It's an Expedition, It's a Navigator, No it's a Lightning!
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From: Davie, FL
Yeah i've been reading mp3car.com for over a year now. I originally started a Car PC project for my Cobra, but stopped when I noticed how much work it really is. This project is going to take a while to gather the funds for it all....
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Gah, thats what I am planing on doing with my Lightning. I just havent had the time yet. It will start in 2006 though. I guess I should be happy though. Ill let you guys do it first then I will ask you all the questions.
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From: Houston
Black02SVTL and Mecca-
Yes, I would love a "how to" on moving the A/C controls up to the top. I'm *this close* to putting my gauges in, but would prefer to wait for a write-up on doing the overhead A/C controls. That would allow me to put them up top, and put 3 gauges in the dash. Look forward to hearing from you guys!
Yes, I would love a "how to" on moving the A/C controls up to the top. I'm *this close* to putting my gauges in, but would prefer to wait for a write-up on doing the overhead A/C controls. That would allow me to put them up top, and put 3 gauges in the dash. Look forward to hearing from you guys!
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From: MD
Originally Posted by mecca
Nothin like a 200gig computer in a car.... MP3's, DVD's, GPS Navigation, GPRS Internet, Reverse Camera....... what else could ya ask for? I've been working on the same project verrryyyy slowwwwlyyy in my free time. Quite simple to do, if you take your time and have patience. I also got an overhead console from an Expy. I'm also doing the Expy center console mod, where I will mold a DVD tray into the storage tray of the Expy console, and i'm going to place the computer inside the Expy console. Your work looks great! We may be working some bugs out together.... 
Do you plan on painting it black like the stock surround? I haven't decided if im going to texture it black like the stock surround, or paint it to match my truck like I did on my 02 L. Take it easy.
-Mike
Do you plan on painting it black like the stock surround? I haven't decided if im going to texture it black like the stock surround, or paint it to match my truck like I did on my 02 L. Take it easy. -Mike
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Originally Posted by mecca
Nothin like a 200gig computer in a car.... MP3's, DVD's, GPS Navigation, GPRS Internet, Reverse Camera....... what else could ya ask for? I've been working on the same project verrryyyy slowwwwlyyy in my free time. Quite simple to do, if you take your time and have patience. I also got an overhead console from an Expy. I'm also doing the Expy center console mod, where I will mold a DVD tray into the storage tray of the Expy console, and i'm going to place the computer inside the Expy console. Your work looks great! We may be working some bugs out together.... Do you plan on painting it black like the stock surround? I haven't decided if im going to texture it black like the stock surround, or paint it to match my truck like I did on my 02 L. Take it easy.
-Mike
Do you plan on painting it black like the stock surround? I haven't decided if im going to texture it black like the stock surround, or paint it to match my truck like I did on my 02 L. Take it easy. -Mike
That screen looks like a perfect fit. Obviously with the modling job you did too. What kind is it, and is it a touchscreen?
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Mine works fine. I'm finally getting around to molding the stupid thing this week. I've had the computer running for over 3 years. First one used all full size parts new one is all mini. I have to say Western Digital might not be the fastest laptop drives around but having a Rockford Fosgate T1 10 firing right at it put's the shock protection through the paces.
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From: Davie, FL
Originally Posted by 31Charlie
Hey man your idea sounds exactly like mine. I was planning on putting the computer in the center console but I started worrying about ease of access and other such things, so now I might get a cheap laptop and mount it under the seat, then run and external DVD/CDROM drive that I will mold into the expi console. I also plan on investigating that new verizon wireless network. If its worth the money Ill hook the laptop up to it.
That screen looks like a perfect fit. Obviously with the modling job you did too. What kind is it, and is it a touchscreen?
31C
That screen looks like a perfect fit. Obviously with the modling job you did too. What kind is it, and is it a touchscreen?
31C