The lost in Europe '97 Ford Escort - Page 3

Scouse Monkey · 11-05-2005, 04:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Cris

That for now, only houses a IR receiver for a remote, but I was thinking of adding a voltmeter in there...I don't know. That panel was hacked from a Citroen head unit I had laying around...

Here's what it used to look like before I got my hands into it...

Yeah, but a sacrifice had to be made I guess. Fiting all that was a pain in the ... as it is.
To tell you the truth, it's pretty cold outside here, and I don't miss them at all.

ah are you using the buttons for anything yet? give me a shout if you want a ahnd with any integration.

Cris · 11-06-2005, 08:08 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by DarasBB

I ordered them in one of the tuning firm here in Poland. It costs 50 PLN (about 12,50 EUR + postal costs)

This price is too high as for me. Is it possible to get this Touch Screen in Second Hand Store or something?

I love that TFT LCD as it fits perfectly.

Any link to the chrome rings? I really like the look, and I'd like to get some.

I guess you could find the screen on Ebay cheaper.
Also keep an eye on the sales thread in here, maybe you'll find something.

Quote: Originally Posted by Scouse Monkey

ah are you using the buttons for anything yet? give me a shout if you want a ahnd with any integration.

Well, I'm using Girder with the joystick pluggin, but I'm opened to suggestions.

What did you have in mind?

Scouse Monkey · 11-06-2005, 08:12 AM

nah that is perfect Cris. have you managed to get the volume knob working too? you can use this with a hacked mouse or possibly a velleman kit.

Cris · 11-06-2005, 08:21 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Scouse Monkey

nah that is perfect Cris. have you managed to get the volume knob working too? you can use this with a hacked mouse or possibly a velleman kit.

Nah, unfortunatlly the volume knob is only for show.

No extra space in there for any extra hardware (for example I droped a small metal clamp from the dash in there, and it didn't reach the floor, there are so many wires and things behind there...

). But then again, I'm close to finishing my iDrive, so I don't care about that volume knob...

DarasBB · 11-06-2005, 03:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Cris

Any link to the chrome rings? I really like the look, and I'd like to get some.

I can buy them for you if you like. I had problems to speak even in Polish language with them last time (they are Polish

), so it will be easier if I will order those rings and check them. When I bought those rings at first time, one of them was to short about 5mm. If everyting will be OK I'll send them for you.

Quote: Originally Posted by Cris

I guess you could find the screen on Ebay cheaper.
Also keep an eye on the sales thread in here, maybe you'll find something.

I hope so

Cris · 11-06-2005, 05:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DarasBB

I can buy them for you if you like. I had problems to speak even in Polish language with them last time (they are Polish

), so it will be easier if I will order those rings and check them. When I bought those rings at first time, one of them was to short about 5mm. If everyting will be OK I'll send them for you.

I hope so

Thanks, but that's ok, I've found some myself. They're not made especially for the Escort, but I'll make them fit.

Xander · 11-09-2005, 03:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DarasBB

I can buy them for you if you like. I had problems to speak even in Polish language with them last time (they are Polish

), so it will be easier if I will order those rings and check them. When I bought those rings at first time, one of them was to short about 5mm. If everyting will be OK I'll send them for you.

I hope so

How about ordering for me? I also like them _really_ much... I can pay you by paypal if its ok? If not I can do bank transfer aswell, but I've had a bad experience with it earlier (some dude stole my money!!

)

(btw, a mate of mine is going to Hong-Kong February 17th, and he's bying me 6 screens. They are about 50E down there. Cant promis anything, but if it turns out I dont need one (not sure wether im mounting 5 or 6 screens yet), I'll PM you then and you might be able to buy one..

Not a promise.. :P)

Cris:
Where in Europe are you from? I really like your 'scort and I want to do the same thing to mine.

(Except i will be having sun visor mounted 8" screens aswell + rear view camera.

)

Already made my fake floor and fittet sub + amp in there. Only need a PSU + my screens to get starting now..

DarasBB · 11-10-2005, 02:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Xander

How about ordering for me? I also like them _really_ much... I can pay you by paypal if its ok? If not I can do bank transfer aswell,

No problem Xander, I just sent you PM.

Quote:

but I've had a bad experience with it earlier (some dude stole my money!!

)

I'm not like that kind of people.
Maybe it is not good proof of my honesty, but I will try to convince you.
Allegro.pl is some kind of ebay.com. This portal was earlier in Poland than ebay. Here you can find my account:

http://www.allegro.pl/show_user.php?search=darasbb

Quote:

(btw, a mate of mine is going to Hong-Kong February 17th, and he's bying me 6 screens. They are about 50E down there. Cant promis anything, but if it turns out I dont need one (not sure wether im mounting 5 or 6 screens yet), I'll PM you then and you might be able to buy one..

