Project Mac8
02-10-2007, 10:46 PM
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Project Mac8
Hey Gang,
I've started to install a Macmini in the 8. I have the top middle section of the dash in the shop getting a 7" touchscreen moulded into it. It will have the black piano finish to it. The Macmini is replacing the cd player. With any luck the cd slot of the Macmini will line up with the slot of the stereo face.
Im just waiting on the shipment of the Macmini before i install it in the 8. I have put a little red off/on button right next to the DSC button, looks very factory.
I have installed an auxMod replacing the tape deck. I will have full control of volume on the stearing wheel.
I downloaded a lot of Frontrow media centre software to try out once its finished. Ill try and post some picks of the progress.
Ive been away for a long time, but now im back. (overseas)
I've started to install a Macmini in the 8. I have the top middle section of the dash in the shop getting a 7" touchscreen moulded into it. It will have the black piano finish to it. The Macmini is replacing the cd player. With any luck the cd slot of the Macmini will line up with the slot of the stereo face.
Im just waiting on the shipment of the Macmini before i install it in the 8. I have put a little red off/on button right next to the DSC button, looks very factory.
I have installed an auxMod replacing the tape deck. I will have full control of volume on the stearing wheel.
I downloaded a lot of Frontrow media centre software to try out once its finished. Ill try and post some picks of the progress.
Ive been away for a long time, but now im back. (overseas)
02-10-2007, 10:57 PM
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Episode 7 of heroes in the background playing.
Auxmod installed where the tape deck is meant to go.
Front of deck, hopefully the cd slot will line with the Macs.
Where the Macmini will go once I receive it.
The top section where the 7"touchscreen is going to be moulded to.
Just a picture of the centre console.
The little on/off switch for powering up the Macmini.
Auxmod installed where the tape deck is meant to go.
Front of deck, hopefully the cd slot will line with the Macs.
Where the Macmini will go once I receive it.
The top section where the 7"touchscreen is going to be moulded to.
Just a picture of the centre console.
The little on/off switch for powering up the Macmini.
02-11-2007, 01:58 AM
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are you doing the install yoursef or are you getting some fancy schmancy company to do it for you?
are you going to run all your music off it?
are you going to run all your music off it?
02-11-2007, 03:10 AM
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Originally Posted by DrewMan
are you doing the install yoursef or are you getting some fancy schmancy company to do it for you?
are you going to run all your music off it?
are you going to run all your music off it?
Everything, but the moulding of the touchscreen I'll be doing myself. Why pay someone when you can do it yourself, i say. Ill be running my whole iTunes collection including videos (all 13 episodes of Heroes)
I'll also be running Mini Miglia (eyeTV) to watch HD television. Its all plug and play at the moment.
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02-11-2007, 04:36 AM
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Originally Posted by takahashi
Why not - it is fun.
Any pic of the screen?
Any pic of the screen?
The screen i have is the exact same one that they sell in Jay car, but for $400.00 cheaper.
02-11-2007, 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by rx-evolv
If i like the whole install ill go out and splurge on a Xenarc.
02-12-2007, 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by kunz
I have a Xenarc 700TSV on mine and would highly recommend it.
Regards, Pepe
02-18-2007, 06:32 AM
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nice~~~~
would love to see how this comes out.
should get your ipod connected as well. :D
oh and will u be able to browse internet if there is wifi hotspot near by? that would be pretty kewl
would love to see how this comes out.
should get your ipod connected as well. :D
oh and will u be able to browse internet if there is wifi hotspot near by? that would be pretty kewl
02-18-2007, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by takahashi
Is that the Pepe I used to know... you are coming back from O/S as well
02-20-2007, 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by playa78
nice~~~~
would love to see how this comes out.
should get your ipod connected as well. :D
oh and will u be able to browse internet if there is wifi hotspot near by? that would be pretty kewl
would love to see how this comes out.
should get your ipod connected as well. :D
oh and will u be able to browse internet if there is wifi hotspot near by? that would be pretty kewl
02-20-2007, 04:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Revolver
I thought the same thing. Had a black 8 and lived in Canberra.
I have a red 8
02-20-2007, 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by EZZY
i think he is the one with VR & 20" wheels, from sydney and came to a few of our meets.
02-20-2007, 04:56 AM
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She looks right at home in there
She arrived today.
The cd slots dont line up, but not to worry. The Mac Mini's cd slot is about 7mm to high. I might have to pull it out of its shell to see if I can get them to line up.
She arrived today.
The cd slots dont line up, but not to worry. The Mac Mini's cd slot is about 7mm to high. I might have to pull it out of its shell to see if I can get them to line up.
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02-23-2007, 06:10 AM
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The guy who is fabricating the screen on the dash bit has informed me that there is a crack on the side of the fabrication. Looks like its going to be delayed for another couple of weeks. 
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02-23-2007, 06:12 AM
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Meantime, I have been looking for ideas on how to relocate the power button of the mac mini. i found this
http://www.carnetix.com/p1900/Mac_mi...os/photo1.html
A step by step on how to pull the button out.nice
http://www.carnetix.com/p1900/Mac_mi...os/photo1.html
A step by step on how to pull the button out.nice
02-23-2007, 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by rx-evolv
Hey E, i still owe you 2 bucks from Krispies. Geez thats going back a while, but i still remember. You saved my life there.
its all good.remember this one? pic taken outside sydney auto salon in 2005
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02-23-2007, 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by EZZY
dont mention it its all good.
remember this one? pic taken outside sydney auto salon in 2005
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its all good.remember this one? pic taken outside sydney auto salon in 2005
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[/IMG]how's your 8 going, any new mods?
