E46 Carputer project

[Pho3niX90]

So I thought of buying myself a OEM look double din navigation/bluetooth system from ebay, but luckily at the time the specific user didn't ship to SA, while I was waiting for him to update his shipping, I thought I might rather do a carputer, I googled a bit and came across some awesome projects.

I am a ebay fan even though I am in SA, products are more reliable, more trustworthy sellers, and superb prices.

SO I ordered most of the parts already, but can't seem to find a e46 climate control relocation unit for right hand driver vehicles.

If anyone knows where I can find this, please let me know..

After this project is successful I will be doing it to the E53 X5 as well, the stock navigation is disgusting.


Thanks in advance.


Products Ordered/Used:

Climate Control Relocation Unit
From Ebay.com
R1229.19

Double din Facia + ISO Cable
From Ebay.com
R977.98

2 x Super Mini ELM327 V1.5 Bluetooth OBD2 OBD-II Car Auto Diagnostic Scanner Tool
From Ebay.com
R222.42

Car PC DC-DC 160W 8V-28V Mini-ITX M2 ATX Power PSU 12V
From Ebay.com
R720.66

Earthquake DBXI15D
From answholesalers.co.za
R2300.00

AUDIOBANK DA5500N 6800W D/AMP Dual Monoblock
From answholesalers.co.za
R1650.00

Lian-Li PC-Q03 Mini Q Aluminium Itx Case
From Frontosa
R682.86

Sapphire PURE Mini E350 (IPC-E350M1)
From Frontosa
R1304.16

Samsung DDR3-1333 sodimm Ram
From Incredible connections (Didn't have time or patience to go to frontosa in midrand)
R299.95

Seagate ST320LT007 Momentus Thin SATA
From Frontosa
R568.86

Total Thus far: R9956.08

 

[MKVally]

these days its easier just to buy an Ipad or similar device and fit it into the dash , sorted lol.

 

[Mr Occo]

So I thought of buying myself a OEM look double din navigation/bluetooth system from ebay, but luckily at the time the specific user didn't ship to SA, while I was waiting for him to update his shipping, I thought I might rather do a carputer, I googled a bit and came across some awesome projects.

I am a ebay fan even though I am in SA, products are more reliable, more trustworthy sellers, and superb prices.

SO I ordered most of the parts already, but can't seem to find a e46 climate control relocation unit for right hand driver vehicles.

If anyone knows where I can find this, please let me know..

After this project is successful I will be doing it to the E53 X5 as well, the stock navigation is disgusting.


Thanks in advance.

I looked everywhere for a relocation unit, Steelers wanted R1700 ex for it.

Eventual found one at a scrap yard for R50 bucks. Had to plastidip it but now looks fantastic.

The relocation unit is not essential, you can still put the AC controls below just wont sit "vas".

 

[Zack]

Be sure to update with pictures once you are done! Would love to see the results:joy:

 

[Pho3niX90]

So I thought of buying myself a OEM look double din navigation/bluetooth system from ebay, but luckily at the time the specific user didn't ship to SA, while I was waiting for him to update his shipping, I thought I might rather do a carputer, I googled a bit and came across some awesome projects.

I am a ebay fan even though I am in SA, products are more reliable, more trustworthy sellers, and superb prices.

SO I ordered most of the parts already, but can't seem to find a e46 climate control relocation unit for right hand driver vehicles.

If anyone knows where I can find this, please let me know..

After this project is successful I will be doing it to the E53 X5 as well, the stock navigation is disgusting.


Thanks in advance.

I looked everywhere for a relocation unit, Steelers wanted R1700 ex for it.

Eventual found one at a scrap yard for R50 bucks. Had to plastidip it but now looks fantastic.

The relocation unit is not essential, you can still put the AC controls below just wont sit "vas".

Thanks a bunch, found 2 on ebay uk, but not sure what when they say there is a 16mm version and 18mm version..

I just ordered some nice pioneer sub and audiobank amp along..

