2005 Jetta mk5

**crsseyednsmilin** · 08-08-2005, 01:53 AM

Hey guys. New to the forums and world of carputers. I figured what better way to start than just diving in? Ive got a "New Jetta" and the dash gives me the perfect place for a monitor and PC.

Here are some "specs":
- Some Old Gateway Mini-ITX Mobo
- Celeron 1.3 CPU
- 512ram
- Maxtor 160gb hdd
- ATI Rage 128 Pro with digital video in/out and tv tuner
- Opus 80 Watt
- Lilliput 7" Touch Screen
- Windows XP Pro
- RoadRunner or Frodoplayer (havent decided yet, though FP is confusing me the more I read

)
- 1000 watt amp

Right now Im still waiting on some main components, like the PSU & Monitor... so in the meantime Ive started to take apart my dash. The Jetta mkV gives plenty of room for a mini-ITX, psu, harddrive, and monitor. So everything will be pretty concealed. I think Ill be putting the cd/dvd roms in the glove box. Heres what I have so far:

Before photo (not my car, but same setup)

Dash trim, vents, stereo, climatronic controls removed

Stereo frame removed with motherboard in place (not seated yet)

Everything put back together just to get a visual.

Ill be mounting the harddrive and PSU in their on the stereo frame, behind the monitor. The frame of the lilliput will be bonded into an aftermarket double din bezel.

More soon...!

**wallaceacura** · 08-08-2005, 02:17 PM

Will you be able to hear any fan noise from the processor or will the dash muffle that noise?

**Psychobiker** · 08-08-2005, 02:51 PM

Fit a speed control to the fan in case it gets noisy

**lossol** · 08-15-2005, 01:59 AM

Do you think it would be possible to fit an 8 inch screen in that dash?

**crsseyednsmilin** · 08-15-2005, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by lossol

Do you think it would be possible to fit an 8 inch screen in that dash?

not a chance in hell

The opening is 5" vertical. I actually just ordered a 7" xenarc and Im gonna have to hack off the controls before I mold to get it to fit. The aftermarket double-din bezel I ordered makes the opening 4 1/2" or so.

**crsseyednsmilin** · 08-15-2005, 01:07 PM

I made some updates to the specs:

- Old Gateway Mini Mobo
- Celeron 1.3 CPU
- 512ram
- Maxtor 160gb hdd
- ATI Rage 128 Pro with digital video in/out and tv tuner
- Opus 150 Watt
- Xenarc 7" Touch Screen
- Windows XP Pro
- DVD/CD-RW
- RoadRunner or Frodoplayer (still confused on how to set these up)
- 1000 watt amp
- Rikaline USB GPS Reciever
- iGuidance (currently have Streets and Trips but it aint TS friendly)
- Custom Bezel using ABS and Acetone

**RedGTiVR6** · 08-15-2005, 03:20 PM

interesting....an 8" fits in the MKIVs with just a little hacking on the sides of the screen housing....

just one more difference I guess!

**crsseyednsmilin** · 08-18-2005, 09:37 PM

August 18th
Got my PSU in... now Im just waiting for my bezel to mold te screen too!!

**mega** · 08-19-2005, 09:49 AM

Good luck with the install crsseyednsmilin - you should take a look at Drib's install in his Golf MKV - he went a similar route to what you're planning: VW Golf V TDI Carputer install

I am very interested in how you will mould the screen into the bezel, take lots of pics, plz

My dash is pretty much the exact same in my car - MKV Golf. I will be moving my new head unit to the top of the dash (where the cubby is). I still have to mould my screen into my bezel yet. I'm aiming to install the system after my exams in September, can't wait!