MK2 centre console project

[Smokey]

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]

This will be an interesting build thread once started.

[Smokey]

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]

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

Look forward to seeing some pics!

[talkingcars]

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]

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

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




Today i managed to get it all crammed in the case
The case acts like a big heatsink




and a Hovis shot for people



and a Heinz beans one too to show the height of the case


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



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


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


and after some cutting the pc fits in perfectly



i did have to trim some more to accommodate the ports


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



car as iv left it for today






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

im hoping to have this all in fairly soon!

comments welcome

[Bobdope2002]

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

[Jay-ZS+]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by Bobdope2002

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