2003 VW GTI 20th AE Work Log

trititan · 12-28-2006, 09:02 PM

here is a pic of the car = )

started this project a few days ago, and this shows what i have done so far, in order

next week, ill get my hardware, and install it, ill add more pics then.

the computer setup i have coming, is

Albatron KI51PV-754
AMD Athlon 64 3200
wd scorpio 60g
dvd rw
ram 512
m2-atx

i alredy have the xenarc screen as u can see from the pics
i also alredy have some other components, wifi esc.

im still not sure how exactly im going to do the sound, the monsoon system might have an isue with volume, id like to atealst make it loud and clear.

after i cut the screen, and was positioning for fitment so i can epoxy it in

after epoxying it in, and did some bondo work

back of the screen

after painting

after piting trim back on

Dennis5587 · 12-29-2006, 09:24 AM

looking good, love the car

RedGTiVR6 · 12-29-2006, 09:41 AM

thread moved to the work logs sub forum.

once you've inished, follow the sticky at the top and it will be moved back!

trititan · 01-06-2007, 09:15 PM

started putting together all the components, went to Frys and got all the missing parts

now let the assembly begin

trititan · 01-06-2007, 09:30 PM

started and just to install windows i put it in an old case, untill i get all parts ready

and some more assebaly

and finaly windows installation yay

trititan · 01-07-2007, 02:43 PM

finished putting the dvd berner into the glove box

trititan · 01-08-2007, 01:58 AM

finished testing, and installed the mobo into the radio cage behind the screen, its a tight fit, but it works just fine

trititan · 01-10-2007, 09:17 PM

i got my psu yesterday, but i forgot to get a p4 to p4 connector, and a 20 to 24 pin cable, so ill have to wait till they come to be able to finish.

i did finish the audio though, i followed the instructions to connect the monsoon, though i dont know if i need a ground loop isolator, with the laptop hooked up i didnt have a problem, though with the psu, it might be differant.

ill have to see when i get the 2 missing part to continue.

for those of you who have the monsoon and are thinking of conneting a car pc to it dispite some of the things i have read the sound is fairly good, although it could be louder, but its loud enough. i made my bod with 6 inputs, for a 5.1 system, but i disconnected the center channel, well because it was causing interfearance with the front channels, making them quieter. so im just useing the 4 inputs for now, and the all connect together, with a 5v voltage regualtor on the neg side of the left channel, its bleeding though to the right channel too, but only becase of the damn spliter, and the common ground in the 1/8 connectors. i hope ill be able to get some good grounds, and wont have any interfearance when the computer is on.

trititan · 01-11-2007, 11:35 PM

i was able to get one of the parts today, and did most of the instalation, id finish it, but id have to take it apart to install the last missing part, a 20 to 24 pin wire.

anyways here are some pics of the progress

the dash 1/2 taken apart, so i can run wires, and connect power = )

where im sticking the USB wireless card

everything but the glove box is install, so i can install critical part tomarrow, and finish up in 10 min = )

trititan · 01-12-2007, 09:56 PM

ah yes, the final day, everything is put together and running. there are still some glicthes, but will work them out over time.

i hope you guys like it !!

tell me what you think !!!!!!

DarquePervert · 01-12-2007, 10:32 PM

Moved to SOYP.

scott_fx · 01-12-2007, 10:52 PM

looking good, how do you like it?

trititan · 01-12-2007, 11:44 PM

it works quite well, dispite some glitches, im working on fixing them

:glitches
- right and left channels cant be on at the same time, ground loop though y ( need something that allows voltage to only go one direction, not sure what its called )

-slight fuzzyness, might need a ground loop isloator

-posable overheating ( might move computer to trunk )

trititan · 01-13-2007, 05:44 PM

i was able to fix the problem with the ground loop causeing interfearance, and the left channel cutting the amp power, all with a ground loop isloator. i didnt need to put in a diod. i saw that other people with the monsoon had the isloator cut in after the 5-6v was indused, but i put it in befor, and i dont have any noise. also didnt have to "cut" anything.