CL: Installing a custom Navi/Computer System

atrix415 · 09-24-2009, 2:57 AM

I am planning on installing a "carputer" computer system in the car. I have purchased most of the equipments but only waiting for the Double-Din LCD which will take about a week. I will post some pics of the equipments and explained what I did. But have anyon done this before on there CL or TL 01-03 and kept the stock HU? I really want to keep the stock radio or add a alpine/pioneer deck.

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**Jonesi** · 09-24-2009, 10:17 AM

All you'd need is a auxillary input adapter. All you need for the headunit would be sound that I can think of..

atrix415 · 09-25-2009, 5:11 AM

Thanks for the reply. But I forgot to mention that I will take the stock headunit off.Late decision. (02 CL-S) I did before however did the thing you said in your post. But this time I will replace the stock headunit/radio with a double-din and I to output sound from soundcard to amp/speakers. I was reading PAC might have a harness kit but don't know which one to get.

**Jonesi** · 09-25-2009, 2:22 PM

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Originally Posted by atrix415

Thanks for the reply. But I forgot to mention that I will take the stock headunit off.Late decision. (02 CL-S) I did before however did the thing you said in your post. But this time I will replace the stock headunit/radio with a double-din and I to output sound from soundcard to amp/speakers. I was reading PAC might have a harness kit but don't know which one to get.

Most aftermarket headunits have axillary inputs already. Not sure what you mean by the PAC. The PAC is to keep steering wheel controls.

mmendelzon · 09-25-2009, 4:25 PM

how do you take out the whole kit ? where the navi, and radio is?

mmendelzon · 09-25-2009, 4:25 PM

btw i ahve o3 tl s fully loaded

**Jonesi** · 09-25-2009, 6:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mmendelzon

how do you take out the whole kit ? where the navi, and radio is?

What "whole kit?"

atrix415 · 09-25-2009, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonesi

Most aftermarket headunits have axillary inputs already. Not sure what you mean by the PAC. The PAC is to keep steering wheel controls.

I trying to say the "PAC OEM-2" unit made by PAC however they make the steering wheel thing also. I kind of figured it out what I am trying to do. I am going to take out the stock headunit and put a double-din lcd at that location. I am not going to be installing any headunit. But I am going to be connecting my carpc to my car speakers using an aftermarket amplifier. I will wired the amp > rca > audio jack of my sound card.

**Jonesi** · 09-26-2009, 8:51 AM

Why do that instead of buying a sound card with RCA outputs?

I know LOCs work with Amps I'm not sure if they'll carry the audio you'd want becuase that would be a easy solution instead of adding a extra amp if you don't go with a headunit.

Worst case buy this $4 part

atrix415 · 09-27-2009, 2:38 AM

yep, exactly. I guess I have to try. I am actually swapping out the stock with aftermarket alpine.

MD03CL-S · 10-29-2009, 7:31 PM

Any updates?

atrix415 · 10-30-2009, 3:49 AM

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Originally Posted by MD03CL-S

Any updates?

Yes, big progress. I 'completely' removed the headunit and no aftermarket install. I am in the process of installing a lilliput lcd + computer in the car. What I purchased is an metra harness kit to output sound. Here are some pictures if anyone interested I can change this thread to my 'worklog' thanks.

This process took about 1.5week (Requires: Molding, sanding, primer, sanding and about six layers of final coat of paint. I keep seeing imperfection so I lightly resand and repaint. Also spraying six layers of paint cost the bezel control port on the right to be stuck and I have to sand it with miniture filer and then another coat of paint.... here are the final pictures for the bezel.

MD03CL-S · 11-04-2009, 7:01 PM

Did you buy the LCD off their website or somewhere else? Also, what model did you go with?

Where are you going to put the PC in the car?

thewhitepearl · 11-06-2009, 1:30 PM

looks good man! more pix!!!!! im planning my install now. im thinking of doing something similar to this..http://www.teamssp.com/jt/images/001.jpg

what front end are you running?

atrix415 · 11-07-2009, 4:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MD03CL-S

Did you buy the LCD off their website or somewhere else? Also, what model did you go with?

