The Vectra CarPC v5 ( VXR Edtion ) Worklog Chat - digital-car.co.uk

ccsnet · 10-10-2007, 03:49 PM

Well.... I'm planning my install now... this is going to be a quiet thread over the next few months as I normally use my own blog but I wanted to get a few pics up for others.

Say hello to the new Car when I get there... a Vectra VXR 2.8 turbo MMmmmm ( May now be a 2.0T Xpack ( Not decided))

Loads of dash space... although its a 1.5 din ( 2005s onwards have a double din yay ) set up which is going to prove intresting.... although the facia is bigger so I may just squeeze a 7" in there still.

Loads of boot space....

All the car mains are located in the back :)

And finally - this is where v5 will be living....

My plan is to build a custom pc in to that space ( and there is loads ) and not just buy bits in.

To start this I'll use a small mATX case frame and build around that.... as well as uprating to a super fast cpu / board / vid card which is a shame because I love the Vias....

Terran

On my buy list now

Cartft.com TMR Screen ( Installed )
WRX Double DIN Kit ( Installed )
Rear cam ( forward cam ( Both Bought )
Intel Mobo so I can do the Flash Screen ( Using Via12000 for the moment )
A new skin - http://www.digital-car.co.uk/forum/s...ead.php?t=8385 ( New one been developed for CF2 )
Mini ATX Tower Case ( small ) for the boot build ( Gone for a Voom2 )
New Boot Door Cover to hack & some perspex ( As above )
Connects 2 Double DIN Kit ( Installed )
Connects2 Steering Controler ( TBC )
DAB Something ( To be installed )
TMC GPS ( Just waiting for a new one to come out )
SATA Hard drive for the System ( May be a hybrid with CF In it ) ( TBC )
MP3 Player ( Prob the Creative Zen ) to act as an external HD ( Ipod 160 Classic Bought )
Memory ( 512mb ) ( Installed )
May be an extra Vid card ( Not required )
OBD http://www.obdpros.com/ ( ELM 237 1.2a Installed )

Charlie Boy · 10-10-2007, 03:55 PM

I'm liking terran - how long til its arrival?

ccsnet · 10-10-2007, 04:00 PM

As I said on MT 7-8 months kids & finding the right car dependant.... I could do it now but the kids are just at that wrong age at the mo plus I'm watching the finance markets etc.

Terran

warren · 10-10-2007, 04:00 PM

nice!!!

p.s. why is half your car blue and half is red? is it some ricer thingy...???

pmsl

ccsnet · 10-10-2007, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by warren

nice!!!

p.s. why is half your car blue and half is red? is it some ricer thingy...???

pmsl

Lol - I've 'borrowed' good photos for refrence

Terran

PS Just to be complicated mines going to be silver.... even harder to find

DaveC · 10-10-2007, 04:19 PM

Nice, you gonna go for a brand new un? (no, sorry i don't follow MT)

what sort of performance do they give anyway T?

ccsnet · 10-10-2007, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveC

Nice, you gonna go for a brand new un? (no, sorry i don't follow MT)

what sort of performance do they give anyway T?

I wish.... and not sure.... v quick - that will do me.

Terran

Enforcer · 10-10-2007, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by warren

nice!!!

p.s. why is half your car blue and half is red? is it some ricer thingy...???

pmsl

No it's one third light blue, one third dark blue and a third red.

All at a 20 degree-ish angle.

davemark · 10-10-2007, 06:10 PM

nice T

but just a warning .. reviews dont look good for handling was all over the top gear track .. good in straight line tho lol

Dave

Scouse Monkey · 10-10-2007, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by warren

nice!!!

p.s. why is half your car blue and half is red? is it some ricer thingy...???

pmsl

hahaha

Quote:

Originally Posted by davemark

nice T

but just a warning .. reviews dont look good for handling was all over the top gear track .. good in straight line tho lol

Dave

it's a vectra....they dont handle....still trying to work out why anyone would want one.

Oh and are you gonna put tape over the MPG readout?

and now you guys made me post here so I feel dirty!

ccsnet · 10-10-2007, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scouse Monkey

hahaha

it's a vectra....they dont handle....still trying to work out why anyone would want one.

Oh and are you gonna put tape over the MPG readout?

and now you guys made me post here so I feel dirty!