I take it you also did a carputer project?

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Be sure to update with pictures once you are done! Would love to see the results:joy:

Will most definately do, once I start I will make a step by step on what I did. I am also planning to hack the electronics of the car so that I will be able to control the windows ect via the screen / pc.

 

[Mr Occo]

16 mm is all in one buttons, 18 mm is separate buttons:


16mm





18mm





Update:

I found a 16mm but used a dremel to make it 18mm.

 

[Pho3niX90]

I see. But both will fit? I actually want the one with ind buttons, will just replace the button if need, i only have the dsc button there, planning on putting usb ports on there as well.


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these days its easier just to buy an Ipad or similar device and fit it into the dash , sorted lol.

I don't fully agree, i have the new ipad with a window mount, but its irritating to fit it each time getting in and out.

The carputer will do so much more, as well as constantly read my odb2 ect.

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[Mr Occo]

I see. But both will fit? I actually want the one with ind buttons, will just replace the button if need, i only have the dsc button there, planning on putting usb ports on there as well.

Yip both Identical except the buttons.

 

[Pho3niX90]

So.

Got some of the products today..

But i ordered the wrong ram, instead of so-dimms i ordered normal sized ddr3's

If someone wants to swop me, or take them of my hands, pm me..

1 CH-LQ03B Lian-li pc-Q03 Blk - no psu 682.86
1 MB-SE350M1 Sapphire E350 M1 m-itx so-dimm 1304.16
1 ME-C2X13X9X2 TW3X4G1333C9a d3-1333 Xms 2Gx2 280.44
1 HD-SN320TP16 St320LT007/23 320G Thin 7200 1 568.86

Above parts were bought from Frontosa..



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[Mr Occo]

Fook me, big case for carputer

 

[Pho3niX90]

Fook me, big case for carputer

Yes it is, but there is a purpose..

The special amp 4 x 50w and the special power supply will also be inside there, but it still fits perfectly, will be on the right hand side above the battery, or might check if i can fit it where the cd changer goes,

Size comparison in boot

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[Mr Occo]

Fook me, big case for carputer

Yes it is, but there is a purpose..

The special amp 4 x 50w and the special power supply will also be inside there, but it still fits perfectly, will be on the right hand side above the battery, or might check if i can fit it where the cd changer goes,

Size comparison in boot

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You gonna have a heat issue. Why not look at androids pc, competition to the raspberry pi. Runs ice cream. Android mk802

 

[Pho3niX90]

Fook me, big case for carputer

Yes it is, but there is a purpose..

The special amp 4 x 50w and the special power supply will also be inside there, but it still fits perfectly, will be on the right hand side above the battery, or might check if i can fit it where the cd changer goes,

Size comparison in boot

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You gonna have a heat issue. Why not look at androids pc, competition to the raspberry pi. Runs ice cream. Android mk802

I will be using centerfuse as the main software for the carpc. Will be using alot of usbs and want to be able to run tomtom navigation software and display pip movie, or even other software.

Def sure rasp wont be able to do that? And centerfuse isn't supported on android, unless you can suggest anything else?


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Everything will be tested before had, if there are any heat issues. I will order the 43mm casing from lian-li, super small.


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[Mr Occo]

Fook me, big case for carputer

Yes it is, but there is a purpose..

The special amp 4 x 50w and the special power supply will also be inside there, but it still fits perfectly, will be on the right hand side above the battery, or might check if i can fit it where the cd changer goes,

Size comparison in boot

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

You gonna have a heat issue. Why not look at androids pc, competition to the raspberry pi. Runs ice cream. Android mk802

I will be using centerfuse as the main software for the carpc. Will be using alot of usbs and want to be able to run tomtom navigation software and display pip movie, or even other software.

Def sure rasp wont be able to do that? And centerfuse isn't supported on android, unless you can suggest anything else?


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Everything will be tested before had, if there are any heat issues. I will order the 43mm casing from lian-li, super small.


