does anyone know what you all need to install a ps2, I got the tv and the ps2, i know i need a fm modulator , cause i am not ready to change the head unit, I am going to florida in 2 weeks, trying to save money, and i know the a/v cords, but what do i need to power the ps2, also does anyone know of any sites that show how to fiberglass, and make fiberglass molds

 

You can probably power the PS2 with one of these:
http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...%5Fid=22%2D144
or
http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...%5Fid=22%2D145

 

where in FL are u going to man maybe if u are in the eara i would like to check out your lancer man and ill help u with the fiber glassing i got a pimp *** customs guy

 

Define what you mean by "fiberglass mold" how exactly do you plan to do the install, are you going to flush mount it someplace? have it sticking out? What do you plan to do?

For the power Alfredob1 has the right idea, they're a simple item to find, even Wal*Mart usually stocks them.

Your fiberglass work will be the hardest part of this install, but with the right planning, and a little bit of time, it won't be that tough. Just make a real plan of what you'd like to do, be it glovebox mount with a flush panel (which I think would entail cutting the glovebox or remote mounting the PS2's CD drive from it's mainboard... which could kick a lot of *** if done correctly) or even on top of the dash with a custom fiberglass shell to house it. Fiberglass makes a lot of crazy stuff possible, but without a plan, it gets really messy really fast.

Basic Fiberglass Techniques

To make your basic structure, try to tack together a subframe for it, then stretch a lighter material over this frame (cotton tee shirt material, polar fleece, etc.) tightly, paint this with resin, and it's your base, then lay as many coats of woven or chopped mat & resin as it takes to make this as rigid as you'd like. Sand, fill, sand, and paint.

If you need more help, or have specific questions, feel free to hit me up on AIM the name is aaronlashua

 

I am going to be in Naples, FL, what I am going to try to do is take a piece of wood as the front and kinda make a pod shape as the top of it and mount it on top of the dash, i have been making lots and lots of planning, but where can i get everything i need for the fiberglassing

 

VIP should have the stuff you need for fiberglassing. or autozone pep boys someplace like that.

 

First off, I'd make a fiberglass mold of the dash where you'd like to work, get some wide masking tape and tinfoil. cover the area you're gonna mold VERY WELL. I'd reccomend 2 layers of tape, in a criss cross fashon, then a layer of tinfoil.

Remember, take your time. This is gonna be the only barrier between your nice stock dash, and the nasty perils of Fiberglass resin.

Now where this isn't going to be exposed to a lot of pressures, you won't really need a lot of backing strength. You could probably go with a tee shirt material instead of using chopp or weave mat. What you're basically looking to do is just get the shape of the dash here so that you can take it out and work the rest of the pod. So just saturate the material in resin (shouldn't take too much resin for a thin material) and lay it out where you want it. This will go easier if you use multiple smaller peices as opposed to one "cut to fit" peice. Try to lay them in a criss cross patern also (for strength) After you've covered your area, let it set up.

Just a warning... this is gonna make your car REEK! I'd advise setting up some large house fans to move air through the car for the entire curing time. Either that, or your car will stink for at least a week... maybe longer.

After that layer is cured, it should be strong enough to be removed from the car. Remove it, and if it feels weak, add another layer of material. (if you've got a finishing resin, which you'll probably have, you'll need to sand between layers)

Now to work the pod you're going to need some trick measurements. one method would be to get some floral foam (available at Walmart, and just about anyplace else that sells craft stuff) and carve your shape. The resin won't hurt the foam but remember, don't make the floral foam a tight fit with the windsheild or anything, because you'll be glassing outside it, probably somewhere between 1/8" & 1/4" inch. Also, if you use this method, be sure to use your base when making the shape, but not when laying the glass... otherwise you'll have no way to get your PS2 into the pod... you'll just have a closed cell of fiberglass filled with foam.

After you've got this as thick with glass and resin as you'd like, remove the foam, finish the outside however you'd like (after some filling and sanding) load up your PS2, and go with it.

Though I'd probably advise you start with something a little smaller, or less visible as a first fiberglassing project. Just so you can get a feel for the materials and methods. A project like this is quite an undertaking, and will probably have a tendency to sour you to the whole FG experience. For a few simple FG projects try these: if you've got a sealed sub box, remove your sub, all stuffing and wires, and coat the inside with a layer of resin. This will let you get a feel for mixing the resin, and it'll also get you used to the consistancy of the resin, which will play a BIG part in all your other FG projects.

If I could think of another simple project right now... I'd tell ya... but I can't. I blame the .

All your FG supplies should be available locally from CarQuest, CAP, Autozone, Pep Boys, whatever you've got... and if not, check your nearest Auto Paint supplier. They usually have the professional products (you'll pay a bit more... but they're MUCH better products) Don't let them try to sell you overly heavy weave or chop mat... go with lighter weights... you're not looking for a ton of strength.


Anyhoo... if you need more help after this novel, hit me up on AIM