About 27ish mpg..... about the same I get now.

Terran

nigelf · 10-10-2007, 06:58 PM

I saw some of them at week end, there was a meet at the ACE cafe in london

That one sounded sweet! go to next pictures for more

Nigel

ccsnet · 10-10-2007, 07:26 PM

Car P0rn... they are VXR Monaros.....

Terran

nigelf · 10-10-2007, 08:47 PM

I dont care ... i want one NOW....

ccsnet · 10-10-2007, 08:54 PM

http://www.totalvauxhall.co.uk/page/...ent_on_sale_in

Terran

10-10-2007, 03:49 PM	#1
ccsnet DC Organiser Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Morecambe, Lancs, UK ( Just For The Moment ) Posts: 16,590 My Garage: - Saab Vectra Sport 1.9TD Auto	The Vectra CarPC v5 ( VXR Edtion ) Worklog Chat Well.... I'm planning my install now... this is going to be a quiet thread over the next few months as I normally use my own blog but I wanted to get a few pics up for others. Say hello to the new Car when I get there... a Vectra VXR 2.8 turbo MMmmmm ( May now be a 2.0T Xpack ( Not decided)) Loads of dash space... although its a 1.5 din ( 2005s onwards have a double din yay ) set up which is going to prove intresting.... although the facia is bigger so I may just squeeze a 7" in there still. Loads of boot space.... All the car mains are located in the back :) And finally - this is where v5 will be living.... My plan is to build a custom pc in to that space ( and there is loads ) and not just buy bits in. To start this I'll use a small mATX case frame and build around that.... as well as uprating to a super fast cpu / board / vid card which is a shame because I love the Vias.... Terran On my buy list now Cartft.com TMR Screen ( Installed ) WRX Double DIN Kit ( Installed ) Rear cam ( forward cam ( Both Bought ) Intel Mobo so I can do the Flash Screen ( Using Via12000 for the moment ) A new skin - http://www.digital-car.co.uk/forum/s...ead.php?t=8385 ( New one been developed for CF2 ) Mini ATX Tower Case ( small ) for the boot build ( Gone for a Voom2 ) New Boot Door Cover to hack & some perspex ( As above ) Connects 2 Double DIN Kit ( Installed ) Connects2 Steering Controler ( TBC ) DAB Something ( To be installed ) TMC GPS ( Just waiting for a new one to come out ) SATA Hard drive for the System ( May be a hybrid with CF In it ) ( TBC ) MP3 Player ( Prob the Creative Zen ) to act as an external HD ( Ipod 160 Classic Bought ) Memory ( 512mb ) ( Installed ) May be an extra Vid card ( Not required ) OBD http://www.obdpros.com/ ( ELM 237 1.2a Installed )
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ccsnet DC Organiser Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Morecambe, Lancs, UK ( Just For The Moment ) Posts: 16,590 My Garage: - Saab Vectra Sport 1.9TD Auto	As I said on MT 7-8 months kids & finding the right car dependant.... I could do it now but the kids are just at that wrong age at the mo plus I'm watching the finance markets etc. Terran
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10-10-2007, 06:58 PM	#12
nigelf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New York USA- Keighley GB Posts: 512 My Garage: - Buick Riviera	I saw some of them at week end, there was a meet at the ACE cafe in london That one sounded sweet! go to next pictures for more Nigel
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10-10-2007, 03:55 PM	#2
Charlie Boy Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South Wales Posts: 2,839	I'm liking terran - how long til its arrival?

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DaveC Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,671 My Garage: - Vauxhall Vectra	Nice, you gonna go for a brand new un? (no, sorry i don't follow MT) what sort of performance do they give anyway T?

10-10-2007, 07:26 PM	#13
ccsnet DC Organiser Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Morecambe, Lancs, UK ( Just For The Moment ) Posts: 16,590 My Garage: - Saab Vectra Sport 1.9TD Auto	Car P0rn... they are VXR Monaros..... Terran
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nigelf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New York USA- Keighley GB Posts: 512 My Garage: - Buick Riviera	I dont care ... i want one NOW....
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ccsnet DC Organiser Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Morecambe, Lancs, UK ( Just For The Moment ) Posts: 16,590 My Garage: - Saab Vectra Sport 1.9TD Auto	http://www.totalvauxhall.co.uk/page/...ent_on_sale_in Terran
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