2003 Durango SLT / Project HiJackZX1 CFSC / 56K= D@mn this $h!+ is gonna load slow! - Page 2

HiJackZX1 · 07-22-2008, 02:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by roflcopter

Sorry about posting in the other thread...

I personally wouldn't risk putting the power cable to the elements like that. If you run over something that can yank on it and rip at it, cause a short and some bad problems (ie... fire). I would just be very careful in ensuring that it is completely snug against the chassis. It just makes me uneasy because the chassis is your ground point and to run it along that scares me, personally...

You make a good point in that there is nothing to really catch fire underneath, but dont be too certain with a fuel tank, greases and oils down there.

It cool. Sorry if I come off as a @$$, I get testy when people ask why i do things the way I do.

Now that i am calm, i'll explain myself better. My truck uses 2 AMP kits, because one wasnt long enough. It goes from the battery to a fuse, from the fuse to a heavy duty circuit breaker and 2 more heavy fuses. From this circuit breaker it turns into 8 guage wire which is under the carpet to the passenger seat underneath which powers the PC. This first half of my setup is setup in a way that it cannot snag on anything. It is so closely tied to the frame. The second half though (which is the wire you see) Is strictly for my Sub AMP and the smaller red wire is for my rear cam. This wire does have to be redone. I was in a hurry to install it. Once I start on my 3rd redo of the CarPC (yes sadly number 3) This wire will be rerun closer to the body and out of sight. Right now I dont worry about snags because the truck is very high up, it doesnt look high up because I have the side skirts that make the truck look lower. I would have to run over a HUGEEEEE object for that wire to be even touched alittle. I am going to be dropping my truck really low and adding a sports body kit, so that wire will most def have to be redone.

Also on a side not, just about anything can snag under the car. Which includes fuel lines, etc, it seems to be something rare.

HiJackZX1 · 07-26-2008, 07:31 PM

I decided to redo all the cabling to be routed to the middle. It took a long time to do. Also it is so hot I could put bacon on the hood and cook it. I also redid some other components and set each area of my car for a specific task.

The front center console is specifically for front amps, all wireless and touch devices. Also the HD, XM and GLIs are in this area.

The bottom of the passenger seat is specifically for all electrical connections, I moved the inverter and adapter for the VGA splitter to this location so there is no interference to other devices.

The rear center console is going to hold the PC, power supply, and Sound Blaster Sound Card. I will also be placing the BT Dongle, Wifi Dongle, and Sierra Aircard in here.

Here are the pics of the install.

Here is the first day I took off the seat, to see if it would fit and look okay.

Here is the redone panel. I still have to make it look neat and build a case for it. All the connections are here, also the inverter, VGA splitter adapter and fuses. (Please it is not a fire hazard.)

Here is the cabling from the dash to the front center console. I dash plate covers all this so it wont be noticable. The picture inside the center console are all the audio connection, front amps, HD, XM, 7 port hub with all wireless mice and touch screens plugged in. Only thing I have to add is the line control device that Mitch is still working on.

Here is the clean run from console to console, I did this as clean as possible.

HiJackZX1 · 08-02-2008, 06:52 PM

Yesterday I cut out all the metal holders for my MoBo, PSU, and DVD holder and used JB Weld to weld it to the frame and plastic. Only takes 8 hours to dry enough that it doesnt move, so this morning I started to install the PC.

My PC consists of 3 tiers. The ground tier holds the PC, PSU and fans. Second tier holds the DVD Rom, and sound card. The third tier will be for storage for keyboards and controllers. It will basically be a skin that goes over the top of the other 2 tiers, basically a heavy cover. Here are the pics.

Tier 1:

Tier 2: Scrappy seems to like how its going.

Tier 2: This is with the DVD Rom, and Sound Blaster installed.

The whole PC runs perfectly in its new home, all I have to do now is build the case out of MDF and then rap it with the same leather. This will work much better then mounting on the back seat like my second install was going to do. I still have to figure out where the HDD is going to go. My case use to be vertical and mounted under the DVD Rom, but now the the case is sitting flat, the HDD also sits flat, which is bad when I hit a bump. So now I have to find a place, but isnt in the way.

monkeyracer · 08-02-2008, 08:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by HiJackZX1

used Bondo to weld it

that's about as effective as silly putty.

Quote: Originally Posted by HiJackZX1

My case use to be vertical and mounted under the DVD Rom, but now the the case is sitting flat, the HDD also sits flat, which is bad when I hit a bump. So now I have to find a place, but isnt in the way.

