gershon Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 So I really felt the need to have a LCD in place of the cubby. I started with buying an extra vent/cubby dash insert. Then cut the cross beam that separates the cubby form the trip computer. http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/gershon23/IMG_0029.jpg Then I made some plastic inserts to hold the 7" LCD at more of an upright angle. With out the plastic inserts the LDC would face at an upwards angle. http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/gershon23/IMG_0036.jpg http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/gershon23/IMG_0038.jpg http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/gershon23/IMG_0044.jpg Don't mind the slots. Those were just in the plastic I used. I used a stackable mail trey because it had the bend I needed for the corners. So now the LCD simply rests against the brackets I made and rests on the bottom as well. I used the two top screw mounts for the vent and added one at the bottom with this V bracket that I made. http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/gershon23/IMG_0045.jpg http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/gershon23/IMG_0051.jpg http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/gershon23/IMG_0057.jpg I have an iPhone and AV cord to plug into the LCD. At some point I hope to find a GPS with a video out that I can hook up to the LCD. I will add more photos when I am finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axis008 Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Very nice!! Can't wait to see the final results. -ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gershon Posted November 29, 2008 Author Share Posted November 29, 2008 Oh yeah! So the glue I used is called Plastic Welder. It is a two part epoxy type stuff. Keep this stuff in mind for any plastic project you do. This stuff is down right the best epoxy/glue for plastic. Extra vent/cubby console $25 LCD $65 Plastic $1 Epoxy $4.15 Total with out paint =$95.15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbrjason Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 No carputer out of this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gershon Posted November 29, 2008 Author Share Posted November 29, 2008 Ok I forgot to mention BUDGET! I did all of the for $100 and I shouldn't of spent that but I really wanted to do it. At this point I do not have the need for a computer in my car other than the one that makes it go. I only have a 2.5I and I do not race. I simply wanted a one LCD that was in a central location that everyone in the car could see for the 3 to 4 times I drive up to the ski area every week. This is a simple $65 LCD screen that I can add whatever I want in the future or even replace because the hard part is already done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el5y Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Where did you get that LCD screen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gershon Posted November 29, 2008 Author Share Posted November 29, 2008 I found it on eBay. It and I quote was a used display. I think I lucked out on the one as most of the 7" at the $100 to $150 range have a resolution of 480x234 and the one I got is 854 x 480. It is still low but for movies and my budget it will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gershon Posted November 29, 2008 Author Share Posted November 29, 2008 You know sebberry, I tried so many different combos when searching for modding the cubby and got nothing. Of course I did not search for "car pc" I tried cubby mod, lcd cubby, lcd mod, and like ten other variations. All came up with were people modding a little GPS unit in the cubby. Thanks for the link! I really wish I could have found it before my project. Although it may have deterred me from what I did. Looks like that stuff is way move involved than what I wanted to get my self into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSFW Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 You've got the skills to fab that screen, so you've got the skills to mount a laptop over the spare tire... http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1992851&postcount=2 You'll want one of these: http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/user-innovations/75071-laptop-auto-power-turn-module.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gershon Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 I like your set up NSFW I also like how you made the screen more verticle than most of the other set ups I have seen. I don't understand why so many people put so much work into some really nice set ups but have the screen pointing at the ceiling. Thanks for the complement but what do not have is extra cash for a touchscreen and another laptop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSFW Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Actually BMac1203 (a member here, though I haven't seen him post in a while) gets the credit for that. He made a bezel just like it for his own car, I think you'll find it in the carpc thread. I liked the design too, so I asked if he'd be willing to make another one... I understand about the money, but if you decide to go this route later, I'll be happy to answer any questions about my setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gershon Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 Sweet man thanks! I am going to try real hard not to decide on doing it. But I know my self pretty well and never leaving good enough alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSaladino Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 subscribe!! this looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKLGT Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 nice job! Wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle wiggle yeah!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gershon Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 NFSW I only know of one guy that used hard boots on an Avalanche Kick FS board. That photo must be a later one like after he stopped wearing neon yellow and pink maybe circa 1991. I was just watching Snowboarders In Exile last night sitting here waiting for it to snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerboa113 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I did kind of a driveby read of the thread so I'm going to lazy ask. What paint did you use and how does it compare to the stock finish? The work looks great but I found it impossible to get a stock finish on my kit, and that was a big reason I took my entire setup out. that and.. well it was costing me a fortune. "The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." - Plato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSFW Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 NFSW I only know of one guy that used hard boots on an Avalanche Kick FS board. That photo must be a later one like after he stopped wearing neon yellow and pink maybe circa 1991. I was just watching Snowboarders In Exile last night sitting here waiting for it to snow. Yup, that's him. I looked for pics with more neon but they didn't look as good when shrunk down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christurismohk Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 great job! If you can find a line out GPS, you cannot control your gps with the screen, but control it on the unit itself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gershon Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 Ok and done. At some point I would love to install a touch screen monitor with a laptop mounted under the seat but I do not have the fundage yet. http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/gershon23/CIMG2369.jpg http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/gershon23/CIMG2382.jpg http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/gershon23/CIMG2376.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSFW Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 NFSW I only know of one guy that used hard boots on an Avalanche Kick FS board. That photo must be a later one like after he stopped wearing neon yellow and pink maybe circa 1991. I was just watching Snowboarders In Exile last night sitting here waiting for it to snow. Speaking of Damien Sanders, I just stumbled over this... http://www.snowboardseattle.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=5993 And back on topic: What paint did you use and how does it compare to the stock finish? I'm wondering too. The finish looks really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gershon Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 I got pretty lucky. This paint is made for plastic and just so happens to look exactly the same as the stock paint with exception to the original was a soft touch paint and this is hard touch. http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h163/gershon23/CIMG2393.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerboa113 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 ya know, I tried to find that stuff when I did mine, but none of the stores I went to had even heard of it. I guess it was fairly new at the time. do you have a pic of it in the car? I gave up on modifying a bezel because I couldn't match the color.. then I gave up on using the stock navi bezel because no screen really fit it. "The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." - Plato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSFW Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 do you have a pic of it in the car? Two posts up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerboa113 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 DOH! "The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men." - Plato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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