new car: ready for PC

hannibal · 02-10-2005, 07:45 PM

I bought a 96 Nissan 240SX just before Christmas. This is the car Ive been waiting for. In addition to performance upgrades, its getting a PC.

I plan to start with the setup in my sig. I need to get my PSOne screen working, but I'm saving for a 'real' VGA monitor. I'll probably start with a inverter and eventually pick up an Opus. Once I have the LCD and Opus, I'll go for a better mobo/CPU (M10000 or AMD mATX board) and start adding more features. I really want to flush mount the LCD in the dash, but I'm kinda scared cause I have to park the car outside. I'm considering a fold-out screen for this reason.

Here's a pic of the dash and a pic of the backseat/trunk. I plan to mount the PC in the trunk pass-thru. Its 8" deep and 8" tall. A nice fit for the mini-ITX, but a tight squeeze for a mATX board.

There is so much info on this board, I promise to spend a few weeks reading before posting my rookie questions.

Cris · 02-10-2005, 08:01 PM

Nice, that HU is just waiting to get replaced by a screen!

0l33l · 02-10-2005, 08:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Cris

Nice, that HU is just waiting to get replaced by a screen!

Nah... the HU is waiting to be replaced by the A/C controls

Good to finally see an unmolested 240sx

stevieg · 02-11-2005, 04:58 AM

Go for the flush mount screen once you get the VGA... ***** happens and there's nothing you can do about it. If it's flush then at least the theives will think it's a pain in the arse to remove.

SL25 · 02-11-2005, 05:36 AM

I would be very interested to see how this progresses. I bought a S14A 200SX (UK spec 240SX) last year and am now planning on hooking up an old PC I have lying around. I was thinking about flush mounting my screen in place of the HU so would love to see how yours works out. Make sure you update this thread as you go.

Osiris · 02-11-2005, 05:39 AM

I say go flush. Will alot cleaner and then try to fab some type of sliding cover similar to the 350z. Oh yea. welcome to the nissan family

hannibal · 02-11-2005, 12:40 PM

Thanks for the replies.

Flush LCD with a cover sounds do-able. I'll have to look into that. I came across a Supra with a Xenarc mounted in the double-din slot. It required a minimal amount of trimming. My HU unit is missing the power/volume knob so its virtually useless. The radio will come on when I insert a CD though. I just cant turn down the volume. LOL!

SL25, you got the nice turbo with 65 more hp! I'll keep you updated as I make progress. I should have my website up in the next week or so.