» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | My 318ti build 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 0 Replies, 1,168 Views | | | | | | 11-19-2006, 11:29 PM | #1 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 153 | Wonder if this could be done :) Portable Entertainment http://www.mini-itx.com/projects/bmwpc/ Original Article. Was curious if something like this could be done, really like the project, and can do something like this on my own for around 400$ (Touch Screen LCD = 250$) from what I see in the article, it hides in the glove box, how big is the glove box in the 318ti? Also, I would like to add something else to the mod, Since I would be interested in installing wi-fi internet, I will need to go thru a antenna, so where exactly does the antenna pass thru the 318 so I can arrange something of the sort to be done =D This is all in a thinking progess now I will plan to do it after I get my 318ti, eventually...hehehe | | | 11-20-2006, 01:11 AM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 2,440 | Don't rice out your future ti!!! | | | 11-20-2006, 02:50 AM | #3 | doesn't care about you. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,925 | I think the CarPC is a great idea... __________________ '99 Dinan M3 | | | 11-20-2006, 03:17 AM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 2,440 | I built one of these once, used a Transmeta Crusoe 1.2ghz processor and a 7" touchscreen. It was nice, stored the computer in the trunk, wired to the dash. Unfortunately, it made it look pretty ricey in my opinion. It was functional though, with GPS and everything. Also, the dashboard space isn't very large if you have the stock stuff in it. As for WiFi, don't use the radio antenna. I guess you haven't taken physics (cause you're 15), but the antenna is tuned to the FM frequencies and not the 2.4x ghz for WiFi. The best recommendation I can give you is to stick an omnidirectional antenna under the passenger seat dash. | | | 11-20-2006, 04:27 AM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 153 | Well, Obviously I knew the antenna wouldnt work (I was planing a custom one) But, I meant, like could I use the pre-wiring or not? Since I was planing on a omnidirectional one, just it'd be placed on the roof of the car ( A fuba clone!) Also, when you stored it in the trunk and wired it to the dash, how hard was it to do? I mean like conceal the wiring? Also, do you think this is to ricey? All I really want is GPS/Mp3. I can go the way of buying a cd player with aux in then a USB gps and use my laptop, but that looks shotty D: Plus, I have like more then half the parts already needed for the project | | | 11-20-2006, 02:52 PM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 2,440 | I removed the seats, carpet, routed wiring through that, replaced carpet + seats. It was a pain in the butt to do. Also, getting a cd-player with aux in is a pain to hookup to the sound system properly since you have to deactivate the midranges, tweeters, replace the 5.25 speakers and the 4" rear speakers with full range speakers. That's not a cheap job. Your best option would be to get something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Lowrance-Navig.../dp/B0006OCJ2W Then get an Alpine RCA input adapter for your factory head unit, add a dashboard 1/4 inch stereo plug wired to the Alpine input, and connect the two by a short connecting 1/4 inch stereo plug (male-male). | | | 11-20-2006, 04:33 PM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: 43609 Posts: 3,425 | I think thats actually a pretty good idea for entertainment purposes, navigation, engine management for tuning and monitoring...all around goodness __________________ 1995 Hellrot Clubsport 318ti -Gone 1996 Schwartz II Sport 357ti - 5.7L V8 LS1/6 1997 Moregrun Metallic 318ti - Gone 1998 Schwartz II sport 318ti - M50TUB25/5 | | | 11-21-2006, 10:24 PM | #8 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 2,440 | Shameless plug, but if you're interested, I used this laptop + my Pharos GPS in my 318ti to navigate myself to Long Island and back once. