touchscreen monitor in place of cubby

wafflesarefun · 10-14-2010, 10:59 PM

I have an 09 370z sport and I've been contemplating making a carpc for it. The part I always get stuck at is the screen. I would like to be able to keep the stock radio in it and perhaps just hook a headphone jack into the aux-in so the only place to put the screen would be the cubby...

I was wondering if anyone has been able to replace the cubby with a screen.

I'm hoping for a 7" touchscreen w/ display link but most have an ungodly large bezel.. sigh... any ideas? xD thanks in advance.

prefer in-dash over mounting xD

bigaudiofanat · 10-14-2010, 11:19 PM

It can be done but will take some fiberglass work and about 2 or 3 days work. A 7 inch would probably fit. Just trying to think of why you want a carput with most head units able to do most of what that can do now a days. Also keep in mind that you will have to use your aux port of your stock head unit unless your changing that.

metz · 10-15-2010, 01:40 AM

I'm molding a 7 in right now, but I've one pieced it with an aftermarket dash kit since I have changed the radio.

wafflesarefun · 10-15-2010, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

It can be done but will take some fiberglass work and about 2 or 3 days work. A 7 inch would probably fit. Just trying to think of why you want a carput with most head units able to do most of what that can do now a days. Also keep in mind that you will have to use your aux port of your stock head unit unless your changing that.

I'm doing a carpc for a multitude of reasons, but primarily because the HU's ive seen are either really expensive, really laggy, or really cheap looking. For about 500$, i can mount my own 7" carpc with android, tether it to my phone if necessary, have gps, have tons of apps, and be upgradable. I'm a pretty big tech guy so I think it's the best route to go (at least it'll be the most fun).

Quote:

Originally Posted by metz

I'm molding a 7 in right now, but I've one pieced it with an aftermarket dash kit since I have changed the radio.

any pics or suggestions on how to do this? XD

metz · 10-15-2010, 04:17 AM

I'll have some soon. I should get a chance Tom night to cover it in carbon fiber.

diablokev87 · 10-15-2010, 08:22 AM

love to see pics as well

vipor · 10-15-2010, 08:30 AM

VaGntlmn · 10-15-2010, 08:58 AM

I'd love to see what you guys are doing too.
What are you all using for the touchscreen?

Sidenote: I installed the IPOD Gateway which does have a spare aux port which means no wires in front.

theDreamer · 10-15-2010, 09:20 AM

Here is mine, it is running an HKS Camp II system to monitor everything.
I will be redoing in beginning of next year, keeping the screen but have an idea of the area wrapping around the screen to make it look cleaner/flush.

vipor · 10-15-2010, 09:36 AM

Nice dreamer, guess I haven't been following your car enough. Didn't know you had that. I'm sure I'll see it someday

diablokev87 · 10-15-2010, 09:38 AM

how is it currently mounted in there?

theDreamer · 10-15-2010, 09:41 AM

It is molded into the cubby right now, but not 100% on sure what they used.

ROC1ROB · 10-15-2010, 09:51 AM

Very nice Dreamer!!!

Waffle keep us up on this. I'd like to see where people go with this. I have a few things I'd like to try. GL

diablokev87 · 10-15-2010, 09:59 AM

could a technically inclined noob mold this thing in?

Cell · 10-15-2010, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Here is mine, it is running an HKS Camp II system to monitor everything.
I will be redoing in beginning of next year, keeping the screen but have an idea of the area wrapping around the screen to make it look cleaner/flush.

That is one of the things I wanted. I love your setup. Is it possible for more details on what you used and maybe a DIY?

Also, why a second monitor? Is it a full carpc on top? You could of used the input on the HU for the HKS camp 2.

10-14-2010, 10:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
wafflesarefun Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Francisco Posts: 61 Drives: 09 370z PW 6MT Rep Power: 14	touchscreen monitor in place of cubby I have an 09 370z sport and I've been contemplating making a carpc for it. The part I always get stuck at is the screen. I would like to be able to keep the stock radio in it and perhaps just hook a headphone jack into the aux-in so the only place to put the screen would be the cubby... I was wondering if anyone has been able to replace the cubby with a screen. I'm hoping for a 7" touchscreen w/ display link but most have an ungodly large bezel.. sigh... any ideas? xD thanks in advance. prefer in-dash over mounting xD

10-14-2010, 11:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	It can be done but will take some fiberglass work and about 2 or 3 days work. A 7 inch would probably fit. Just trying to think of why you want a carput with most head units able to do most of what that can do now a days. Also keep in mind that you will have to use your aux port of your stock head unit unless your changing that. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

10-15-2010, 08:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	__________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

10-15-2010, 08:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
VaGntlmn Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Centreville, Va Age: 63 Posts: 377 Drives: '10 Tour/Sport, 6MT Rep Power: 14	I'd love to see what you guys are doing too. What are you all using for the touchscreen? Sidenote: I installed the IPOD Gateway which does have a spare aux port which means no wires in front. __________________ Bill 2010 370z; Tour/Sport; 6mt; BlackCherry/Grey; 318 rwhp; 265 lbs rwtq. To view a list of my mods, click here; To view a photo journal of the mods, click here.

10-15-2010, 09:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Here is mine, it is running an HKS Camp II system to monitor everything. I will be redoing in beginning of next year, keeping the screen but have an idea of the area wrapping around the screen to make it look cleaner/flush. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

10-15-2010, 01:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
metz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 347 Drives: 05 Roush, 2010 40th Rep Power: 15	I'm molding a 7 in right now, but I've one pieced it with an aftermarket dash kit since I have changed the radio.

10-15-2010, 04:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
metz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 347 Drives: 05 Roush, 2010 40th Rep Power: 15	I'll have some soon. I should get a chance Tom night to cover it in carbon fiber.

10-15-2010, 08:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
diablokev87 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Queens NY Posts: 246 Drives: 09 Niss 370Z Blue A7 Rep Power: 15	love to see pics as well

10-15-2010, 09:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	Nice dreamer, guess I haven't been following your car enough. Didn't know you had that. I'm sure I'll see it someday __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

10-15-2010, 09:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
diablokev87 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Queens NY Posts: 246 Drives: 09 Niss 370Z Blue A7 Rep Power: 15	how is it currently mounted in there?

10-15-2010, 09:41 AM	#12 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	It is molded into the cubby right now, but not 100% on sure what they used. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

10-15-2010, 09:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
ROC1ROB Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 201 Drives: 09 MT BS Base/Sports Rep Power: 14	Very nice Dreamer!!! Waffle keep us up on this. I'd like to see where people go with this. I have a few things I'd like to try. GL

10-15-2010, 09:59 AM	#14 (permalink)
diablokev87 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Queens NY Posts: 246 Drives: 09 Niss 370Z Blue A7 Rep Power: 15	could a technically inclined noob mold this thing in? Last edited by diablokev87; 10-15-2010 at 10:03 AM.

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