Should I get into this?

acdcrocks91 · 12-19-2007, 03:07 PM

Yo guys, i'm a newcomer here...this seems like a cool hobby and really interests me. unfortunately, i don't even have my license yet (I'm 16, getting it this June). I'm planning on getting a new-ish tacoma for my first car, because that'll be my work truck as well as my personal truck.

Anyway, my question is...do you think it's a good idea for me to go putting a carpc in my truck? I'm a good driver, and still have 6 months of future experience before I get my license.

Also, since i'm only going to be 17 with a summer job, and having to pay for gas and partial insurance, my setup has to be on a budget. fortunately, i work for a place that pretty much specializes in surveillance systems, access systems, etc. so we have plenty of computer parts and whatnot..plus a guy i work with has upwards of 8 laptops and i'm sure he's willing to help me out, because he loves these types of things too.

thanks for reading...and thanks for introducing me to this awesome hobby

pokki · 12-19-2007, 03:32 PM

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do you think it's a good idea for me to go putting a carpc in my truck?

That all depends on what you want the CarPC to do. If you want to do it simply to have a PC in the car then don't bother.

acdcrocks91 · 12-19-2007, 04:08 PM

no, i want it there as a jukebox, gps navigator, diagnostics computer, and probably a couple other things i haven't thought of yet

Bugbyte · 12-19-2007, 04:39 PM

I don't understand how you can be a good driver but not have a license yet.

99% of people, when asked, will say they are good drivers. 75% of them are wrong.

RedGTiVR6 · 12-19-2007, 05:29 PM

ahhhhh - to be young like THAT again...

acdcrocks91 · 12-20-2007, 11:13 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bugbyte

I don't understand how you can be a good driver but not have a license yet.

99% of people, when asked, will say they are good drivers. 75% of them are wrong.

i've had my permit since july. I'm a better driver than all my friends, some of which with licenses.

-zip- · 12-20-2007, 02:25 PM

Free parts..... yeah do eeeeeeeeeeeet! But use it responsibly since you are a new driver.

20mg · 12-20-2007, 04:00 PM

if u do just be sure no to watch ur monitor too much when driving

if you think having a computer in ur tacoma would be worth it then id say do it.

Bugbyte · 12-21-2007, 01:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by acdcrocks91

i've had my permit since july. I'm a better driver than all my friends, some of which with licenses.

Well, my point is that you really have very little experience driving -and that the best evaluator of the quality of driving is rarely the driver.

I say if you can get the parts, go for it. It's a fun an interesting hobby/project. Just don't let it distract you when operating the car. But that's not really a comment aimed at you. EVERYONE should pay heed to that!

greatwhite · 12-21-2007, 01:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bugbyte

Well, my point is that you really have very little experience driving -and that the best evaluator of the quality of driving is rarely the driver.

I say if you can get the parts, go for it. It's a fun an interesting hobby/project. Just don't let it distract you when operating the car. But that's not really a comment aimed at you. EVERYONE should pay heed to that!

very sage words indeed..................

acdcrocks91 · 12-21-2007, 01:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bugbyte

Well, my point is that you really have very little experience driving -and that the best evaluator of the quality of driving is rarely the driver.

I say if you can get the parts, go for it. It's a fun an interesting hobby/project. Just don't let it distract you when operating the car. But that's not really a comment aimed at you. EVERYONE should pay heed to that!

right, i understand your point...and i agree, i'm sure everyone says they're a good driver. i just wanted to make it clear that i'm not just some jerk teen that takes his dad's car out on a joy ride every night and manages not to crash.

thanks for the replies.