In-car computer for my 2007 tacoma

stephenm · 08-20-2007, 05:08 PM

Hello everyone,

I want to install a computer in my tacoma. I've gone through several possibilities and even if the one I like is not the cheapest, I think it's from far the best from the integration stand point.

I think I am going to go for an Infill G4 without HDD, drive and RAM:
http://www.cartft.com/catalog/il/770

I will put the right memory and hard-drive myself.

Anyway, I will have to remove the OEM dash with radio/CD. Then I'll use a double-DIN dash like the Scosche TA2053B in order to fit the G4.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EOMWE4/...4&linkCode=asn

Has anyone tried this yet? Do you have any idea what kind of problem I may go through with this plan?

Thank you.

jhodge83 · 08-20-2007, 05:36 PM

thats a pretty sweet setup. i have an indash dvd/nav, but i like that one.

wormhole7 · 08-20-2007, 06:59 PM

That is pretty nice.

reid · 08-20-2007, 08:16 PM

I wonder if you could hook the computer up to a MAF sensor calibrator and do air/fuel changes away from home?

Any thoughts? Does the in dash computer have a USB input in the back?

jhodge83 · 08-20-2007, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reid

Any thoughts? Does the in dash computer have a USB input in the back?

the specs from the site say that it has 3 usb 2.0 ports on it

stephenm · 08-20-2007, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reid

I wonder if you could hook the computer up to a MAF sensor calibrator and do air/fuel changes away from home?

Any thoughts? Does the in dash computer have a USB input in the back?

There is one USB plug on the front (I guess when the screen is horizontal) and 2 in the back.

What is a MAF sensor calibrator?

GO TACO GO · 08-21-2007, 12:57 AM

maf calibrator > check it out at urdusa.com

reid · 08-21-2007, 11:15 AM

Mass Air Flow senor calibrator can make changes to your air/fuel mixture by inturupting the MAF sensor and sending new information. I have heard a few people here say that they haave used it and it made a huge difference, especially with a Cold Air Intake and Cat-back. I think you can change it wo do different things. IE. fuel economy mode, high performance mode, etc. If you could hook it up to your in dash computer you could drive all day in fuel economy mode, then when you need it, press a few buttons and now your in high performance mode.

stephenm · 08-21-2007, 12:53 PM

I like the idea especially if there is a substantial economy that can be made.
Do you have any idea what kind of economy can be made?

From the computer standpoint it's possible if any output is available (like a serial or USB). Then a software is needed to drive this output.

reid · 08-21-2007, 07:59 PM

I am stupid broke, but if someone hooks up an indash computer to their MAF sensor calibrator, you are sick. That would be a seriously cool set-up. I envy you.

Excuss me I have to water my money tree.

Mudbug · 09-06-2007, 12:31 AM

Pfft forget the maf calibrator go stand alone with that bitch. Now THAT would be badass.

Mudbug · 09-06-2007, 02:39 AM

You know....i've been thinking about this now. Buy a 7" lcd touchscreen and mount a compact server under the driver seat....Wouldn't be all that hard and could be done for a little over a g. That'd be pretty sweet.

lineberw · 09-06-2007, 02:54 AM

You shouldn't have any problems what so ever very sweet automotive electronic, the only problem I would have is forking out close to like $2000 for one.

ellsworth · 09-06-2007, 03:12 AM

I am from snow country..Has any one seen the removable hood for a sled mod...2 quick release pins and some good wax..A quick flip and the hood doubles as a gravity assisted fun ship...

007Tacoma · 09-06-2007, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ellsworth

I am from snow country..Has any one seen the removable hood for a sled mod...2 quick release pins and some good wax..A quick flip and the hood doubles as a gravity assisted fun ship...

I tried that once when I was in college. A wind storm ripped the hood off my 74' Scout in Eldora, Colorado. My brother and I carried that heavy bastard to the top of the hill, and slid back down to the Scout - sorta. It was good in theory.

007Tacoma · 09-06-2007, 04:58 AM

I would be curious to see how this turns out. I would be concerned about keeping it cool in the Texas heat.

I am thinking URD MAF Calibrator, Infill G4, URD USB to OBDII-BRCAN interface, 250 GB HardDrive, 2 GB Ram, and a microphone (for voice commands). Total cost after I add it all up - $2600.

I think I will wait on this one.

Mudbug · 09-06-2007, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 007Tacoma

I would be curious to see how this turns out. I would be concerned about keeping it cool in the Texas heat.

I am thinking URD MAF Calibrator, Infill G4, URD USB to OBDII-BRCAN interface, 250 GB HardDrive, 2 GB Ram, and a microphone (for voice commands). Total cost after I add it all up - $2600.

I think I will wait on this one.

