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*Mr. Wyndham* · 03-06-2008, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptianSam

**** ive been dealing with graphs everyyy day for the past 2 years integral calc is so much fun

'ya....well, I came away from 1.5 years with a MUCH different opinion.

's all cool.

And that would cue the

smilie...So, let's get back on topic: Camaro. Engine Bay. V6. Possibly Caddy DI V6. Yay!!

Emu the Foo · 03-07-2008, 01:21 AM

i got algebra 3 years straight in HS and one geometry in college

blindingillusion · 03-07-2008, 02:05 AM

... I have math up to and including Differential Equations and Calculus Based Combinatorics, not to mention Algorithm Design and Analysis and Abstract Linear Algebra.

Pissing contest over... Now, back on topic.

I am happy the Camaro will have a key. It is just a tactile thing with me. I also like that it is one of those little switch blade keys

Grape Ape · 03-07-2008, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gatecrasher

It's not a DIN standard radio.

It's what GM calls their new silverbox radio and integrated center stack (ICS). The new CTS introduced this idea.

The actual radio receiver hardware is just a featureless silver box buried inside the dashboard. The ICS is the actual control panel on the outside and communicates with the radio over the vehicle's data bus. The center stack panel includes the climate controls and any other controls GM wants to integrate into the center stack.

In other words, it's going to be nearly impossible to upgrade.

If they build enough cars that way someone is sure to build a "silver box" with better sound and/or more features.

Emu the Foo · 03-07-2008, 05:26 AM

actually, that pop up navi looks kinda cheap. if its automatic, idk if it is, then it redeems itself

Dan · 03-07-2008, 09:08 AM

I just hope it has a nav option...

cz · 03-07-2008, 10:13 AM

whats sup eveyone im new to the site but i have been reading u guy response and i cant wait till the camaro comes out. but i like the way they have the radio set up but i hope the dont change it to much and i hope they have a great sound set up already

Emu the Foo · 03-07-2008, 12:58 PM

The DIC will probably have the navi on it for sure, and it will be nice too. thats good enough for me

neo2227 · 03-08-2008, 10:46 AM

I wouldn't mind having that in my Camaro.

Emu the Foo · 03-09-2008, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neo2227

I wouldn't mind having that in my Camaro.

having what?

WCFB-Russ · 03-09-2008, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grape Ape

If they build enough cars that way someone is sure to build a "silver box" with better sound and/or more features.

the "silver box" you guys are describing sounds a lot to me like a "carputer". (car computer...like your home computer but in a car for those of you that don't get the terminology)

lots of people are doing things like this - putting 7" touchscreens in their car and hiding an actual computer inside their dash cobbled together from parts bought at the computer store and power supplies obtained on mp3car.com (sorry for the plug) and having their radio / everything else controllable via the computer.

INCLUDING a few plug-ins that ive seen to control HVAC using the same comptuer. (with a few wiring changes and a USB/Serial connector)

just so you all know...if gm did this it could launch a new industry in the computer world lol...

-- edit --

i know a guy that put this kinda setup in his ion redline. he could control all his stuff, from radio to cd/dvd player - volume control, GPS - wireless internet built in...he even had the HVAC controls and software that would show him his guage readouts (Coolant temp, speed, tach, mileage, trip, fuel econ, etc) on the 7" touchscreen he put in. created a custom fiberglass bezel for it even. looked slick. cant wait for him to help me put my carputer in

cz · 03-09-2008, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by black34v6

the "silver box" you guys are describing sounds a lot to me like a "carputer". (car computer...like your home computer but in a car for those of you that don't get the terminology)

lots of people are doing things like this - putting 7" touchscreens in their car and hiding an actual computer inside their dash cobbled together from parts bought at the computer store and power supplies obtained on mp3car.com (sorry for the plug) and having their radio / everything else controllable via the computer.

INCLUDING a few plug-ins that ive seen to control HVAC using the same comptuer. (with a few wiring changes and a USB/Serial connector)

just so you all know...if gm did this it could launch a new industry in the computer world lol...

-- edit --

i know a guy that put this kinda setup in his ion redline. he could control all his stuff, from radio to cd/dvd player - volume control, GPS - wireless internet built in...he even had the HVAC controls and software that would show him his guage readouts (Coolant temp, speed, tach, mileage, trip, fuel econ, etc) on the 7" touchscreen he put in. created a custom fiberglass bezel for it even. looked slick. cant wait for him to help me put my carputer in

that does sound nice

Omega94 · 03-09-2008, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by black34v6

the "silver box" you guys are describing sounds a lot to me like a "carputer". (car computer...like your home computer but in a car for those of you that don't get the terminology)

lots of people are doing things like this - putting 7" touchscreens in their car and hiding an actual computer inside their dash cobbled together from parts bought at the computer store and power supplies obtained on mp3car.com (sorry for the plug) and having their radio / everything else controllable via the computer.

INCLUDING a few plug-ins that ive seen to control HVAC using the same comptuer. (with a few wiring changes and a USB/Serial connector)

just so you all know...if gm did this it could launch a new industry in the computer world lol...

-- edit --

i know a guy that put this kinda setup in his ion redline. he could control all his stuff, from radio to cd/dvd player - volume control, GPS - wireless internet built in...he even had the HVAC controls and software that would show him his guage readouts (Coolant temp, speed, tach, mileage, trip, fuel econ, etc) on the 7" touchscreen he put in. created a custom fiberglass bezel for it even. looked slick. cant wait for him to help me put my carputer in

That is pretty cool! If they did that it would be awesome if the gave the "carputer" bluetooth capabilities so that you could link your PDA/smartphone to it and have thing like email and schedules right at your fingertips. That way, you could have schedules and email alerts come through your car speakers and things like that. Just an idea

Could go even one step further and have tethering capabilities with your smartphone and "carputer" and be able to have wi-fi in your car...Hahaha, one more idea! They could, if they make tethering and wi-fi capable with your "carputer," make it so you can purchase performance tuning (like Hypertech) online...and then just download them directly to your car!!!

*TAG UR IT* · 03-09-2008, 02:03 PM

Yep!!! That's exactly what I WANT>>>>>A Carputer!

03-07-2008, 01:21 AM	#170
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03-07-2008, 02:05 AM	#171
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03-07-2008, 05:26 AM	#173
Emu the Foo Drives: 92 Cadillac Sedan DeVille S/C Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 326	actually, that pop up navi looks kinda cheap. if its automatic, idk if it is, then it redeems itself __________________ I JUST WANT MY 400+ HORSES

03-07-2008, 12:58 PM	#176
Emu the Foo Drives: 92 Cadillac Sedan DeVille S/C Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 326	The DIC will probably have the navi on it for sure, and it will be nice too. thats good enough for me __________________ I JUST WANT MY 400+ HORSES

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