How Can I Connect a Computer to My Car's Sound System?

In summary, the conversation is about a person wanting to install a hard drive with an old processor and motherboard in their car, and connecting it to the car's sound system. They are looking for a forum where they can ask questions during the process and someone suggests using Google to find automotive discussion forums. Another person suggests using an iPod and remote as a simpler option. Someone else mentions a forum specifically for installing computers in cars and another person suggests a radio show for helpful information.
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dekoi
Does anyone know of any? I am thinking of putting a hard drive with an old processor and mobo in my car. Then hooking up the deck to the sound card. I have enough knowledge of computer hardware and software to do so, but i would like to find a forum where i can ask questions if i have any during the process.

Thanks.
 
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Anyone?

:smile:
 
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I don't know of any forum dedicated to such a thing but wonder whether it is possible to burn a large amount of .mp3 files to a DVD-R, then have a less complex player reading them in the automobile. I imagine one disk could hold somewhere in the neighborhood of 1000 songs?
 
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ipod + remote ? voila :D
 
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I don't know what's available, but you might want to look for them according to the manufacturer of your car. I know there are some sites where afficionados of particular types of car post. Volkswagon owners have a board somewhere that I've seen in my wanderings in the past.
 
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Go to Google

Type in "Automotive + Discussion Forums" or any variation

You'll get several links, the first link is a forum similar to this one.

There's plenty to find at google
 
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All I know of is http://www.ifitsfast.com . I don't know if they have your answer, but it wouldn't hurt to ask.
 
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I have exactly what you are looking for since I recently added a PC with LCD screen in my truck.

http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/
 
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I wouldn't necessarily vouch for the automotive knowledge of the folks on this site, but their radio show is great.

http://www.cartalk.com/
 

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