It will be fine, cars have movement in all three axes, so no matter how you mount it, you will have pretty much the same chance of platter damage. It's true that the Z axis has the sharpest changes, but it's not that much more. If you are worried about it, mount it vertically in tier three in a special compartment near the back.

HiJackZX1 · 08-03-2008, 02:10 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by monkeyracer

that's about as effective as silly putty.

It will be fine, cars have movement in all three axes, so no matter how you mount it, you will have pretty much the same chance of platter damage. It's true that the Z axis has the sharpest changes, but it's not that much more. If you are worried about it, mount it vertically in tier three in a special compartment near the back.

OMG..... I must have had a space out moment, I meant JB Weld, lol

As for the HDD, I just feel better with it verticle.

JoeyFiasco · 09-04-2008, 06:10 AM

How's it going with the install man? Would love to see the custom mounts for the screens.

HiJackZX1 · 09-04-2008, 12:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by JoeyFiasco

How's it going with the install man? Would love to see the custom mounts for the screens.

I think thats the one part of my build people are interested in seeing. I think its rare that people have it flip from the dash. I will post some pictures of the dash mods i had to make to fit the guts of the screen. Also to hold the circuits up was a real challenge. I was going to build something custom to hold it all in, but I then realized that I can simply use the back half of the Lilliput and JB Weld it into place, because i decided to do it this way, I new case type thing will have to go over the top so it removable when i have to get to the circuits.

I will take some pictures today and post what i have so far.

HiJackZX1 · 09-06-2008, 06:15 PM

Here are pictures of the dash mods. I was going to build something 100% from scratch, but in the end I really didnt need to for the bottom half.

All I have to do now is save up money so Nexson can do the top part.

HiJackZX1 · 09-13-2008, 09:33 PM

Today I finished up every with the center console as far as building it. I bought wood filler and filled in all the uneven gaps so its looking nice. Once the filler is dry (it says 60 minutes, but im giving it a day) I will sand it down and start on covering it with leather. I bought spray adhesive a glue gun to help. Here are pix of the console with it filled....

This console has been discontinued and a new one in its place.

monkeyracer · 09-13-2008, 10:32 PM

Don't forget to get some thin foam to pad the sides, this will help the vinyl lay out flat. 1/8" - 1/4" should be more than enough.

So far so good!

HiJackZX1 · 09-14-2008, 01:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by monkeyracer

Don't forget to get some thin foam to pad the sides, this will help the vinyl lay out flat. 1/8" - 1/4" should be more than enough.

So far so good!

It actually has a pad attached to the vinyl, should I still go ahead and put more? I tried to do a small part of it myself and it came out really bad. I think I may have to take this to a professional. I am so dumb when it comes to this stuff.... I dont know what parts I should attach first. Im going to have the same person that did my seat do this for me since she did a great job.

monkeyracer · 09-14-2008, 02:27 PM

Take a look at this thread:

http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/fabr...er-consol.html

specifically this pic:

This happens when the spray adhesive isn't padded (or they didn't let the glue set up before they wrapped it, and it ended up evaporating and creating air bubbles).

I'd recommend taking it to the person who did the seat, especially with all the wierd corners and everything. Inside corners are really hard to upholster.

HiJackZX1 · 09-14-2008, 02:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by monkeyracer

Take a look at this thread:

http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/fabr...er-consol.html

specifically this pic:

This happens when the spray adhesive isn't padded (or they didn't let the glue set up before they wrapped it, and it ended up evaporating and creating air bubbles).

I'd recommend taking it to the person who did the seat, especially with all the wierd corners and everything. Inside corners are really hard to upholster.

HAHAHAHA, you read my mind, that is were I was having issues. Of course, now you have scared me with the bubble issue, lol.

rhuller · 09-18-2008, 04:23 PM

Hey HiJack, you said you were all worried about your hard drive, have you thought about using a SSD hard drive, no moving parts at all. (Solid State Drive) It's like a huge digital camera card.

HiJackZX1 · 09-18-2008, 08:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by rhuller

Hey HiJack, you said you were all worried about your hard drive, have you thought about using a SSD hard drive, no moving parts at all. (Solid State Drive) It's like a huge digital camera card.

Ive heard so many things about SSDs that I have mixed feelings. I heard they are slower to access information. I also hear boot times take longer. We'll see. Also they are more expensive. I may buy a 20 gig and put the OS on there and have all my music on the regular drive. Once I have a good flow of money, I will possibly look into it.

Now that I have been reeducated on SSD drives, I am going to go ahead and buy one. They actually are better, more stable and increase boot time speed.

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