Possibly starting production of a 1 din solution
03-07-2006, 11:21 PM
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Possibly starting production of a 1 din solution
After posting in the for sale section I was contacted by a member who would like to mass produce a dash mounted 1 din solution for the 8. Our goals would be to create a high quality dash mounted piece for under $300.00 US. Before any real work begins I wanted to ask who would be interested, if there is anything you would like to see in the end product and listen to any suggestions you may have. We talked about a 1 din solution, 2 din, and the possible option of a customized version. The customized version could include things like an Ipod mount, gauges, or choice of color/finish. No release date can be given as the intention of this thread is to gauge interest and get some feedback.
-Boxcar
The closest example I could show would be a piece created for me I call v1.0. The piece I created at the bottom of the first post is an example of my work ( v2.0). Pics can be found here.
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-interior-audio-electronics-24/my-carpc-carputer-70874/
-Boxcar
The closest example I could show would be a piece created for me I call v1.0. The piece I created at the bottom of the first post is an example of my work ( v2.0). Pics can be found here.
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-interior-audio-electronics-24/my-carpc-carputer-70874/
03-08-2006, 01:52 PM
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I am already working on this as well. I have a spare dashboard here at the store to make the process happen as well. It should be a fairly easy thing to fabricate actually. If you go about this I would try and make the option of a ISO mount or a DIN mount, ISO making a far cleaner install. This is going to be like shooting ducks in a barrel as compared to making the panel for the lower section, that was a royal PITA. Once the piece is done, it can be sprayed any color under the sun, we went with a silver paint on the last one as the gloss black shows scratches way too easy and it also reflects a crapload of sunlight during the day. I think a painted surface would probably be a nicer finish as compared to a leather or vinyl solution, but to each his own, my preferences do not matter when the customer is paying to have a job done.
03-10-2006, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by forbidden
I am already working on this as well. I have a spare dashboard here at the store to make the process happen as well. It should be a fairly easy thing to fabricate actually. If you go about this I would try and make the option of a ISO mount or a DIN mount, ISO making a far cleaner install. This is going to be like shooting ducks in a barrel as compared to making the panel for the lower section, that was a royal PITA. Once the piece is done, it can be sprayed any color under the sun, we went with a silver paint on the last one as the gloss black shows scratches way too easy and it also reflects a crapload of sunlight during the day. I think a painted surface would probably be a nicer finish as compared to a leather or vinyl solution, but to each his own, my preferences do not matter when the customer is paying to have a job done.
Thank you for the feedback. There will be no vinyl on these pieces. The vinyl piece was made for me by a friend of my brothers. Considering what I paid for it and the fact that the guy made almost nothing I had no room to complain. It did its job and looked good for the price.
How did you go about molding the bottom of the dash piece? The clips are a pain in the butt and building on top of the factory pieces would add to the cost. We are at the point of considering taking deposits on top of the purchase price which would be given back to the customer when they send their factory dash piece to us. I would really like to avoid having to do something like that.
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03-10-2006, 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by jeffe19007
Boxcar,
Sign me up too... that is the toughest part of getting the carputer togther.
Sign me up too... that is the toughest part of getting the carputer togther.
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03-10-2006, 09:11 AM
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Thank you all for your interest. The hard part seems to be molding the the mounts for the clips on the underside of the piece. I need to order up some spare clips then we should be back on track. Please keep the feedback coming. Nothing is final yet and I would really like to know what you want.
-Boxcar
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03-14-2006, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by nstlfrk
I already have done this and sell the full kit with instalation photos and all harnesses prewired for ac unit comtrol.
If you are intrestead contact
The Nstlfrk Edition
@ 785-342-0070 and or email me at nstlfrk@***.net.
I have it in all colors and either in fiberglass or an abs plastic mold.
i can also sell it for a double din.
If you are intrestead contact
The Nstlfrk Edition
@ 785-342-0070 and or email me at nstlfrk@***.net.
I have it in all colors and either in fiberglass or an abs plastic mold.
i can also sell it for a double din.
beers
03-14-2006, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by nstlfrk
just the main board is all that is left it is behind the glove box above a support
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03-14-2006, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by nstlfrk
well the double din has the ac controls under the unit and i agree about the hazards thought about it to late though already had a company make me alot of molds and ofcourse forgot all about the hazards.
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03-14-2006, 08:54 PM
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Looks good but our solution will be above the ac vents. Carefull or you'll get yourself booted for not being a site sponsor.
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03-14-2006, 08:57 PM
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Looks good but ou solution will be above the ac vents. Carefull or your get yourself booted for not being a site sponsor.
i thought this was one and the same. this should be interesting. more choices. very good.
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03-14-2006, 10:13 PM
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Just wanted everyone to know that the project is still moving forward. A couple of molds have been made and several different pieces have been built. As soon as I know more I'll be sure to fill everyone in.
03-14-2006, 10:56 PM
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I would definitely be interested in v2.0, a retractable, above vent solution. The idea was pitched to car media concepts, however they seem to be set on a complete overhaul of the existing stock stereo. Keeping the stock look would be a plus for me.