Has anyone mounted anything below the radio and map pocket?

I already answered the question via PM, but in case other people want to know, the "arms" that are being referred to are the studs that assist in securing the map pocket. I used a rotary tool with a cutting disc to remove them, but a file and some elbow grease would work just as well.

 

Maybe I'm dense, but what does this display that the MFD doesn't?

 

How do you get engine information on the MFD. Engine RPM's would be nice to know while driving.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Alnilam @ Oct 26 2006, 10:32 PM) [snapback]339134[/snapback]</div>

I'm not sure what others are planning, but if you read my post earlier on this thread, you'd see that I intend to put a MacMini somewhere in the car and use a monitor just like seakykr installed to display it. I want my DVD, entire iTunes, etc. displayed, and not bother configuring the MFD for it.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Alnilam @ Oct 26 2006, 10:32 PM) [snapback]339134[/snapback]</div>

This display is for the output of an in-car computer system. It does it all. Music, movies, gps, wifi etc. The MFD doesn't exactly hook up to a computer easily so the touchscreen is the best option. 2 displays is fine since i can always keep the MFD info up at the same time have something independent on the other screen.


<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rest @ Oct 26 2006, 10:54 PM) [snapback]339141[/snapback]</div>

The engine info is from CAN-view which i purchase from the user, eflier. It only works on the 2004 and 2005 model Prius at the moment. You could also get something like a ScanGuage which hooks up to the same port, and have the car info go to a seperate screen.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Presto @ Oct 27 2006, 12:23 PM) [snapback]339544[/snapback]</div>

Gotcha. I'm so brainwashed with the moving lockouts on the MFD that I didn't think about a rolling computer system. Has the Can-View been updated for the 2006 yet? I thought I saw something somewhere.

(Your insurance cover that? )

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Alnilam @ Oct 27 2006, 07:51 PM) [snapback]339729[/snapback]</div>

No can for 06 yet but I think they will have someting for us soon.

 

Checkout this site! http://hybridinterfaces.ca/index.html
It tells of a 06 can availible soon

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Presto @ Oct 27 2006, 11:23 AM) [snapback]339544[/snapback]</div>

Hey Presto - I PM'd you about whether or not the unit you got has sufficient resolution to run at 800x480 or higher and act as a touchscreen for your PC. I presume so, since it appears that is how you are using it, but I thought I'd ask to make sure as returning it will not be an option if I get one.

Also, did you ever find out more info about your cousin's non-motorized version?

Thanks for any info!

 

I put in a digital police scanner hooked to a glass mount antenna at the rear. Had to remove the door and take a dremmel to the frame though- about 2mm too short. I can't really hide it but good luck getting it out- its being held in with 4 steel bolts that you have to remove the whole dash to get to.