mattross1313 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 (edited) Had this sat in the garage since I sold the car, time to add this to the for sale collection. I spent the best part of 6 months sourcing, installing and fabricating this build and I was/still am over the moon with the finished article. Once installed the system is virtually invisible, which is what I was aiming for, and all parts look 'stock'. The touch screen sits behind the centre console cubby (above the HU) and was made to measure, it is also easily hidden when you close the cubby). The PC itself sits underneath the passenger 'glovebox' in the fake floor, to go above this I made a riser with a vent so you can still store things without damaging the PC. The small storage bin over the passengers shoulder was turning to a control panel with kill switches, reboot switches, LEDs and a temp gauge. Then the rear cubby (where the bluetooth module lives) I created a custom floor/moulded unit for some female USB and 3.5mm connections for charging phones, connecting devices etc. The full system details are below. The system comes with all Z interior plastics shown in the picture, all wires are as removed from the car, and correct lengths. So you can quite literally drop everything in very easily, and it is all VERY easy to reverse. I designed all wiring to be non destructive (the only snip is to the rear reverse bulb wire). The audio comes from the 3.5mm output jack on the PC which feeds into the stock BOSE unit via the iPod hack. The PC is (currently) set to boot up when you turn on the ignition and is booted up and playing music in around 11 seconds, it then auto shuts down when you turn off the engine. It hasn't put a foot wrong. Plays the usual music, movies (not that I have), Garmin Sat Nav Dash Command for clearing ECU codes, reading new fault codes and ODBII digital gauges (GTR Style currently) which are awesome for keeping an eye on the engine, even more awesome for cool points!! The reverse cam was excellent, had coloured grid guides to help show how close you were to things, and was wired up to come on the instant you engage reverse, whilst still playing music, then switch back to PC when you go back to neutral. Hardware. -Mini ITX Motherboard C8-HM70-M -Kingston 120GB SSD HD -4GB DDR3 RAM -Mini WiFi USB adatper -USB GPS receiver -Reverse camera -USB Bluetooth dongle -OBDII USB reader -7" Touchscreen -M2-ATX power supply/commander -USB panel -Temp gauge PC Runs Windows 7 Centrafuse Garmin Mobile PC DashCommand I'm sure I have missed things out but I will let the pictures do the talking below, will also load a video shortly. Taking into account all of the hardware up for grabs here, plus the time taken to source and build all the custom pieces I am not 100% sure how to price it. Looking for £500. Included in this price I will also install it for you (at my place!). Edited August 25, 2014 by mattross1313 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 GLWTS I remember reading the build thread on this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattross1313 Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 Cheers Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 That is so frickin' cool ~ like something from Docs "Back to the Future" Delorean. GLWTS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyboarder81 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Looks like a great bit of kit ! But why would you need it .... ( genuine question) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike1989 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 That's great, great buy for someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjy88 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Mattross... wouId u consider Ietting me take the camera seperateIy? When I come over for the Samco hoses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattross1313 Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Looks like a great bit of kit ! But why would you need it .... ( genuine question) If you don't want to get a pricey head unit to do all these things, or just for something cool. It's a mod, it's what we do here I embarked on this build as I like fettling with things and making custom pieces so it kept me busy in the garage for a few months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattross1313 Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Mattross... wouId u consider Ietting me take the camera seperateIy? When I come over for the Samco hoses? Hey matey, I would like to keep this as a whole kit for the buyer. However they can be ordered online separately for reasonable money. when I'm back in the office I'll drop you a PM if I can find the link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjy88 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Okay dude, ta very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Bradders- Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 (edited) Does it have wifi? Re read it, yes, yes it does lol Edited August 19, 2014 by -Bradders- 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Lovely bit of kit! good job on the build and good luck on the sale 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattross1313 Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Cheers Husky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsniss350z Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 What a fantastic build, i just love the fact that its so subtle and not right in yer face and its also so versatile. I just have one problem, and thats down to the fact that I don't have a spare £500 to buy it from you. GLWS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiboy Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 As stated by others, fantastic install mate! Looks OEM with all the extra benefits that OEM didn't have ..Scotty.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattross1313 Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Thanks guys, really enjoyed this build and hopefully the next owner will This is sold pending payment/ installation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiboy Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Thanks guys, really enjoyed this build and hopefully the next owner will This is sold pending payment/ installation. Not surprised at all - a bargain considering all the extra's and the time that was put into it ..Scotty.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r111nxx Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Agreed. That is a bargain for all that. And includes fitting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodyboarder81 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Looks like a great bit of kit ! But why would you need it .... ( genuine question) If you don't want to get a pricey head unit to do all these things, or just for something cool. It's a mod, it's what we do here I embarked on this build as I like fettling with things and making custom pieces so it kept me busy in the garage for a few months Fair enough As said does look good ! GLWTS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeddy addict Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Clever bugger, would have bought that if I was able to keep my Z. What a lot of kit for the money and fitted too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K155CHF Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Looks ace this! Where abouts are you? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattross1313 Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 Looks ace this! Where abouts are you? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Based near Bournemouth in close proximity to the Zed Shed. Hopefully this will all be installed for the new owner over the BH weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K155CHF Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Looks ace this! Where abouts are you? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Based near Bournemouth in close proximity to the Zed Shed. Hopefully this will all be installed for the new owner over the BH weekend Lucky bugger! How much would it cost me for you to make me another? ;-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattross1313 Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 Lucky bugger! How much would it cost me for you to make me another? ;-) I'd be happy to make another one but won't have access to my Z to make sure all of the custom panels fit. Neither will I have a lot of spare trim pieces to fit them into. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluke Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Do you have a vid of this set up running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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