mobileT83

I have been piecing this project together for about a year now, started a year into my grad degree at Umass Amherst, I've had very little time to work on this, and finally about 2 weeks ago I got the majority of the pieces together in order to do the install.

Components:

• Morex Case
• VIA EPIA M-10000
• 2x M1-ATX
• 512MB RAM
• Zonet Wireless USB Dongle
• Lilliput LCD 619GL-70NP
• Mechatroniks LCD Bezel Kit 1
• Delorme Earthmate GPS
• Hitachi 2.5" 120 Gig HDD
• Panasonic Slot Load DVD/CD-RW slim drive
• Some Kind of IR mini keyboard with on board joystick/mouse (looking for RF replacement)

Here is the Whip:

Here is the dash, computer under drivers seat:

My first attempt was to try and put everything in the dash:



I am running Road Runner with iDrive as my skin. Enforcer was nice enough to create my STi logo

**my GPS receiver is sitting under my clock, now V1, enclosure on my dash, it is then connected to the powered usb hub under the PS on my LCD bezel:

another:


I also Hardwired my Valentine1 above the rear view mirror:

and put the remote display where the clock used to be:


I would like to thank my buddy Eric for help with the install and also all the knowledge I've gained here at MP3Car.com

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2k1Toaster

Nice car, and nice screen bezel. Did you do it yourself? If so, great job!

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scott_fx

looks nice. have any more info on the words that surround the screen? are those physical buttons or is that just for show?

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mobileT83

Thanks, wish I could say i did fab it, but Mechatroniks makes them. Down the line I hope to make a Bezel that fits flush mount where the CD player did.

mobileT83

Those buttons are part of the screen, that is how I get to various GUIs of RoadRunner. Enforcer made the iDrive skin, simplistic yet functional. Exactly what I wanted at this stage in the project.

2k1Toaster

well it looks good!

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sedtc

i like what you've done with your install, i remember your posts over in the iDrive skin thread. under most circumstances i would say that pink is inappropriate for any guy's vehicle but i guess the STI will have to get a pass

what is the significance of the two m1 psus included in your hardware list? i can only assume that you are using them in tadem to power your setup and if so, how does it compare to using a POL for additional power regulation. please forgive my ignorance, i have not spent nearly enough time in the power supply forum.

thank you and enjoy the ride

mwmcginn

That rocks. I hope I can get mine to look that good.

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2006 Accord VP Sedan

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mobileT83

There are a few reasons.

• I didn't want to run 12V and 5V for the Lilliput and USB hub from under my seat to dash
• A smaller PS could be used but then I would have to introduce a relay and 12V regulator....both are built into the M1
• This means the power for my LCD and the Power for my carputer (various parts) are isolated from one another creating a better trouble shooting environment

at first the Pink STi emblem all over the car and embroidered into my seats didn't agree with me, but now I can't think of a color that would look as good

thanks for checking out my car

T

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mobileT83

thanks mw, still a work in progress, I'm look at the Infinity basslink system for a little bump and the compact 4 channel amp....still running OEM speakers

T

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Tissy

Nice job mate, always good to see another Impreza out there !!

The bezal does make easy work of mounting the LCD doesn't it.

Regards,

Steve (UK)

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mobileT83

Oh for sure....I'm always impressed when I see someone fabricate something new on these forums and feel lucky I didn't need to do all that much. Now I need to find a good OBDII scanner and program

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95rodeo

if i was you i would stay away from the basslink. its a decent product but you get very little bass for your buck- dont get me wrong i love infinity but the basslink is far less bass then you would get out of a decent 10 in a sealed box. just my 2 cents
btw clean install

mobileT83

In my last car, 96 GTi, I had 2x 12" JL subs with a 2 channel Eclipse amp, and it sounded crazy loud....but I also had 4 Focal separates in the car powered with a 4 channel Eclipse amp....so I needed the bass for balance when I turned it up.

But with this car I would rather keep my trunk space and stay with the current OEM speakers so I wouldn't need much bass. That was the only reason I went this route.

T

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Tissy

MobileT83 - Funny you should mention OBD, i working on becoming the UK distibutor for OBDPros. But since you are in the US, have alook at www.obdpros.com I don't think you will find many other OBD readers which work across all the protocols for that price.

Further more we have secured a 15% discount on the Digimoto software for all customers who purchase an OBDPros device. Digimoto is about to release version 5 which also is very good.

I can assure you this combination will work on your Subaru, as this is the setup i am running.

Send me and email / PM if you require any further info.

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