2007 Hyundai Accent - Page 2

Sicarius · 07-28-2008, 10:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by CodenameUpgrade

Hit those ducts with a heat gun, get them soft and gently curve them ot the inside. It can give you an extra 1/2 in or better to work with and the ducts will still work.

No need. Like I said, it fits perfectly widthwise. It's the vertical direction that's going to give me some problems.

Sicarius · 07-28-2008, 10:30 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by CodenameUpgrade

I personally like the xenarc screens. those screens adjust by the signal and always center themselves. Sucks this screen is bening wierd.

This is most likely a driver issue, though. I've hooked it up to a monitor port on my desktop and, using the Nvidia driver tools, was able to get it to display 800x480 normally.

The SiS drivers are not nearly so friendly.

Edit.
BTW, I've been playing with an evaluation version of PowerStrip. Even that won't work.

Sicarius · 08-03-2008, 01:26 AM

Started a mock-up for the case. That pipe in the back is a little annoying but I can work around it:

Due to the space constraints, I'll probably have to mount the MB back-to-front. However, there's only 2.25 inches from the front of the case to the back of the current bezel. My monitor is 1 inch deep so that doesn't leave me much room for cables.

I can probably get some right angle connectors: DB9 and DB25. Of course you can't even find out if they ship to Canada unless you actually register with the site. Yeesh.

Hmmm, sideways, maybe? I must do some more checking tomorrow.

I also got my Wi-Fi adapter.

Of course, they would come out with the 400mW one for just $3 more after I get this one.

Sicarius · 08-16-2008, 01:37 AM

Still at it.

The MB only has two channel audio out and I have a 4 channel amp (I still want to control fade). I cheaped out for now and picked up this little unit on e-bay:

Sounds good so far. We'll just have to wait and see how it performs in real life.

Got my bending brake and some 0.063" aluminum sheet. I might try my hand at making a case this weekend.

Roadmaster11 · 08-27-2008, 04:43 AM

I have a 2008 Accent and am in the process of installing a carpc. I have an 8 inch screen that i will be molding into the dash. My plan is to loose the Ac vents and make a fiberglass mold of the entire dash radio bezel and then mold the screen into it.

Sicarius · 08-27-2008, 02:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Roadmaster11

I have a 2008 Accent and am in the process of installing a carpc. I have an 8 inch screen that i will be molding into the dash. My plan is to loose the Ac vents and make a fiberglass mold of the entire dash radio bezel and then mold the screen into it.

Just make sure that the hazard light button is still connected, somehow. Without it, you could lose your brake lights.

Roadmaster11 · 08-27-2008, 04:02 PM

I'm going to move the hazards and the defrost switch to the glove box or the tray under the HVAC controls. I don't need a clock i have a watch.

Sicarius · 09-07-2008, 11:21 PM

Case is bent. Do not underestimate the tensile strength of aluminum. My brake was barely up to the task. Might have been better with some bigger clamps.

I also bent a middle shelf but made a minor screw-up. I measured 7" for the inside dimensions but since it fits inside the case, I should have measured for outside dimensions. I'll trim another piece and do that up soon.

Next is drilling holes and tapping them.

HiJackZX1 · 09-07-2008, 11:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Roadmaster11

I'm going to move the hazards and the defrost switch to the glove box or the tray under the HVAC controls. I don't need a clock i have a watch.

Well remember the Car PC has a clock on the screen when its on also......

HiJackZX1 · 09-07-2008, 11:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Sicarius

Case is bent. Do not underestimate the tensile strength of aluminum. My brake was barely up to the task. Might have been better with some bigger clamps.

I also bent a middle shelf but made a minor screw-up. I measured 7" for the inside dimensions but since it fits inside the case, I should have measured for outside dimensions. I'll trim another piece and do that up soon.

Next is drilling holes and tapping them.

So this is going to be a whole slide in unit? I am watching this thread, my little bro has the same car and i am trying to get him to do one. Once yours is done I can prove its doable to the Accent.

I wish I could have went this route, my case is about 5 pounds. In its defense though, it has to withstand the weight of 2 adult humans.

Post lots of pictures!

rdholtz · 09-08-2008, 12:02 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Sicarius

Case is bent. Do not underestimate the tensile strength of aluminum. My brake was barely up to the task. Might have been better with some bigger clamps.

Yep, that's pretty heavy aluminum for that little brake. You must have been right up against the limit of its abilities -- if not beyond them. You might have considered a little lighter metal and some extra flanges for strength.

I bet you developed more arm power during that bending, too.

Sicarius · 09-17-2008, 02:09 AM

Still alive but not much time to work on things.

Tried a dry fit. It goes in OK but still needs the notch cut out as shown on the cardboard model.

I also installed the standoffs for the motherboard but they need to be moved a little to give me more cable room.

Cris · 10-10-2008, 11:59 AM

Any updates?

Sicarius · 10-12-2008, 02:17 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Cris

Any updates?

Work is progressing but slowly.

I have gotten my GPS. A Wintec G-Rays I here

GMPC looks like it accepts the 10Hz update rate but I haven't had it on the road yet to see how smoothly it works.

All the power cables, distribution block, speaker wire, active USB extender, etc, etc, have been ordered and are en-route. That should be the last of what I need to get this sucker installed for a test ride.