Possible new dash

Robert Wollenberg · Post by **Robert Wollenberg** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 1:09 am

What do you guys think? This is just an idea. I had some free time on my hands so I was playing around in photoshop. This would be a 10" wide-screen monitor turned sideways. The scaling is probably off. I think there would be room to also build in at least one cdrom, maybe two if I used the slim laptop type.

Montior: https://www.xenarcdirect.com/product.ph ... 251&page=1

I'm just playing around with ideas. If I can't find computer hardware/software that's capable of replacing an Alpine 701, I won't be going with a computer at all. I just like the idea of the carputer and the possibilities that go with it.

Ryan from Ohio · Post by **Ryan from Ohio** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 7:15 am

Looks good, go for it!

smoker · Post by **smoker** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 8:41 am

i like it, im doing something similar to a tiburon for a guy but our only hangup is the temp knob is a cable and i need to figure out how to make the cable part happen,

Robert Wollenberg · Post by **Robert Wollenberg** » Sun Dec 23, 2007 7:48 pm

I don't know what's behind my HVAC controls either. I saw a thread somewhere regarding relocating F-body HVAC controls. Would that apply to you? I'll see if I can find it again and post it here for you.

cargodz · Post by **cargodz** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 2:27 am

Well this is just me, but the upright screen just looks funny... don't get me wrong it would be a very nice custom dash, but if it were me I think I'd opt for an 8" screen in a conventional angle... Which ever way you decide though... like I said... It would look really good and definately give the car a whole new feel

Robert Wollenberg · Post by **Robert Wollenberg** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 3:05 am

Well, I have no idea what I'm getting into trying to relocate the hvac controls. I was just playing around on photoshop anyway. I'm not sure if the 8" screen will even fit. I'm sure the 7" will. I need to measure the opening, but I'm like 8,000 miles away from my car right now.

lol. If I don't move the controls, I'll probably still change out that top vent area with a engine management controller or something. I don't know. We'll see. Why are you still up Michael? You should be sleeping.

cargodz · Post by **cargodz** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 3:16 am

Well I'm just throwin out ideas. :)

And I just woke up early... why? I have no idea, but sometimes you wake up and you're just awake from then on

lol

colemanyoungerinalaska · Mon Dec 24, 2007 6:09 am

point of sale touchscreens are cheap and good

Robert Wollenberg · Post by **Robert Wollenberg** » Mon Dec 24, 2007 7:46 am

the one I was looking at is under $400 for a 7" and about $650 for the 10" if I was to go that route. I don't think that's bad for a touch screen.

colemanyoungerinalaska · Tue Dec 25, 2007 11:17 am

http://www.mini-box.com/s.nl/sc.8/category.101/.f