Thread: 2005 Dodge Magnum RT Carputer

Computer Specs:

motherboard: VIA MII10000
memory: 512mb
video card: EVGA MX4000
monitor: Xenarc 700TSV
PSU: M1-ATX
HD: 30GB hitachi 2.5" HDD
DVD drive: Panasonic slimline slotload CDRW/DVD ROM

Stereo specs:
headunit: Pioneer DEH-P7700MP
speakers: Infinity Kappa KAPPA60.5CS 6 1/2" component speakers front and rear
sub: 2X Infinity Perfect 12.1 12" subs
sub amp: Infinity Reference 611a 657 watts RMS @ 2ohm

first here are the pictures of the car itself.
http://pages.prodigy.net/shiltz/000_0061.jpg
http://pages.prodigy.net/shiltz/000_0065.jpg

here's the computer set up and running on my desk.
http://pages.prodigy.net/shiltz/100_0148.jpg

here's the center bezel with the monitor face molded in, I had painted it with it like that but had to redo it as it cracked the paint at the seams of the wood and plastic so I recessed the wood down and filled it in with fiberglass reinforced bondo.
http://pages.prodigy.net/shiltz/100_0153.jpg

and here's the finished center bezel.
http://pages.prodigy.net/shiltz/100_0257.jpg

this is the small panel below the center bezel, originaly it was the ash tray, it's where I relocated the buttons for the rear wiper, hazard lights, passenger airbag light and traction control, it's also where the DVD drive is going, the power button, and a toggle switch to keep the PSU from turning on/off the computer when I start/stop the car.
http://pages.prodigy.net/shiltz/100_0258.jpg

here's my DVD drive, couldn't find screws small enough for the holes in it so I just JBwelded two plates on the side to secure it.
http://pages.prodigy.net/shiltz/100_0260.jpg

now for the pictures of it installed in the car, I still need to take the center bezel out and do a little more work on it as I can see some seams, they aren't noticable in the pictures though, also have to get in the dash with the dremel cause as you can see the DVD drive doesn't fit in right so it's sticking out slightly right now.
http://pages.prodigy.net/shiltz/100_0275.jpg
http://pages.prodigy.net/shiltz/100_0277.jpg
http://pages.prodigy.net/shiltz/100_0280.jpg

here's the shots of the computer hardware, it's all mounted in the center console, the PSU is mounted under the MB, there's a hump in the middle of the console on the bottom and the area's to the side of it was a perfect fit for the PSU. eventualy i'll be making a panel to cover it so I will have a shallow storage area and will have the AV connectors and 12V outlet mounted on it as well, the monitor will be hardwired at that point too, using the cigarette adaptor is just temporary.
http://pages.prodigy.net/shiltz/100_0278.jpg
http://pages.prodigy.net/shiltz/100_0279.jpg

and last is a shot from the back of the car so you can see the sub box.
http://pages.prodigy.net/shiltz/100_0281.jpg