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931stlegend · 04-01-06, 11:01 PM

went to newegg what do i need to be searching for can you pm me with a list of things that i would need to get to build it first things first need a list of materials, so i can price it out.

ssilk · 04-02-06, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Telion

SSilk12001 are your valve cover painted because they almost look like they were dipped in somthing thicker han paint?

Theres like 5 coats of high temp silver on them, and yes it looks thick, I love that. And yeah..Fry's is the shit. The one in seattle is da bomb.

ssilk · 04-02-06, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Telion

Thanks Man. . . I agree about the winows deal but there aren't too many otions without gaining knowledge of a while other operaating sys like Freedbs, Linux Unix Gnome, trust me last night I almost setup a linux sys. Any ideas on how I can fill in these gaps? thought about fiberglass acrylic and plastic even felt?????

HHmmmm...clay?? LOL j/k Thats a tough one but you could cut and sand a nice piece of wood(or pieces) and then stain and laquer them to match or paint them black. You might get some woodgrain showing through if you go black so I'd put a light coat of bondo over the wood and then sand back down to fill the grain, then primer and black paint. I used to build custom cabinets so wood would be my first thought.

Telion · 04-03-06, 01:23 AM

I like it anything is worth a shot at this point and wood is easy to worlk with easier than making a mold anyway which is idea number 2. I'll keeo ya posted

Telion · 04-03-06, 01:47 AM

Something to hold others over till I do a DIY on the Car PC
Afew people asked what they would need so I am posting a reply here as well

Mother board and chip
(Pentium III, equivilant or better)

Video card (NVIDA ability to override display settings)
you will need to go down to 400x300 most cards only go down to 640x400

Hard drive
(wouldn't get less than 10 gig widows uses 1.5 alone)

Sound Card anything more than $30.00 will do

Memory (512 ddr) of course the more the better

Display panel of some kind I like the 7" TFT LCD with a 16:9 ratio

CPU Fan if your processor doesn't come with one

DVD drive any brand(for loading software and nice to have for adding 4gig of MP3's)

USB card (option if mother board has 2 usb outlets

Cirque touchpad

An extenion cable for your touch pad (about 4 ft) you have to make the wire run to the trunk

1/8 headphone to RCA adapter (to run Line out from sound card to the amp)

8 foot Video RCA cable or S-video if you get a display screen that can run S-video, would be better anyway.

300 watt PC Power supply

300 watt DC/AC converter for the computer

momentary switch to locate in the dash to turn on the PC

You will need to wire the switch for the DC/AC converter in the dash as well so you will need some 12 to 14 gauge power wire

you will need to have the use of a keyboard
(no need to buy one for the car if you own one)

this should get you a good start let me know (via PM) when your ready to jump into it and have these items.

Telion · 04-10-06, 06:41 AM

Thanks for the suggestion ssilk12001 but I think I am going to go with one woman's knee high leather boot, a piece of linolium, a piece of plastic and some super strong glue (not super glue though) in theory I think it will work out well.

Chris_gog · 04-10-06, 07:27 AM

Looks great man, I had one in my legend

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Originally Posted by Shaar

i've done the carputer twice before. i hated it. it had a cool factor only at night due to lcd lighting constraints using a touchscreen. and another huge factor was loading time. i got it down to about 15-20 secs cold start and i still wanted to drive my car into oncoming traffic from irritation. you should fill in/clean up the area around the screen and it will look ok!

I know exactly what you mean, I was sick of mine. Useless during the day, took too long to load, and had all the annoyances of a computer, mixed with all the annoyances of a car

Telion · 04-11-06, 07:13 AM

Ok so maybe a few of you thought I was kidding when I said I was going to use linolium some plastic a leather boot and some strong glue, oh no

and here you go . . . I am sure that I am not completely satisfied but I am more happy than I was when I was staring at that hole in my console. Oh yeah yes the car is very dirty right now, but who has time to clean when you're DIYing.
Sorry for the blurriness in some of the shots came out better without the flash, and I wasnt about to break out the tripod.

Linolium tile =great template (easy to cut but bad idea for asthetics!)

This shot is somewhat similar to what I would see in the day the display sits back a bit ( I think it helps block some light?)
Screens a little dirty too couldn't tell until I took pics
( I need a camera phone)

Much Thanks and props to whom evers picture this was ( I hope you don't mind)

Ahh the beauty of Winamp, a superwide variety of decks and a 250 band EQ

This has nothing to do with the Car computer but the heat shield was another good DIY investment, I notice a substantial difference on the left side from the right side. it is puffed up a bit like a stuffed pillow so when the hood is down it blocks the heat from the engine bay ( there is also shielding under the short ram total cost about $15.00) Metal was scrap from a computer case and material can be bought at a hardware store. And yes I know get a better filter. Hope you liked the update

GreekPower · 04-11-06, 01:19 PM

damn i LOOOOOOOOVE that leather around the screen that is truely pimp, hella props from me.

