Sup fellas, I thought id post what im going to start doing pretty soon with my G35. I want to be able to install a computer inside the car and replace my stock radio with a double din and put a 7" touch screen monitor in it. Features im looking for:
1. voice control so i dont have to keep messing with it while driving
2. Gps for when i get lost
3. Blue tooth for my blackberry so i dont have to keep taking it out of my pocket when im driving. voice dialing and text message voice reading would be kewl.
4. play only music i like :P
Here's my current list of things i need to buy to achieve this setup.
CarPC Software:
Streetdeck - $100
(or)
Centrafuse - $250
CarPC Hardware:
$36 - USB GPS: BU-353
$140 - ElmScan 5 (or maybe elmscan with elm323 chip for ISO 9141-2)- The compact and durable ElmScan 5 USB scan tool supports all OBD-II protocols, features automatic protocol detection, and ships with a number of compatible diagnostic programs.
$60 - ICE Genie Silent Cpu Heatsink for Shuttle k45
Priority v---------------------------------v
$250 - Shuttle k45 PC (2gig ram, intel 2.5ghz cpu 65watt, 160gig sata hd 36watt max)
$70 - M3-ATX - 125w output, Intelligent shutdown controller
*new addition
$175 - Lilliput EBY701-NP/C/T 7" Touch screen LCD -
Ordered
$170 - Double Din for 2004 G35
$25 - METRA 70-7551 (use stock sound system)
*new addition
Priority ^---------------------------------^
Total Damage: $690
Possible Alternates:
$35 - APC BACK-UPS CS 350 BK-350
$20 - 150 Watt Modified Sin Wave Inverter
$40 - picoPSU 120 for Shuttle k45 PC (120watts should be enough?)
