Where to install xbox

rob_vrs · 04-05-2006, 21:00

Where about in the car is likely to be able to hold an xbox apart from the boot, thats pretty full lol

Cheers
rob

Lummox · 04-05-2006, 21:26

Hmm, under a seat would be about the only place, but not exactly easy to load games etc.

devonutopia · 04-05-2006, 21:38

I would say rather than mounting one, make it a removable temporary affair, so assuming you have wiring to a removable LCD screen, run the wires above and behind the glovebox so the Xbox can be plugged in, while in the passenger footwell. Then it and the screen can be removed to not give tea-leaves something to go after.

beedie · 04-05-2006, 21:42

ditch the spare wheel (if you havent already)
if your have, ditch the back seats. they pop out in 30 seconds

then again ive always liked the idea of hanging things from the roof, right in the middle when you open the boot kindof moulded to the roof lining

Scott

Lummox · 04-05-2006, 21:44

He has ditched the spare, boot has three subs in it allready.

As for the removeable idea, thats not really the kinda 'install' Rob will be looking for.

He also has a propper headunit, not a removable screen affair IIRC

**VRStu** · 04-05-2006, 21:49

Whats wrong with under the telly like everyone else

devonutopia · 04-05-2006, 21:50

hmmm, Xbox is horizontally mounted and has CD draw coming out same way? Wonder if there's enough room to mod a glovebox to take one?

Drilled holes in the back for power/screen feeds, can close up (and will be locked) with controls inside too. Then a 10" LCD screen mounted on the dash, with a 15" LCD screen in the boot so you can play outside the car, with everything going through the ICE install.

rob_vrs · 04-05-2006, 22:10

Thanks lummox, pretty spot on there.

Everything else is stealth hidden so am really looking at under passenger i think if theres enough room, it will run to video in on headunit processor unit so no other screens needed other than the 2 7" headrest screens later on. Just wondering what room is available, had a ps2 in the astra so looking for something with a bit more playability.

devonutopia · 04-05-2006, 22:26

There is a fair amount of room under the front seats, on the rear footwells. It would involve having to tell back seat passengers to watch their feet though. Should be stealthy enough to keep wiring and any obvious tell tale signs out of view.

Tinted windows?

Wardy · 04-05-2006, 22:55

I'd put it under the pass seat as well myself, and add some some of metal plate across, to protect it from rear passengers' feet. Perhaps with numerous drilled holes in it though, for airflow. The xBox will run hot under there

Steve

RallyRed · 04-05-2006, 23:16

in the living room next to the telly like normal folk

lol

Tom_vRS · 04-05-2006, 23:37

I'm thinking about roof mouning my PS2... could be quite stealthy. Do they work upside down?

Wardy · 04-05-2006, 23:41

No idea - only one way to find out Tom

Steve

Mort · 04-05-2006, 23:59

Think an XBox would be too big for under the passenger seat, it's not exactly compact?

Wardy · 05-05-2006, 00:05

Hmm, true - not sure of the exact dimensions. What about mounted to the rear seat backs - or have you got too much ICE going on in the boot?

Steve

cheezemonkhai · 05-05-2006, 00:07

Think it would knacker the CD as the drives are designed to work on side or down only.

justdoit · 05-05-2006, 10:18

Judging by the size of my xbox (limited green un ya know!) think it would be easier to add the furby to the xbox rather than the other way round!!!

chris_newell41 · 05-05-2006, 17:17

slim line ps2 would be easier and would fit in the glove box/underseat.

you know you would prefer that!! imaging playing Gran turismo 4 !! wow!

andy ellis · 05-05-2006, 17:27

Is this was cruise control is for? Turn it so you play the games whilst the car drives itself right???

LIGHTNIN · 05-05-2006, 18:24

What i would do is take the xbox apart, then you can decide what size and shape the new box is. I did the same thing with a PC, I took an old HP apart and made a nice small box out of perspex.
Since the xbox has a smaller power supply,motherboard and integrated video and sound than a PC I dont see it being a problem fitting it. Plus if you feel adventurous you could move the joypad ports onto a seperate board which you could mount under the CD player where the empty tray is.

**VRStu** · 05-05-2006, 18:30

What about incorperating a Crystal xbox into a boot build - perhaps with some internal blue LED's ??

WeirdKerr · 05-05-2006, 18:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

Whats wrong with under the telly like everyone else

leave the x box in the shop

seriously whats the point of puting a ps2/xbox/atari 2600 games console in a car..... cars are for driving not for playing games in.......

rob_vrs · 05-05-2006, 19:22

You'd be surprised when you can use it e.g sitting in the que at mcdonlds drive thru (im not a rude boy before you say anything), when the missus is shopping, when stuck in traffic on the motorway, just be happy lol

04-05-2006, 21:00	#1
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beedie Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Posts: 430 Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Where to install xbox ditch the spare wheel (if you havent already) if your have, ditch the back seats. they pop out in 30 seconds then again ive always liked the idea of hanging things from the roof, right in the middle when you open the boot kindof moulded to the roof lining Scott __________________ Fabia VRS '04, 170bhp, 280lbf-ft, Star Performanced, PD160 Intake, K&N Filter, SEAT Sport Strut Brace, Jabba ARB, 18"Team Dynamics Pro Race 2's with Toyo T1R's 215/35 R18, 312mm Discs and Calipers, KW Varient 1 Coilovers, Forge FMIC, Custom Decals, Helix Organic Clutch with Single Mass Flywheel, JVC HU, RE SUB, ALPINE AMP WANTED:Exhaust, Turbo, Custom Remap Next Step: Sound Deadening and Front Comps

