Extra Stuff

The arm rest contains the manual switches for many of the options controlled by the remote relays.  The switch plate is mounted inside an enclosure that fits into the arm rest and is screwed in.  Various switches control: the amps-to turn them off during spl competetions so that only the sub amp is running, power windows and rear defogger, hood release, hatch release and gas filler door, undercar neon, fog lamps and a switch to choose between interior accent neon or the dome light when the doors are open.

I have a combination of momentary pushbutton and on/off switches-left

Most of the switches trigger either ground or 12 volt positive voltage so i ran a common wire between the switches.-right

The relay board sits between all the amps and in front of the DVD player. No more rear seats!!!  The right side will hold no less than 11 SPST relays.  A relay board connected to the computer via the parallel port sits on the left side.  This board has a total of 8 relays and will be controlled by a VB program (thanks to WizardPC on MP3CAR.COM) on the touchscreen.  The relays run various functions like popping the front doors open, opening the trunk or the hood, turning lights on or off, etc.

On the right you will see the VB relay board and next to that is the delay circuit DavidNavone.com that is used for amp remotes.  They are run through this dealy to avoid the computer turn-on pop.

Here it is all finished-all screwed in and straight

The plywood edging around the sub racks and the relay board will be used to staple the fleece to form the shape of the rear mold.  This will then be 'glassed.

This 8 channel relay board is operated by a remote control.  The board runs functions like opening the doors, hood, hatch, fuel door as well as raising and lowering the rear screen used for display purposes.  The relay board is mounted in the dash over the surround sound processor.

The red wires on both doors goes to the solenoids. The kit was bought from Summit racing. They are operated by the second and third channels of the Viper alarm as well as 2 buttons on the 8 channel remote, the VB program on the front touchscreen and 2 pushbuttons on the center console.

Here is the solenoid kit all laid out ready for install

The solenoids are mounted to a metal plate near the door latch mechanism by means of an adjustable bracket.  A looped metal rod connected to this lever connects to the solenoid cable by means of a sleeve with a set screw.

And installed in the door.  A dedicated ground wire was added after this pic was taken and connects to ground in the kick panels

The finishing touch-RaamMaat sound deadening material added for some needed noise reduction

And here's the secret weapon-this is what makes these doors open
A set of door poppers!

Behind the 2 spots where the turbo gauge and the chronometer were sits the center speaker.  It is an Eclipse 3 1/2" coax.  Above that is the 10 channel remote receiver, the keyboard and mouse receiver and the IRman receiver. This last unit is the remote control for the computer.  It runs the MP3 player.

The latest additions to the system are 2 7" visor screens painted to match the interior and a rear view camera.  The camera is an auto reversing so the picture on the screens will be correct side to side.

Visor screens are now mounted and wired. You can see the Alpine Surround Controller between the visors.

Accent strobes are mounted on each kick panel.

There are 4 receivers that control various things--wireless gamepad, a wireless keyboard/mouse and the 8 channel remote that runs several things around the car.  I will be able to walk around the car and open all doors, hood, hatch, gas door, turn on all neon for display purposes.

Page 1: The Story
Page 2: Paint & Security
Page 3: Enclosures
Page 4: Power Source
Page 5: Signal Source
Page 6: Processors
Page 7: Speakers
Page 8: Amplifiers
Page 9: Computer, Screens & Consoles
Page 10: Extra Stuff
Page 11: Summer 2006