Adding a Carputer

Astros67 · 03-06-2005, 11:03 PM

Well i am planning on added a pc to my 02' GAGT during the summer and i have a question. I was wondering what is the easiest way of connecting the line-out from the pc to the amp. I plan on removing the stock HU and using the computer as the stand-alone player.
I've been looking around at different products and i have no clue on what i would need.
Any help would be greatly appreciated....

sc02grandam · 03-06-2005, 11:11 PM

make a custom harness

you can find the pinouts of the existing harness on the stickys at the top of the forum

Astros67 · 03-07-2005, 03:40 PM

is there a product that can take the harness from the stock HU and convert it for Aux-input?

onesexyga · 03-07-2005, 05:45 PM

Mini jack to RCA converter. It would turn your headphone jack into RCA's. Would that work?

Astros67 · 03-07-2005, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onesexyga

Mini jack to RCA converter. It would turn your headphone jack into RCA's. Would that work?

That is what I was planning

I'm not sure how to hook up the RCA jacks to the wiring harness from the stock HU....

Daxloth · 03-07-2005, 06:14 PM

I thought you were running the PC to the amp?

sc02grandam · 03-07-2005, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daxloth

I thought you were running the PC to the amp?

what amp are you running it to? aftermarket or monsoon?

if its aftermarket its easy.. if its monsoon then custom harness

Astros67 · 03-07-2005, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daxloth

I thought you were running the PC to the amp?

sorry for the confusion.
my original plan was to connect it to the stock monsoon amp. But if it is easier to get a RCA adapter for the HU harness I would go that route...

KillJoy149 · 03-09-2005, 01:00 PM

G.F.L. on the pre-made custom harness that lets you connect to the Monsoon Amp.

An aftermarket amp is the way to go..... or an FM Modulator.

KillJoy

sc02grandam · 03-09-2005, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KillJoy149

G.F.L. on the pre-made custom harness that lets you connect to the Monsoon Amp.

An aftermarket amp is the way to go..... or an FM Modulator.

KillJoy

i agree with the aftermarket amp.. however if funds are short.. its not very hard to do.. just use those quick connects on the wires..

PontiacGT2K · 03-09-2005, 02:07 PM

If you're doing a carputer, get an aftermarket headunit and amp. You'll notice a difference in sound quality, it's well worth it.

Astros67 · 03-10-2005, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PontiacGT2K

If you're doing a carputer, get an aftermarket headunit and amp. You'll notice a difference in sound quality, it's well worth it.

the only problem with me getting an aftermarket HU is the LCD screen i plan on buying will take up the space where the stock HU is...

PontiacGT2K · 03-10-2005, 01:29 AM

I don't see where you getting an aftermarket head unit changes anything....either way you'll have to relocate the head unit. Might as well try to find space for a smaller head unit.

ghettograndam · 03-10-2005, 09:10 PM

Just a thought, but custom is custom. My GA has a little box in the headliner(not sure what its called). It looks as if with a little work you could fit a single din HU in it. THat wouild be cool with the HU above and the LCD below.

PontiacGT2K · 03-11-2005, 02:33 AM

Others that have done the LCD in the Grand Am thing have taken their stock head unit out, fit a 7" screen in its place, put an aftermarket head unit under the HVAC controls. Some have gone crazy and re-fiberglassed the trim ring, put the screen in the stock head unit place, put the aftermarket head unit under that, put the hvac controls on the very bottom.

Daxloth · 03-11-2005, 04:39 PM

That actually isnt as difficult as it sounds, bondo, sandpaper, and paint!

Brken123 · 03-12-2005, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PontiacGT2K

Others that have done the LCD in the Grand Am thing have taken their stock head unit out, fit a 7" screen in its place, put an aftermarket head unit under the HVAC controls. Some have gone crazy and re-fiberglassed the trim ring, put the screen in the stock head unit place, put the aftermarket head unit under that, put the hvac controls on the very bottom.

If anyone knows how to do this, let me know. I plan on doing this in my ride very soon...already have the screen and everything, just have no idea as to how to customize the dash.....if i don't get a response from anyone on here, i'm gonna go to a local car shop and inquire as to how much it would cost to get them to do it. Would rather do it myself, but i'm impatient......

Brken123 · 03-18-2005, 11:16 AM

No takers huh......

PontiacGT2K · 03-18-2005, 02:11 PM

Just bondo and fiberglass.

dylantinc · 03-31-2005, 06:23 PM

i am planning on doing a custom install with bondo, sandpaper, etc. i plan on the xenarc 700tsv touchscreen lcd and a mac mini. just not sure if i should relocate the hvac controls 1 step lower. i plan on putting the mini in either the center compartment or the open spot below the hvac. so, to the guy wondering a few weeks back, i'll keep you posted on progress. do the same.

later.

