2007 Ford Focus - Dark Red - MusicMonkey5555

MusicMonkey5555 · 04-06-2008, 10:04 AM

Just starting my my Car PC project on my 2007 Vermillion Red (Darker red) Ford Focus.

Colors for below list Completion level:
Blue Bold - Going to use, Purchased/Already Own/Free, Installed
Blue - Going to use, Purchased/Already Own/Free
Green - Going to use
Orange - May use
Red - No longer using

The Following specs are what I plan to put in it (links to were I got them (hopefully they won't break):
Software:
X XP Pro
X StreetDeck
X Firefox
X MediaMonkey
X Trillian Pro
Hardware:
X VoomPC-2
X Jetway J7F5M-VDE Motherboard w/VIA C7 processor
X 1GB Kingston Ram
X Segate 200gb 7200rpm SATA notebook HD
X CT650A 2Din VGA Monitor

Other:
X Clifford Matrix Car Alarm - Car toys couldn't find good pic link
XRockford Amp: Fosgate Punch P300-1
XSub: Rockford Fosgate Punch P1S410
XVisteon HDZ300 HD Radio® Component Car Tuner Kit - Ebay
XHDR-RS232
XElmScan 5 USB OBD-II Scan Tool
X4 port USB Splitter (will use a lot of USB devices)
X
StreetDeck Bluetooth Dongle for mobile phones

Just purchased a bunch of parts here is the total:
1 HD Radio + Shipping (ebay): $60
2 Alarm - Install & Parts (Car Toys): $568
3 Amp (Car Toys): $250
4 Sub (Car Toys): Free w/ amp
5 HD Radio Cable (MJS Gadgets): $24
6 USB Splitter (MP3Car): $12
7 USB OBD-II Scan Tool(MP3Car): $130
8 Case (MP3Car): $100
9 MotherBoard & CPU $159.99
10 Ram $18.99
11 Hard Drive $169.99
MP3car Shipping (6,7,8): $13
MJS Gadgets Shipping (5): None
NewEgg Shipping (9,10,11) $8.84
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Total: $1,514.81

I put car alarm down under all of this, because if I am going to put something this valuable in my car, then I am going to want some security. As for what I got in the car alarm I got the works, class break trunk pop, doors... I didn't get push start though (no need).

I read in many sections that the easiest way to hook up the speakers to the pc is to use the amp, so that is what I am going to do. I am a bit confused about how they will hook up to a two channel ample with a sub, but the sub was free with one of the good amps (sure it came out some were), but I am sure the details will work themselves out or I will have to do something. I will probably take a look at the forums for some info about streetDeck speaker support (volume levels and whatnot - haven't done this).

Because of these details along with not being sure about what I will need (what comes with what) wires and cables I will need (and power supply) I would say planning is about 80% or so. Also I have allot to buy and possibly more so Parts is about 30% and I will say 1% for install since my alarm is in (only counts a bit).

MusicMonkey5555 · 04-19-2008, 05:07 AM

I have now received all the parts payed for above.

I just ordered some more (bank is hurting from this addictive hobby), probably could have done with out some of this if I really wanted to.

Finally decided on a power supply this should be fine for what I have my only worry was having so many usb devices with a small power supply, but this should be fine for the system I am building.

Hardware:
X M2-ATX 160W Intelligent DC-DC PSU
X ROCKFORD FOSGATE PUNCH P400-4 4 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER

The items I have left are:
Monitor
StreatDeck Phone
StreatDeck Soft
4 port amp
Sound Card (nicer one with more channels)
Misslenous wiring

Think that is about it (may always need some new toy, I also may get a normal blue tooth dongle just to have for other bluetooth items).

Here is my total so far:
12 4 Channel Amp (ebay): $189.90
13 Power Suply (Mp3 car): $89.94
Ebay Shipping (12): $19.99
Mp3car.com Shipping (13): $8.47
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Sub-Total: $308.30
Previous Total: $1,514.81
Total: $1823.11

Just thought I would add these to show somewhat how I feel at this point.

Should be getting all the parts I order around the April 23 or 24.

Can't wait to put the pc togeather, I already started a bit, but once I get the power supply it will be almost finished (minus the dvd drive that will come with the monitor and need to be hooked up somehow).

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