Sucks I can build a motor, tune a car but not do this stuff

91TYPII · 04-11-06, 02:33 PM

Damn Telion mad props bro. That looks nice i want to do that to my car now. The leather around the screen looks REALLY GOOD! Keep it up man.

Telion · 04-12-06, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreekPower

damn i LOOOOOOOOVE that leather around the screen that is truely pimp, hella props from me.
Sucks I can build a motor, tune a car but not do this stuff

Quote:

Originally Posted by nismo_240

Damn Telion mad props bro. That looks nice i want to do that to my car now. The leather around the screen looks REALLY GOOD! Keep it up man.

Ahh Lou I am sure you could if you wanted it looked harder than it was, the hardest part was just figuring out how to do it, but tuning a car, that's a talent I am yet to master

Nismo let me know when your ready and we can get together and hook it up

Big thanks to both of you guys as it's responses like these that I make my motivation when I get like this

and am on the verge of saying is this really worth it

GreekPower · 04-12-06, 12:18 AM

i want to know something is noob ? im sure. but with that can you have a headunit so u can get radio stations?

also how did you get cables (ide's/ w/e else) to run from front to back? I got a spare 450mhz pc sitting around i would rock this.

Telion · 04-12-06, 12:21 AM

Chris Dog thanks, sorry to hear about the complications you had with yours, I figure it's like anything else that is desired but out of the norm, such as the Legend itself, complications are sure to come but overcoming these issues coupled with sharing and enjoying your experiences along the way cause many, myself included, to realize it is the path that is enjoyed as much as the desire to reach an end, which is why so many people never stop doing what they love regardless of the challenges. I really say this for myself for the most part because it is this that I must remember but hey why not share it.

Telion · 04-12-06, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreekPower

i want to know something is noob ? im sure. but with that can you have a headunit so u can get radio stations?

also how did you get cables (ide's/ w/e else) to run from front to back? I got a spare 450mhz pc sitting around i would rock this.

Not really a noob question, but sure all you need is a Tuner card, you can even add a TV card and get local channels, or navigation, the options are quite endless. I plan to add a Tuner card and a portable DVD player to stick somewhere, another couple nice things which was the initial goal one it is fully upgradable as technology advances and the pocket book affords and two in local hot spots I can even access the internet. I would also like to add (soon) USB port under the ash tray for transferability of music, pictures and movies.

GreekPower · 04-12-06, 12:30 AM

well my dreams are now since u keep posting

just setup a simple intel cheap 3.2 ghz cpu with a 250gig hd, 1 gig ram, dvd drive, with wireless keyboard and ur mouse and 7 inch screen and windows XP ( does it have to be activated if it doesnt get online?) but I want to keep a headunit also tho so I can have it just for radio but i want the computer stuff to play through the car stereo and umm i guess add a xbox

thats my dreams right now. funny parts are i have everything minus 4 parts

lol

04-03-06, 01:23 AM	#49 (permalink)
Telion Of the Telion Chip Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hopefully In your ECU ;) Posts: 3,781 Car 1: White 91 KA8 5spd W/3.5, TII Cams & Manifold Car 2: White 91 KA8 JDM TII iTrader: (34)	I like it anything is worth a shot at this point and wood is easy to worlk with easier than making a mold anyway which is idea number 2. I'll keeo ya posted __________________ \/Provider of The Telion Chip click here\/ http://telionsite.com or search Telion Chip 3.5, TII cams,pnp mani & springs,Telion Chip,HID's,H&R's/Koni's,Addco Sway bars,TII calipers,RH C2's,R.J. shifter,DV8 EGR plate,CAI,OBX headers,2.5" exhaust,hi-flow cat,K2 muffler,Stage III clutch,S&D rotors, KVR pads, blackend damper, a CF hood, AFC NEO, 3.5 Aluminum pulley, & Web cams. C&R Racing radiator and more to come.