03-06-2005, 11:03 PM	#1
Astros67 GAGT - Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Illinois Age: 37 Posts: 6 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT	Adding a Carputer Well i am planning on added a pc to my 02' GAGT during the summer and i have a question. I was wondering what is the easiest way of connecting the line-out from the pc to the amp. I plan on removing the stock HU and using the computer as the stand-alone player. I've been looking around at different products and i have no clue on what i would need. Any help would be greatly appreciated....

03-06-2005, 11:11 PM	#2
sc02grandam GAGT - Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Edmonton/ Saskatoon, CANADA Age: 41 Posts: 920 Vehicle: 02 GT coupe.. SC	make a custom harness you can find the pinouts of the existing harness on the stickys at the top of the forum __________________ my car click here to listen to the supercharger and exhaust

03-09-2005, 02:07 PM	#11
PontiacGT2K It's coming... AKA: Andy Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: St. Charles, Illinois / Milwaukee, Wisconsin (school) Age: 37 Posts: 2,486 Vehicle: '03 350z Touring	If you're doing a carputer, get an aftermarket headunit and amp. You'll notice a difference in sound quality, it's well worth it. __________________ Team GMCI "Get the ambulance, my stomach fell out."

03-10-2005, 01:29 AM	#13
PontiacGT2K It's coming... AKA: Andy Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: St. Charles, Illinois / Milwaukee, Wisconsin (school) Age: 37 Posts: 2,486 Vehicle: '03 350z Touring	I don't see where you getting an aftermarket head unit changes anything....either way you'll have to relocate the head unit. Might as well try to find space for a smaller head unit. __________________ Team GMCI "Get the ambulance, my stomach fell out."

03-11-2005, 02:33 AM	#15
PontiacGT2K It's coming... AKA: Andy Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: St. Charles, Illinois / Milwaukee, Wisconsin (school) Age: 37 Posts: 2,486 Vehicle: '03 350z Touring	Others that have done the LCD in the Grand Am thing have taken their stock head unit out, fit a 7" screen in its place, put an aftermarket head unit under the HVAC controls. Some have gone crazy and re-fiberglassed the trim ring, put the screen in the stock head unit place, put the aftermarket head unit under that, put the hvac controls on the very bottom. __________________ Team GMCI "Get the ambulance, my stomach fell out."

03-07-2005, 03:40 PM	#3
Astros67 GAGT - Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Illinois Age: 37 Posts: 6 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT	is there a product that can take the harness from the stock HU and convert it for Aux-input?

03-07-2005, 05:45 PM	#4
onesexyga onesexyfiero AKA: Kevin Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Vermont/New Hampshire Age: 35 Posts: 1,534 Vehicle: 00 GAGT, 88 Fiero GT	Mini jack to RCA converter. It would turn your headphone jack into RCA's. Would that work?

03-07-2005, 06:14 PM	#6
Daxloth GAGT - Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hamburg NY Age: 39 Posts: 70 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am SE Sedan	I thought you were running the PC to the amp?

03-09-2005, 01:00 PM	#9
KillJoy149 GAGT - Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central Ohio Age: 44 Posts: 44 Vehicle: 2002 GAGT Sedan	G.F.L. on the pre-made custom harness that lets you connect to the Monsoon Amp. An aftermarket amp is the way to go..... or an FM Modulator. KillJoy

03-10-2005, 09:10 PM	#14
ghettograndam GAGT - Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: lawrence, ks Age: 35 Posts: 95 Vehicle: 1996 grand am GT coupe	Just a thought, but custom is custom. My GA has a little box in the headliner(not sure what its called). It looks as if with a little work you could fit a single din HU in it. THat wouild be cool with the HU above and the LCD below.

03-11-2005, 04:39 PM	#16
Daxloth GAGT - Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hamburg NY Age: 39 Posts: 70 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am SE Sedan	That actually isnt as difficult as it sounds, bondo, sandpaper, and paint!

03-18-2005, 11:16 AM	#18
Brken123 Is that a grand am? AKA: Steveo Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Boothwyn, PA Age: 39 Posts: 276 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT Coupe	No takers huh...... __________________ It may be a POS, but it's my POS...............

03-18-2005, 02:11 PM	#19
PontiacGT2K It's coming... AKA: Andy Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: St. Charles, Illinois / Milwaukee, Wisconsin (school) Age: 37 Posts: 2,486 Vehicle: '03 350z Touring	Just bondo and fiberglass. __________________ Team GMCI "Get the ambulance, my stomach fell out."

03-31-2005, 06:23 PM	#20
dylantinc GAGT - Newbie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Northwest IN Posts: 23 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT1	i am planning on doing a custom install with bondo, sandpaper, etc. i plan on the xenarc 700tsv touchscreen lcd and a mac mini. just not sure if i should relocate the hvac controls 1 step lower. i plan on putting the mini in either the center compartment or the open spot below the hvac. so, to the guy wondering a few weeks back, i'll keep you posted on progress. do the same. later.

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