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kurbkilla 06-27-2013 08:49 PM

Computer Head Unit
 
I would like to add gauges for when I add a supercharger (oil temp, oil press, boost, air fuel). However I do not want to touch the dash, pillers, anything that is not pre-existing. So I was thinking but don't know how to do it and looking for help/direction.

I was thinking of using a Raspberry Pi (mini computer) connected to a touchscreen that will use stock radio/speakers, stock Bluetooth, and let me display and change the car gauges. Then build it into a box that will replace the existing head unit.

Is that possible or should I wake-up from this dream.

GaDgeT 06-27-2013 09:02 PM

easiest solution is to get an OBD2 - Wifi converter and run software on an iphone or andoid.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9...o/IMG_1889.PNG
Im running 'dash command' via Kiwi PLX adapter, and my head unit displays gauges, info etc..

Much less hassle than a car pc, been down that road ;p

kurbkilla 06-28-2013 02:28 AM

Do you have problems keeping the phone in place. Not flying in your face while turning/braking ect. How did you mount your phone.

suaveflooder 06-28-2013 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by kurbkilla (Post 1031598)
Do you have problems keeping the phone in place. Not flying in your face while turning/braking ect. How did you mount your phone.

I assume he uses some sort of phone holder :happy0180:

GaDgeT 06-28-2013 03:13 AM

yeah, its in a holder.. didnt come loose last motorkhana, was all kinds of sideways ;p

GaDgeT 06-28-2013 03:14 AM

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-O...o/IMG_1862.JPG

suaveflooder 06-28-2013 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by GaDgeT (Post 1031660)

Hey, I just wanted to let you know, your dash is backwards. Might need to warranty that ;)

GaDgeT 06-28-2013 03:33 AM

** fixed
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-E...1-no/photo.jpg

suaveflooder 06-28-2013 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by GaDgeT (Post 1031687)

Lol!!

nalc 06-28-2013 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by GaDgeT (Post 1031687)
** fixed

Hey, buddy, I think the numbers and words on your head unit look funny. I didn't realize that you guys have a completely different written language in Australia. I wonder if there's anything good on MA radio, we don't have that in the states. I do have to compliment you on your excellent English, you write like a native speaker.

PoWn3d_0704 06-28-2013 09:49 AM

http://www.fa20club.com/product.php?...cat=276&page=1

Get this thing. I will, when I supercharge.

kurbkilla 06-28-2013 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by PoWn3d_0704 (Post 1031891)
http://www.fa20club.com/product.php?...cat=276&page=1

Get this thing. I will, when I supercharge.


It looks like you can only one gauge on at a time. So I would at lest need two (air/fuel and oil pressure) to keep my car from blowing up.

Is it possible to change the analog speedo to read differently then the digital speedo. That way you could use the analog as a air/fuel gauge?

m.wood0213 06-28-2013 01:14 PM

just replace the drivers side A pillar piece with a new one w/ gauge ports.

kurbkilla 06-28-2013 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by m.wood0213 (Post 1032245)
just replace the drivers side A pillar piece with a new one w/ gauge ports.

As I mentioned in the beginning I dont want to touch the dash or pillars.

I made my own complete dash on a previous car and I swore I would not do that again.


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