Well I decided to do some stuff to my car but didn't want to pay anyone to do it. So I tried fixing some things myself.
Here is a quick photo log.
First Thing I wanted to do was clean the drain ports under the hood insert. Two of the mounts broke.
So I made news ones
And bonded them into place.
Then I was thinking that the stereo isn't really that great. I saw another member put an LCD in his dash and thought it was pretty cool so I gave it a go. I wanted a big LCD though so I got a lilliput 8" wide sreen. Then took it apart.
Then I cut a hole in my dash and test fit the LCD Bezel
The directions on the can said to dab on some resin with a paint brush then apply the fiberglass.
While this first layer was curing I realized I like the center vents on the car and decided not to block them off. So I put the vents one slot down and started making a foam bridge for between them.
I then wrapped the foam in foil to make sure it didn't melt from the resin.
Between waiting for layers of fiberglass to cure I decide to sort out the computer and stereo situation. I purchased a mini-itx board with nvidia ion graphics power. I thought the small size would be beneficial but it was even better than expected. I also got a GPS sensor, infrared lamps for the bumper, nightvision camera, uniden bearcat police scanner, Centrafuse 3.0 software and a complete 2000w stereo system. Everything came together nicely, the IR lamps are even the perfect size.
So I mentioned the mini-itx board was the right size. Here is the height
and footprint.
stock stereo case to house the computer rather than make my own. I found some good parts in the process I will reuse later to automate the lid on a special compartment.
Yeah buddy!
Cut a hole in the top for the fan and its done.
I can even put the face back on but it will be off since it will be behind the LCD.
Test fit
So now a few more rounds of painting, sanding, and filling holes from air bubbles.
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