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

**HiJackZX1** · 06-13-2009, 07:57 PM

I ran the ethernet cable for the door controls, on one side I guess the car was broken into, so it was never put on correctly. It made it alot easier for me to experiment on the door and see how it comes off. I got the panel off, only 3 screws hold it in. You unscrew, lift, detach the door opener rod and thats it. Got to look at the speaker, the new speakers have plenty of room. One shocking thing is that I took off the accordion tube that holds the wires from the car frame to the door and it actually has room in there for the ethernet and the 12 gauge speaker wire, so no drilling. This is on one of the rear doors which has a very small tube, so if it fits in there, then I am all set for the front, because the front tubes are even bigger. This is great new, looks like Dodge left room for major expansion.

On the so so bad side, I took out the driver side controls. I tried to get the panel with all the circuits off, but couldn't. After trying for 20 minutes, I got super p!$$ed and broke it. Funny thing is it broke in clean sections, the door, and window controls on one half, and the mirror controls on the other, exactly what I wanted. So what I have decided to do is delete the old mirror controls, there is no way I can use them, the buttons are too complex to rewire. Because that whole section is now coming out, I have room to put the headphone jack, PC selection button, second PC power, main PC power, main PC reset and the controls for the camera. So my anger actually got me somewhere, lol.

**HiJackZX1** · 06-14-2009, 11:36 PM

OK, I started on the new center console. I decided rather then try to make a separate looking unit, that I would make it look like an extension of the first, like the RX8. What I did was use thin MDF instead of the thick one. This allowed me to make the MDF flex and bend to the way I need it. The other reason I used thin MDF is so that it can be fiberglassed later. The new design is super simple, but it is taking longer because I am being very specific.

I also thought about screen placement for the second row. I have been breaking my head trying to figure out how to mount the screens. I have no decided to give in and go with headrest screens, its just easier. Only the rear screens will get regular Lilliput EBY701 which will be mounted to the side pillars. I would put them in the seats also but these seats flip forward, the wiring would be a nightmare, plus damage on the screens. So my wish of having all Lilliput EBY701 is gone :-(. I am still trying to figure out what model and brands to get. So now thats 5 EBY701, 1 EONEN 19 inch and 2 headrest units.

**Nexson** · 06-15-2009, 12:50 AM

Hopefully by July, we can knock out that center console

**HiJackZX1** · 06-15-2009, 01:00 AM

Originally Posted by Nexson

Hopefully by July, we can knock out that center console

Tomorrow I am going to take pictures of what I have so far. That way you can tell me if it is to specifications to make it as easy as possible. I think so far the design is very simple. I left alot of space for you to add fiberglass. The only hard part is the top.... it has to have a compartment made to hide the USB ports and DVD Rom, but if they need them, they flip open a door. The cup holders are easy because I am using existing holders.

**HiJackZX1** · 06-16-2009, 03:53 PM

I started the design, but even though I am cutting it even, it still sits funny. The pictures give you a general idea of what I am trying to do. I may take it all apart and even maybe rebuild it again.... God I hate fabricating. Nexson, do you understand what I am going for? Will this be easy to fiberglass?

**bigdakota98** · 06-16-2009, 04:39 PM

Now were making so more head way! Looking good!

**jpinkerton** · 06-16-2009, 04:57 PM

That's gonna look awesome once you've got that console done HiJack! I like it.

**sporty_drew** · 06-16-2009, 05:59 PM

I just read it all. Looking great!

**HiJackZX1** · 06-16-2009, 10:41 PM

Originally Posted by bigdakota98

Now were making so more head way! Looking good!

Originally Posted by jpinkerton

That's gonna look awesome once you've got that console done HiJack! I like it.

Originally Posted by sporty_drew

I just read it all. Looking great!

Thanx guys...... I just hope I can get it looking good. I may have to redo one side. If you guys notice its slightly to the side. I guess the seat, carpet and front console are not 100% level and or even. I may actually make it a 2 section design. From the PC to the back is one section, then the middle area between the two consoles would get another. I am seeing that with the design I have now, its hard to bend the thing and thats why its awkward and uneven. The stress is warping both sides differently.

**HiJackZX1** · 06-26-2009, 05:03 PM

Ive been working on the headphone jacks and buttons for the armrests. I managed to get them all installed. I decided to not add the button for the DQP until I get the DVR. I have decided to add the DQP controls to the DVR, which will be on the right hand lower side of the driver. I bought 50ft of 12 gauge cable and actually ran out , lol. I need another 50 ft. I will buy that today to get it out the way. Then I have to run 2 sets of ethernet for the front doors. One cable will be for the power and pc selection and audio for the front doors, then wire 2 will be for the power for the cameras and video signal. The biggest and hardest part is running the thick 12 gauge wire.

I did decide to change my setup a bit. Only the door speakers will get 6 1/2 component speakers. The 3rd row will get 2 way speakers instead. The center and phone speaker will also be 2 way. I am still waiting on my screen to be sent back to me from Lilliput.