Easyriders Car PC Project

Tom|Nbk · 21 Apr 2008 at 23:16

I'd like to see the screen properly implemented tbh.

Would the vents not overheat and damage the screen. Guess you can't use them with it on

OllyM · 21 Apr 2008 at 23:17

easyrider said:
Why does that matter?

Its no different than having a mobile phone clipped on your dash

If looks prevail over functionality then good luck to you.

I would rather have fingertip access to my entertainment when doing a 5hr

drive than what it looked like.

Well, we can just agree to disagree

easyrider · 21 Apr 2008 at 23:20

paradigm said:
One wire over the dash is "in the way" to me.

Secondly, you can't see your vents, so a function is not only with something "in the way" but, in reality, is completely obstructed.

Can't see the vents does not mean they cannot be used.

There is more than enough "gap" to not restrict airflow"

It matters for the reasons I have given you numerous times already. Try reading.

No need for that TBH.

It looks turd IMO (in MY opinion, MINE, not yours).

Explain to me how he WOULDN'T have fingertip access to the same media if he had spent the time actually recessing the screen into the dash?

This may be a possibilty.

But that means more cost,more time

Biohazard · 21 Apr 2008 at 23:21

easyrider said:
Can't see the vents does not mean they cannot be used.

If you are both talking about using the centre blowers with the screen in place, you couldn't. Does get hot. I certainly wouldn't anyway, I'd block them off and use the door vents if I had a screen installed like that.

Tom|Nbk · 21 Apr 2008 at 23:22

easyrider said:
Can't see the vents does not mean they cannot be used.

Don't know how hot your vents get. But mine have been known to melt air fresheners :eek:

The plastic plug in ones.

I certainly wouldn't want a £170 screen infront if they're going to be used.

easyrider · 21 Apr 2008 at 23:23

OllyM said:
Well, we can just agree to disagree

Yes,

And this being my first car PC install I'm happy.

*******$ 250 on a double din bezel does not offer enough titillation right now.

Biohazard · 21 Apr 2008 at 23:24

I would love the space in my dash for a double din!

Tom|Nbk · 21 Apr 2008 at 23:25

Obviously not bothered about the whole vent thing. Right.

easyrider · 21 Apr 2008 at 23:28

Biohazard said:
If you are both talking about using the centre blowers with the screen in place, you couldn't. Does get hot. I certainly wouldn't anyway, I'd block them off and use the door vents if I had a screen installed like that.

TBH,

I ran the screen like this for 3 days while at work and forgot it was on

No airflow at all and no problems

On a desk with foam behind.

The thing was hot when I picked it up.

There is 3" clear from the vents. and TBH i never use them.

I use driver side blowing cool air on my face

So issue never resulted

Tom|Nbk · 21 Apr 2008 at 23:28

easyrider said:
Yes,

And this being my first car PC install I'm happy.

*******$ 250 on a double din bezel does not offer enough titillation right now.

You've spent a decent amount already. Why not go the whole hog and make an install that will last and look better than a bodge. Looks like a TomTom job.

Biohazard · 21 Apr 2008 at 23:29

It will die 100 times quicker that way, trust me. Heat kills everything electronics wise.

easyrider · 21 Apr 2008 at 23:30

Tom|Nbk said:
Obviously not bothered about the whole vent thing. Right.

yeah

No issue,

As there wasn't one.

My vents are fully functional

And do not hinder my usage of my air con before the screen was in place.

easyrider · 21 Apr 2008 at 23:32

Biohazard said:
It will die 100 times quicker that way, trust me. Heat kills everything electronics wise.

Its not running like that now. lol

Its mounted on the dash. With no issue.

paradigm · 21 Apr 2008 at 23:32

easyrider said:
yeah

No issue,

As there wasn't one.

My vents are fully functional

And do not hinder my usage of my air con before the screen was in place.

Wait for a cold day, whack on full cabin heat, watch your screen die.

Biohazard · 21 Apr 2008 at 23:32

No issue eh?

Once again?

Biohazard · 21 Apr 2008 at 23:33

paradigm said:
Wait for a cold day, whack on full cabin heat, watch your screen die.

I'd give up now, no one is going to win.

easyrider · 21 Apr 2008 at 23:34

paradigm said:
Wait for a cold day, whack on full cabin heat, watch your screen die.

Explain?

I just turn the vents off?

Keeping the ambient in car temps as what i want.

With respect...Do you think I'm stupid?

paradigm · 21 Apr 2008 at 23:35

easyrider said:
Explain?

Heat KILLS electronics

easyrider said:
I just turn the vents off?

And be cold, ace

easyrider said:
Keeping the ambient in car temps as what i want.

With no vents on? Cool. What if you want some heat blowing on your left hand side?

easyrider said:
With respect...Do you think I'm stupid?

Yes

Biohazard · 21 Apr 2008 at 23:36

Your just being pendantic now paradigm. Don't seperate one statement into consituent parts and then argue each sentence while ignoring the others. Naughty boy.

paradigm · 21 Apr 2008 at 23:37

I think you'll find I answered each question, as they were asked.