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02-27-2005, 03:39 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Rohnert Park, CA
Vehicle: 04 Infiniti G35 Coupe
Posts: 1,122
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2004 G35 Coupe - custom mounts (lots of pics)
My in car computer installation has completed
The computer is responsible for navigation, MP3 music playback, video playbkac, web browsing, traffic reporting, gaming and anything else a computer is capable of
The system utilizes a VIA Epia M10000 mainboard, 256MB PC2100, 40GB 2.5" 5400RPM HD, 802.11g PCI card with external magmount 7dbi antenna, Opus DC-DC 90W PSU
Note that Im not using an inverter in this setup but rather a specialized in vehicle computer powersupply made by Opus Solutions. It regulates the DC battery voltage to a proper 12v and then also provides the startup and shutdown control for the computer (controlled upon ignition/acc wire)
Here are pictures detailing the progress and final result
To house the motherboard, I constructued a fiberglass mounting surface. This was my first time fiberglassing or doing anything similar to this so it isnt masterful but I am not a master.
Masked off area where fiberglass is to be applied
Result
Motherboard mounting surface
Fabric stretched

Last edited by aoLhaTer : 04-14-2006 at 02:31 PM.
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02-27-2005, 03:39 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Rohnert Park, CA
Vehicle: 04 Infiniti G35 Coupe
Posts: 1,122
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Carpet applied
Here is the rest of the build
DigitalWheelz LCD housing (Xenarc 700TSV) - god_of_cpu makes these
Car in a state of shambles
My dog keeping me company

Last edited by aoLhaTer : 04-14-2006 at 02:32 PM.
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02-27-2005, 03:41 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Rohnert Park, CA
Vehicle: 04 Infiniti G35 Coupe
Posts: 1,122
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Backseat taken out; you can see the cables run on the opposite side of the car (VGA, audio, USB)
Car ripped apart - very sad looking. I had to drive the car around like this (minus the headunit) for 2 days. Got quite a few looks. People probably though I stole it
Headunit/HVAC removed
Work begins on integrating the DigitalWheelz mount

Last edited by aoLhaTer : 04-14-2006 at 02:33 PM.
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02-27-2005, 03:43 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Rohnert Park, CA
Vehicle: 04 Infiniti G35 Coupe
Posts: 1,122
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Last edited by aoLhaTer : 04-14-2006 at 02:34 PM.
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02-27-2005, 03:44 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Rohnert Park, CA
Vehicle: 04 Infiniti G35 Coupe
Posts: 1,122
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I think not!
http://www.dwoloz.com/IMG_3484.JPG
Centrafuse! (switched from MediaCar)
Amd general pictures of my baby
Well thats it
I had a carputer setup in my previous car (93 Accord) but this is most definitely an evolution from that.
Im very pleased with the results
If you have any questions Ill do my best to answer them
UPDATED LCD

Last edited by aoLhaTer : 04-14-2006 at 02:37 PM.
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02-27-2005, 04:14 AM
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Tainted Love
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Romania
Vehicle: 2006 Renault Megane
Posts: 6,274
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Wow, amazing work. How does the screen open, does it fold out when you push it or something?
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02-27-2005, 12:39 PM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Richmond va
Vehicle: 2004 honda accord ex
Posts: 193
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that is a sexy car. u are a braver man then me for taking ur car apart. bu its worth it from the looks of it.  how long did it take ?
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epia m1000,256mb ddr,7"lilli,120gb hdd, Ati remote wonder,400watt inverter,350psu all under xp pro-installed
Last edited by fallnangel : 02-27-2005 at 12:48 PM.
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02-27-2005, 01:15 PM
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MySQL Error
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Bristol
Vehicle: Pug 306 & BMW 325i
Posts: 13,521
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OMG that is lush. If you say that screen pops out i am gonna explode - who makes that car? please say it is japanese and you can get them in right hand drive cos that is nice..
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02-27-2005, 01:26 PM
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My man uses Levitra.
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Maryland
Vehicle: '00 Honda Accord Coupe v6
Posts: 2,025
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god_of_cpu makes the screen mount like he said.....goto digitalwheelz.com you can watch a video of how to take the screen out. I saw god_of_cpu's in person.....looks and operates great, however it is not motorized.
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PC Components:
Lilliput; XPC/FLEX mobo; 1.7 ghz P4 Mobile;512 DDR; 160 gb HDD; opus 150; slot usb dvd-rw
My work log
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02-27-2005, 01:27 PM
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My man uses Levitra.
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Maryland
Vehicle: '00 Honda Accord Coupe v6
Posts: 2,025
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interesting you decided to go with such a small motherboard and cut back on performance (but at least these things are very low on power consumption), you had plent of room for something nicer......looks great though I like it a lot. I'd love to take the time to do something like that.
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PC Components:
Lilliput; XPC/FLEX mobo; 1.7 ghz P4 Mobile;512 DDR; 160 gb HDD; opus 150; slot usb dvd-rw
My work log
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02-27-2005, 01:32 PM
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Raw Wave
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: West Chestinghamshire, UK init!!
Vehicle: 2005 Nissan Altima Status: Eaten by Cannibals Ranking: Mr. 20,000!!
Posts: 1,943
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Quote: Originally Posted by Scouse Monkey
who makes that car? please say it is japanese and you can get them in right hand drive cos that is nice..
Infinity. And you should just get a left hand drive one... it will look "exotic" in the UK!! 
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Spent so far: $1,755
Check Out My Work Log for Specs/Pics
CarPC Progress[!!!!!!!!!!!!!!].....Installation[---------+].....Pastrami Progress[!!!!!!!!!!!!!!]
Quote:
Don't mess with Texas.
It's not nice to pick on retards!
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02-27-2005, 01:34 PM
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n00b 4 life
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Chatham, UK
Vehicle: Mazda Bongo MPV
Posts: 275
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Quote: Originally Posted by edrex
Infinity. And you should just get a left hand drive one... it will look "exotic" in the UK!! 
That's what the insurance co. would say!
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New Car
New Car computer will follow........
(Gazes at pile of components)
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02-27-2005, 01:46 PM
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MySQL Error
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Bristol
Vehicle: Pug 306 & BMW 325i
Posts: 13,521
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Quote: Originally Posted by edrex
Infinity. And you should just get a left hand drive one... it will look "exotic" in the UK!! 
i know it's infinity but i wondered if they were a subsidury of someone else. like Lexus is to toyota. Such a shame it's not japanese so we can't get them in RHD.
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02-27-2005, 01:55 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 15
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yeah, infiniti parent company is nissan.
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02-27-2005, 02:01 PM
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MySQL Error
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Bristol
Vehicle: Pug 306 & BMW 325i
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Quote: Originally Posted by Maaloxx
yeah, infiniti parent company is nissan.
yeah did some  ing, so would this be a skyline in japan then? Wonder how much those things are imported. Guess we will have to wait a few years for them to filter over.
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