Car PC Install in my 2006 Magnum SRT-8 with Mobile Monitor Mount

Redfox0099 · 02-23-2008, 01:32 PM

So I bought this CAR PC from a friend last March or so and was going to install it but yada yada yada...it sat in my garage for a long a$$ time.

So I find it last week and think what the hell might as well install it.

The hardest part was deciding where to mount the monitor since I have a Pioneer AVIC-Z1 Navigation Unit installed in my dash so all I want the Car PC for is Internet, DVDs, and Diablo Predator Datalogging (The mounting point shown below).

Thats a lot of stuff huh:

Chose under the Passenger side dash and this location is out of the way of the heater blowing and does not really compromise foot room:

Voom PC with the IDE cable sticking out to connect the DVD/CD player to:

Inside the glove box I have my 4 port USB hub with: AT&T Network Internet connection (Used it a lot already, very nice), Receiver for my Wireless Keyboard (It has a trackball on it and works really well), Diablo Predator Connection interface, and my connector for my memory cards:

DVD player is mounted under the glove box for easy within reach in a temporary box I made out of thin aluminum:

And for the monitor mounting I used a suction cup mount I bought for taking video while racing...it doesn't come off accidentally and allows me to have the monitor out when I want to use the PC:

And it stores nicely here when not in use:

Power is done thru the ON/OFF Toggle switch on the bottom right of my vent replacement panel (I ran the ACC and Power wire to this power source so I can completely turn everything on and off with one flick):

Redfox0099 · 02-23-2008, 01:33 PM

Once done it is not easily seen, most of this will be redone once I have more time but this was my 1st mock up to see how everything fits and to make sure I like it where it is.

This setup really makes Data Logging easy...you just plug in the Diablo, log, then email the file and never even have to get out of the car

lilcardwell · 02-23-2008, 02:18 PM

Wow that is one good looking setup. You did a really great job on the install too.

**oldschoolhemiguy** · 02-23-2008, 02:21 PM

Cool!! I have one also I love it and use it all the time I mounted my touch screen right next to the shifter I used a gooseneck and attached it to the passenger seat mount it worked perfect. I like the suction cup idea I just don't like the cabling hanging like that though.

lowriderman3 · 02-23-2008, 02:43 PM

Very nice Red!!! I have to do this, but want to keep my screen indash. Since the Pioneer Z1 is touchscreen of sorts, does anyone know if I can incorporate that deck into the CarPC and still have touch screen capability?

lowriderman3 · 02-23-2008, 03:16 PM

I'ma have to go back to studying MP3Car.com - Your source for mobile computing solutions! to figure out what I want.

JRob007 · 02-23-2008, 03:34 PM

Nice lookin' setup!!!

Magmania · 02-23-2008, 03:52 PM

That is one sweet option and setup.
Nicely done!

DA HNIC · 02-23-2008, 04:38 PM

WOW! Good looking setup!!
Looks like it was a lot of work to get it all up and running.

4rwheeler · 02-23-2008, 04:57 PM

Lots of work with lots of possibilities. Plenty of gum to chew while online too!

02-23-2008, 01:32 PM	#1
Redfox0099 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 54 iTrader: (0)	Car PC Install in my 2006 Magnum SRT-8 with Mobile Monitor Mount So I bought this CAR PC from a friend last March or so and was going to install it but yada yada yada...it sat in my garage for a long a$$ time. So I find it last week and think what the hell might as well install it. The hardest part was deciding where to mount the monitor since I have a Pioneer AVIC-Z1 Navigation Unit installed in my dash so all I want the Car PC for is Internet, DVDs, and Diablo Predator Datalogging (The mounting point shown below). Thats a lot of stuff huh: Chose under the Passenger side dash and this location is out of the way of the heater blowing and does not really compromise foot room: Voom PC with the IDE cable sticking out to connect the DVD/CD player to: Inside the glove box I have my 4 port USB hub with: AT&T Network Internet connection (Used it a lot already, very nice), Receiver for my Wireless Keyboard (It has a trackball on it and works really well), Diablo Predator Connection interface, and my connector for my memory cards: DVD player is mounted under the glove box for easy within reach in a temporary box I made out of thin aluminum: And for the monitor mounting I used a suction cup mount I bought for taking video while racing...it doesn't come off accidentally and allows me to have the monitor out when I want to use the PC: And it stores nicely here when not in use: Power is done thru the ON/OFF Toggle switch on the bottom right of my vent replacement panel (I ran the ACC and Power wire to this power source so I can completely turn everything on and off with one flick):
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02-23-2008, 02:21 PM	#4
oldschoolhemiguy 2006 RT Magnum Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ft Wayne IN Posts: 343 iTrader: (0)	Cool!! I have one also I love it and use it all the time I mounted my touch screen right next to the shifter I used a gooseneck and attached it to the passenger seat mount it worked perfect. I like the suction cup idea I just don't like the cabling hanging like that though.
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lowriderman3 Respect My Authoritah! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South GA Posts: 2,788 iTrader: (1)	Very nice Red!!! I have to do this, but want to keep my screen indash. Since the Pioneer Z1 is touchscreen of sorts, does anyone know if I can incorporate that deck into the CarPC and still have touch screen capability?
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02-23-2008, 03:16 PM	#6
lowriderman3 Respect My Authoritah! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South GA Posts: 2,788 iTrader: (1)	I'ma have to go back to studying MP3Car.com - Your source for mobile computing solutions! to figure out what I want.
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02-23-2008, 03:34 PM	#7
JRob007 BakNdaHood... CM4Lyf! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,540 iTrader: (0)	Nice lookin' setup!!!
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02-23-2008, 01:33 PM	#2
Redfox0099 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 54 iTrader: (0)	Once done it is not easily seen, most of this will be redone once I have more time but this was my 1st mock up to see how everything fits and to make sure I like it where it is. This setup really makes Data Logging easy...you just plug in the Diablo, log, then email the file and never even have to get out of the car

02-23-2008, 02:18 PM	#3
lilcardwell Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Odenton, MD. Posts: 1,329 iTrader: (0)	Wow that is one good looking setup. You did a really great job on the install too.

02-23-2008, 03:52 PM	#8
Magmania Asian Persuasion Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,705 iTrader: (2)	That is one sweet option and setup. Nicely done!
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02-23-2008, 04:38 PM	#9
DA HNIC 24's and AWD? Absolutely! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cary, IL Posts: 1,588 iTrader: (1)	WOW! Good looking setup!! Looks like it was a lot of work to get it all up and running.
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02-23-2008, 04:57 PM	#10
4rwheeler Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,234 iTrader: (0)	Lots of work with lots of possibilities. Plenty of gum to chew while online too!
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