Joined: Mar 09, 2003 Posts: 289 Location: Hampstead, MD
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2006 4:20 pm Post subject: 3000GT Car Computer Phase 1 Installation
The first phase of the car computer install was getting the wiring complete and installing the shutdown controller(turns the laptop on and off when you switch your ignition). I hacked the power button on the docking station to wire it to the shutdown controller, that way elimitating any need to damage the laptop. I ran new speaker wire while I had the car apart, too. I still need an amp to get proper sound, but I'll try to pick one up very soon. Right now the unit is in place and working how I want it to! I'll post a Phase 2 section when I start incorporating the GPS, OBD1 diags, and other components.
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Joined: Mar 09, 2003 Posts: 1585 Location: Finksburg MD
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 2:00 pm Post subject: Re: 3000GT Car Computer Phase 1 Installation
Dude that is looking good so far. One of these days I am going to build one of these for my mustang. They are so versitile, and are much cheaper the puchasing a navigation style head unit..
Joined: Mar 26, 2003 Posts: 456 Location: Upperco, MD
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 6:27 pm Post subject: Re: 3000GT Car Computer Phase 1 Installation
Looks good so far. You are a brave soul taking on a car that how so many elelctronics to start with and being crammed in there so tight. I sam sure there were several references made to needing the hands of a small asian girl to work on that thing.
Godd luck on the next phase. _________________ 99 Roush Stage III Mustang
91 GT 306
Joined: Mar 09, 2003 Posts: 289 Location: Hampstead, MD
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2006 10:14 pm Post subject: Re: 3000GT Car Computer Phase 1 Installation
Yes Steve, Asian hands definitely built this car. "Shhhhh...Don't tell no one." Anyway, the next phase(s) will be more additions including:
1. GPS receiver
2. Component amp and speakers
3. Wireless keyboard w/built in trackball
4. Bluetooth receiver for cell phone
5. USB Hard Drive
6. OBD1 to serial cable
I bought the GPS receiver off eBay the other night for $30, but the rest of the pieces will cost more and it will be a while before they're all in place. I think for now the next phase will involve me installing the audio equipment and the GPS receiver. I would like to get the arcade machine finished so I'll work on that for a while after this phase is complete. I'll post pics when I get it rolling. _________________ 2000 Trans Am WS6, 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4, 2003 Yamaha YZF-R6
Joined: Mar 09, 2003 Posts: 289 Location: Hampstead, MD
Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2006 9:44 pm Post subject: Re: 3000GT Car Computer Phase 1 Installation
Wow, Tom's right! It's been awhile since you've been on here! I hope you took some pics of the lude when it was painted up for our turkey bowl. I would like to see them again! _________________ 2000 Trans Am WS6, 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4, 2003 Yamaha YZF-R6
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