Yeah this one is definately more about the coolness factor than the gas savings haha.
Yeah that texas heat one....i'm kind of worried about that. I work at a help desk for ACS in dallas and our ac went out a couple weeks ago and after just about two hours our servers started to crash it wasn't pretty. Haha lucky for me I was off that day lol.

007Tacoma · 09-06-2007, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mudbug

Yeah this one is definately more about the coolness factor than the gas savings haha.
Yeah that texas heat one....i'm kind of worried about that. I work at a help desk for ACS in dallas and our ac went out a couple weeks ago and after just about two hours our servers started to crash it wasn't pretty. Haha lucky for me I was off that day lol.

For some reason, I thought you were in Louisiana.

All of our servers are separate from the corporate servers. They are kept in a dual air conditioned room with generator backup. It is nice to not worry about that.

Mudbug · 09-06-2007, 05:44 AM

No i'm in texas too! They can all make fun of me too I guess haha. I'm north of dallas. The taco has a 42 mile commute one way each day......

lsocoee · 09-21-2007, 08:40 AM

You need to go to www.mp3car.com This is going to be your ideal forum. There are a few Tacomas in there. I believe Dave Williams did one on a 2nd gen. I don't think he ever posted photos of it though. People usually hook up the obdii output to their computer to monitor their vehicles.

Your setup sounds pretty expensive. Are you planning to have a head unit in addition to your setup. I've been planning for a while and I'm about to go into phase 1. Phase 1 will consist of replacing the stock speakers and relocating a single din head unit lower in the dash. Phase 2 will come when the wife approves the funding...this consists of installing the computer and monitor in the stock head unit location and running the audio out into the head unit from phase 1.

I don't trust the computer to work reliably. I can never leave well enough alone and my constant tinkering will leave the computer fully functional probably 75% of the time. Car radios have good radio reception, cd players, and are very reliable.

08-20-2007, 05:08 PM	#1
stephenm Junior Member Joined: Aug 2007, #2480 Posts: 3 2007 TRD Sport Package 2007 Double Cab Automatic - Snugtop Super Sport	In-car computer for my 2007 tacoma Hello everyone, I want to install a computer in my tacoma. I've gone through several possibilities and even if the one I like is not the cheapest, I think it's from far the best from the integration stand point. I think I am going to go for an Infill G4 without HDD, drive and RAM: http://www.cartft.com/catalog/il/770 I will put the right memory and hard-drive myself. Anyway, I will have to remove the OEM dash with radio/CD. Then I'll use a double-DIN dash like the Scosche TA2053B in order to fit the G4. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EOMWE4/...4&linkCode=asn Has anyone tried this yet? Do you have any idea what kind of problem I may go through with this plan? Thank you.

08-20-2007, 05:36 PM	#2
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08-20-2007, 06:59 PM	#3
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08-20-2007, 08:16 PM	#4
reid Senior Member Joined: May 2007, #1645 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 260 2007 V6 Access Cab 2007 Access Cab Manual V6 4.0L Magna Flow stainless cat-back, 3" Toytec Lift, 32" Mickey Thompsons	I wonder if you could hook the computer up to a MAF sensor calibrator and do air/fuel changes away from home? Any thoughts? Does the in dash computer have a USB input in the back? __________________ Reid

08-21-2007, 12:57 AM	#7
GO TACO GO Junior Member Joined: Aug 2007, #2493 Posts: 8 4x4 SR5 >blacked out 2007 Double Cab Automatic bone friggin stock........................for now.......	maf calibrator > check it out at urdusa.com __________________ 07 DC 4x4 SR5

08-21-2007, 11:15 AM	#8
reid Senior Member Joined: May 2007, #1645 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 260 2007 V6 Access Cab 2007 Access Cab Manual V6 4.0L Magna Flow stainless cat-back, 3" Toytec Lift, 32" Mickey Thompsons	Mass Air Flow senor calibrator can make changes to your air/fuel mixture by inturupting the MAF sensor and sending new information. I have heard a few people here say that they haave used it and it made a huge difference, especially with a Cold Air Intake and Cat-back. I think you can change it wo do different things. IE. fuel economy mode, high performance mode, etc. If you could hook it up to your in dash computer you could drive all day in fuel economy mode, then when you need it, press a few buttons and now your in high performance mode. __________________ Reid

08-21-2007, 12:53 PM	#9
stephenm Junior Member Joined: Aug 2007, #2480 Posts: 3 2007 TRD Sport Package 2007 Double Cab Automatic - Snugtop Super Sport	I like the idea especially if there is a substantial economy that can be made. Do you have any idea what kind of economy can be made? From the computer standpoint it's possible if any output is available (like a serial or USB). Then a software is needed to drive this output.