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Ok, I'm am very keen to watch this, I already ordered my rasberry pi. I have the dynavin look a like unit with aux in and I have the control schematics so that I can use touch screen to control the rassy. If you need any help just shout I have ripped the car apart and I know the best routes for cables and stuff.

 

[Mr Occo]

Check to see if this will help at all:

http://www.cartft.com/catalog

 

[Pho3niX90]

Fook me, big case for carputer

Yes it is, but there is a purpose..

The special amp 4 x 50w and the special power supply will also be inside there, but it still fits perfectly, will be on the right hand side above the battery, or might check if i can fit it where the cd changer goes,

Size comparison in boot

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

You gonna have a heat issue. Why not look at androids pc, competition to the raspberry pi. Runs ice cream. Android mk802

I will be using centerfuse as the main software for the carpc. Will be using alot of usbs and want to be able to run tomtom navigation software and display pip movie, or even other software.

Def sure rasp wont be able to do that? And centerfuse isn't supported on android, unless you can suggest anything else?


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

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Everything will be tested before had, if there are any heat issues. I will order the 43mm casing from lian-li, super small.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

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Ok, I'm am very keen to watch this, I already ordered my rasberry pi. I have the dynavin look a like unit with aux in and I have the control schematics so that I can use touch screen to control the rassy. If you need any help just shout I have ripped the car apart and I know the best routes for cables and stuff.

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Great, thanks alot. I would appreciate that, just waiting for all the part to arrive.

Have received the amp and sub yesterday, will post pics later


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Check to see if this will help at all:

http://www.cartft.com/catalog

Will have a look at this.. Still require a touchscreen, and cant seem to find any in sa for some reason


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So, wens to ans yesterday to pickup the sub and amp, but they didin't have stock of the specific amp.

So they instead gave me the following:

Earthquake DBXI15D for R2200
Audiobank DAB5500N D/AMP for R1650

Just need to get someone to make the enclosure for me


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[Mr Occo]

Yes it is, but there is a purpose..

The special amp 4 x 50w and the special power supply will also be inside there, but it still fits perfectly, will be on the right hand side above the battery, or might check if i can fit it where the cd changer goes,

Size comparison in boot

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

You gonna have a heat issue. Why not look at androids pc, competition to the raspberry pi. Runs ice cream. Android mk802

I will be using centerfuse as the main software for the carpc. Will be using alot of usbs and want to be able to run tomtom navigation software and display pip movie, or even other software.

Def sure rasp wont be able to do that? And centerfuse isn't supported on android, unless you can suggest anything else?


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

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Everything will be tested before had, if there are any heat issues. I will order the 43mm casing from lian-li, super small.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

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Ok, I'm am very keen to watch this, I already ordered my rasberry pi. I have the dynavin look a like unit with aux in and I have the control schematics so that I can use touch screen to control the rassy. If you need any help just shout I have ripped the car apart and I know the best routes for cables and stuff.

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Great, thanks alot. I would appreciate that, just waiting for all the part to arrive.

Have received the amp and sub yesterday, will post pics later


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Check to see if this will help at all:

http://www.cartft.com/catalog

Will have a look at this.. Still require a touchscreen, and cant seem to find any in sa for some reason


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So, wens to ans yesterday to pickup the sub and amp, but they didin't have stock of the specific amp.

So they instead gave me the following:

Earthquake DBXI15D for R2200
Audiobank DAB5500N D/AMP for R1650

Just need to get someone to make the enclosure for me


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Do the spare wheel sub enclosure. Save as much space in boot as possible.

 

[Pho3niX90]

Do the spare wheel sub enclosure. Save as much space in boot as possible.

Do you have a link to where this has been done?

 

[Mr Occo]

Do the spare wheel sub enclosure. Save as much space in boot as possible.

Do you have a link to where this has been done?

Watch video to get the idea.

http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/category/196/0/BMW-Subwoofer-Systems

 

[bmw325i]

Will be watching this. Please post pictures of the install bud. :thumbs: