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Ricky327 · 10-18-2003, 09:30 AM

Location :
London

Car :
Ford Fiesta XR2i (modded)

System base :
Compaq EVO N1000v motherboard on custom made case.
P4 2.0GHz
512MB DDR RAM
30GB HDD
8X DVD ROM
ATI Radeon 7500 64 Bit - 32 MB
Garmin GPS16
Wireless lan
Dual axis G force meter - underdevelopment

State of play :
Working but not installed, still experimenting with the best setup.

Comments :
Too busy with work and other projects

RicG · 12-20-2003, 04:32 AM

Hi,RicG here.................

Location : Norfolk
Vehicle :

Fiat stilo Abarth 2.4 20v

System1 : GPS, MP3, CarPhone, 7" Tft All came with car
System2 : Xbox, Gamecube, 2* 5.6 Headrest Tft (Quick release from Nesa USA ), Tv,Dvd. wifi.
Software : Xbox Linux, EvoX, Xbmp.

Current projects: Xbox 12v Psu but still need a little help

( if you can send me a PM me). when this is done them i'll install system 2, as i have all the parts ready for install.
10mile wifi Connection for link to xbox when in home area. At mo only gettting 2 miles on good weather day ( no clouds or rain )

Other: Upgrade to yellow/black leather,

Hacksaw · 12-20-2003, 09:03 AM

Location: Plymouth area
Car: Currently an Escort Si but the CarPC will be going in my next car (about 4 months away)
System base: M10000
State of play: Currently getting it boxed up so that I can start installing software on the bench. Still need to get a touch screen kit for my TM702.
Comments: Work out what you want BEFORE opening your wallet. I have enough spare parts to make up a second, less stylish system...

Skraggy_uk · 12-21-2003, 05:48 AM

I know that feeling. Keep breaking stuff too.

ccsnet · 12-21-2003, 02:55 PM

Just a quicky to you all - probably won't about about till after Chrimbo now ( going to be Pi**ed I me thinks lol ). I just wanted to say happy chrimbo to you UK lot and heres looking forward to a great year ahead.

Thanks

Terran

albal · 12-21-2003, 02:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Skraggy_uk

I know that feeling. Keep breaking stuff too.

What have you broken? I'm quite good at fixing stuff.

slarty · 12-21-2003, 03:09 PM

I have the Dynamic as a company car the suspension on the front has just cracked and I nearly ended up in a hedge off the A1. Apart from that I have the same systems onboard. What version of s/w are you on and have you found the VCD function or the AUX input?..

You bought the yellow Arbath didn't you... I test drove one of those .. I nearly lost my sight

Wales

Quote: Originally Posted by RicG

Hi,RicG here.................

Location : Norfolk
Vehicle :

Fiat stilo Abarth 2.4 20v

System1 : GPS, MP3, CarPhone, 7" Tft All came with car
System2 : Xbox, Gamecube, 2* 5.6 Headrest Tft (Quick release from Nesa USA ), Tv,Dvd. wifi.
Software : Xbox Linux, EvoX, Xbmp.

Current projects: Xbox 12v Psu but still need a little help

( if you can send me a PM me). when this is done them i'll install system 2, as i have all the parts ready for install.
10mile wifi Connection for link to xbox when in home area. At mo only gettting 2 miles on good weather day ( no clouds or rain )

Other: Upgrade to yellow/black leather,

RicG · 12-21-2003, 04:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by slarty

I have the Dynamic as a company car the suspension on the front has just cracked and I nearly ended up in a hedge off the A1. Apart from that I have the same systems onboard. What version of s/w are you on and have you found the VCD function or the AUX input?..

You bought the yellow Arbath didn't you... I test drove one of those .. I nearly lost my sight

Wales

Hi slarty,

Have you got the nav or the nav+? as mine is the nav+ Software V8.5. Yes it yellow and i too loose my sight when drive to staffs to c family 130mph

(don't recomend speeding) if in rush. If you don't know already when unit is ON press and hold menu and the diaplay will turn off press any button to bring it back up. You can do the same for the radio, telephone and navigation.

Rob_Quads · 12-21-2003, 05:06 PM

How about
Location Nr. Southampton
Car : 206 GTi (maybe Saxo if i still have it)
System base Specs are being decided at the moment. To include DVD, TV, FM, GPS
State of play: Planning stages
Comments: I have been looking at doing this for a good few years. Now that I have finished working on my old car (www.saxovtr-vts.com for those who want to have a look) I am now looking at putting it into practice. Also the price of components have come down alot and i think its feasible to make a comprehensive system for much less than a comparative head unit / mai system.

Skraggy_uk · 12-22-2003, 12:20 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by albal

What have you broken? I'm quite good at fixing stuff.

Well, I thought I had popped something on the motherboard (either cracked or shorted something).

But I bought a new one in, and the same problem is there (just flashing white bands on the screen which have even stopped now).

I think I've blown the back light inverter for the Taxan Screen I'm using.
Think I've found someone who will sort me out with one shipped for $15 to check it out and test it after Xmas, before I start looking at a new controller (don't know if I can go that spendy yet).

slarty · 12-22-2003, 09:13 AM

Yea got that about the screen, Sorry for hijacking the thread I will PM next time. I have Connect Nav+ v9.2 You need to see your dealer re the upgrade or I may be able to get a copy at a push from my dealer.

Do people complain regarding an echo on the built in phone?

130... mine won't quite do that speed

, I chose the deisel as I get taxed less and I'm afraid I'm old school and couldn't get used to the paddles and gear stick.

I hear you can run VCD on it and or an input but I've yet to see it done

Quote: Originally Posted by RicG

Hi slarty,

Have you got the nav or the nav+? as mine is the nav+ Software V8.5. Yes it yellow and i too loose my sight when drive to staffs to c family 130mph

(don't recomend speeding) if in rush. If you don't know already when unit is ON press and hold menu and the diaplay will turn off press any button to bring it back up. You can do the same for the radio, telephone and navigation.

netgroover · 12-22-2003, 05:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by corsamel

Eh up guys

A meetup would be brilliant!!

Location: Manchester
Vehicle: Vauxhall Corsa
System: IBM Thinkpad Laptop, PIII 700, 12gig hd, mini keyboard will be built into sunvisor. USB hand mouse (looking for a RF hand mouse as I dont really want the usb wire trailing all over the dashboard/seats), 7" motorised widescreen up front.
Software: Just the Windows 2000 so far.

Status: Should have the laptop installed in my boot this weekend (if everything goes to plan).

tips: I'm still learning

Motorised LCD? I was wondering of anyone had one of these, is it a DIY job? If not, what is it & where did you get it?

corsamel · 12-23-2003, 03:14 AM

Dont ask.... it was a Necvox jobby, a 7" widescreen which I bought from ebay. Worked for 2 weeks then just went all tits up.

I've now built a Centurion 6.4" screen into my dashboard.

Quote: Originally Posted by netgroover

Motorised LCD? I was wondering of anyone had one of these, is it a DIY job? If not, what is it & where did you get it?

Rob_Quads · 12-23-2003, 04:26 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by corsamel

Dont ask.... it was a Necvox jobby, a 7" widescreen which I bought from ebay. Worked for 2 weeks then just went all tits up.

I've now built a Centurion 6.4" screen into my dashboard.

Is this the one that had pictures posted on Corsasport and it got a slating?

corsamel · 12-23-2003, 08:13 AM

not that i know of.. have you got a link?