Nermin

OK, so finally I got some pictures to start with showing you my project - I will illustrate as much as possible and explain respectfully. All questions, comments, concerns, ... are welcome.

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I'll start with showing my project car - I picked brand new 2006 Chrysler 300 because of styling and comfort as well as space I will need to install parts of larger size. So this is my ride






and I picked trunk to house my PC

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this is my brand new ATX computer case - Got it from Fry's for like $85. I went with this one because of extra space if I need to upgrade my components as well as 3 clear sides - I'm thinking to install LED lights inside so whenever trunk is open interier of the PC will glow providing light to the trunk



inside of the box



front view




extra space i was talking about

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Motherboard - I went with VIA EPIA SP-13000, of course brand new. Bought it from mp3car.com for $200 something. I must compliment their fast delivery - I got it in like 3 days selecting ground shipping



inside the box



motherboard in place

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HD - I bought Hitachi laptop Hd with 80 gigs of space from mp3car.com - here you may see it installed and connected to PS/motherboard



as for Power Supply, I had to get rid of bulky AC-DC PS that came with the case


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and went with new M2-ATX-HV 6-32V Intelligent Automotive DC-DC ATX PS - here installed and connected to the rest of the components

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inside of the case needed a little bit of persuasion to house the PS but I found the solution

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Media Drive- Laptop slot-load DVD RW/CD RW Pioneer DVR-K06, pictures bellow

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first problem with this install I had was the length of IDE cable - since online stores tyhat are offering exact size I need (10 ft - from trunk to center console - picture bellow)



are too expensive i decided to build my own. I bought regular size IDE cable and simply extended existing wires

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about the same time i received XO Vision rear-view camera and XO Vision 7" rear-view mirror clip on monitor - pictures bellow




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I just ordered 10.4" touchscreen I will be fabricating into my center console as well as pair of 7" headrest monitors with built in DVD/CD/MP3 players - I should get it in about 3-4 days from gooddeals18.com. Of course pictures will follow.

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greatwhite

IDE is only supposed to be good for a 3 foot run (or so). you may run into signal degredation and all sorts of weird problems. That's why people use usb for long runs.

Not saying you will, but it's a high probability................

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I tried this one on my desktop PC and it runs smoothly + in case of signal degredation I will just replace the whole thing

that is another reason I went with Chrysler 300 - that thing has space and I am planning to use it

thanks on your suggestion white

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this morning I received my screens - pictures will follow as soon as I get home, got to work

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greatwhite

I know, look at my sig.

300M special.

Defineately a "3 bagger +" trunk

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since I am a man of my word - and back from work, these are the pictures of my monitors

10.4" Touch Screen monitor - bought from gooddeals18.com for $199.99
pair of pre-installed 7" headrest monitors with built in dvd/mp3/cd players with matching leather headrests - also bought from gooddeals18.com for 299.99

also i must compliment them on fast delivery and easy to navigate ordering interface as well as customer service

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tomorrow I am going to wire up and install headrest monitors - of course pictures will follow

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