Welcome to the IHoP v.2

[///M5 2,833]

Ok, forget that found 9-9-9-24 1600

[///M5 2,833]

Anyone know if this works?

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-KBtonCh8HLp/p_120BKUPCAM/Metra-BackupCam-Factory-Integration-Adapter.html

Metra factory integration for GM backup camera. I would assume a big yes...

[///M5 2,833]

Paying more for my carpc than I did on my home pc.

Can get a 4250 i5 with a 5000 series video for only $140 more than an ultra wimpy machine. Figure if I yank it out of the car it'll become my main home pc as it is vesa mountable and TEENY.

4x4x2"

[///M5 2,833]

And now I want to do this backwards.

Before I was looking at keeping the stock head unit and replacing the amplifier and speakers. As a temporary install I'd like to keep the stock amp and speakers and replace the headunit

Can't remember where I found the details on it though...and really don't want to just measure. I am 99.9% sure the processing was done in the headunit and Seth threw up the wiring so I suppose I can just start poking at pins. A pluggable adapter with pigtails would be sweet.

[///M5 2,833]

The backwards is temporary. Want to do this install in pieces so I don't need 2 weekends and a mess.

[///M5 2,833]

Curious how much better I can make the factory sub sound.

[///M5 2,833]

http://www.pac-audio.com/productDetails.aspx?ProductId=1118&CategoryID=26

Looks like a winner. Means I am paying $30 to keep the amps for the little connector...but for the time being until i see if the connector is available on its own.

[///M5 2,833]

Ok, all stock shit has to go.

Damnit, want power first!

[///M5 2,833]

Griffin PowerMate knob is cool. Have to experiment with Driveline to see how it'll fit in the front end.

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

[Penguin4x4 1,761]

[///M5 2,833]

Forgot the whole damn thing is CAN.

[///M5 2,833]

Oh well, need a sub and amp to fit in it instead anyways.

[///M5 2,833]

Fucking thing squeaks and rattles like hell as well.

[///M5 2,833]

I like the BMW dual arm opening perhaps one of those used and then integrate the Griffin vol knob right like they do. Try to keep the rest stock looking.

[///M5 2,833]

Yeah, right.

[Tirefryr 1,742]

So, I am almost certainly getting a Focus ST, but damn, I've always liked the Mini.  Just not sure I can handle the BMW repair and insurance costs.  On the other hand, it will not depreciate like the Focus.

[Tirefryr 1,742]

And the closest dealer is 70 miles away. 

[j-roadtatts 1,129]

Why did father give these humans free will?

[///M5 2,833]

When I price it with full leather it comes to $30k. In 3 years that'll be $15k...which hurts.

[///M5 2,833]

I know you get better pricing than MSRP, but normally the cheaper the car the less the discount no?

[///M5 2,833]

Crazy though that you can get a new sub 6 second 60 car new for $24 if you don't add any options. Less than I paid for a near 100k mi Escalade.

[///M5 2,833]

In the truck now for over 30 with the brakes/suspension. About to be 31.5 or so with the stereo.

[Tirefryr 1,742]

I know you get better pricing than MSRP, but normally the cheaper the car the less the discount no?

My price on the $26K stickered car was $23. That's cheaper than used and this is a car that will pay for itself with the money saved in fuel/repair/time costs, so it's a no-brainer for me. I just want to sample the competition.

[///M5 2,833]

Did you check insurance? I only ask because I've got a colleague that was quoted more for an SRT4 Neon than a Viper.