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triptrip

10-21-2010 12:35 PM

Carputer

Hi, I have seen may threads about installing a carputer and it is something I have managed to do over the summer, however i haven't completed it and need some advise.

Currently my 7' lilliput screen has to be windscreen mounted, which is a pain when having to remove it every time i leave my car, I have seen it is possible to house this in the place of the cd player and ac controls, while moving the controls down. However if possible i would like to keep the cd player even if it has to be moved to a different location, just wondering if anyone knows how to do this or even better if anyone else has done this in the past?
Cheers
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._3259320_n.jpg
This is the current situation

jhstealth

10-21-2010 12:38 PM

I wonder if this would fit into the z4 navigation bezel. If so that would be a nice alternative and I know someone has fitted it to an e46 already too.
http://www.usautoparts.net/bmw/pics/z4/8308_1024.jpg

It folds down and isnt noticeable for when your not using it.

paraklas

10-21-2010 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by triptrip (Post 12375061)

Why not changing to an aftermarket unit that will connect and work better with the carputer, and you can stick it in the glove box, or under passenger seat or wherever else fits?

Tate325xi

10-21-2010 03:43 PM

that Z4 bezel would be pretty awesome.

jhstealth

10-21-2010 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Tate325xi (Post 12375839)

that Z4 bezel would be pretty awesome.

I know, Its been done but I cant find the thread of the person who did it. they fitted their gps to it and hardwired it so it would turn on when the car was turned on.

G-Hots

10-21-2010 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jhstealth (Post 12377399)

I know, Its been done but I cant find the thread of the person who did it. they fitted their gps to it and hardwired it so it would turn on when the car was turned on.

it can be done.. however, are you willing to let go of your center air vents is the question? oh you probably seen it on http://e46.mit.edu (same concept)

Toxic0n

10-22-2010 11:48 AM

You can mount the headunit either in the glovebox (I had it there in my 328i) or in place of the CD changer/radio/navigation computer in the trunk (that's where I have it in my M3).

triptrip

10-23-2010 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Toxic0n (Post 12378617)

You can mount the headunit either in the glovebox (I had it there in my 328i) or in place of the CD changer/radio/navigation computer in the trunk (that's where I have it in my M3).

Ahh nice, do you know of any DIYs for either of these options?
Thanks

Toxic0n

10-25-2010 11:38 AM

Haven't seen any. To mount in the glovebox, I had to extend the radio wiring harness and then mounted it in the glovebox using some L-brackets.
Mounting in the trunk was a piece of cake using the CD change mounting location and the wiring harness is right there as well.

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