I finished installing my carputer at the beginning of summer, but have never
had the time until now to get all the pictures sorted out. This thread is just a summary
of the install. For a full look at the entire build with captions, goto
CarPuter.DavidMonto.com
System Specs
Dell P3-500 Laptop powered by a auto-air adapter
Audigy 2 NX for 5.1 surround sound
802.11g D-Link WiFi for getting on my network
Lilliput 7" TouchScreen
iMAC slot load DVD drive converted to IDE then converted to USB 2.0
D-Link USB Radio
Deluo GPS
Audio Specs
Infinity speakers in the front & rear doors
Infinity tweeters in the A-Pillars
Custom 2-way center channel in console
Kicker Solo-baric L7 10" Subwoofer
Kicker KX700.5 5-channel amplifier
20w center channel amplifier
Software Specs
Windows XP Pro (Service Pack 2)
FrodoPlayer
NetStumbler
Routis 2004 updated to iGuidance 2.0
Install Photo Summary
The vehicle: 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Limited
The original dash layout (with wood trim already removed)
Finishing up dash install showing overall placement of components
Using my 3-axis benchtop CNC to mill a slot for the DVD to eject
Completed dash install
Custom molded Lilliput casing fits in dash beautifully
Rear install: laptop, amp, audigy, auto-adapter & subwoofer etc...
Custom fabbed panels to hold all components aesthetically
Floor cover installed for stealth install (3rd row seat used to go in there
)
My custom Windows XP boot screen
Montero again...
That's all! For way more detail into every aspect of the build...
please goto
CarPuter.DavidMonto.com (240-some pictures!!)
ENJOY!
