How many Australian mp3Cars are there out there? - Page 8

Rainbow Pony · 03-16-2005, 12:23 AM

Well it was not a completely faultless install (as predicted). Didn't think of it until after I had finished that running the powercable for the pc alongside the VGA and audio cables would cause interference that mean there is some ticking in the audio and some distortion with the screen... but I really can't be bothered re-wiring the whole car just to potentially reduce that given that I will be selling it in a couple of months.

Only other problem was when the PC crashed and the opus did not poweroff the PC (or maybe it was the opus that crashed). Installed a reset switch and it all seems fine.. LOVE the system but have almost had about 5 accidents this week because I get too carried away pressing on the touchscreen as I drive.

grum · 03-16-2005, 02:34 AM

yup got my car pc. check the show off your project page. (melbourne - best city in the whole galaxy)

vxcarpc · 03-16-2005, 10:37 PM

I gotr a car pc.. as seen in the show off section.. I'm from Wantirna, Melbourne

byteme · 03-18-2005, 03:25 AM

Hi Guys,
Just putting a car computer together but what I want to do is install a laptop DVD into my dash but not sure how to go about connecting it. I'm thinking of a USB external one (I've seen a Toshiba that will do it or is there a way of connecting an ide cable with power to the dvd any help would be appreciated........cheers

P.S. I'm near Ballarat, Victoria

Cœur d'Arcy · 04-05-2005, 07:09 AM

Just thought I'd chime in. Another long time reader first time poster as well. Originally from the US and been in Melbourne for over three years now. I'm planning my project (and compiling parts) as I'm still working on getting the car! It'll be a black on black smart roadster if financing goes through. I've put a deposit on it and have talked with Chris (smart specialist at the Merc dealership) in Southbank about how to put it all together. Very helpful. I plan on taking pictures every step of the way. Outer eastern suburbs represent!

soundoff · 04-08-2005, 05:24 AM

is the site people are refering to in this thread

http://www.austmp3car.tk/

i emailed the webmaster there years ago and had no reply.. it would appear to have not been updated since then too..

Cœur d'Arcy · 04-10-2005, 04:24 AM

That site doesn't seem to be maintained anymore but no biggie. This place is going alright enough for me.

I plan to get my car by the end of this week. It's going to hurt a bit pulling out the factory Grundig CD head unit but I'll manage after I have this thing fitted out.

version · 04-10-2005, 09:13 AM

hey all. Been planning a carputer for a few years now and finally got around to it. Everything is all ready to go into the car now. Just need a few more little things to finish it off. Will post some pics soon.

O by the way. Also from Melbourne.

NiN^_^NiN · 04-12-2005, 09:32 PM

Hey guys iv noticed a few melbourne guys have joined recently so come check out this thread

http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/mp3car-gatherings/46651-melbourne-australia-meet-part-2-a.html

We just finished the first ever car meet for Melbourne and the Second car meet is starting in May so check the thread out guys.

I havent made the final details yet the dates set just gonna be looking around at places for the meet to but come post in the thread even if u dont have a carpc your welcome to come and check out everyone elses carpc's

12Vsystems · 04-14-2005, 01:00 AM

Shout out to all the car computer guys in Australia. I grew up in Canberra and moved to LA 3 years ago. I run a carputer business.

Doing this stuff all day is like never having to do real work

. Shout out to everyone in Canberra.

Dave_Perth · 04-14-2005, 01:24 AM

hey all im from perth.got mine finally fully installed a couple days ago. gonna take some photos and post em up soon

matt_180sx · 04-20-2005, 03:54 AM

hi guys, as many have said before, long time reader, first time poster.

I'm from Adelaide, and i drive a 180sx
at the moment i'm looking for research into a carputer for the 180
so if anyone has info regarding previous installs in 180's i'd greatly apreciate it.

Cheers guys!

Matt

Bj · 05-08-2005, 07:44 AM

G'day boys! It's been awhile since I have posted on 'ere. A fair bit is going on here since the old days. Anyone got any good GPS software working in Aus or Perth to be more specific?

My setups are here....

www.bjblaster.com

Take it easy

BJ

Deep · 05-08-2005, 09:59 PM

Alright go australia!! oooo yeah

S15... · 05-09-2005, 09:54 PM

Hey guys iam from sydney as well, iam looking for a 7" touch screen module VGA to buy in sydney can any one help me out?