04-03-06, 01:47 AM	#50 (permalink)
Telion Of the Telion Chip Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hopefully In your ECU ;) Posts: 3,781 Car 1: White 91 KA8 5spd W/3.5, TII Cams & Manifold Car 2: White 91 KA8 JDM TII iTrader: (34)	Something to hold others over till I do a DIY on the Car PC Afew people asked what they would need so I am posting a reply here as well Mother board and chip (Pentium III, equivilant or better) Video card (NVIDA ability to override display settings) you will need to go down to 400x300 most cards only go down to 640x400 Hard drive (wouldn't get less than 10 gig widows uses 1.5 alone) Sound Card anything more than $30.00 will do Memory (512 ddr) of course the more the better Display panel of some kind I like the 7" TFT LCD with a 16:9 ratio CPU Fan if your processor doesn't come with one DVD drive any brand(for loading software and nice to have for adding 4gig of MP3's) USB card (option if mother board has 2 usb outlets Cirque touchpad An extenion cable for your touch pad (about 4 ft) you have to make the wire run to the trunk 1/8 headphone to RCA adapter (to run Line out from sound card to the amp) 8 foot Video RCA cable or S-video if you get a display screen that can run S-video, would be better anyway. 300 watt PC Power supply 300 watt DC/AC converter for the computer momentary switch to locate in the dash to turn on the PC You will need to wire the switch for the DC/AC converter in the dash as well so you will need some 12 to 14 gauge power wire you will need to have the use of a keyboard (no need to buy one for the car if you own one) this should get you a good start let me know (via PM) when your ready to jump into it and have these items. __________________ \/Provider of The Telion Chip click here\/ http://telionsite.com or search Telion Chip 3.5, TII cams,pnp mani & springs,Telion Chip,HID's,H&R's/Koni's,Addco Sway bars,TII calipers,RH C2's,R.J. shifter,DV8 EGR plate,CAI,OBX headers,2.5" exhaust,hi-flow cat,K2 muffler,Stage III clutch,S&D rotors, KVR pads, blackend damper, a CF hood, AFC NEO, 3.5 Aluminum pulley, & Web cams. C&R Racing radiator and more to come.

04-10-06, 06:41 AM	#51 (permalink)
Telion Of the Telion Chip Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hopefully In your ECU ;) Posts: 3,781 Car 1: White 91 KA8 5spd W/3.5, TII Cams & Manifold Car 2: White 91 KA8 JDM TII iTrader: (34)	Found a sense of direction Thanks for the suggestion ssilk12001 but I think I am going to go with one woman's knee high leather boot, a piece of linolium, a piece of plastic and some super strong glue (not super glue though) in theory I think it will work out well. __________________ \/Provider of The Telion Chip click here\/ http://telionsite.com or search Telion Chip 3.5, TII cams,pnp mani & springs,Telion Chip,HID's,H&R's/Koni's,Addco Sway bars,TII calipers,RH C2's,R.J. shifter,DV8 EGR plate,CAI,OBX headers,2.5" exhaust,hi-flow cat,K2 muffler,Stage III clutch,S&D rotors, KVR pads, blackend damper, a CF hood, AFC NEO, 3.5 Aluminum pulley, & Web cams. C&R Racing radiator and more to come.

04-11-06, 07:13 AM	#53 (permalink)
Telion Of the Telion Chip Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hopefully In your ECU ;) Posts: 3,781 Car 1: White 91 KA8 5spd W/3.5, TII Cams & Manifold Car 2: White 91 KA8 JDM TII iTrader: (34)	One boot, a piece of plastic, and some DIY =Pic Update :) 56k :( Ok so maybe a few of you thought I was kidding when I said I was going to use linolium some plastic a leather boot and some strong glue, oh no and here you go . . . I am sure that I am not completely satisfied but I am more happy than I was when I was staring at that hole in my console. Oh yeah yes the car is very dirty right now, but who has time to clean when you're DIYing. Sorry for the blurriness in some of the shots came out better without the flash, and I wasnt about to break out the tripod. Linolium tile =great template (easy to cut but bad idea for asthetics!) This shot is somewhat similar to what I would see in the day the display sits back a bit ( I think it helps block some light?) Screens a little dirty too couldn't tell until I took pics ( I need a camera phone) Much Thanks and props to whom evers picture this was ( I hope you don't mind) Ahh the beauty of Winamp, a superwide variety of decks and a 250 band EQ This has nothing to do with the Car computer but the heat shield was another good DIY investment, I notice a substantial difference on the left side from the right side. it is puffed up a bit like a stuffed pillow so when the hood is down it blocks the heat from the engine bay ( there is also shielding under the short ram total cost about $15.00) Metal was scrap from a computer case and material can be bought at a hardware store. And yes I know get a better filter. Hope you liked the update __________________ \/Provider of The Telion Chip click here\/ http://telionsite.com or search Telion Chip 3.5, TII cams,pnp mani & springs,Telion Chip,HID's,H&R's/Koni's,Addco Sway bars,TII calipers,RH C2's,R.J. shifter,DV8 EGR plate,CAI,OBX headers,2.5" exhaust,hi-flow cat,K2 muffler,Stage III clutch,S&D rotors, KVR pads, blackend damper, a CF hood, AFC NEO, 3.5 Aluminum pulley, & Web cams. C&R Racing radiator and more to come.

