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nobb · 12-24-2007, 07:42 PM

I also installed my carpc at a young age. I got my first car in my senior high year and installed the carpc that following summer. I faced the same dilemma as you and didnt know if I should tear apart my new car to put in a carpc. I would say dont get a carpc if you are not willing to install it yourself. $2k can get you an AVIC. In addition to the physical install, it really helps to know exactly how your system is setup so that you will know how to fix any problems that WILL come up. It seems cool to have a carpc at first and I was pretty keen on having one when I was 17, but it is a real pain sometimes so you really need to see this as hobby to enjoy. I have wasted countless hours fixing carpc problems when I should have been studying for midterms/finals. It's been 1.5 years since installing my carpc and there were many times that I regret my decision. It is a really good learning experience in many areas but dont get a carpc if you are not willing to put work into it.

12-24-2007, 07:42 PM	#13
nobb Maximum Bitrate Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 786	I also installed my carpc at a young age. I got my first car in my senior high year and installed the carpc that following summer. I faced the same dilemma as you and didnt know if I should tear apart my new car to put in a carpc. I would say dont get a carpc if you are not willing to install it yourself. $2k can get you an AVIC. In addition to the physical install, it really helps to know exactly how your system is setup so that you will know how to fix any problems that WILL come up. It seems cool to have a carpc at first and I was pretty keen on having one when I was 17, but it is a real pain sometimes so you really need to see this as hobby to enjoy. I have wasted countless hours fixing carpc problems when I should have been studying for midterms/finals. It's been 1.5 years since installing my carpc and there were many times that I regret my decision. It is a really good learning experience in many areas but dont get a carpc if you are not willing to put work into it.