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JimmyFitz · 07-19-2006, 06:59 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by dasickis

Hey this is just a general question. I was wondering why do some people install computers in the trunk and then route the wires to the front, instead of just putting the computer in the dashboard or underneath the passenger/driver seat.

Just wondering does different functionality or form factor play into the position of the computer in the car or is it just personal preference?

My car is a convertible. The pc is in the trunk because that's where the most room is, and it is locked away even when the top is down. Also, my car's battery is back there, so I didn't need to run any heavy gauge power wiring. How often do you need to get to the PC anyway?

07-19-2006, 06:59 AM	#4
JimmyFitz Maximum Bitrate JimmyFitz's CarPC Specs Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Austin, Texas Vehicle: 2002 Thunderbird V8 Posts: 699 My Photos: ()	Quote: Originally Posted by dasickis Hey this is just a general question. I was wondering why do some people install computers in the trunk and then route the wires to the front, instead of just putting the computer in the dashboard or underneath the passenger/driver seat. Just wondering does different functionality or form factor play into the position of the computer in the car or is it just personal preference? My car is a convertible. The pc is in the trunk because that's where the most room is, and it is locked away even when the top is down. Also, my car's battery is back there, so I didn't need to run any heavy gauge power wiring. How often do you need to get to the PC anyway? __________________ 2002 T-Bird, Via SP13000, Travla C158, M1-ATX, 1GB RAM, 120GB 2.5" drive, SlimSlot DVD-RW, XP, RR, Winamp, Xenarc 700TSV, HTC Touch PPC/Phone, BU-353 GPS/iG3, Elmscan OBDII, Griffin PowerMate, 2 Blaupunkt amps, Polk spkrs, 5 sec startup/STR ~Jimmy