04-11-06, 02:33 PM	#55 (permalink)
91TYPII ¿HöNdÄ LëGëNd¿ Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Taylorsville, Utah Posts: 910 Car 1: 91 LeGeNd Car 2: 93 Accord-wifes car iTrader: (1)	Damn Telion mad props bro. That looks nice i want to do that to my car now. The leather around the screen looks REALLY GOOD! Keep it up man. __________________ Not much yet but, Type II Swap *Custom CAI* 18 in enkei evo 5 rims *Koni/GC Suspension* Blacked Out JDM headlights *Blacked out bumper sigs* Brembo Xdrilled/Slotted Rotors *JDM grille* Telion Chipped ECU *JDM h4h 6000k HID KIT*

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931stlegend Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Atl shawti Posts: 472 Car 1: 93 LEGEND L TRINI RED iTrader: (0)	went to newegg what do i need to be searching for can you pm me with a list of things that i would need to get to build it first things first need a list of materials, so i can price it out.

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04-11-06, 01:19 PM	#54 (permalink)
GreekPower Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pittsburgh,PA Posts: 10,458 Car 1: 1992 Acura L"S" Sedan Car 2: 1991 3/S Turbo's 2x Car 3: 2005 Grand Prix iTrader: (13)	damn i LOOOOOOOOVE that leather around the screen that is truely pimp, hella props from me. Sucks I can build a motor, tune a car but not do this stuff

04-12-06, 12:18 AM	#57 (permalink)
GreekPower Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pittsburgh,PA Posts: 10,458 Car 1: 1992 Acura L"S" Sedan Car 2: 1991 3/S Turbo's 2x Car 3: 2005 Grand Prix iTrader: (13)	i want to know something is noob ? im sure. but with that can you have a headunit so u can get radio stations? also how did you get cables (ide's/ w/e else) to run from front to back? I got a spare 450mhz pc sitting around i would rock this.

04-12-06, 12:21 AM	#58 (permalink)
Telion Of the Telion Chip Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hopefully In your ECU ;) Posts: 3,781 Car 1: White 91 KA8 5spd W/3.5, TII Cams & Manifold Car 2: White 91 KA8 JDM TII iTrader: (34)	Chris Dog thanks, sorry to hear about the complications you had with yours, I figure it's like anything else that is desired but out of the norm, such as the Legend itself, complications are sure to come but overcoming these issues coupled with sharing and enjoying your experiences along the way cause many, myself included, to realize it is the path that is enjoyed as much as the desire to reach an end, which is why so many people never stop doing what they love regardless of the challenges. I really say this for myself for the most part because it is this that I must remember but hey why not share it. __________________ \/Provider of The Telion Chip click here\/ http://telionsite.com or search Telion Chip 3.5, TII cams,pnp mani & springs,Telion Chip,HID's,H&R's/Koni's,Addco Sway bars,TII calipers,RH C2's,R.J. shifter,DV8 EGR plate,CAI,OBX headers,2.5" exhaust,hi-flow cat,K2 muffler,Stage III clutch,S&D rotors, KVR pads, blackend damper, a CF hood, AFC NEO, 3.5 Aluminum pulley, & Web cams. C&R Racing radiator and more to come.

04-12-06, 12:30 AM	#60 (permalink)
GreekPower Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pittsburgh,PA Posts: 10,458 Car 1: 1992 Acura L"S" Sedan Car 2: 1991 3/S Turbo's 2x Car 3: 2005 Grand Prix iTrader: (13)	well my dreams are now since u keep posting just setup a simple intel cheap 3.2 ghz cpu with a 250gig hd, 1 gig ram, dvd drive, with wireless keyboard and ur mouse and 7 inch screen and windows XP ( does it have to be activated if it doesnt get online?) but I want to keep a headunit also tho so I can have it just for radio but i want the computer stuff to play through the car stereo and umm i guess add a xbox thats my dreams right now. funny parts are i have everything minus 4 parts lol