MP3Car.com - General MP3Car Discussion http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/ Topics that are Mp3Car related but do not fit into one of the below categories. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:14:08 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/images/misc/rss.jpg MP3Car.com - General MP3Car Discussion http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/ add usb http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/general-mp3car-discussion/137345-add-usb.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:59:33 GMT I have 2 cigerette plugs i want to get rid of one and put in a usb port. Do they make something that fits right in there? Thanks Mike I have 2 cigerette plugs i want to get rid of one and put in a usb port. Do they make something that fits right in there?
Thanks
Mike ]]> General MP3Car Discussion themlruts http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/general-mp3car-discussion/137345-add-usb.html <![CDATA[Who's install is this!?!?]]> http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/general-mp3car-discussion/137330-whos-install.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:35:21 GMT I saw the following image on the front page of pioneer, i notice some nice mod work to the center dash, and a griffin powermate...not standard equipment for a car...so does anyone know whos mod this is? are they on this forum? just caught my attention Attachment 57124 I saw the following image on the front page of pioneer, i notice some nice mod work to the center dash, and a griffin powermate...not standard equipment for a car...so does anyone know whos mod this is? are they on this forum? just caught my attention


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]]> General MP3Car Discussion UnusuallyGenius http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/general-mp3car-discussion/137330-whos-install.html Does mobilephone.net plug in work with Digital FX 4.0? http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/general-mp3car-discussion/137238-does-mobilephone-net-plug-work-digital-fx-4-0-a.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:34:12 GMT I downloaded it and the installation file installs a few skins, but I was wondering if it is compatible with Digital FX 4.0. I downloaded it and the installation file installs a few skins, but I was wondering if it is compatible with Digital FX 4.0. ]]> General MP3Car Discussion stonestatue http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/general-mp3car-discussion/137238-does-mobilephone-net-plug-work-digital-fx-4-0-a.html Dane-Elec CF and UDMA 2 cards http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/general-mp3car-discussion/137158-dane-elec-cf-udma-2-cards.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:22:32 GMT Has anyone used a Dane-Elec CF card in their system? I found a couple of these cards at a good price and was wondering if they're any good. I'm also having trouble using a Sandisk Ultra II CF set as fixed. It comes up as dma 2. I can't boot from or install to it. Any help would be appreciated ]]> General MP3Car Discussion chipmaster http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/general-mp3car-discussion/137158-dane-elec-cf-udma-2-cards.html Asrock G31M-GS fast boot ? Is this a solution for our boot time? http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/general-mp3car-discussion/137132-asrock-g31m-gs-fast-boot-solution-our-boot-time.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:54:04 GMT is this motherboard the answer we all need for our booting times on our carpc? Anyone in here knows anything about these instant boot feature ? http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.asp?Model=G31M-GS Any sugestions? is this motherboard the answer we all need for our booting times on our carpc?
Anyone in here knows anything about these instant boot feature ?

http://www.asrock.com/mb/overview.asp?Model=G31M-GS

Any sugestions? ]]> General MP3Car Discussion 528i_tourer http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/general-mp3car-discussion/137132-asrock-g31m-gs-fast-boot-solution-our-boot-time.html **Knock on Wood** Thread... http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/general-mp3car-discussion/137073-knock-wood-thread.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:11:13 GMT just had a wild ride in the car pc world, for 2 weeks it was just a nightmare. it would start back up right after it tried to sleep, the motherboard would lose its time, the gps simply wouldnt work... and none of it was for any apparent reason. it was working fine one day, worked like crap the... just had a wild ride in the car pc world, for 2 weeks it was just a nightmare. it would start back up right after it tried to sleep, the motherboard would lose its time, the gps simply wouldnt work... and none of it was for any apparent reason. it was working fine one day, worked like crap the next. i thought it was clearly a motherboard or m2atx problem, it seemed like a hardware fault.

