My Baleno (I)ride - CarPC install

[spadival]

Originally Posted by dinar

Thanks spadival, But the free shipping countries mentioned on the site does not include India[or did I miss it some where], I am thinking of getting some stuff...
So how does the customs and everything works when you order through this site.

Well they did ship free to me.. Dunno what happens with customs, it comes via post (speedpost) and not thru courier. So somehow, customs seem to be a bit lenient given the prices of the items shipped are not that high. Also, dealextreme marks the items as "GIFT" on the envelope

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/gadget...tml#post689596 (Dealing with courier / shipping when buying from ebay abroad...)

[monty9991]

Originally Posted by spadival

Nice setup.. what car did you put it on? Looks like an Alto.



How did it escape Indian customs !! Or did u end up paying duty?

nop no duties, infact i ordered 2 of these, but one showed up 3 days late as i guess it was hold in delhi with custom people.

[monty9991]

Originally Posted by NetfreakBombay

Is it possible to install a CarPC in Alto LXi?

I mean is there enough space in console to fit LCD and PC ?

yes it is possible to fit this setup in any alto. as they have same console till date.

Originally Posted by gigy

monty9991, how is the harddisk coping with the road bumps?
i was advised against using it as they cant take jerks.

HDD is working perfeclty, no problems yet even with bumpy roands and high speed breakers.. no worries yet but no idea for long run.

Originally Posted by chetanhanda

does the hardisk withstand the bumps on the roads ? Im sure the harddsiks cant take so much beating ? any issues till now ?

no issues till now, working perfectly fine

Originally Posted by raajp

now will i be able to do that in my M800 with my old AMD processor and board its just lying around after i upgraded it, should be nice to use this! this way the only thing i might is a screen can you guys help me do this!

well you can use anything motherboard with any processor with appropriat PSU (power supply unit) you need to calculate the wattage your mother board is goin to use.

or if you really want to use this you can use DC-AC converter and use normal AC PSU. but this will be really a big setup to install. try surfing Car PC based Vehicle Infotaiment Systems | iRide Technologies. Mumbai, India ull know many answers to your question and u might email them for any kind of help in this matter.

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[dinar]

thanks guys for the help...the GPS receivers are a good deal ,also some of the instrument...

[sys_whiz]

Congrats Spadival and Monty....Nice to see more car pc interested people over here. Now you guys have installed the car pc, anyone interested to discuss about the frontends, SWs, other modification, enhancement etc...Instead of starting a new thread, we can discuss on the following thread.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/diy-do...ing-stage.html (My First Car PC Install - Research and Planning Stage)

[monty9991]

Originally Posted by sys_whiz

Congrats Spadival and Monty....Nice to see more car pc interested people over here. Now you guys have installed the car pc, anyone interested to discuss about the frontends, SWs, other modification, enhancement etc...Instead of starting a new thread, we can discuss on the following thread.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/diy-do...ing-stage.html (My First Car PC Install - Research and Planning Stage)

thanks for the thread direction..

[shldn]

Good stuff monty !

How did you secure the LCD ?

[monty9991]

Originally Posted by shldn

Good stuff monty !

How did you secure the LCD ?

thanks buddy..
the screen is secured by a piece of metal from the bottom pushing it upside towards the HU.
here are the pics.
bottom pic..


side view..


front view..


sorry for the picture quality as i was sitting at my office and dint had my camera so clicked with my cell fone camera.
thanks

[spadival]

Monty.. That setup doesnt look very sturdy. And you will tempting car stereo thieves.

Try to mount it inline by moving the HU down and using the 2 DIN slot for the screen. It also helps because the screen will be shaded from the sun, improving visibility.

[monty9991]

Originally Posted by spadival

Monty.. That setup doesnt look very sturdy. And you will tempting car stereo thieves.

Try to mount it inline by moving the HU down and using the 2 DIN slot for the screen. It also helps because the screen will be shaded from the sun, improving visibility.

thnaks for the idea but i did trying to fit it in double din thing, but it dint work out for me in an alto coz the screen would be straight facing to the rear seat and it i would'nt able to see the screen properly in that angle. with this i have screen facing upwards to me.
i would have used double din thing if i had swift or innova or any other car whos double din mounting is at higer level.