Lilliput 7" Touchscreen in E36: How's the fit?

Yuen · 07-27-2004, 05:39 AM

Hey everyone,

Am new to Carputers

Need some guidance! I am thinking of installing a Carputer in my BMW E36. The only place I think is possible to install the screen is in the OBC + sunglass holder area. I will be pulling the OBC and sungalss holder compartment out, and sticking an LCD in there.

The LCD I am thinking of is the Lilliput 7" Touchscreen monitor. Does anyone know if it will fit into the area I have mentioned snugly, without any modifications? I cannot imagine myself fabricating my own casing etc, as I haven't done this sort of thing before. The Lilliput touchscreen 7" seems to have a curved bottom, which would probably leave gaps.

How important is a touchscreen, really? For you guys that have it, is it that much of a convenience? The price difference is about 70 USD I believe. Is it worth the 70 dollars?

That's all for now. Would appreciate any help. Thanks

danderton · 07-27-2004, 10:58 AM

Hi mate. I've got a E36 320 Coupe. I have just bought a 7" Lilliput Touchscreen and it fits in that gap absolutely perfect. The only problem I am finding is what to mount the screen to! Behind the section of dashboard is a big hole about 3" deep. But there is nothing sturdy to mount to apart from the plastic pipe for the airvents which i dont really want to screw into. I will try and get some pics up 2nite. I will be interested to know if you have any other ideas!?

Cheers

Dan

Yuen · 07-27-2004, 02:51 PM

Thanks Dan, that has pretty much convinced me that I should buy it. I have no idea how you can mount it, but I will do some reading up and let you know.

Yuen · 07-27-2004, 02:56 PM

Dan,

Just to confirm that is is the model you are using?

Model Number. 619GL-70NP (XGA)

I got it from this page: http://www.lilliput.cn/619.htm

euro320i · 07-28-2004, 03:11 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Yuen

Dan,

Just to confirm that is is the model you are using?

Model Number. 619GL-70NP (XGA)

I got it from this page: http://www.lilliput.cn/619.htm

Guys, guys,

This is a better solution (although a bit expensive). I live in Germany and drive a E36 also. You probably don't want to mess up your dash. Look at www.cartft.com . I bought these ARAT mnounting brackets and they can be removed and nothing is changed on your car. You need a backet that goes into the car dash, AND a top holder for thge monitor. That means 2 pcs. It costs about 100€ total but it's worth it if you want to remove your monitor when you park your car.

Yuen · 07-28-2004, 04:29 AM

Thanks euro320i, I've had a look at the site. Wayy too costly for me as I'm a student struggling to fund this expensive little hobby. Sounds good, but for 100 euro its overpriced. Regardless, thanks for the help!

shadowpuck · 07-28-2004, 09:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by euro320i

Guys, guys,

This is a better solution (although a bit expensive). I live in Germany and drive a E36 also. You probably don't want to mess up your dash. Look at www.cartft.com . I bought these ARAT mnounting brackets and they can be removed and nothing is changed on your car. You need a backet that goes into the car dash, AND a top holder for thge monitor. That means 2 pcs. It costs about 100€ total but it's worth it if you want to remove your monitor when you park your car.

euro320i: Do you have a pic of your monitor mounted in your E36? I would be curious to see how it looks....

euro320i · 07-29-2004, 02:39 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by shadowpuck

euro320i: Do you have a pic of your monitor mounted in your E36? I would be curious to see how it looks....

Take a look here
www.compu-promedia.com/CARPUTER/index.html
I'm no web programmer, sorry so I created this. It looks factory, from a Germany Company called ARAT. It is also TUV certified. That means the mount is approved for use in vehicles on the Autobahn.
Hope this helps.

euro320i · 07-29-2004, 02:40 AM

I didn't want to hack up my dash for later if I sell the car.

Yuen · 07-29-2004, 06:41 AM

euro320i, very nice stock looking setup. Is that the Xenarc screen, and do you still have your OBC and sunglass holder etc in their original location?

danderton · 07-29-2004, 10:41 AM

That looks excellent. ALthough I cannot see how it fixes on!?

Mines a 92 Coupe and that CarTFT siteonly says 95-98!? But the shape looks the same to me.

Would really appreciate if you could get any closer up, larger + brighter images of the screen mounted on your dash.

Much appreciated

Dan

danderton · 07-29-2004, 10:42 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Yuen

Dan,

Just to confirm that is is the model you are using?

Model Number. 619GL-70NP (XGA)

I got it from this page: http://www.lilliput.cn/619.htm

Yes Yuen, That is the same monitor as I just bought.

Dan

euro320i · 07-29-2004, 11:46 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by danderton

That looks excellent. ALthough I cannot see how it fixes on!?

Mines a 92 Coupe and that CarTFT siteonly says 95-98!? But the shape looks the same to me.

Would really appreciate if you could get any closer up, larger + brighter images of the screen mounted on your dash.

Much appreciated

Dan

I'll try to get closer pics of that. I just ripped it all out and relocated the whole thing elsewhere. I will DOC that this weekend. The Screen is a Xenarc. The Holder has a thin metal plate that slides into where the HU is, doesn't take any space away, and is screwed into the inside. This way, I can remove the screen when I have to park the car. Can't be there all the time. Don't want to come back and find someone wanted to take an inbuilt dash away..

euro320i · 07-29-2004, 11:51 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Yuen

euro320i, very nice stock looking setup. Is that the Xenarc screen, and do you still have your OBC and sunglass holder etc in their original location?

I will... I was going to relocate the OBC to the centerarm console where the cassette tapes where (cassette tapes"

). But I think I will put it all back. I found a great place where there is more that enough room not at all in the trunk area. ..As I said I will have pics this weekend.

hope I finish.. just got a MB Quart subdrum and an alpine amp I want to install as well.

ZimZimmer · 07-30-2004, 01:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by euro320i

I'll try to get closer pics of that. I just ripped it all out and relocated the whole thing elsewhere. I will DOC that this weekend. The Screen is a Xenarc. The Holder has a thin metal plate that slides into where the HU is, doesn't take any space away, and is screwed into the inside. This way, I can remove the screen when I have to park the car. Can't be there all the time. Don't want to come back and find someone wanted to take an inbuilt dash away..

Please could you get a few more pics of how the screen is mounted with the brackets. I have an e36 M3 and don't want to hack the dash. The brackets look kind of bulky?