Onboard computer...who runs one?

[snowracer69]

So, being the ingenious person I am (or ignorant as my g/f says... . ), I think I'm going to try and put my old P4 1. 3 ghz computer into my pickup in some way. I recently bought a new custom system and have nearly everything switched over to it, and once I do I was thinking of doing a wipe of my old computer, building a custom case for the needed components, and installing it in my pickup. Would probably find some cheapo screen to run it tok, etc, but this way I could have nearly 2000 songs on it, run the diagnostics software, have my Garmin GPSMap 196 hooked into it, etc, and have something a little more custom done to my truck... .



what do you guys think? Maybe easier to buy a used laptop and do it that way instead? I can have any case built I want... have a friend at school who is a professional aluminum welder and he can fab anything I design.



Josh



P. S. Anybody got some pics of their setup if they are running one?

 

[McCRam]

I want to do this too. I will probably use a laptop for an easier installation. I just want to find a way to get all the gauges on the screen, Then put the monitor where the gauges are. Data aquisition would be nice too.

 

[JGK]

Do you guys intend to be using this thing on a regular basis while driving?



-Jay

 

[TBrennan]

If your at all serious about doing this, go to www.mp3car.com and read their forums. They cover all the issues you will be faced with. I have been toying with the idea for years and I have a custom system almost ready but I need some free time to get it all done. Maybe next year ... . :-laf

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

rbattelle isntalled a whole deal in his HERE. It's A slick setup.

 

[snowracer69]

Do you guys intend to be using this thing on a regular basis while driving?



-Jay

Yep... . no different for me than having my GPS running, my satellite radio needing changed, checking my 4 gages, looking for a new CD, drinking some water, eating a candy bar, and still flipping-off the guy in the PSD next to me.











Thanks for the links fellas. Will check them out later... gotta pack up today for the trip tomorrow.



Josh