1998 4runner MAC.ed Ride

**MonstrOso** · 03-02-2007, 01:27 PM

Basically I wanted an in car system with tons of features and room to expand. I hated how aftermarket Navs had incomplete maps, were slow, and charged $250 for updates.

My friend spent $2800 on one such system (without an amp or speakers)

So I'm taking the plunge into new territory....

I have:
Mac Mini Intel
Gsat BT 359 with RouteBuddy
Griffin Powermate
Xenar 700TSV
AMP (touchscreen interface)
Mac Power Cable Kit
http://www.carnetix.com/optional_cables.htm
CNX-P1900 DUAL OUTPUT 140 WATT INTELLIGENT DC-DC POWER REGULATOR
http://www.carnetix.com/CNXP1900.htm

Buying:
Profile AP740 Amp
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-zJgo6Sg...i=489AP740#Tab

Hoping:
That Griffin's USB HD Radio comes out soon

Building:
This weekend, custom cargo box/sub box into the driver's side of the 4runner's cargo area. Going to house the sub, amps, and 4x4 gear

That's pretty much it... If anyone sees any glaring omissions on what I'll need, I'd appreciate the advice. And if anyone happens to have a runner, that'd be pretty sweet too

Thanks
Alex

**replicant** · 03-02-2007, 02:07 PM

good luck with this, it is certainly a fun and rewarding hobby. keep us posted with pics, progress, etc

**MonstrOso** · 03-02-2007, 07:24 PM

Diagram of the cargo box I'm building.
Storage is more important to me than a big sub. I have a lot of gear to stow when I'm offroading, and I'm tired of having it bounce around.

It will sit in the driver's side of the cargo area, wrapping around the wheel well and tucking behind the passenger seats.

As it stands, I'm looking at about .5 - .65 of cu feet for the 8 in sub I plan on tucking in right behind the seats. Depends on how tight I can get it all to fit.
And I'm hoping to use Ultra Light MDF 1/2" for most of it, maybe 3/4 MDF for the large panel (one facing into the cargo area).

**esachs** · 03-03-2007, 08:44 AM

any pics of the trunk of the car?

**seanz0rz** · 04-29-2007, 09:52 PM

fellow 3rd gen!!! please come to the car meet on the 26th of may!

im working, as we speak, on getting that screen fabbed into the dash. had it on a gooseneck and it was horrible.

take a look at the pictures in my sig for more 3rd gen computer pics and such.

good luck and feel free to ask me anything you want. if i dont know the answer, www.ultimateyota.com does.