Asinine Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 Ok folks, my first fabrication is pretty much done. All that's left is to solder some power to the cigarette lighter and tuck everything away.Here is what i am looking at so far. It should go up and tilt up a bit when installed, but so far it seems as thought it will stand up at least for a little while.Finished pics should come tomorrow, although it's gonna suck to solder in the car!? :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the underlørd Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 looks great patrick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owned Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 Is there any specific reason you didn't mount the bracket to the inside of the pocket instead of the outside? Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxx Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 i would have fabricated it so that it comes out from the bottom and folds up... but what ever works i gotta finish that project of mine of that in car PC looks good tho man, good luck with soldering, take lots of news paper. and don't breathe the stuff in... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asinine Posted January 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 I needed it low cause if it were much higher then it would be covering too much of my HU. You'll neve see the ugly metal piece casue the only thing that will get removed will be silver part, but the harness will always be on. I put the braket on the outside because you'll never see it there, you can still see into the pocket, and my metal work needs some .. well .. work!?Gotta get my act together and get out in this miserable weather!At least i'll be soldering over winter mats, not the carpet ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nagrod18 Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 Last time I soldered in my car it dripped on my heel. Make sure you wear pants.....and shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asinine Posted January 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 I went to soldering school with the steel workers from the simpsons... all i wear is assless chaps!!I was just out there and ran the wire for the antenna itself (to the front - 855) and i'm happy with that, but my assface housemate has hidden my toolbox so i can't find a soldering iron!!!And i was just looking at it, and i didn't realize how far that ashtray comes out - might be some issues there!? any by might be i mean probably will be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asinine Posted January 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 OK my little ladies.Everything is in, and only one problem exists, but i'll tolerate it.. Here is a pic in anti-theft mode:Here is a pic in full a/v mode:The only problem is that i wired the voltage damener right to a live line, so that even when the car is off the XM could stay on, or even if turned off the led on the cigarette adapter that is now burried in my dash is on.Oh well.Best part - other than it being awesome is that the drawer still opens!!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owned Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 Well, that's not too bad at all. You should do something to paint the screw heads black. Even just Sharpie them if you have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nagrod18 Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 I like how anti-theft mode closes the glove box, thus hiding the ipod it contains. Looks real nice, took me a little bit to even see where it hides away too. Good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asinine Posted January 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 Oh, it doesn't fold away, it's just removable from the carrier.Like i can take it inside and use it in the house or whatever.The iPod is very important since it's hooked up and i control it through the HU!?I'm really happy with the set up, just as long as my car keeps starting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxx Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 pretty cool man, good job! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastboy Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 looks great Pat! I like the anti-theft mode! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asinine Posted January 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 Thanks!! After a full day of use, it's kinda springy on the top, but i can live with it!!Sat. Radio is the shizzz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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