Some summary pics of my build...
12-07-2004, 01:53 PM
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Some summary pics of my build...
Hey all...I thought I'd post up some summary pictures of what's currently going on with my build. For those of you that have been following my build since this summer, this will just be a summary review, but for those of you who haven't seen my car before, these pictures are merely a teaser. For full specs and pictures, check out the site: http://devoid.mine.nu
* Just a quick note: the wood panels you see in the trunk are only templates created for the plexiglass that will replace them.
* Just a quick note: the wood panels you see in the trunk are only templates created for the plexiglass that will replace them.
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12-07-2004, 01:58 PM
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RX8 and a Truk....
good lord!!! wow...
Stupid question time: Your HVAC data...that hole msg window....what becomes of it? any issues with removing it, etc?
Congrats - that looks awesome.
Stupid question time: Your HVAC data...that hole msg window....what becomes of it? any issues with removing it, etc?
Congrats - that looks awesome.
12-07-2004, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by dmp
Stupid question time: Your HVAC data...that hole msg window....what becomes of it? any issues with removing it, etc?
The requirments to do this, however, were to keep a good chunk of the original radio, which has been dissassebled to the bare minimum necessary for functionality of the HVAC and display, and mounted behind the new display which took the place of the original radio. Also, we needed a wiring modification to the rear BOSE amp, since we removed the amp and the original radio "needs" it in order to function.
12-07-2004, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Rxdriftingaction
the is the coolest interior of rx8 i have seem so far..
Oh, and the interior lighting will match the capabilities of those on the exterior...so keep a look out for pictures of all the lights on thursday.
12-07-2004, 02:33 PM
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Nice...VERY NICE! It's great what people can do with the KNOW HOW! I would love to do stuff like that but the weight gain (if significant) would make me subtract weight some place else for ever pound I add. It's still a sports car...and a light one too, so I would have to come up with something to keep that in effect.
Note: I was thinking of somehow getting an laptop with wireless internet connection. Then taking the screen off, adding a TV turner, DVD player, and integrate all of it into the dash some how. Like have the keys/mouse touch pad come out of some place while the screen hid away and came out when I wanted. This way I could play TV, DVD's, play games...and connect to wireless hot spots from inside my car...ohh, the dream!!! (I thought of this cause when driving to VA I saw that a rest stop had wireless access...WOW!)
OR
Building a small computer and hideing it with TV, DVD, and game play capablity. Add some wireless keyboard, mouse, game pad...and BANG...you have a total entertainment system.
Note: I was thinking of somehow getting an laptop with wireless internet connection. Then taking the screen off, adding a TV turner, DVD player, and integrate all of it into the dash some how. Like have the keys/mouse touch pad come out of some place while the screen hid away and came out when I wanted. This way I could play TV, DVD's, play games...and connect to wireless hot spots from inside my car...ohh, the dream!!! (I thought of this cause when driving to VA I saw that a rest stop had wireless access...WOW!)
OR
Building a small computer and hideing it with TV, DVD, and game play capablity. Add some wireless keyboard, mouse, game pad...and BANG...you have a total entertainment system.
12-07-2004, 02:49 PM
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rx8wannahave - The large box you see in the trunk in the top left of the trunk pictures is actually a computer with a PS2. (pics attached) The computer does have wireless as well as having a wired switch to connect the computer, the PS2, and a set of accessory ports in the trunk and by the front passanger (RCA Video/L Audio/R Audio, AC power, ethernet port) for connecting anything conceivable from a laptop to an NES. There will also be bluetooth wireless for connecting the computer, as well as controling the lighting system.
As for the weighting...yes, the sports car weighting has been lost a bit. We are componsating with an electronically adjustable coil over suspension and adding some more HP. This is not designed to be a race car, however, but rather a Ultimate Touring RX-8.
Road trips will never be the same!
As for the weighting...yes, the sports car weighting has been lost a bit. We are componsating with an electronically adjustable coil over suspension and adding some more HP. This is not designed to be a race car, however, but rather a Ultimate Touring RX-8.
Road trips will never be the same!