08-21-2007, 07:59 PM	#10
reid Senior Member Joined: May 2007, #1645 Location: Vancouver BC Canada Posts: 260 2007 V6 Access Cab 2007 Access Cab Manual V6 4.0L Magna Flow stainless cat-back, 3" Toytec Lift, 32" Mickey Thompsons	I am stupid broke, but if someone hooks up an indash computer to their MAF sensor calibrator, you are sick. That would be a seriously cool set-up. I envy you. Excuss me I have to water my money tree. __________________ Reid

09-06-2007, 12:31 AM	#11
Mudbug Senior Member Joined: May 2007, #1574 Posts: 288	Pfft forget the maf calibrator go stand alone with that bitch. Now THAT would be badass. __________________ 2007 Tacoma Regular Cab 4x4 2.7 2006 Yamaha FZ1 1966 Ford F100

09-06-2007, 02:39 AM	#12
Mudbug Senior Member Joined: May 2007, #1574 Posts: 288	You know....i've been thinking about this now. Buy a 7" lcd touchscreen and mount a compact server under the driver seat....Wouldn't be all that hard and could be done for a little over a g. That'd be pretty sweet. __________________ 2007 Tacoma Regular Cab 4x4 2.7 2006 Yamaha FZ1 1966 Ford F100

09-06-2007, 02:54 AM	#13
lineberw Member Joined: Dec 2006, #433 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 51 TRD 4x4 2007 Access Cab Manual 4.0L	No Prob You shouldn't have any problems what so ever very sweet automotive electronic, the only problem I would have is forking out close to like $2000 for one.

09-06-2007, 03:12 AM	#14
ellsworth Member Joined: Aug 2007, #2433 Location: Buffalo Posts: 96 08' off rd 6 speed 2008 Access Cab Manual 4 liter over head bumpstick 6 inch Fabtech, st stabilizers, 18x9 DC -1s 305/65/18 bfg at's	I am from snow country..Has any one seen the removable hood for a sled mod...2 quick release pins and some good wax..A quick flip and the hood doubles as a gravity assisted fun ship...

09-06-2007, 04:58 AM	#16
007Tacoma Moderator; TW Moderator Joined: Jan 2007, #643 Location: San Antonio, Texas Age: 27 Gender: Guy Posts: 5,822 08 PreRunner SR5 DoubleCab LongBed BSP 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L TacomaWorld.com Sticker, URD True Cold Air Intake, Debadged, Blackened Headlight Mod, 30% Window Tint, Access LE Tonneau, Bed Mat, OEM Daytime Running Lights + On/Off Switch, Fogs-On-Anytime Mod, Alternating Turn-Signal Mod, Canvas Seat Covers, Pioneer Stereo, iPod Connection, PAC steering wheel remote, Homemade Bike Rack (4 bikes), Firestone Destination ATs 265/75R16, TRD Suspension Upgrade	I would be curious to see how this turns out. I would be concerned about keeping it cool in the Texas heat. I am thinking URD MAF Calibrator, Infill G4, URD USB to OBDII-BRCAN interface, 250 GB HardDrive, 2 GB Ram, and a microphone (for voice commands). Total cost after I add it all up - $2600. I think I will wait on this one. __________________ 007Tacoma is currently out of the forum and on vacation. If you would like to leave a message for 007, do so here: beep

09-06-2007, 05:44 AM	#19
Mudbug Senior Member Joined: May 2007, #1574 Posts: 288	No i'm in texas too! They can all make fun of me too I guess haha. I'm north of dallas. The taco has a 42 mile commute one way each day...... __________________ 2007 Tacoma Regular Cab 4x4 2.7 2006 Yamaha FZ1 1966 Ford F100

09-21-2007, 08:40 AM	#20
lsocoee Why am I always the little spoon? Joined: Feb 2007, #872 Location: Metairie, LA Gender: Dude Posts: 6,743 2007 PreRunner SR5 Double Cab Long B 2007 Double Cab Automatic V-6 Bed mat, URD CAI, URD MAF Calibrator, C2C Hood Struts, Wet Okole Seat Covers, Pop-n-Lok, Wet Okole Underwear	You need to go to www.mp3car.com This is going to be your ideal forum. There are a few Tacomas in there. I believe Dave Williams did one on a 2nd gen. I don't think he ever posted photos of it though. People usually hook up the obdii output to their computer to monitor their vehicles. Your setup sounds pretty expensive. Are you planning to have a head unit in addition to your setup. I've been planning for a while and I'm about to go into phase 1. Phase 1 will consist of replacing the stock speakers and relocating a single din head unit lower in the dash. Phase 2 will come when the wife approves the funding...this consists of installing the computer and monitor in the stock head unit location and running the audio out into the head unit from phase 1. I don't trust the computer to work reliably. I can never leave well enough alone and my constant tinkering will leave the computer fully functional probably 75% of the time. Car radios have good radio reception, cd players, and are very reliable. __________________ Tacoma World: One big happily dysfunctional family.

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