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Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,276 Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 734 Times in 616 Posts	Re: Where to install xbox He has ditched the spare, boot has three subs in it allready. As for the removeable idea, thats not really the kinda 'install' Rob will be looking for. He also has a propper headunit, not a removable screen affair IIRC __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services www.unit18.co.uk

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04-05-2006, 21:50	#7
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,059 Images: 5 Thanks: 76 Thanked 346 Times in 289 Posts	Re: Where to install xbox hmmm, Xbox is horizontally mounted and has CD draw coming out same way? Wonder if there's enough room to mod a glovebox to take one? Drilled holes in the back for power/screen feeds, can close up (and will be locked) with controls inside too. Then a 10" LCD screen mounted on the dash, with a 15" LCD screen in the boot so you can play outside the car, with everything going through the ICE install. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

04-05-2006, 22:10	#8
rob_vrs Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: South east Posts: 131 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Where to install xbox Thanks lummox, pretty spot on there. Everything else is stealth hidden so am really looking at under passenger i think if theres enough room, it will run to video in on headunit processor unit so no other screens needed other than the 2 7" headrest screens later on. Just wondering what room is available, had a ps2 in the astra so looking for something with a bit more playability.

04-05-2006, 22:26	#9
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,059 Images: 5 Thanks: 76 Thanked 346 Times in 289 Posts	Re: Where to install xbox There is a fair amount of room under the front seats, on the rear footwells. It would involve having to tell back seat passengers to watch their feet though. Should be stealthy enough to keep wiring and any obvious tell tale signs out of view. Tinted windows? __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

04-05-2006, 22:55	#10
Wardy 207/340 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,612 Thanks: 458 Thanked 360 Times in 348 Posts	Re: Where to install xbox I'd put it under the pass seat as well myself, and add some some of metal plate across, to protect it from rear passengers' feet. Perhaps with numerous drilled holes in it though, for airflow. The xBox will run hot under there Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

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RallyRed Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: scotland Posts: 431 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Where to install xbox in the living room next to the telly like normal folk lol

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Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,518 Thanks: 675 Thanked 421 Times in 301 Posts	Re: Where to install xbox I'm thinking about roof mouning my PS2... could be quite stealthy. Do they work upside down? __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

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Wardy 207/340 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,612 Thanks: 458 Thanked 360 Times in 348 Posts	Re: Where to install xbox No idea - only one way to find out Tom Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

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Mort Broom Broom! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Derby, England Posts: 1,438 Thanks: 9 Thanked 47 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Where to install xbox Think an XBox would be too big for under the passenger seat, it's not exactly compact? __________________ Fabia v/RS, in Red. Green filter & Cupra Intake, TT brakes, Josh's Sumpguard, Jabba ARB, MOMO strut brace, Powdercoated alloys. KW v1's next...

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Wardy 207/340 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,612 Thanks: 458 Thanked 360 Times in 348 Posts	Re: Where to install xbox Hmm, true - not sure of the exact dimensions. What about mounted to the rear seat backs - or have you got too much ICE going on in the boot? Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

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cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,470 Thanks: 105 Thanked 498 Times in 467 Posts	Re: Where to install xbox Think it would knacker the CD as the drives are designed to work on side or down only.

05-05-2006, 10:18	#17
justdoit Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: yorkshire Posts: 230 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Where to install xbox Judging by the size of my xbox (limited green un ya know!) think it would be easier to add the furby to the xbox rather than the other way round!!!

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chris_newell41 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,506 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Where to install xbox slim line ps2 would be easier and would fit in the glove box/underseat. you know you would prefer that!! imaging playing Gran turismo 4 !! wow! __________________ Fabia Vrs Blackmagic! Xenons, Cruise Control, Heated Seats and ESP Wednesday 12th may 2006 was my VRS day

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andy ellis Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Warrington Posts: 1,289 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Where to install xbox Is this was cruise control is for? Turn it so you play the games whilst the car drives itself right??? __________________ Fabia TDI PD100 "Q" and driving school car. Citroen C4 Coupe 1.6hDi+EGS with disability adaptations.

05-05-2006, 18:24	#20
LIGHTNIN Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 76 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Where to install xbox What i would do is take the xbox apart, then you can decide what size and shape the new box is. I did the same thing with a PC, I took an old HP apart and made a nice small box out of perspex. Since the xbox has a smaller power supply,motherboard and integrated video and sound than a PC I dont see it being a problem fitting it. Plus if you feel adventurous you could move the joypad ports onto a seperate board which you could mount under the CD player where the empty tray is.

05-05-2006, 18:30	#21
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,728 Thanks: 139 Thanked 983 Times in 880 Posts	Re: Where to install xbox What about incorperating a Crystal xbox into a boot build - perhaps with some internal blue LED's ?? __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

05-05-2006, 19:22	#23
rob_vrs Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: South east Posts: 131 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Where to install xbox You'd be surprised when you can use it e.g sitting in the que at mcdonlds drive thru (im not a rude boy before you say anything), when the missus is shopping, when stuck in traffic on the motorway, just be happy lol

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