode when you turn your car off? If not then how long does it take to boot up into Windows?

**pimpJ** · 10-20-2004, 03:38 PM

that's a sexy screen install

**Batmanatthenewb** · 10-20-2004, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by bosstone74

Hey batman...
Do you have a lot of glare and visability problems in civic?

Yes, certain times of the day there is a problem with the glare. Not enough to make it unreadable, but not like it looks at night time either. If I had to put a % on it, I'd say the glare bothers me 5% of the time. The other 95% is fine.

Batman

**Batmanatthenewb** · 10-20-2004, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by bosstone74

Hey batman...
Do you have a lot of glare and visability problems in civic?

Other than the glare issue, visability is great. Love the location of the monitor. Easy to see, doesn't take your eyes off the road too much. I think the only better location would be a heads up display.

Batman

**faichiu** · 10-21-2004, 04:15 PM

I am thinking of moving the monitor to upper din slot.
However, it will block the A/C air-flow.
Also, i have to find a mounting kit to mount the monitor......>_<

Originally Posted by Batmanatthenewb

Other than the glare issue, visability is great. Love the location of the monitor. Easy to see, doesn't take your eyes off the road too much. I think the only better location would be a heads up display.

Batman

**Batmanatthenewb** · 10-21-2004, 07:01 PM

Why not put it in the lower DIN? that way it wouldn't affect the a/c vents.

Batman

**faichiu** · 10-22-2004, 06:36 AM

year 98 civic only have one din on the top.

Originally Posted by Batmanatthenewb

Why not put it in the lower DIN? that way it wouldn't affect the a/c vents.

Batman

**Redeyez** · 10-23-2004, 11:05 PM

how hot is it where u live??
(wondering how much u use your ac)

**faichiu** · 10-25-2004, 12:16 PM

I live in NY which use the AC and heat very often..........>_<

Originally Posted by Redeyez

how hot is it where u live??
(wondering how much u use your ac)

**66miles99** · 05-19-2005, 03:35 PM

Dredging up an old thread..I know..but I really like this install I have an 00 civic and I'm trying to decide if the stealth factor outweighs visibility. Can't enjoy the screen at all If somebody steals it...