Evo 8 Car PC Kit/2-DIN and Cubby Modification.
Originally Posted by Jedi_Gill
Thanks Kmxxbadboy, I don't want to mislead anyone and I'm going to provide a picture of how much depth is actually available back there.. I know my screen is about 2 inches deep with plenty of space left but I'll measure and take pictures just to be safe. Spooling's kit is very Nice as well. Actually his only drawback is the cost/Loss of Max AC function and a bit more work for installation but other than that It's very very nice. My biggest drawback is that angle. I don't know what others are planning to do with this but to install a full 2-Din radio in there wont' be possible because of the above mentioned rear clearance. Personally I know I can make this little project cheaper and it might be worth it to someone who is planning on a similar project to mine. Having 2 choices instead of 1 is always a good thing 
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Originally Posted by marmutz
how bad can it be without the Max AC? Just wondering... is it that much different than having one step less cool-air?
I don't know.. why don't you try it out for yourself and find out.. I definately notice a difference but to some it's no biggie. In my case the route I took allowed me to keep the feature so i'm not complaining.
Originally Posted by juyanith
I'm also definitely interested as I've wanted this for a long time. I'm assuming that what you are planning to sell is the 2-DIN housing for the screen and the cuby for the HVAC? At least that's what I'd be interested in, because I'd want to build the pc myself. For me at least that part is easy, it's the fiberglass and painting that I don't have the skill or tools to make.
You are correct the 2-DIN and the Cubby are the only 2 plastic pieces I am selling.. Basically I've done all the manual labor for you.. all i need to do is mold the pieces and sell them.
Originally Posted by mike1023
i like that idea. but how much do you think your package will be anyhow. and do you have any more pics of the status of the project. maybe i can be a hand of being a ginny pigge
Actually those pics were taken last night, and this weekend I should be finished with the final product. In reference to the Gineau Pig, Actually I've been the Gineau Pig. But I may need to take pictures of a stock Evo 8 to finalize the instructions.. I need to clarify that a little bit of cutting was involved to get that cubby to fit. Especially since the HVAC controls angle upward. Minor cutting about 2 min worth of it.
Originally Posted by Jedi_Gill
Actually those pics were taken last night, and this weekend I should be finished with the final product. In reference to the Gineau Pig, Actually I've been the Gineau Pig. But I may need to take pictures of a stock Evo 8 to finalize the instructions.. I need to clarify that a little bit of cutting was involved to get that cubby to fit. Especially since the HVAC controls angle upward. Minor cutting about 2 min worth of it.
Originally Posted by mike1023
i like that idea. but how much do you think your package will be anyhow. and do you have any more pics of the status of the project. maybe i can be a hand of being a ginny pigge
I'm not sure at all on the round-about price I'm meeting with someone this weekend on the actual cost to make the molds and the cost to paint it. I'll probably offer a painted version and a non-painted version to play with the cost.
Originally Posted by mike1023
well if need help just give me a call or pm. and wondering tho the angle of the HVAC is there a resone why it is so angled down. do you not think it should be at a 90 deagree and not like -75 just a wonder. and how do you compare this with the other guy i forgot his name who is making the diff package with like the 3g eclips hvac and what not?
Read this entire post I've actually answered all your questions above.
Sorry don't meant to be rude.. but I don't want to flood this post with repeated responses to the same questions.
Hey Jedi.
Im turbo interested in this kit. I was actually in the process of researching a carpc to replace my HU, the same as your doing.
Can u indulge(maybe in a different thread or pm?) us/me with the details of ur carpc install? Im curious as to what amp you chose? FM tuner card? etc..
thanks!!
Im turbo interested in this kit. I was actually in the process of researching a carpc to replace my HU, the same as your doing.
Can u indulge(maybe in a different thread or pm?) us/me with the details of ur carpc install? Im curious as to what amp you chose? FM tuner card? etc..
thanks!!
i think you just dont understand what im trying to say. the angle of the HVAC are bad. they are angled down. im not siting on the floor im sitting on the seat. i would rather have them angled at 90 no a - number. and thats what you have as of right now.
Originally Posted by mike1023
i think you just dont understand what im trying to say. the angle of the HVAC are bad. they are angled down. im not siting on the floor im sitting on the seat. i would rather have them angled at 90 no a - number. and thats what you have as of right now.
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OK I've got a question and I'm new to the whole car PC thing so bear with me.
Is there any way to use the PC and screen to display and control engine management? I'm thinking if you have an Exede, Utec, Aem, or anything similar this would be an awesome setup tp avoid having a laptop in your car. Kind of like the HKS CAMP system but able to change mapping.
Is there any way to use the PC and screen to display and control engine management? I'm thinking if you have an Exede, Utec, Aem, or anything similar this would be an awesome setup tp avoid having a laptop in your car. Kind of like the HKS CAMP system but able to change mapping.
Originally Posted by hotrod2448
OK I've got a question and I'm new to the whole car PC thing so bear with me.
Is there any way to use the PC and screen to display and control engine management? I'm thinking if you have an Exede, Utec, Aem, or anything similar this would be an awesome setup tp avoid having a laptop in your car. Kind of like the HKS CAMP system but able to change mapping.
Is there any way to use the PC and screen to display and control engine management? I'm thinking if you have an Exede, Utec, Aem, or anything similar this would be an awesome setup tp avoid having a laptop in your car. Kind of like the HKS CAMP system but able to change mapping.