Where are you going to put the PC in the car?

Eby701, I am going to put the PC in the trunk with a enclosure 'metal' cage I wrap with subwoofer carpeting matching the truck interior.

atrix415 · 11-07-2009, 4:11 AM

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Originally Posted by thewhitepearl

looks good man! more pix!!!!! im planning my install now. im thinking of doing something similar to this..http://www.teamssp.com/jt/images/001.jpg

what front end are you running?

I went with centrafuse w/ garmin gps it cost $$$ (Under XP Embedded).

The other free one is Road Runner, RR.

atrix415 · 11-07-2009, 4:25 AM

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Originally Posted by atrix415

I went with centrafuse w/ garmin gps it cost $$$ (Under XP Embedded).

The other free one is Road Runner, RR.

Nice setup with the aftermarket radio. I was thinking of doing that taking out the cigarette socket and tray. I took my radio out completely. This why I have this thread.

thewhitepearl · 11-08-2009, 6:12 PM

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Originally Posted by atrix415

I went with centrafuse w/ garmin gps it cost $$$ (Under XP Embedded).

The other free one is Road Runner, RR.

nice. laptop or actual pc? i'd really like to know more about you're computer setup.. where do you have it wired to? did you put it under your seat? what are you doing for a cd drive? how r u configuring it for when the car turns off? are u shutting down the computer or hibernating?

does the garmin gps interface w/the centrafuse? or is it a standalone app?

bertyboy69 · Today, 1:10 AM

Love to know more about the setup, more speciffically the type of PC your using i have a capruter in my TL and im not happy with the PC i have.

09-25-2009, 5:11 AM	#3
atrix415 Registered User Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 415 Age: 23 Posts: 53	Thanks for the reply. But I forgot to mention that I will take the stock headunit off.Late decision. (02 CL-S) I did before however did the thing you said in your post. But this time I will replace the stock headunit/radio with a double-din and I to output sound from soundcard to amp/speakers. I was reading PAC might have a harness kit but don't know which one to get. Last edited by atrix415; 09-25-2009 at 5:13 AM.

09-26-2009, 8:51 AM	#9
Jonesi Mega Moderator Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cranberry, PA Age: 31 Posts: 19,090	Why do that instead of buying a sound card with RCA outputs? I know LOCs work with Amps I'm not sure if they'll carry the audio you'd want becuase that would be a easy solution instead of adding a extra amp if you don't go with a headunit. Worst case buy this $4 part Last edited by Jonesi; 09-26-2009 at 8:54 AM.

09-24-2009, 10:17 AM	#2
Jonesi Mega Moderator Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cranberry, PA Age: 31 Posts: 19,090	All you'd need is a auxillary input adapter. All you need for the headunit would be sound that I can think of..

09-25-2009, 4:25 PM	#5
mmendelzon Registered User Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 16	how do you take out the whole kit ? where the navi, and radio is?

09-27-2009, 2:38 AM	#10
atrix415 Registered User Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 415 Age: 23 Posts: 53	yep, exactly. I guess I have to try. I am actually swapping out the stock with aftermarket alpine.

10-29-2009, 7:31 PM	#11
MD03CL-S Registered User Trader Rating: (1) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 617	Any updates?

11-04-2009, 7:01 PM	#13
MD03CL-S Registered User Trader Rating: (1) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 617	Did you buy the LCD off their website or somewhere else? Also, what model did you go with? Where are you going to put the PC in the car?

11-06-2009, 1:30 PM	#14
thewhitepearl Registered User Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NoVA Age: 23 Posts: 20	looks good man! more pix!!!!! im planning my install now. im thinking of doing something similar to this..http://www.teamssp.com/jt/images/001.jpg what front end are you running?

Today, 1:10 AM	#19
bertyboy69 Registered User Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11	Love to know more about the setup, more speciffically the type of PC your using i have a capruter in my TL and im not happy with the PC i have.