2008 Honda Accord Coupe (Lots of Pics)

**Kazimir** · 09-26-2011, 02:46 PM

Ok, here are the pics from the last 3 weeks. As always, there are way more picks on the photobucket link up top if desired. Would like the thank all the guys at AFKfest last weekend for answering what I think(and hope) were my last few questions. Next few weeks are crazy, but really hoping for sound(comps only) w/in 2 weeks. Then I will glass the sub box after.

Base for amp/cpu rack

All wires stealthed under center console

The routed to passenger seat floor untill next weekend

Drivers seat floor re-carpeted

LuxuryLiner Pro under the drivers side

Big 3(More to come)

Center console foamed

Running wires and rear seat deadner

http://s783.photobucket.com/albums/y...C/SDC10948.jpg

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Initial wire run before i realized i was forgetting everything...9,000,000 zipties later above.

Under foam and MLV

**Kazimir** · 11-29-2011, 09:30 AM

So its been a while. I am much closer to finished and have a lot of pics to post tonight. Couple things to note: Just got a "new case" in yesterday. I am going to move my Asus Xonar STX from my desktop to my carPC. Just ordered a Fusion Brain and sensors, so hopefully will have that soonish. My goal is to fit everything 100% inside the case, including the M4-atx. I will be using "terminal strips" to connect all wires neatly to the back.

The FB will be based out of the 3.5 HDD bay and the power supply will be emptied for the M4.

Also, for those anti 64-bit, UEFI is only compatible with 64bit Windows Vista and 7. I should have researched this more, but slightly disappointed i cant get my cold boot time faster than 16.5 seconds (6.5 for windows 7 and 10 for bios). Installed UEFI/Win7 64 and with some minor tweaking hit 18 seconds. If I took the extra time I put into the initial install, I think I could have broken that. But, back to 32 bit we go.

**Kazimir** · 11-30-2011, 09:48 AM

Im missing pics of the mids installed, LCD, new case...... Will snap some this weekend. As per usual, if you want more pics, they are located here "http://s783.photobucket.com/albums/y...ent/?start=all"

New Battery

Tweeter wire

Tweeter Mounted

Mid Wires Prepped

Amp Rack

Amp Rack Fits tight with no assistance, but added some doormat for extra traction

JL HD750/1 Mounted (All power / Speaker / Remote wires run in between the base and the upper board. The half drilled holes are where the botls go to connect the top and bottom of the amp rack)

MS-8 Mounted

Wires to Dash

Mic, Spare USB, On/Off switch, and bass knob

I believe the mic should work like this, if there are problems, I will have to change the design. Perks of this design are I can see the bottom of the mic when door is open, but everything looks stock when closed. Also, with the mis having the sides covered, it should reduce outside noise.

**Kazimir** · 12-01-2011, 10:55 AM

Started taking apart the new computer case and snapped a few pics.

Size comparison

Shell off

Rear

PSU Removed

After having it opened, I have changed some of my plans for it. My SSD will go in the front most 2.5" bay. The 3.5" bay will have part of the top removed and the FB will mount there. Still determining if I want to use the PSU case or build my own (The current PSU is larger than I expected). I will most likely dremel the back and mount the FB Mini Relay board there when its released. Power/ground/remote cables tbd. Given the Xonar STX will be in the center of the rack, I need to figure out a way to introduce the least interference.

**Kazimir** · 01-23-2012, 11:37 AM

So didn't really do much in December, but started back up last weekend. Currently, the computer is working great for music and web browsing, however some of the plug-ins aren't working. Also, having a hell of a time getting bluetooth to work right. Whenever I try to have anything but the Asus software access BT, the BT wont start. Also, the pairing of the signal seems kind of weak. Also, lost some work that I had to redo it b/c when I updated the BIOS, it unmapped my SSD and I rolled back Windows trying to figure out what it was...

Have my dash pretty much complete and received the missing screws this weekend to put it back together. Currently have Audials Tunebite stripping the DRM from my Zune media to reduce collisions in the car environment and not using Zune media player (ETA 4 days...............). Did a redesign on the new case and think I figured out a way to neatly handle all components and some. If you all think there will be huge interference from the power supply let me know.

Here are a few pics.

RR running successfully

Case design

I will have a 6 pin and an 8 pin connector going through a rubber grommet. These will lead to external sensors for the fusion brain (current sensor, thermometer, photo sensor). Also, the scratch marks you see on below the "80 plus" sticker will be the cutout where the FB mini relay board will be mounted. These modifications will allow quick and easy removal and attachment of the computer as needed.

New test bench...friend borrowed the long folding tables. I NEED MORE SPACE

Center Console (All wires ziptied in foam to stop vibrations)

Ingenious quick disconnect system for the remote line. Had some spare banana plugs laying around. battery -> switch -> remote back. Plugs are locking and wrapped for protection. I think I am going to do the same for monitor power.

**Kazimir** · 02-05-2012, 01:12 PM

Moved the car PC to the other case this weekend. Only thing left on the PC is to do the custom wiring for the FB sensors. I wish the wire management was a little better, but I think this is the best I can do in this case. Will most likely sleeve the wires later. May also switch heatsinks for better cooling since I am not as restricted by height anymore.

Gorilla glued CCF to the bottom of the PSU/FB mount to reduce any vibrations

Added industrial strength velcro to hold the mount

The 3 wire connectors for the PSU (+, -, remote) hang over the edge of the case so they can be added/removed without opening it up.

**Kazimir** · 02-09-2012, 11:37 AM

Anyone use any aftermarket heat sinks in their car? I got the low profile for the other case, but now with a taller case, I can add something bigger to reduce noise and temps.

Was thinking something like:

Low profile but much better cooling
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835106606

Ideal, but I worry slightly about it being too top heavy and messing up the board. Case fan is perfect for cooling this though.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103084

Slightly larger than above. A lot more options for fan replacement.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835185174
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835185097

May be best choice for the car
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835186035

Basically does anyone have any opinions on these? I have never really used large heat sinks, so not sure on the stress it puts on the board. Since my motherboard sits flat, I don't think it would be a huge problem. And the case fan being a 180mm blowing from top directly on the the chip and board would allow for a ton of air and assist the cooler on something this style.

117mm max height for cooler. Also, considering designing a suspension system for the heatsink essentially to strap the 4 corners to the bottom/top of the case to transfer all pull off the mobo and onto the case.

**kolton5543** · 02-09-2012, 06:23 PM

I would suggest the third cooler you linked to. I have read great reviews about it. I hear it's cools great and is almost silent.

**Kazimir** · 02-10-2012, 10:32 AM

WOW!!!! I was just showing my coworker this and realized how much I forgot to take pictures of... Completely forgot to take any pictures of the mid mounted, sealed doors, and additional deadening. Also a few other stealthing efforts are missing as well. Hopefully if the weather gets better on the weekends, I will pull the panels and snap a few shots.

You would think with 140 pics I would have caught everything.

**Kazimir** · 02-13-2012, 07:08 PM

My photobucket had been growing overwhelmingly large, so I just moved all my pics over to the Car-PC album. All pic links updated and the first post photobucket link updated.

Also received a few new toys

AKG Q701 to go with my Senheiser HD650s and Schiit Valhalla and Bifrost

And soon to be new project - The beginnings of my Silent/Quiet Ivy Bridge desktop
New Computer Photobucket