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12-07-2004, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by devoid
rx8wannahave - The large box you see in the trunk in the top left of the trunk pictures is actually a computer with a PS2. (pics attached) The computer does have wireless as well as having a wired switch to connect the computer, the PS2, and a set of accessory ports in the trunk and by the front passanger (RCA Video/L Audio/R Audio, AC power, ethernet port) for connecting anything conceivable from a laptop to an NES. There will also be bluetooth wireless for connecting the computer, as well as controling the lighting system.
As for the weighting...yes, the sports car weighting has been lost a bit. We are componsating with an electronically adjustable coil over suspension and adding some more HP. This is not designed to be a race car, however, but rather a Ultimate Touring RX-8. Road trips will never be the same!
As for the weighting...yes, the sports car weighting has been lost a bit. We are componsating with an electronically adjustable coil over suspension and adding some more HP. This is not designed to be a race car, however, but rather a Ultimate Touring RX-8.
Road trips will never be the same!
12-07-2004, 03:10 PM
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oh.....I forgot to mention, the computer is also hooked up to the CanZoomer piggyback ECU for reprogramming on the fly. Additionally, there is also a CanScan tool hooked up to the computer for realtime reading ECU and sensor data.
If you look closely at the second attached pic (the dash and center counsel) you'll notice the integrated touchpad for controlling the computer.
PS - has anyone noticed (or maybe "not" noticed) anything in the last picture of the second set? (the picture of the side of the car) If not...you might want to take a second look!
If you look closely at the second attached pic (the dash and center counsel) you'll notice the integrated touchpad for controlling the computer.
PS - has anyone noticed (or maybe "not" noticed) anything in the last picture of the second set? (the picture of the side of the car) If not...you might want to take a second look!
12-07-2004, 03:20 PM
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I am speechless, nice work. Take one off the "I've never seen that " list.....keep us posted, well done and executed. Look forward to finished install.
12-07-2004, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by devoid
oh.....I forgot to mention, the computer is also hooked up to the CanZoomer piggyback ECU for reprogramming on the fly. Additionally, there is also a CanScan tool hooked up to the computer for realtime reading ECU and sensor data.
If you look closely at the second attached pic (the dash and center counsel) you'll notice the integrated touchpad for controlling the computer.
PS - has anyone noticed (or maybe "not" noticed) anything in the last picture of the second set? (the picture of the side of the car) If not...you might want to take a second look!
If you look closely at the second attached pic (the dash and center counsel) you'll notice the integrated touchpad for controlling the computer.
PS - has anyone noticed (or maybe "not" noticed) anything in the last picture of the second set? (the picture of the side of the car) If not...you might want to take a second look!
ok you got me on that one...what is it???
12-07-2004, 06:11 PM
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Very nice! What is the cost estimate? I was looking at doing something similar but the dash kit alone was quoted to me at close to $1500 and that was before the head unit and wiring.
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has anyone noticed (or maybe "not" noticed) anything in the last picture of the second set? (the picture of the side of the car) If not...you might want to take a second look!
Also, can we all agree that dvoid...is NUTS...but in the most lovely type of way!!! My GOD man...were have you been ALL OUR LIVES!!!
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The large box you see in the trunk in the top left of the trunk pictures is actually a computer with a PS2. (pics attached) The computer does have wireless as well as having a wired switch to connect the computer, the PS2, and a set of accessory ports in the trunk and by the front passanger (RCA Video/L Audio/R Audio, AC power, ethernet port) for connecting anything conceivable from a laptop to an NES. There will also be bluetooth wireless for connecting the computer, as well as controling the lighting system.
As for the weighting...yes, the sports car weighting has been lost a bit. We are componsating with an electronically adjustable coil over suspension and adding some more HP. This is not designed to be a race car, however, but rather a Ultimate Touring RX-8. Road trips will never be the same!
As for the weighting...yes, the sports car weighting has been lost a bit. We are componsating with an electronically adjustable coil over suspension and adding some more HP. This is not designed to be a race car, however, but rather a Ultimate Touring RX-8. Road trips will never be the same!
"Are we there yet?"
Heck, I might let mom drive and go back there and play with the kids...LOL
For long trips look no further than devoid...for help! Great job man...GREAT JOB! Your nuts...but I love what you are doing, now cut some weight off the 8 and there will be no compromises!
12-07-2004, 10:59 PM
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dang your doing alot at once.........have any more pictures with completed interior and pictures of the door at the say time cuz i cant really see it in the garage. oh i might of missed this but what kind of sound system you have going there?