wow......any1 interesting in putting carputer in ur car?

**Dray_Templar** · 08-02-2008 06:13 PM

thanks for the info bungsai, where would be the best place to get he aussie maps for the software.. if it's illegal don't post here though.

have you run a 3.5 HDD or only 2.5? I no that 2.5 will stand up to the bashing of incar.. but just wondering if the 3.5 might cope? thinking i might have to add some more shock proofing to it as it's a 3.5 SATA.

**bungsai** · 08-02-2008 11:50 PM

it all depends how you mount it.
I havnt had a problem with my HDD in my optiplex casing.

At all with relatively stiff suspension.

**ryanc** · 09-02-2008 03:57 PM

man reading these posts makes me want to get one!

just wondering what operating system is best to use? i mean ur looking off a 7" screen ?? and the problem of shutting down / turning on? do u have to click shutdown all the time?

finally is it possible to get it installed under the drivers seat? (dont wanna put any drills in my baby new car lol)

**bungsai** · 09-02-2008 09:24 PM

you run windows XP, but make automatically load what is called a "front end"

ive linked up some pics of what a front end looks like...basically..its customiseable head unit software.

these are all just samples btw.

**Tap.Ris** · 10-02-2008 03:38 AM

omg this is freaking cool man

**SHOGUNOVDDRK** · 10-02-2008 09:29 AM

Uh oh...

http://www.vic-ltd.com/navisurferII.html

not exactly the best (id still go for the proper carputer) but if you lazy/stupid then go for this

**ryanc** · 10-02-2008 10:15 AM

awesome!
what's the name of these software? and are they customisable i.e. can add ur own buttons and custom programs into it?

**[NAV]** · 10-02-2008 11:01 AM

gotta try this one day! say goodbye to cd's n dvds

**Dray_Templar** · 10-02-2008 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by ryanc

man reading these posts makes me want to get one!

just wondering what operating system is best to use? i mean ur looking off a 7" screen ?? and the problem of shutting down / turning on? do u have to click shutdown all the time?

finally is it possible to get it installed under the drivers seat? (dont wanna put any drills in my baby new car lol)

Alot of people seem to be running XP, a few use linux and a few Macs around the place. the start up and shutdown on mine is handled by the power supply, it has a wire that connect to the ignition, when it gets current PC starts, and when no current shuts down after time period all pretty much automatic.

it's possible to install them pretty much anywhere, but depends on make and model. my car has power driver seat, so not so much room under my driver seat, and my Carputer is slightly bigger than other people use Micro-ATX not ITX. but still fits under front passenger seat.

you could possible use Velcro to hold it in place, thats the plane for mine as i want to me able to take it out easily.

**Dray_Templar** · 10-02-2008 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by bungsai

you run windows XP, but make automatically load what is called a "front end"

ive linked up some pics of what a front end looks like...basically..its customiseable head unit software.

these are all just samples btw.

thanks for the pics, still havn't decided on front end, just using winamp MMD3 skin for it atm.
whats that fronted and skin? looks nice

**Dray_Templar** · 10-02-2008 02:13 PM

got amp wiring kit yesterday (Rampage 4 gauge, With Display), and started wiring it up, my mate ET_Turbo_dude, has lent me a few of his amps and distribution blocks to get started, wasn't the most expensive wire kit, but should do the job. mounted the Display in the Engine Bay today, and have also wired up rear speakers, will take some pics tonight to share with ya all.