My carputer project: Solaslim - Page 2

interactive · 07-31-2003, 12:25 PM

How did you attach the screen? I've got to do the same thing as you (as far as the screen goes that is).

nthai · 07-31-2003, 01:02 PM

frodobaggins, stkdidy ntshidy, jcdillin, and interactive, thanks for stopping by.

Btw, interactive, the screen I use is one of those indash screens which fit the 1 DIN slot in the dash.

Here is the picture so you could see it when it closes.

Thai

interactive · 07-31-2003, 03:00 PM

Oh I see. Thanks for the clarification.

nthai · 07-31-2003, 10:43 PM

I've just installed a new set of toy.

Alpine CVA1003 motorized 6.5 monitor & receiver.
Pyle indash DVD/VCD/CD/MP3 player.

-B-e-N- · 08-01-2003, 02:41 AM

that is sweet

ZanGManN · 08-01-2003, 09:18 AM

i too own a solara, great job looks slick!

how did you get the interior lights red?

Point me to a walkthrough or some information?

thanks

nthai · 08-01-2003, 11:53 AM

ZanGManN,

Here we go,

I. FOR THE DASHBOARD

1. Use the philip screwdriver to open 2 top screws

2. Open that black plastic off, then you need to unscrew 4 more, two for each side

3. this step requires patience, don't rush it. Once you complete step 2, hold the whole dash at the bottom by two hands, and move it out clockwise. Once you have it out, this is what you will see in the back of the dashboard

Replace those 5 lights by twisting and pulling out. Those are 194 which you could find at autozone, trakauto or any auto shops. $2.99 for a pair.

4. If you would like to change the signal light indicator as well, you have to open the dashboard. It's pretty easy anyway. Here is the pic:

These lights are not replaceable, there are two small greenish round plastic on top of number 1 & 2 in the picture, take those two greenish things out, and cover the holes with some transparent color plastic. For me, I used the red plastic from a medicine.

5. Put back everything in the reverse order, and then you could enjoy your new dash light.

Let me know if you want some information for the AC control panel as well.

Thai

SiGmA_X · 08-01-2003, 12:02 PM

Nice!! Know of any places with guides on how to do that on a Jetta? AC too?

Skippman · 08-01-2003, 12:10 PM

nthai,

You replaced a VGA monitor with an NTSC display? Why would you do that?

nthai · 08-01-2003, 01:14 PM

Skippman,

Ummmmm, mine was TM-701L which wasn't VGA.

Would it be a problem if I use my carputer EPIA c3 800Mhz to connect to the Alpine monitor?

I haven't hook up the carputer to the new Alpine yet because the Alpine has only one VIDEO input. Meanwhile, I could do everything with my Pyle DVD/VCD/mp3 HU right now.

I've never thought of the problem with EPIA & Alpine NTSC yet...

Please let me know what you think.

Thanks.

SiGmA_X · 08-01-2003, 01:15 PM

Hook it up! Get a splitter or something for it tho..

nthai · 08-01-2003, 01:26 PM

Thanks SiGmA_X.

People,
Would one of the following items do the job?

Ebay auction 1

Ebay auction 2

Thanks.
Thai

Skippman · 08-01-2003, 01:27 PM

Yes, those would all work.

I'm sorry, I thought you had the Gain based VGA unit.

nthai · 08-01-2003, 01:33 PM

Thanks Skippman, I still have a lots to learn here.

I'm glad I've found this site.

nthai · 08-03-2003, 10:13 PM

ZanGManN or any fellow Solara owners,

Don't ever try to change the dash light to BLUE. The red is the best. I changed to blue to match up with my other stuffs, and it turned out very ugly.

Here is the pic:

Just so you guys know.

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