Anzafin's AvePC project
08-16-2009, 11:29 PM
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After a long time, I was browsing the mp3car.com that used to be my favourite site before the E60forums/5series.net. I used to check it daily finding answers for my own multimedia project with my previous car, Toyota Avensis Sportswagon 2004.
Now when I look it back, I'm pretty proud of what I achieved. I kind of miss projects like this.
And I dare to share the project with the respected BMW folks here, if you don't mind
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I had got a private message from the Norwegian home computer magazine and they were asking if they could use my project pics in their article concerning pc's in cars! Too bad the mail was sent in March and I never replied it
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I built a PC in my car and enhanced the hifi system. The summary:
- PC
- Touch screen
- Touch pad
- Keyboard
- GPS navigation
- Full set of Rainbow speakers
- Carpower Blackbass-10 subwoofer
- Xetec Vector 350.6 - 6-channel amplifier
- Xetec ParaQ-7 Mk2 equalizer
- Damping the whole car
Oh well, the full thread is here with tons of pics. Enjoy: Anzafin's AvePC Project
And here's some random pics:
Now when I look it back, I'm pretty proud of what I achieved. I kind of miss projects like this.
And I dare to share the project with the respected BMW folks here, if you don't mind
. I had got a private message from the Norwegian home computer magazine and they were asking if they could use my project pics in their article concerning pc's in cars! Too bad the mail was sent in March and I never replied it
. I built a PC in my car and enhanced the hifi system. The summary:
- PC
- Touch screen
- Touch pad
- Keyboard
- GPS navigation
- Full set of Rainbow speakers
- Carpower Blackbass-10 subwoofer
- Xetec Vector 350.6 - 6-channel amplifier
- Xetec ParaQ-7 Mk2 equalizer
- Damping the whole car
Oh well, the full thread is here with tons of pics. Enjoy: Anzafin's AvePC Project
And here's some random pics:
08-16-2009, 11:34 PM
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My Ride: '05 545 Titanium Silver, Black Leather - Nav, Logic 7, Cold weather.
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Carbon filter removed.
M5 iDrive knob.
Umnitza license plate LEDs.
MP3
40% 3M tint
ACS Anti-Roll(sway) bars
RPI Scoop
G-tech Pro RR
CF Roundels
CF Wheel caps
Quite impresive, how do you reach the keyboard when driving though? 
Have any plans to tackle the e60 like that?
Have any plans to tackle the e60 like that?
08-16-2009, 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Brit_in_NJ' post='979050' date='Aug 17 2009, 10:34 AM
Quite impresive, how do you reach the keyboard when driving though?
Have any plans to tackle the e60 like that?
Have any plans to tackle the e60 like that?
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08-16-2009, 11:38 PM
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My Ride: '05 545 Titanium Silver, Black Leather - Nav, Logic 7, Cold weather.
Mods:
Carbon filter removed.
M5 iDrive knob.
Umnitza license plate LEDs.
MP3
40% 3M tint
ACS Anti-Roll(sway) bars
RPI Scoop
G-tech Pro RR
CF Roundels
CF Wheel caps
Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='979051' date='Aug 17 2009, 03:36 AM
I think I don't want to mess with the e60's electric system like that .
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08-16-2009, 11:43 PM
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My Ride: 2008 528i, Space Grey, Nav, PDC, Premium, Sports, Grey Leather, Xenon, Cornering...
Are you serious? That is great Anz! You have some gonads my friend!
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I am so impressed ? already require such a knowledge of the operation!
08-17-2009, 01:36 AM
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Thorough and gorgeous job 
Checked out the link to the original thread - the amount of work and quality of fabrication is very impressive. You just won't get that kind of quality from a store. Wow, Antti, just wow! Does it make a difference at all that the touchscreen covers the vents?
Checked out the link to the original thread - the amount of work and quality of fabrication is very impressive. You just won't get that kind of quality from a store. Wow, Antti, just wow! Does it make a difference at all that the touchscreen covers the vents?
08-17-2009, 02:06 AM
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Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='979072' date='Aug 17 2009, 12:36 PM
Thorough and gorgeous job
Checked out the link to the original thread - the amount of work and quality of fabrication is very impressive. You just won't get that kind of quality from a store. Wow, Antti, just wow! Does it make a difference at all that the touchscreen covers the vents?
Checked out the link to the original thread - the amount of work and quality of fabrication is very impressive. You just won't get that kind of quality from a store. Wow, Antti, just wow! Does it make a difference at all that the touchscreen covers the vents?
It didn't make much difference. I struggled with the problem of locating the screen for a long time and then I decided to make a stand for it.
I had the system complete only 3-4 months then I changed the car to my current ride. Can you imagine, I worked that thing about a year or so and then ripped it all off in one night (I left the speakers, damping and wiring under the carpet)
. The feeling was indescribable .
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Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='979082' date='Aug 17 2009, 06:06 AM
Thanks Vlad!
It didn't make much difference. I struggled with the problem of locating the screen for a long time and then I decided to make a stand for it.
I had the system complete only 3-4 months then I changed the car to my current ride. Can you imagine, I worked that thing about a year or so and then ripped it all off in one night (I left the speakers, damping and wiring under the carpet). The feeling was indescribable .
It didn't make much difference. I struggled with the problem of locating the screen for a long time and then I decided to make a stand for it.
I had the system complete only 3-4 months then I changed the car to my current ride. Can you imagine, I worked that thing about a year or so and then ripped it all off in one night (I left the speakers, damping and wiring under the carpet)
. The feeling was indescribable .Well, you've got a hotter car "out of the box" now tho