it was so bad that i had to revert to full shutdowns every time.. even then it wasnt right but at least it was halfway working. thing is, a few days later the gps started working every time, everything was seemingly normal... so i enabled hibernation again. surprisingly, its fine. everything works now, perfectly. the only changes were a new bios battery (old one wasnt dead though) and rearranged the harddrive power connector to be less prone to flexing. the harddrive might have been the problem the whole time... but i really dont know.

sucks honestly... i hate weird problems but at least its working. anyone else go through similar things? (im sure) ]]> General MP3Car Discussion trader007 http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/general-mp3car-discussion/137073-knock-wood-thread.html XTroniC - How long to reply / ship goods? http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/general-mp3car-discussion/137001-xtronic-how-long-reply-ship-goods.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:57:57 GMT Just wondering if anyone has any idea on how long it would normally take XTroniC to ship, or at the very least reply to emails? I slapped down $240AUD on a radio plus cables and aerial adapters, and that was a week ago now. Plus the email I sent regarding an ETA on either the product being... Just wondering if anyone has any idea on how long it would normally take XTroniC to ship, or at the very least reply to emails?

I slapped down $240AUD on a radio plus cables and aerial adapters, and that was a week ago now. Plus the email I sent regarding an ETA on either the product being available, or shipped at the very least hasn't had a reply.

Just getting worried at the lack of response, especially for an online store. At least with a physical shop I can go down there (And get physical if needed!!) :)

So does anyone know the go? :noidea: ]]> General MP3Car Discussion Chester http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/general-mp3car-discussion/137001-xtronic-how-long-reply-ship-goods.html Mechatroniks still in business? http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/general-mp3car-discussion/136987-mechatroniks-still-business.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:53:12 GMT Hey all, does anyone know if Mechatroniks is still putting out LCD lilliput kits? I emailed him multiple times a month ago and got no response, and I don't feel comfortable wiring him money till I know he's still around.

http://www.mechatroniks.com/wrx/ordering.html ]]> General MP3Car Discussion BenKenobi http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/general-mp3car-discussion/136987-mechatroniks-still-business.html <![CDATA[line that's on while engine cranking?]]> http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/general-mp3car-discussion/136963-line-thats-while-engine-cranking.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:18:14 GMT hello, I hacked a relay into to my power button on my laptop but while testing it I noticed the ACC cable doesn't have power when the car is cranking.

the means as the turn the car on I go past ACC and the ON position which closes the relay, starting the computer. then the engine cranks which opens the relay (computer still starting) then the key goes back to the on position which closes the relay again causing the computer to shut down again. :(

do you guys hook up your carputers without this problem?

thanks!
-Dan ]]> General MP3Car Discussion MrTickle http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/general-mp3car-discussion/136963-line-thats-while-engine-cranking.html Easiest (or best?) car to mod http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/general-mp3car-discussion/136940-easiest-best-car-mod.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:35:04 GMT I'm in the market for a new used car and was wondering what your opinions are of the easiest and/or best car to mod for a carputer. I'm thinking double-din at least for an in-dash lcd. Integrating to the OBD-II for diagnostics. I've read about how BMW's are nice because of the ibus...are there any other cars that have comparable features for integration? I honestly don't have much preference for a car besides being a small-midsize four door sedan (may go with 2 door coupe, but probably not), so the best criteria I can think of for choosing is which one I can mod the best! Thanks for your inputs! ]]> General MP3Car Discussion olevelo http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/general-mp3car-discussion/136940-easiest-best-car-mod.html Manufacturer indash receiver PC integration? http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/general-mp3car-discussion/136862-manufacturer-indash-receiver-pc-integration.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:58:03 GMT I have been thinking as I'm sure a bunch of us have thought of this. Do you ever think that the big name car manufacturers will ever add functionality for a PC into there units?

Whether it would be a full PC running some type of Windows OS (excluding CE which many already run) or as simple as a VGA/DVI/HDMI input with USB touchscreen & audio connectivity?

