2003 Nissan 350Z CarPC - Page 2

SiGmA_X · 08-14-2003, 07:35 PM

That sucks. How much is a 5mph over legal limit (60 +/- 5..) ticket going for? I found the perfect location for 2 car drags, I can't wait until I get my license.. My friend and I can have some awsome fun at 1AM. The place is about 3 miles away from my house, 3/4 miles long, and 4 lanes wide, with no center devider. Once I get driving, anyone in Portland can come over and drag w/ us

I'm sure most pplz will easily beat my Jetta, but its all in fun and games not betting

WhateverJames · 08-15-2003, 12:45 AM

Whoa, $350? That's expensive. Here, it's $70 to get a speeding ticket taken care of. You should shop around! Use that $280 you saved for future speeding tickets

SiGmA_X · 08-15-2003, 03:27 PM

Okay, its 6/10's of a mile long, and curves off at a decently easy angle after the long part, into a ~1/2 mile 4->3 lane section, so anyone who can drive *should* be able to manage it. At 1AM I was going 90MHP in a Surburban (99, sadly only has a 250HP!!) and managed the corner with ease

Next time I'll try it in my Jetta faster, but I know my dad has taken it at 120 or a bit higher in a Z3.

arsalan_altaf · 08-15-2003, 07:55 PM

About the ticket, I cna help ya for free!

I got mine thrown out, I was doing 56 in a 35.

2nd ticket is 55 in a 35 (like three months later also, at least I dont have any on my record), THROWN OUT

Never went to court just talked with prosecutor. Trust me its worth a shot...

email is arsalanaltaf "at" yahoo.com

What state are you in?

SiGmA_X · 08-16-2003, 05:25 PM

I think he is in WA, as his profile says

eventmac · 08-17-2003, 04:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by frodobaggins

that's why you use specialized software that's made to use on small touchscreens

Is that what everyone is doing? I have a Mac PowerBook with a broken screen and wanted to put it in my car with a Xenarc attached. But If I won't be able to control iTunes etc. with my hands then it's pointless!

frodobaggins · 08-17-2003, 04:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by eventmac

Is that what everyone is doing? I have a Mac PowerBook with a broken screen and wanted to put it in my car with a Xenarc attached. But If I won't be able to control iTunes etc. with my hands then it's pointless!

depends on how small your fingers are and your manual dexterity

paulpv · 09-14-2003, 06:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by frodobaggins

depends on how small your fingers are and your manual dexterity

I can agree that touchscreens may be a little difficult to work with while bumping around on the road.
But, if the application is well designed it shouldn't be too hard to poke the occasional confirmation, or to supplement most inputs with voice commands.
It sure beats reaching over to a keyboard or using a mouse!
A trackball would have lots of advantages in a car.

This past week I found 3 guys where I work that have gotten the UI thing down VERY well.
In fact, they are causing a minor uproar about what they have achieved in their spare time, compared to 75+ people that get paid to do this stuff!

That's about all I can say for now, but hopefully you will be hearing more about it (and there will be more to say) in the future.

Pv

paulpv · 09-29-2003, 11:04 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by eventmac

I love your system. I too have been looking at teh Xenarc touchscreens but I'm wondering how useful touching it is going to be - bearing in mind that the res is so high and the screen is so small (7"). I don't know if I'll realistically be able to select mp3s without touching all the wrong stuff!

Was looking to see if I can find space for a 12" screen instead... but it won't be as neat.

The "small screen high res" problem would be solved by my co-worker's software.

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brrman · 09-30-2003, 11:28 AM

Quote:

I found the perfect location for 2 car drags, I can't wait until I get my license.. My friend and I can have some awsome fun at 1AM.

dude - if you want to drag, go to the track where its safe. There is nothing more stupid than street racing. The track is a crapload of fun. And you get time slip printouts.

Hey we all drive fast now and then - I've hit some monster speeds in my chipped A4, but when I want to race someone I do it in a controlled environment

paulpv · 04-18-2004, 03:41 AM

I've added quite a few updates to my 350Z CarPC site.
Enjoy!

Pv

azcowboy · 04-18-2004, 04:55 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by brrman

dude - if you want to drag, go to the track where its safe. There is nothing more stupid than street racing. The track is a crapload of fun. And you get time slip printouts.

Hey we all drive fast now and then - I've hit some monster speeds in my chipped A4, but when I want to race someone I do it in a controlled environment

I'm glad someone said something. For once I am going to keep my mouth shut because I don't feel like getting kicked off the sight.