new audio setup

[fubutx]

ok guys im gonna start a small build since i got my tax return, its something simple but different.

ok i started off with installing a radio i got and never used its a Panasonic CQ-C3305U, i installed in one of the cubby holes in my center console. i reinforced the trim/bezel with fiberglass resin on the backside, i also used bolts to the side of the radio cage and on the trim/bezel. i made it to where i have to unbolt the seats to take out the whole console to take out the radio, im making it harder for them to try and jack my stuff now. i always hated that the radio would just snap in too the dash, and was just too lazy to do something about it.


Now the rest of the setup is gonna be a carputer, i have had it for the longest time(2yrs) it was gonna go into my junked 240sx. i have i got a sr20 engine but never installed it, that is gonna be a project later down the road.

The Carputer is gonna be inside the center console, im just waiting on my 7in touch screen, here is the link to the screen.

Double DIN Lilliput GL629-70NP/C/T Touch Screen Monitor

I had been wanting to do all since last year, but had been working on other stuff and was most reading up on carputers off an other forum
MP3Car.com - Mobile Computing Community
The thread that helped me out the most was this one
2001 suburban - MP3Car.com there is many others out there with GM trucks/suv

Ill be posting up more pics when i start to get the remaining parts and start working on it.
Im also looking for new components for the front and also gonna cut out the rear doors and install 6.5 in speakers in the rear like Brett(lo-lyf) had suggested some time back thanks man

The carputer specs are:
Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile Penryn 2.4Ghz
4 GB Ram
320 GB HD
Intel Graphics with GMA X3100/HDMI Output
DVD Player/Burner
Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
XP Pro (might run windows 7)
Has other basic stuff on there computers have, here are some pics

[lo-lyf]

sweeeet....


All looks good man, I have done a few like this where I added dvd players or screens in the bottom pocket.


Only issue is; the harder you make it to steal, the more they are going to mess up trying to steal it. Then you have a messed up radio, messed up dash, etc.
I'm the same way though, I make stuff almost impossible to take out without a lot of dis assembly.

[fubutx]

sweeeet....


All looks good man, I have done a few like this where I added dvd players or screens in the bottom pocket.


Only issue is; the harder you make it to steal, the more they are going to mess up trying to steal it. Then you have a messed up radio, messed up dash, etc.
I'm the same way though, I make stuff almost impossible to take out without a lot of dis assembly.

Thanks bro yeah im the same way and a neat freak when it comes to wiring ,like to solder and heat shrink everything. i cut the hole on rear door already using a template i have for a 6.5 speaker, i had a test fitted a old Kicker RS and its mounting death is 2.5 and it cleared just fine. now just looking around for speakers front and rear kinda on a budget already, i got like 150 left maybe a bit more, do you got any recommendation?

[Maui4x4]

Love this "carputer" idea, I really wanted to do this myself awhile back but funds never come around... Nice computer choice too.

[lo-lyf]

Thanks bro yeah im the same way and a neat freak when it comes to wiring ,like to solder and heat shrink everything. i cut the hole on rear door already using a template i have for a 6.5 speaker, i had a test fitted a old Kicker RS and its mounting death is 2.5 and it cleared just fine. now just looking around for speakers front and rear kinda on a budget already, i got like 150 left maybe a bit more, do you got any recommendation?

I used the base model eclipse 6.5's in my white truck. I think 2.5" is the max mounting depth(there is not much room back there). I did one with some Diamond D3 coax's and had to space them 1/8", doing that caused the cone to hit the door panel so it had to be trimmed up. I know for a fact the Diamond D6 convertibles will fit and so do the eclipse without any modification. I think the Diamond D3 had a 2 3/8" depth but the magnet was bigger around and hit the door skin where the body line starts to curve up towards the window.

[fubutx]

I used the base model eclipse 6.5's in my white truck. I think 2.5" is the max mounting depth(there is not much room back there). I did one with some Diamond D3 coax's and had to space them 1/8", doing that caused the cone to hit the door panel so it had to be trimmed up. I know for a fact the Diamond D6 convertibles will fit and so do the eclipse without any modification. I think the Diamond D3 had a 2 3/8" depth but the magnet was bigger around and hit the door skin where the body line starts to curve up towards the window.

I'm gonna take a look into the d6 speakers

[truckinL33]

Precision Power PPI, I have the 6.5" components in my front doors. They sound spectacular, especially for the price. I picked them up new on ebay for $100. I'm gonna get the 5.25" components for my rear doors next. Those I believe are like $60 new on ebay.

[CHEVROLADE]

nice setup

[fubutx]

i guys i should have some pics up this weekend, i have been busy i just got a new job since i was laid off back in dec.

[truckinL33]

i guys i should have some pics up this weekend, i have been busy i just got a new job since i was laid off back in dec.

That's good to hear, no work sucks mamouth penith.