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...2016&rd=1&rd=1 | | | 11-21-2006, 10:32 PM | #9 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4,129 | You needed a GPS to find your way from NJ to Long Isand? I'm speechless. Quote: Originally Posted by pnosker | __________________ 1998 (July) 318ti, 5-spd OEM Armrest • Blaupunkt Heidelberg CD50 CD Player/Compact Drive MP3 Player • Diamond Audio 5.25" rear speakers • Navman ICN 530 GPS • BMWALARM.COM (with comfort settings) after market alarm system • Magnecor 8.5mm wires • M-Z3 Shifter/Momo Knob • Burlwood Dashboard • Stromung Exhaust • X-brace • Racing Dynamics Front Strut Bar • Carbonio C.A.I. • 17" Rial Rims • Vader Seats/Heated/Lumbar Support • M-tech Steering Wheel/Front Sway Bar/Front & Rear Bumper • Depos/w 6500K Angel Eyes/6000K HIDs • Clear Corners • M3 Mirrors • UUC Light Weight Flywheel/M5 Clutch/M3 Clutch Slave • E28 3.46 LSD/Mcoupe Cover/E30 Flanges & Halfshafts • UUC S.S. Brake/Clutch Lines • Hartge Roof Spoiler • BavAuto Springs• Bilstein Sport Struts/Shocks • E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts • SPC Front Camber Kit • Reiger Hatch Spoiler • BavAuto Rear Camber Kit • Dinan Stage II Software • Turner Rear Sway Bar Reinforcements • BMW E46 Auto dimming mirror with Clown Nose alarm • Engine Compartment Light • Heated Wiper Fluid Retrofit • OEM Fire Extinguisher • Da'lan Trailer Hitch • Rear Sun Shade • OEM Fog Light Retrofit • H & R MZ3 Rear Sway Bar/ UUC Adjustable End Links • Cruise Control Retrofit • On Board Computer Retrofit • M3 twistie style side skirts • Carbon Fiber Hood | | | 11-21-2006, 10:39 PM | #10 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 2,440 | I had it auto-reroute me via sirius traffic alerts. I've never driven through Manhattan myself before either, and had to get to Syosset. Don't make fun of me for my lack of directional knowledge!! | | | 11-21-2006, 10:43 PM | #11 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4,129 | I was kidding. I'm sure it came in handy getting to a specific place on Long Island. I'm only 10 minutes from Syosset. Come by and see me sometime. Quote: Originally Posted by pnosker I had it auto-reroute me via sirius traffic alerts. I've never driven through Manhattan myself before either, and had to get to Syosset. Don't make fun of me for my lack of directional knowledge!! | __________________ 1998 (July) 318ti, 5-spd OEM Armrest • Blaupunkt Heidelberg CD50 CD Player/Compact Drive MP3 Player • Diamond Audio 5.25" rear speakers • Navman ICN 530 GPS • BMWALARM.COM (with comfort settings) after market alarm system • Magnecor 8.5mm wires • M-Z3 Shifter/Momo Knob • Burlwood Dashboard • Stromung Exhaust • X-brace • Racing Dynamics Front Strut Bar • Carbonio C.A.I. • 17" Rial Rims • Vader Seats/Heated/Lumbar Support • M-tech Steering Wheel/Front Sway Bar/Front & Rear Bumper • Depos/w 6500K Angel Eyes/6000K HIDs • Clear Corners • M3 Mirrors • UUC Light Weight Flywheel/M5 Clutch/M3 Clutch Slave • E28 3.46 LSD/Mcoupe Cover/E30 Flanges & Halfshafts • UUC S.S. Brake/Clutch Lines • Hartge Roof Spoiler • BavAuto Springs• Bilstein Sport Struts/Shocks • E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts • SPC Front Camber Kit • Reiger Hatch Spoiler • BavAuto Rear Camber Kit • Dinan Stage II Software • Turner Rear Sway Bar Reinforcements • BMW E46 Auto dimming mirror with Clown Nose alarm • Engine Compartment Light • Heated Wiper Fluid Retrofit • OEM Fire Extinguisher • Da'lan Trailer Hitch • Rear Sun Shade • OEM Fog Light Retrofit • H & R MZ3 Rear Sway Bar/ UUC Adjustable End Links • Cruise Control Retrofit • On Board Computer Retrofit • M3 twistie style side skirts • Carbon Fiber Hood | | | 11-21-2006, 11:02 PM | #12 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: çî†ÿ øf åNgëL§, CA Posts: 5,314 | Kirby quick advice... Dont let this stupid word "rice" stop you from doing what you want to do to your car. If you like it and want to do it (with anything) then go for it regardless what others think. Seriously man, anything stupid thing you decide to do to your car, right away "ricey". I was asking for lights for my interior, right away, rice JUST CUZ i wanted them blue. | | | 11-21-2006, 11:27 PM | #13 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 153 | Heh, Thanks 1996Bmw318TI, Your advice is one of the best on this topic! My hats of to you! =D. I will do it, but as a LCD costs nearly 300$, Im'a stick to my Ibm t40 and a USB Gps for now. (Just need to find one now ) thanks all! Edit! And omg! I found what I want to do! =D http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/3...318tipcuz7.png Something like this! =D I found it on a google image search, but the orginal link is dead . | | | 11-22-2006, 12:13 AM | #14 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 2,440 | Wow... that guy moved his climate control down and put a 7" touch screen in... nice!! That's not ricey. | | | 11-23-2006, 12:04 AM | #15 | Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Fernando, Ca Posts: 88 | The problem with that in my opinion, is that it sits way too low in order to watch a movie or something. And its nearly impossible to put in a In-Dash Monitor, I had to struggle to fit in my Alpine Cd Player. Pretty tight back there had to cut some plastic pieces out. But the whole car multimedia idea is cool. | | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |