2000 Audi A4 Carputer

nsgrossman · 01-09-2008, 10:45 PM

Components

(X) CarPC (salvaged)
(0) Wifi
(0) Bluetooth Dongle
(0) DVD/CD drive
(0) BT Keyboard
(0) Scantool
(0) 8" Touchscreen
(X) GPS receiver
(0) Microphone

(0) Fusion Brain
(0) Accelerometer
(0) Distance Sensor
(0) Photo Sensor
(0) Temperature Sensor (2)

(0) Connect2Car

(0) Subs (2)
(0) Amp
(0) Equalizer

(0) Backup Camera
(0) Fingerprint Reader Door Handle (hack to make starter)
(0) Power inverter (1000W)

Total Cost: $1600 aprox.

Features
Connect2Car BT integration
When approaching car
-doors will unlock
-lights turn on
-carpc turns on

When out of range
-doors lock
-lights turn off
-carpc turns off

Phone Controls
-windows/sunroof
-remote start
-lights on/off

Secondary Battery

Hydrogen Fuel (TESTED- WORKS! reported 10mpg increase)

Fingerprint Car Starter
(key is always in ignition)

Reverse Camera

Blind spot censor

Auaxillary Input

Voice Recognition

Standard 12V Power Outlet

GPS Data Logging (updates via WIFI)

Roadrunner

Auto-uupdates (weather, traffic , gas prices, etc.) via BT phone Connection

Computer Control
-Windows/sunroof
-Defroster
-Exterior lights

**Other things follow, comments/suggest welcome!

Rocky388 · 01-13-2008, 09:53 AM

nice, sounds like you have a lot planned. Should be interesting to see the finished product.

You have any install pics or any other info on the hydrogen fuel side of things? I glanced at that site...sounds questionable.....

redls1bird · 01-13-2008, 09:59 PM

Looks like great plans! Just a few things to consider, The pc will always have to be on to detect the bluetooth to unlock the doors and turn on the lights.

The hydrogen deal is more than questionable.. I would like to see your setup, or the one you reference.

nsgrossman · 01-13-2008, 10:55 PM

I won't be using the computer to incorporate BT, that's what the connect2car is for. Its a bit more then I'd like to pay, but I think the results will be worth it. Check it out on their site they'll explain it better then I will, its basically a device that interprets BT commands and connects circuits accordingly.

As far as the hydrogen thing goes I'll be happy to post specifics on it. Today I made the finishing touches on the new and improved "HHO Generator." (about $20 worth of parts) I expect we'll install it tomorrow, and within a week we should be able to test it to make sure its working properly, at which point I'll post all our results, our set-up, and a tutorial.

Thanks for your interest.
-Nate

roflwafl12 · 02-27-2008, 01:18 AM

Dude. Make it happen. I'll buy a dozen.

S2K12 · 03-28-2008, 08:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by nsgrossman

Connect2Car

Wow, I like that idea! might use it on my car hehe.

Oh wait..

Crap! I'd need to buy a new phone, with bluetooth on it haha. Ahh well, I could use it as an excuse to upgrade hehe.

Quote: Originally Posted by nsgrossman

Hydrogen Fuel (TESTED- WORKS! reported 10mpg increase)

How does the car run now? Any better/worse? If I don't end up running on LPG, I can see this being a good option.. assuming it actually works. Until I read that, I had my doubts about it.

How does it get to the engine?

I'm guessing with a re-tune, there could be even more benefit.

nsgrossman · 03-28-2008, 10:25 PM

It runs perfectly normal. It connects to the car through the air intake. Any other questions feel free to email me!

-Nate

S2K12 · 03-28-2008, 10:30 PM

Ahh ok, thanks.

Might think about trying it then, seeing as it gave a 10mpg improvement and still runs just as well as it did before.

If I end up doing that instead of LPG, I'll more than likely email you with more questions lol.

nsgrossman · 03-28-2008, 11:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by S2K12

Ahh ok, thanks.

Might think about trying it then, seeing as it gave a 10mpg improvement and still runs just as well as it did before.

If I end up doing that instead of LPG, I'll more than likely email you with more questions lol.

I'm not familiar with LPG? But I'd have no problem helping you out. Here is a little video I made to explain it to some people on another forum.

-Nate

S2K12 · 03-29-2008, 12:51 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by nsgrossman

I'm not familiar with LPG? But I'd have no problem helping you out. Here is a little video I made to explain it to some people on another forum.

-Nate

Ahh, nice vid. Makes a bit more sence now. Still find it interesting that there's no adjustment to the ECU. I think that would make a difference.

LPG - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autogas

Hmm.. I wonder if it'd be possible to run LPG and HHO together..

nsgrossman · 03-29-2008, 07:55 AM

I've heard a lot of people talk about modding the ECU, but here's the way I see it: I don't want to change anything about the car or the way it runs except how many hoursepower I have at any given time. Prior to the HHO I mite have the pedal depressed half way, and that might be allowing the car to go 60 mph. Now the idea is that pushing the pedal down the same amount would make the car go 70 mph. If this is true then if I want to go 60 mph as I was before, I won't need to push the pedal down as far, and hence, not burn as much gas.

The only other argument I've heard for modding the EU deals with the O2 Sensor. I'm not total sure of what that would require, but I figure why not stick with what's working? If someone else has a better idea and can explain it to me I'd be more then willing to listen/change my model, but as of now I figure why risk damaging my car?

-Nate

S2K12 · 03-29-2008, 12:34 PM

Ahh yeah, fair enough. The stock ECU is probably limited to factory settings anyway, with maybe timing adjustments possible.

peteoc · 04-03-2008, 04:24 PM

hows the hydrogen system now? gonna do a quick tutorial on how to build etc?

nsgrossman · 04-03-2008, 05:13 PM

You can find a video here that runs through a little of the specifics of my HHO Generator.

I recently ran a few tests and had some amazing results. Only using the generator for 1/2 the tank I gained 8 MPG on the entire tank (if these results are consistent thats 16 MPG gain!) Unfortunately the amount of current I was running ruined my cheap plates.

I'm remaking my rig as we speak; it should be ready to go again in a week or so. Thanks for the interest, feel free to message me for more information!