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Smokey 01-04-10 02:27 PM

Since I'm searching for some now, am I right in saying that all 4 switches (lock, fogs, windscreen) are latching switches as opposed to momentary switches?

And if anyone fancies popping one out and photographing the rear and the connecting wiring, it would be hugely appreciated!

stamford 01-04-10 03:16 PM

This will be an interesting build thread once started.

Smokey 01-04-10 03:20 PM

will take some time, I'm not going to lie as I'm not throwing a massive fund at it immediately, more a bit by bit thing!

skyblueads 01-04-10 05:05 PM

Sounds interesting mate. Yeah, the mkII switches are latching switches, not
momentary ones.

Look forward to seeing some pics!

talkingcars 01-04-10 05:32 PM

Sounds like a plan.

Do you really need a scangauge if you are fitting a PC, you could just get an OBD11 cable and PC software and do your own data logging.

Also don't forget the GPS and satnav.

I think the law regarding screens says that you can't be able to watch moving pictures while driving which is why most in car DVD players have a handbrake switch, however I think you are allowed to have satnav etc.

Shafz 05-04-10 11:45 AM

should be a good project matey iv just started my own
gathered the bits over time
what front end you going to be running?

this is mine that i started this weekend
Quote:

Building my nice new CarPC
Nice double din sized touch screen :)

specs for those interested

Intel atom d945gclf2 mini itx mobo
m2-atx
160gb hd
2gb DDR2 Ram
Windows 7 64bit
centrafuse 2 front end
Voom case
Double Din liliput touch screen (bezel need some work doing to it)
gps receiver,camera, wireless etc
oh an I can use 3g net by tethering it of my iPhone :)
will have the same goodies as i did in the Red rover http://www.themgzr.co.uk/vb/showthread.php?t=71775

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...z/3d413e64.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...z/e4a16bcd.jpg

Today i managed to get it all crammed in the case
The case acts like a big heatsink
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...z/dee8ae3c.jpg

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...z/b4421e7b.jpg

and a Hovis shot for people :D

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...z/4076a9dc.jpg

and a Heinz beans one too to show the height of the case
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...z/49565f1a.jpg

Then i moved on to stripping the Dash down. Nice double Din space

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...z/675eab6a.jpg

I then modified the Double Din frame to fit inside the space. That was as far i got on that front. i need to do some filling and sanding so i left that for today
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...z/a7d62527.jpg

i then moved onto giving the PC a Home in the boot. I opted to use the spare wheel well foam as its out of site + the foam will act as a shock absorber

Foam Before
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...z/51ee562b.jpg

and after some cutting the pc fits in perfectly

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...z/6fc50bda.jpg

i did have to trim some more to accommodate the ports
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...z/ba34aaf0.jpg

Since i want to control volume through my standard headunit, i had to relocate it.This will be going into theglove box
After some cuts/bruises/swearing..i managed to get the wiring loom free so its enough to plug into the headunit in the glovebox

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...z/1d8020f9.jpg

car as iv left it for today

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h2...z/cdde04d1.jpg




i love the fact we have more daylight :D
roll on modding days!

im hoping to have this all in fairly soon!

comments welcome

Bobdope2002 05-04-10 11:59 AM

what car you driving now then shafz as thats defo not a ZR???

Jay-ZS+ 05-04-10 12:03 PM

Ash tray looks like a 306. But the buttons are more upto mate than my mates one so not sure, looks like a great start!! :)

Smokey 05-04-10 12:24 PM

Actually very similar spec to the setup I'm planning although I'm losing the head unit. Nice install in the boot, hope the foam doesn't keep the heat in though causing overheating issues even with the case being a heatsink. I'm still waiting on my console before I can start cutting it up. Will photoshop my plans once it arrives

Shafz 05-04-10 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobdope2002 (Post 148870)
what car you driving now then shafz as thats defo not a ZR???

ooops need to update my sig and stuff

driving an Octavia vRS now
http://www.themgzs.co.uk/vb/showthread.php?t=9664


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