The Mazda 3 is a great car, but I didn't want to spend the $2000 plus for the factory navigation unit. I've had computers in my last two cars, so I decided to "geek my ride." This was a pretty straight forward install, as I used the factory head-unit for amplification.
Now, on to the computer install. I used a Navigation popup chassis from this site: http://www.japanparts.com/db/partslist.php?dealer=6&car=95&middlesmall=2:13&maker=8&volkey=
You can see pictures of my previous car's install here: http://www.hyundai-forums.com/index.php?showtopic=12685&st=0#entry57067
My first CarPC install is here: http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/show-off-your-project/77563-05-hyundai-elantra-gt-install.html
The components used in this install are listed below, some of these items are from my previous installs:
Mazda Pop-up Enclosure - $200 - Used on Ebay
7" Lilliput LED-Backlit Monitor - $231 on Ebay
CPU: IntelD945GCLF2 $85.00 - from Buy.com
VoomPC2 Enclosure $69.00 - from short-circuit.com
OS: WinXP Pro SP3 - $100.00 OEM from local computer store
Hard Drive: 120gb 2.5" Toshiba - $59.00 from local computer store
Memory: 1gb 533 DDR2 - $20.00 from local computer store
Frontend: Centrafuse - $129.00 or Roadrunner $Free
Mobile TV: Slingplayer - $149.00 Slingbox from Amazon.com
HD Radio: Directed Electronics - $49 Ebay
GPS Software: Iguidance 2009 - $89.00 Semsons.com
GPS Receiver: Holux USB - $39.00 Semsons.com
Keyboard: Mini USB - $19.00 MP3Car.com
Remote Control: Macally - $25.00 Ebay
WiFi: Dlink WUA-1340 - $19.95 Fry's
EVDO Router: Cradlepoint CTR500 - $149.00 3GStore.com
EVDO RevA Express Card: Novatel V740 (provides Internet via Verizon Wireless) $Free with 2yr Contract
Main Amp: Factory Bose - Came with Car
Subwoofer Amp: Crunch Powerzone P500.2 - $79.00 Fry's
Sub: JL Audio 8W6 - $80.00 Local Car Stereo Store - Boom Boom for the Zoom Zoom
Stealthsub enclosure - $110 MazdaForum Group Buy
Blood, Sweat, & Tears Installing - Priceless
Pictures Below:
**Overall View - Centrafuse Main Menu**
**Closeup of Centrafuse Main Menu**
**Trunk showing Sub Amp and VoomPC2. I had to trim the plastic for the two units to fit. The cool thing is I have full access to my spare tire, and do not loose any cargo space**
**Trunk with cargo tray installed. I had to trim the cargo tray to fit around the amp and computer.**
**Trunk with floor installed showing JL Sub in Stealth Enclosure**
**Another trunk shot showing Cradlepoint Router and Dlink Wifi**
**HD Radio and USB Hub in Glovebox**
**Trunk showing sub amp before cleanup**
**Trunk shot showing amp and computer before cleanup**
**Glovebox removed, and showing firewall passthrough**
**Firewall passthrough closeup as shown from engine compartment**
**Firewall passthrough closeup as shown from passenger compartment**
**Interior showing center top and glovebox removed**
**New center top with pop-up cutout**
**Testing monitor in pop-up tray before installing**
**Showing GPS puck in pop-up tray**
**Interior showing rear seat removed**
Applications
**Pandora**
**IGuidance 2009**
**Slingbox running fullscreen showing DirecTV DVR Menu**
**Slingbox showing virtual remote**
**Slingbox running fullscreen**
**Slingbox running inside of Iguidance 2009**
**Internet Explorer**
**Roadrunner using FX skin main menu**
**Roadrunner using FX skin Weather**
**Microsoft Foldershare - I use this to sync my music and talk radio recordings. This works both over the Wifi and EVDO.**
Now, on to the computer install. I used a Navigation popup chassis from this site: http://www.japanparts.com/db/partslist.php?dealer=6&car=95&middlesmall=2:13&maker=8&volkey=
You can see pictures of my previous car's install here: http://www.hyundai-forums.com/index.php?showtopic=12685&st=0#entry57067
My first CarPC install is here: http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/show-off-your-project/77563-05-hyundai-elantra-gt-install.html
The components used in this install are listed below, some of these items are from my previous installs:
Mazda Pop-up Enclosure - $200 - Used on Ebay
7" Lilliput LED-Backlit Monitor - $231 on Ebay
CPU: IntelD945GCLF2 $85.00 - from Buy.com
VoomPC2 Enclosure $69.00 - from short-circuit.com
OS: WinXP Pro SP3 - $100.00 OEM from local computer store
Hard Drive: 120gb 2.5" Toshiba - $59.00 from local computer store
Memory: 1gb 533 DDR2 - $20.00 from local computer store
Frontend: Centrafuse - $129.00 or Roadrunner $Free
Mobile TV: Slingplayer - $149.00 Slingbox from Amazon.com
HD Radio: Directed Electronics - $49 Ebay
GPS Software: Iguidance 2009 - $89.00 Semsons.com
GPS Receiver: Holux USB - $39.00 Semsons.com
Keyboard: Mini USB - $19.00 MP3Car.com
Remote Control: Macally - $25.00 Ebay
WiFi: Dlink WUA-1340 - $19.95 Fry's
EVDO Router: Cradlepoint CTR500 - $149.00 3GStore.com
EVDO RevA Express Card: Novatel V740 (provides Internet via Verizon Wireless) $Free with 2yr Contract
Main Amp: Factory Bose - Came with Car
Subwoofer Amp: Crunch Powerzone P500.2 - $79.00 Fry's
Sub: JL Audio 8W6 - $80.00 Local Car Stereo Store - Boom Boom for the Zoom Zoom
Stealthsub enclosure - $110 MazdaForum Group Buy
Blood, Sweat, & Tears Installing - Priceless
Pictures Below:
**Overall View - Centrafuse Main Menu**
**Closeup of Centrafuse Main Menu**
**Trunk showing Sub Amp and VoomPC2. I had to trim the plastic for the two units to fit. The cool thing is I have full access to my spare tire, and do not loose any cargo space**
**Trunk with cargo tray installed. I had to trim the cargo tray to fit around the amp and computer.**
**Trunk with floor installed showing JL Sub in Stealth Enclosure**
**Another trunk shot showing Cradlepoint Router and Dlink Wifi**
**HD Radio and USB Hub in Glovebox**
**Trunk showing sub amp before cleanup**
**Trunk shot showing amp and computer before cleanup**
**Glovebox removed, and showing firewall passthrough**
**Firewall passthrough closeup as shown from engine compartment**
**Firewall passthrough closeup as shown from passenger compartment**
**Interior showing center top and glovebox removed**
**New center top with pop-up cutout**
**Testing monitor in pop-up tray before installing**
**Showing GPS puck in pop-up tray**
**Interior showing rear seat removed**
Applications
**Pandora**
**IGuidance 2009**
**Slingbox running fullscreen showing DirecTV DVR Menu**
**Slingbox showing virtual remote**
**Slingbox running fullscreen**
**Slingbox running inside of Iguidance 2009**
**Internet Explorer**
**Roadrunner using FX skin main menu**
**Roadrunner using FX skin Weather**
**Microsoft Foldershare - I use this to sync my music and talk radio recordings. This works both over the Wifi and EVDO.**
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