M350ZB Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 Right, After seeing some various install's to 350z's and other cars, im still debating what one. As i have no sat nav in mine, just an empty cubby. Im thinking of installing some sort of device but still am thinking i have around a £200 busget max, so what one to go for. Do i install say a tom tom, wired to 12V DC, and get a plate made up. That way got a sat nav installed ! Or do i (secondly) get a ps2 or x box or something, with a screen and wireless controls, also meaning having a dvd player, and as silly as it sounds music videos from dvd and that, and gaming ability, but no sat nav! Question on this though, can i wire it up to my bose sound system ? Or thirdly, do i get a car puter or a car pc, what ever way you want to vall this, had a little look on ebay, but want to keep within my budget, this could potentially give me dvd, music, sat-nav, internet, gps, and loads more, seen zed-rush you have a install do any others, want to give me some tips e.t.c, i think this is the best option as vaule for money ill get everything ? I have found a company who can transmit sounds from the pc unit to the fm radio, bit like an i-pod, but no clue on the quality of sound, saves all the wires ? How-ever again, can i wire this into my bose soudn system. P.M to Admin ppl, can you put a poll up for all three, 1/games console 2/sat nav (tom tom unit) 3/car puter/car pc Any help and tips would be much greatfull, thanks guys ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted September 9, 2007 Share Posted September 9, 2007 Is that the poll you wanted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted September 9, 2007 Author Share Posted September 9, 2007 Thank you ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingu2 Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 with 200 quid budget.. i vote TomTom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Voted Tom Tom as surely the others are outside of the £200 budget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingu2 Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 whoever voted car PC - please detail how to do it for 200 quid! .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Got to be the Tom Tom (or similar, there are better out there for the money). Failing that, one option not up there is an all in one unit that would replace the BOSE and give you Bluetooth, better sound, Sat Nav all in one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Failing that, one option not up there is an all in one unit that would replace the BOSE and give you Bluetooth, better sound, Sat Nav all in one. Might be a bit tight to get that for £200 though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Failing that, one option not up there is an all in one unit that would replace the BOSE and give you Bluetooth, better sound, Sat Nav all in one. Might be a bit tight to get that for £200 though? It'll be tight to get any of it for £200 For the price of a Tom Tom, then the hassle / cost of wiring it, making a plate up, fitting it and then the quality of it, a little bit extra ££ on an integrated unit would pay dividends IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted September 10, 2007 Author Share Posted September 10, 2007 K, after a bit of descussion, looks like i need more cash, ok so breaking into the bank, £350 max, views ? This plus nismo, plus poop-charger, anyone fancy lending me some dollar ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 plus poop-charger, Deliberate or a typo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted September 10, 2007 Author Share Posted September 10, 2007 Deliberate, all gonna cost alot of money digsy, lol, so what you reckon then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 If you fancy a few little gadgets and things to play with, then a head unit like this would be a good start - http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/blaupun ... -5924.html Great tuner and good phone performance. Followed up by a portable Sat Nav would do a job. As an integrated one, try one of these - http://www.nav-now.co.uk/product.php?fdProductId=52 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted September 10, 2007 Author Share Posted September 10, 2007 thanks matey, but im thinking more down the lines of a pc intall, gives me all the advantages, sat-nav dvd cd - 1,000s of songs on hard drive microsoft files internet the possibilities are endless might even be able to catch the footie on a tv unit for the pc thanks any ways ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 If you are serious about the Car-Puter or whatever name you wish to call it by, then Pingu2 aka Jeremy is the man to speak to. His setup is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted September 10, 2007 Author Share Posted September 10, 2007 Thanks, i have pm'd him ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Deliberate, all gonna cost alot of money digsy, lol, so what you reckon then ? I reckon you could do with one of these: Here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingu2 Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 PM sent.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Tom Tom, the budget dictates it really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 thanks matey, but im thinking more down the lines of a pc intall, gives me all the advantages, sat-nav dvd cd - 1,000s of songs on hard drive microsoft files internet the possibilities are endless might even be able to catch the footie on a tv unit for the pc thanks any ways ! OK mate But I'm really confused how this can be gained for £350!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted September 10, 2007 Author Share Posted September 10, 2007 Ever heard of the phrase, its not what you know, its who you know ? I reckon i could get a pc, wit sat nav, dvd, music, and the usual rif raf plus a touch screen for around the £300 mark, you wait till near x-mas boys, will be showing you some pics of my Z, got some big plans, hope you all like................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 Ever heard of the phrase, its not what you know, its who you know ? I reckon i could get a pc, wit sat nav, dvd, music, and the usual rif raf plus a touch screen for around the £300 mark, you wait till near x-mas boys, will be showing you some pics of my Z, got some big plans, hope you all like................... I have indeed, and unfortunately that normally means hot gear. And since I've had more than my fair share of stuff stolen, I'd happily anyone who offered it to me. If you know suppliers etc, I'm confused by the question as we don't know who you know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M350ZB Posted September 11, 2007 Author Share Posted September 11, 2007 No its not hot stuff, just i have a few contacts threw work who will hopefully do me a neat system, at the moment, its £215, for pc, dvd/cd drive, sat nav, wireless sound transfer (optional), and personal load up screen and desk top screen, i.e 350Z. then hopefully i will be looking at a lilliput 7" touch screen off of ebay, and job done! Ill keep you all informed ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingu2 Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 you will also need some sort of inverter or power supply designed for auto-shutdown/startup of car pc, a new headunit and associated adapter(s).. you should be aiming for low power usage (my PC uses under 60 watts) - just bunging a pc in the boot and connecting it to some cheapo inverter is a half-arsed job - spend more and do it properly.. achieving a stable power supply (that can survive engine crank) to the screen and the PC is important for a proper install. other costs may include wiring/usb hubs/bluetooth/network cards/tv and radio integration/steering wheel control interface etc no idea what wireless sound transfer is meant to mean.. I wouldnt try and do it for less than 500 quid (even buying some 2nd hand stuff) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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