2008 Nissan Altima Coupe Carputer Install - Page 2

kandyman676 · 05-09-2008, 09:25 PM

Any updates on your build?

CrackerStealth · 07-03-2008, 07:26 PM

The screen doesn't work in direct sunlight. I usually fix this by angling it down a bit.

I haven't worked on the system because of school and then work, but I will doing more in the next few weeks. I changed my motherboard and ram and options. I didn't like how large the case was going to end up being in my trunk so I'm now working on a Mini-ITX design that will hopefully go in the glove compartment.

Pics and more updates soon.

colin · 07-29-2008, 11:06 AM

Updates?

rizla420 · 08-01-2008, 12:34 PM

Any updates or new pics?

I'm wondering if I can keep the stock stereo but add the video in the extra DIN.

I'm probably going to go with a linux setup, no more MS for me..

CrackerStealth · 08-07-2008, 12:55 AM

I'll post some updates and pictures this weekend. I just installed the audio, video and data cables today. Tomorrow I will install power cables and hopefully get the computer parts into my new case.

I ran into some snags. No matter how small I tried to fit my motherboard, power supply and hard drive in the smallest case (term used loosely) I could make with plexiglass, the damn thing would not fit into the glove compartment. And I don't want to fab anything directly into the glove compartment.

I ordered a new ITX case for the computer and it will go in the trunk as originally planned.

You can keep the stock stereo, but there will be no room for an indash LCD. You'll have to attach the screen to the dash and run cables through the front panels to keep the stock stereo. Also, the only AUX in is on the front. You can look at this thread to get an idea of how to mod/solder an AUX in into the stock radio so you can have a port on the back.

CrackerStealth · 08-09-2008, 07:14 PM

Updates now in the 5th post for the physical install.