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Show us your ingenuity!
Any clever/unique/un-usual ideas?
Anyting other than shifter knobs, please!
DIN displays, cameras, instrument panels, additional gauges, seats, anchors, gadgets, gizmos, widgets, etc.
Example:
I was looking for the way to add couple of gauges, like engine oil and trans temp. I read about someone who added a 3-way rotary switch to read all 3 using already existing (water temperature) gauge. Pretty clever!
What say you?
PS. LOU, what are the steering wheel switches and buttons for?
has anyone been able to fit a single-din flip up unit in one of the early 90s stevens (SE) cars that have the binnacle with the slight overhang? if so, pics and model info would be appreciated! I would like something that I could also hook a Mac Mini up to so I can run freescan through the head unit
how easy would it be to custom fabricate a different smaller heater control panel that could be moved down so that a double-din flat thouchscreen could be made to fit in the SE console? I know the later S4 and on cars already had the smaller heater controls and a little cubby that could be eliminated, and ive seen a double din in more than a few cars...
A 1.5 DIN with a 4.3 inch (& some are bigger) fixed screen should fit in the earlier style consoles. I haven't done it yet, but I've considered it and looked at the dimensions, and I'm pretty sure it would work.
That is a multi purpose computer interface device. I have one on my gaming computer. That isnt a standard radio, it is a dash mounted computer monitor. They probably have a full blown Windows media center computer installed. You can get them small enough to mount in the dash behind the screen or seperately behind the seat etc. I am actually planing on doing the same thing. Total cost around $1500.
Where did you locate that picture? I would like to find out more about their setup.
From a gadget viewpoint, this looks cool; prices certainly have come down.
Cosmetically, not sure I want the sensors drilled into bumper; maybe discreeting hanging in the grill area.
But practically-speaking, my parking skills are pretty good - I can parallel park in San Francisco on a 30% incline with 99% accuracy - in the Esprit no less - without any assist. But cranking that non-power assisted steering ain't no fun :sad:
The kit may allow you to park in tight spots, but increases the likelyhood the OTHER driver will be boxed in tight and bump your car trying to get out.
Even in San Francisco, I try to get a parking space that has some reasonable room; otherwise, I'm just ASKING for a hit/run damage.
Overall, this kit would be a potential hazard for me in San Francisco, and marginal use in San Jose (work parking is plentiful and no sensors needed).
I found (yet) another flat bottom leather wheel, V340.33GR Volante Sport 330 Grigio.
Made in Italy.
Center button has been transplanted from my previous wheel. It provides more knee room.
I had a basket case 1986 that had an engine fire and then sat outside in Conn for 10 years with no side windows. Took the opportunity to redo the binnacle. Much smaller in size with all the existing gauges and warning lights. Needed to "unwind" some of the electrical harness and re route it G Car Binnacle Modification Photos by Medida | Photobucket
In-Dash Single-DIN DVD/MP3 CD AM/FM Receiver with 3.2 Inch Widescreen TFT Digital Monitor
Compatible With Audio and Video Output of iPod / iPhone, Smart phones, and MP3 Players.On the front of the BV7330 is an input labeled "AV IN," which allows the input of audio and video signals from MP3 players, smart phones, and portable music players using a cable with two 3.5mm male plugs. Has input jack for the rear view camera,
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