2005 Acura TL install - DONE!

**theklassic** · 03-12-2006, 12:34 PM

we finished up this little project a few weeks ago and i thought you guys might like to see the end result. big props to my brother, who without him, there would be no way this would've been done. thanks also goes to ITL, moahdib, and the acurazine and mp3car guys. --- thanks!

now on to the details...

hardware:

shuttle XPC (2400XP, 120gig HD, DVD combo drive)
OPUS shutdown/startup controller
xenarc 7" touch screen display
USB GPS antenna (navi)
P.I.E. X3 (audio tap)
bluetooth adapter (for internet access through mobile)
ione wireless keyboard/mouse combo
blue LED external usb hub (hidden in center console)
amp wiring kit and various other electrical supplies, switches, and cables

software:

windows xp pro
roadrunner frontend
MC2.0 skin
winamp w/ vis
iguidance
lots of hacks, tweaks, and OS edits

basic process:

hack apart dash
move original LCD down (involves extending 44 wires, and some minor fabrication)
fit touch screen (dremel work)
run wires (battery, ground, ignition, switches, sound, video, and misc)
test
reassemble
and test

cost:

approximate total cost (minus the computer): $800
approximate time to completion: 20 hours

features:

navigation
audio (about 80 gigs worth of mp3s)
video (DVDs, MPGs, etc etc)
games (various emulators; N64, SNES, GB, GENSIS, MAME)
internet (city events, movie times, restaurants, streaming music, etc, etc)

pics:

Project car: 2005 Acura TL - Non-Navi

Stock Dash Layout

Objective: Move stock display into the lower storage compartment, integrate aftermarket touch screen into dash

HVAC controls, storage compartments, and center console removed

Audio tapped (via P.I.E solution), wires extended to trunk and center console

Xenarc 7in TSV monitor along side stock LCD bezel, cut, sanded, and repainted

Practice fitting with HVAC and headunit wires extended

Lower console with compartments removed and original LCD w/ main board set in place

**theklassic** · 03-12-2006, 12:35 PM

Xenarc display mounted

Back together again...

Booting upon ignition

Software: RoadRunner w/ MC2.0 skin (Frontend), iGuidance w/ IGmod (navigation), and Winamp w/ Milkdrop

iGuidance embedded into frontend

Original HVAC/Radio display moved to lower compartment

Alternate angle

Center console: External 4-port USB hub, aux audio input, and toggle switch to shutdown computer when not needed

Full view

Milkdrop visualization

Frontend's main screen

Frontend's audio screen

upcoming:

**Yevmeister** · 03-12-2006, 01:49 PM

how that's awesome set up

good job

-Yev

**nitropwd** · 03-12-2006, 02:01 PM

wow....very nice install

and only 20 hours??....i'm very impressed.

**JoezDog4** · 03-12-2006, 02:30 PM

That is a very nice install... I want your Acura

**klp45** · 03-12-2006, 03:31 PM

Excellent Job. I like the OEM feel of it.

**theklassic** · 03-12-2006, 07:53 PM

thanks, guys. my brother just finished up his RSX-S install, keep an eye out for pics soon.

**Saturated_Fat** · 03-12-2006, 08:27 PM

All that and your car is still gay ! Ricer Stuck in a Family Sedan?

Heres a suggestion:

Trade It In And Get A G35 .

Whoever did that install probably charged you a lot...speaking of which you owe me money!

**Escalade182** · 03-12-2006, 08:34 PM

lucky basterd (on the bezel)

**theklassic** · 03-12-2006, 11:14 PM

Originally Posted by Saturated_Fat

All that and your car is still gay ! Ricer Stuck in a Family Sedan?

Heres a suggestion:

Trade It In And Get A G35 .

Whoever did that install probably charged you a lot...speaking of which you owe me money!

btw, i'm driving around with half of my suspension in - you want to fix that!? you can call it payment for that bezel i made. ho ho ho we can 1v1 whenever youre ready, pick the hill.