Not a promise.. :P)

I don't understand something. Are you trying to say, that one LCD will cost me 50 EUR or LCD's in Hong-Kong are about 50 EURO cheaper than in Europe?

Cris · 11-10-2005, 04:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Xander

Cris:
Where in Europe are you from? I really like your 'scort and I want to do the same thing to mine.

(Except i will be having sun visor mounted 8" screens aswell + rear view camera.

)

Already made my fake floor and fittet sub + amp in there. Only need a PSU + my screens to get starting now..

Hehehe

I get that all the time.

Where are you from, and I'll tell you if I'm any close to you.
I don't really understand, whre are you going to put the 8" screens? they certanly don't fit in the sunvisors, and they're probably too big to see anything on the road if you put them instead of the sunvisors.

I'm really looking forword to seeing your dash. Out of all Escorts I've seen, this is the only one that has a screen mounted like this. It would be nice to have a similar job to compare it with.

If you need any help or tips with the installation, let me know. As I said this is also available for DaraBB.

Any pics of your install so far?

I'm also working on an iDrive system for the Escort in a custom made armrest. Check it out: http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/show...895#post670895

Xander · 11-10-2005, 05:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DarasBB

I don't understand something. Are you trying to say, that one LCD will cost me 50 EUR or LCD's in Hong-Kong are about 50 EURO cheaper than in Europe?

I do have a gut feeling telling me to trust you and just do bank transfer.. Ill answer ur PM shortly.

And yes, the screens in Hong-Kong are about 50€ without shipping...

Ill probobly only need 5, but ill order 6 anyway...

Xander · 11-10-2005, 05:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Cris

Hehehe

I get that all the time.

Where are you from, and I'll tell you if I'm any close to you.
I don't really understand, whre are you going to put the 8" screens? they certanly don't fit in the sunvisors, and they're probably too big to see anything on the road if you put them instead of the sunvisors.

I'm really looking forword to seeing your dash. Out of all Escorts I've seen, this is the only one that has a screen mounted like this. It would be nice to have a similar job to compare it with.

If you need any help or tips with the installation, let me know. As I said this is also available for DaraBB.

Any pics of your install so far?

I'm also working on an iDrive system for the Escort in a custom made armrest. Check it out: http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/show...895#post670895

Im from Lillestrøm, near Oslo in Norway.

The 8" screens is premountet into the visors. They are the same size as the original ones and only 4mm thicker.

Just have to replace them.

Also, having one visor mountet screeen connected to the PC along with the touchscreen will work great i think. Imagine to just lift your eyes a notch to check on the gps map? Genious! :P

Edit: The rest of them will be connected to ha modchipped xbox with a large hdd for In Car Entertainment with wireless controllers and 3 on/off buttons in different hidden, but easy reachable places.

)

Also, yours are the first Escort of this kind ive ever seen anyone mounted a carputer in like this. Been searching for ages. :P

I do have some pics, not much are done with it... go to www.ingenlimits.net/MiCoche for pics... Pics are named in norwegian, but ill guess you can figure it out since most names of the folders are nearly identical to the english words. :P

Have fun! I will! And be sure I may ask you a question or eight within the next months..

DarasBB · 11-11-2005, 05:31 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Xander

I do have a gut feeling telling me to trust you and just do bank transfer.. Ill answer ur PM shortly.

OK, I have an idea. I'll order the rings on Monday, as today we have a public holiday (Independence Day) and almost all stores are closed today. When I receive them I will send them for you, and you will transfer money after you receive your rings. Can you agree with this?

Quote:

And yes, the screens in Hong-Kong are about 50€ without shipping...

Ill probobly only need 5, but ill order 6 anyway...

If you will get the LCD Touch Screen like this one (I'm talking about size)

I will be so grateful as I never was to any one. Price about 100 EUR (with shipping costs) for LCD is OK for me, and I will get that money for sure. I'm waiting for good news on February.

Cris · 11-11-2005, 08:00 AM

It's a bit harder to do, but it would look excellent once done. You could mount the screen like that, relocate the ac controls, and mke the screen motorized to go up and down behind a panel (instead of the vents). That way it would look nice, and be totally stealth.

rdooski · 11-16-2005, 04:44 PM

great work!!

Cris · 08-23-2008, 03:22 PM

Small update in this old thread.

Pics of the final install.
- Custom dashboard with the 7" Touch Screen integrated.
- The climate controls relocated in a custom panel below the Panasonic Head Unit.
- 7" Headrests monitor mounted in custom built headrests
- Custom armrest with Griffin Powermate integrated
- Travla C137 Case with Epia M10k 512DDRAM and 80GB HDD inside, mounted in false floor

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