Audi A4 + Computer + Touchscreen LCD + Bondo + Sandpaper + Too Much Time

Apex · 02-16-2004, 08:12 PM

http://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/1734601.phtml

Tommy Boomfiger · 02-16-2004, 08:58 PM

hook up some wifi and you take war driving to a whole new level.

bachviet · 02-16-2004, 09:27 PM

Wow... That took some really good works.

ski · 02-17-2004, 12:07 AM

I was researching Carputers a few months ago, and found this page on that forum... it's a really nice and elegant mod

$300 - touchscreen
$X - PC (use an old one for free, add hard drive)

not an extremely expensive mod, but any specialty shop would charge at least $1500 for a carputer

wxtwiztidxc · 02-17-2004, 12:15 AM

That looks nice and clean

Tommy Boomfiger · 02-17-2004, 12:49 AM

i think he should have added an all in wonder card to that setup, live tv would have made that setup complete. unless he wanted satelite

hapoo · 02-17-2004, 03:01 AM

what a coincidence, i'm two steps away from building one myself. I got the display two months ago (lilliput VGA 7inch TS). Just gotta work out the kinks with my car before it goes in.

attgig · 02-17-2004, 05:42 AM

that is nice. too much time though...I barely have enough time to change my oil

rasetsu · 02-17-2004, 02:02 PM

That is VERY cool.

Showtime · 02-18-2004, 02:45 PM

Sweet!

Better than crap you usually post.

Did apex get his new ride yet?

-jel

Realrammstein · 02-20-2004, 12:36 AM

What I liked most was Fear Factory Mp3's playing

Leebo · 02-20-2004, 04:29 AM

Nice... I want one now

irwin · 06-28-2005, 10:19 PM

apologize for the dig, but does anyone have these pics saved? They were awesome.

AlpineJay · 06-29-2005, 09:58 AM

mmm.. all red Xs.. looks nice.. must've taken a lot of time to work on getting those perfect...

w/ 'wird. Anyone got those pics so I can check it out? All of you being amazed by it piqued my interest.

SmokeyDP · 06-29-2005, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ski

$X - PC (use an old one for free, add hard drive)

Have you ever tried to hook up an old PC to your cars power system? Plus then you have a bulky box in the trunk. If you are going to do that you should just skip the LCD and put a 17" screen mounted to the dash.

I think getting one of the mini-pc's is a much better way to go IMO.

irwin · 07-17-2005, 08:42 PM

Wow ok. I registered at that site back when I was requesting the pics and i CANNOT FIGURE OUT HOW TO USE THEIR DAMN BBS. After I submit a message I can never find it.

i noob i noob

ski · 07-18-2005, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmokeyDP

Have you ever tried to hook up an old PC to your cars power system? Plus then you have a bulky box in the trunk. If you are going to do that you should just skip the LCD and put a 17" screen mounted to the dash.

I think getting one of the mini-pc's is a much better way to go IMO.

They make ATX DC-DC power supplies that you can put in an old desktop if you've got a tight budget. The only tradeoff is space, and when you drive a Caravan it's not that big of a deal

I'd get a mini-ITX designed for DC operation for a nice job.

02-16-2004, 08:12 PM	#1
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02-17-2004, 12:07 AM	#4
ski Admiral Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Utah Posts: 5,420	I was researching Carputers a few months ago, and found this page on that forum... it's a really nice and elegant mod $300 - touchscreen $X - PC (use an old one for free, add hard drive) not an extremely expensive mod, but any specialty shop would charge at least $1500 for a carputer __________________ And closer...

02-17-2004, 12:15 AM	#5
wxtwiztidxc Lieutenant Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: SaNdy EgO! Posts: 239	That looks nice and clean __________________ My bully is Betty

02-17-2004, 03:01 AM	#7
hapoo Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: 742 Evergreen Terrace, Springfield USA Posts: 9,276	what a coincidence, i'm two steps away from building one myself. I got the display two months ago (lilliput VGA 7inch TS). Just gotta work out the kinks with my car before it goes in. __________________

02-16-2004, 08:58 PM	#2
Tommy Boomfiger Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Chi town Posts: 2,348	hook up some wifi and you take war driving to a whole new level.

02-17-2004, 12:49 AM	#6
Tommy Boomfiger Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Chi town Posts: 2,348	i think he should have added an all in wonder card to that setup, live tv would have made that setup complete. unless he wanted satelite

02-17-2004, 05:42 AM	#8
attgig Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: the burbs of baltimore Posts: 11,924	that is nice. too much time though...I barely have enough time to change my oil __________________

02-17-2004, 02:02 PM	#9
rasetsu Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 529	That is VERY cool.

02-18-2004, 02:45 PM	#10
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Realrammstein Lieutenant Commander Join Date: May 2000 Location: Hayward Posts: 915	What I liked most was Fear Factory Mp3's playing __________________ never challenge an idiot, he will bring you down to his level and beat you with experience. Drive it like you stole it: http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/...y/media/516514 Last edited by Realrammstein : 02-20-2004 at 12:41 AM.

02-20-2004, 04:29 AM	#12
Leebo Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: La Jolla, Ca Posts: 821	Nice... I want one now __________________ oHai!

06-28-2005, 10:19 PM	#13
irwin Vice Admiral Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ohi Posts: 4,525	apologize for the dig, but does anyone have these pics saved? They were awesome.

06-29-2005, 09:58 AM	#14
AlpineJay Commander Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Medford, MA Posts: 1,011	mmm.. all red Xs.. looks nice.. must've taken a lot of time to work on getting those perfect... w/ 'wird. Anyone got those pics so I can check it out? All of you being amazed by it piqued my interest. __________________ If con is the opposite of pro, then what's the opposite of progress?

07-17-2005, 08:42 PM	#16
irwin Vice Admiral Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ohi Posts: 4,525	Wow ok. I registered at that site back when I was requesting the pics and i CANNOT FIGURE OUT HOW TO USE THEIR DAMN BBS. After I submit a message I can never find it. i noob i noob

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