To me its seems like it would be a simple solution to add this input capability. Many of these systems are running Windows CE. Upgrade the display, add input functionality for video, touchscreen and audio. To me this would be a great solution. ]]> General MP3Car Discussion chris4851 http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/general-mp3car-discussion/136862-manufacturer-indash-receiver-pc-integration.html Help me protect my truckputer - Narrowed down to three http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/general-mp3car-discussion/136846-help-me-protect-my-truckputer-narrowed-down-three.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:49:13 GMT I can get a good deal on Code Alarms so I've narrowed it down to these three:
Code Alarm CA-671 Elite Series 2-Way (LCD) Remote Starter/Keyless Entry/Alarm
Code Alarm SRT 6700 Elite Series Remote Starter/Alarm/Keyless Entry
Code Alarm SRT 9000 Elite Series Remote Starter/Alarm/Keyless Entry

What I want/need:
Two-way
Accessory so I can start my truckputer from the remote
With starter

Can't think of anything else I need. I'm not really sure what the major difference between those three are.

What do you guys think? ]]> General MP3Car Discussion Tical84 http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/general-mp3car-discussion/136846-help-me-protect-my-truckputer-narrowed-down-three.html monitor power cord crapped out http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/general-mp3car-discussion/136754-monitor-power-cord-crapped-out.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:03:59 GMT on my Xenarc 700 idt. i was using the one that plugs into the cig lighter and it just decided to stop working. i tested the monitor and the cig lighter and both are good. any ideas as to where i can get another one of those? or if someone could tell me how to hardwire it into my vehicle as i... on my Xenarc 700 idt. i was using the one that plugs into the cig lighter and it just decided to stop working. i tested the monitor and the cig lighter and both are good.

any ideas as to where i can get another one of those?

or if someone could tell me how to hardwire it into my vehicle as i lost the manual for it ]]> General MP3Car Discussion mm87 http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/general-mp3car-discussion/136754-monitor-power-cord-crapped-out.html Need some Help --- Backup Camera http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/general-mp3car-discussion/136647-need-some-help-backup-camera.html Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:44:54 GMT Hey guys, i am not sure where to place this is the forrums but I need some help here with a future project. I use centrafuse and am installing a camera in the rear to use as a backup camera and i would like to have centrafuse automatically flip over to the camera window when i put the car in... Hey guys, i am not sure where to place this is the forrums but I need some help here with a future project. I use centrafuse and am installing a camera in the rear to use as a backup camera and i would like to have centrafuse automatically flip over to the camera window when i put the car in reverse. If anyone can help me i would appretiate it very much.:peace: ]]> General MP3Car Discussion jhowle http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/general-mp3car-discussion/136647-need-some-help-backup-camera.html Name my car! http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/general-mp3car-discussion/136541-name-my-car.html Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:47:07 GMT Ive decided that HiJackZX1 isnt really appropriate because they really dont look a like. The real HiJack is a truck, and I drive a SUV. The difference has started to bug me. So Ive decided to rename the car, but want your feed back. The first name would be the Bass Cruizer, which is also a high... Ive decided that HiJackZX1 isnt really appropriate because they really dont look a like. The real HiJack is a truck, and I drive a SUV. The difference has started to bug me. So Ive decided to rename the car, but want your feed back.

The first name would be the Bass Cruizer, which is also a high multimedia SUV from the Ridge Racer Game. Now to technically make mine the Bass Cruizer, I would have to add more Bass!

Variations would be between the Warpman and Danver versions.

Second name, the Devil / Angel Kid Cruizer. This would be a combination between the Angel Car and the Devil Car, which are literally icons in the Ridge Racer games. On Ridge Racer Revolution there was also a Kid Devil Car, I dont want to just go with the Devil because I believe in balance so I have to have the Angel too, lol. I may drop the Kid tag though!

Would have the iconic devil and angel logos, also with other Namco logos.

Third name, would be to maybe just drop everything and name it simply the ZX1. It would still have logos, but no main name.

Fourth, you guys come up with a name, but has to be based on Ridge Racer and or Namco games. (Please no Mr. Pac man Car). ]]> General MP3Car Discussion HiJackZX1 http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/general-mp3car-discussion/136541-name-my-car.html