audiology

I am trying to build a carputer around my stock stereo because due to the design of the radio it is un-aesthetically pleasing to remove it. Secondly, I want the stock radio to be the main volume button and aside from that I will still like to retain the radio functionality.
My goal is to have an after market system that looks like it came directly from the car manufacture.

For those with Honda Accords know that the Factory Radio has an Auxiliary input for CD Changers, etc. So, with after market adapters such as but not limited to (USA Spec/SHOND3/Soundgate/ETC) it can be transformed to accept Ipod inputs and other auxiliary inputs, also.

example here:
http://iaudiophile.net/e107_plugins/...php?content.35

However, there are several problems with after market adapters, they are unreasonably costly(especially for my application; $80+) and they have the ipod integration, which i do not need because my audio source will be coming from the Carputer.

All suggestions and comments are welcomed. =)

pokki

From the page you linked to:


So that's the one I'd be looking to buy. And I'd consider $80 to be an acceptable price, considering the limited market for such a product.

jbors

You can try Car2PC-HON1 device. It is for PCs...

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audiology

Thanks for the advice Jbors, unfortunately the price is the same as the other devices listed.

Spyder

This is what I used in my 03 http://www.autotoys.com/x/product.php?productid=8025 I was able to purchase it locally for ~65.00. I was told by several local shops this is the only adaptor they will run because they have had issues in the past with less expensive options. I have build a panel in the right rear corner of my car to house the severly modified laptop... The only thing that is visable is the fan from the trunk otherwise it looks factory. I will post pictures when I am finished with everything. Good luck!

jbors

Sure.
If you need only audio there are cheaper alternatives. Car2PC-HON1 also has control for car pc though...

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audiology

Oh i c-- for Car2PC-HON1 does it allow for you to reconfigure the buttons on the stock head unit. Such as relabeling the buttons for a specific function for winamp or other audio/video programs?

dmistry

Yes like you can set playlists of the stock headunit..

I have a Accord 07 and am using the car2pc adaptor it did work nice but I was only running it for 1 week and it stopped working. I must admit though indashpc was quick to give me a RMA number and I have sent the unit back for replacement. I will give it one more shot and see if it lasts longer than 1 week if not I may just get a refund and go with another option..

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partyd

we use this all the time and it is $75.00 audio only

http://www.oemautosound.com/pc-289-8...20o3-2006.aspx

audiology

im probably going with the indash pc solution since it can reprogram the stock buttons with different playlists.

audiology

My current set up will be:

Stock head unit -> Indashpc-Hond -> Soundcard

The IndashPC unit does not have RCA inputs, however a Auxiliary male connector is provided.

My computer will be in my trunk, thus i will need to have a 17' AUX cord to reach the dash.

so, now my question is where can i find a quality 17' AUX extension cord?

mwmcginn

Radio Shack!

That is what I did.

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My worklog
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/work...-dads-car.html

skuller

I used car2pc for about a year, it worked really well.

dhouse260

i want to put in my pioneer head unit in my 2003 accord LX but i want to replace to factory head unit. is there any simple way to do this without using the cubby hole?

audiology

here ya go:
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/newb...ord-carpc.html