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)

 

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.

 

can't wait to see when you've got the macmini and completed the installation.

 

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?

 

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.

 

nicee!! can't wait for it

 

Why not - it is fun.

Any pic of the screen?

 

I would have some pics, but it is in the shop. Hopefully I should be able to pick it up this week some time. I got the screen on ebay real cheap $140.00. If i like the whole install ill go out and splurge on a Xenarc.
The screen i have is the exact same one that they sell in Jay car, but for $400.00 cheaper.

 

I have a Xenarc 700TSV on mine and would highly recommend it.

 

If you dont mind me asking, where and for how much did you pick it up for? What car have you put this in and could you post up some pics.

Regards, Pepe

 

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

 

Is that the Pepe I used to know... you are coming back from O/S as well

 

I thought the same thing. Had a black 8 and lived in Canberra.

 

i think he is the one with VR & 20" wheels, from sydney and came to a few of our meets.

 

I will have a usb and firewire jack somewhere in the car so i can plug in just about anything..

 

Wrong Pepe guys. Im the original one the other one is a fake. lol
I have a red 8

 

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.

 

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.

 

Oooooo, this looks like a good idea ^.^

 

hmmmmmm yummy

 

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.

 

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

 

dont mention it its all good.
remember this one? pic taken outside sydney auto salon in 2005
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sure do. she looks clean there. lol
how's your 8 going, any new mods?