Some More Bits Arrived This Week

Some quick updates for you.... I ordered a new case this week from Cartft.com - the Voom 2. I want to stick a DVD in it purely for playing movies when I'm not on the move as such and because of where I'm mounting it a top slot load DVD would be spot on. Another reason for staying with this case is a new set of boards coming from the VIA stables... eg this 1.8ghz unit - the VIA EPIA SN18000G. I need to look in to this more but I'm hoping the bios start image can be updated like the Intel units as that is one of my requirements.

I've also had a delivery of my Fakra cable which is basically the new ISO standard for car connectors.... in this case its a specially made up lead with a MMCX to a Male Fakra for my new USB GPS to be connected directly to my factory fitted GPS antenna giving me an excellent signal.

Another part that arrived today is my Connects2 Double Din adaptor for my dash. This will allow me to fit my screen in to the hole which will be left when I remove the original head unit as planed how ever I need to have a play as its not that compatible with my WRX case I have ready.

My final thought today is that I need a new ICE to work as the amp. While the Kenwood has done me well when I remove my OEM head ( and this is daft ) I will not be able to set the time on my clock ( see I told you ). I'm currently looking at some kind of Blaupunkt model how ever which I do not know yet. This will be connected to the official Blaupunkt CANBUS adaptor 7607589541 which will allow me to access those features which only the OEM head control - how ever at £99 for that alone its no cheap addition.