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C17LVFD Regular Joined: 17 Oct 2007 Posts: 210 Location: Baltimore, MD	Posted: Mon 25-Feb-2008 13:21    Post subject: 2006 Stealth Acura TL-My DEMO Vehicle UPDATED w/Videos 5-31 Greetings All! http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj49/C17LVFD/Acura%20TL%20Phase%202/ I have now neared completion of PHASE 2 for the car� A lot has been changed up, and I�m ecstatic with how it�s turned out!! Let me say as a preface� The lights on this car are to give perspective customers ideas about what could be done to their vehicle. I do installations on the side, and potential customers always want to see my work before we start a project. So I decided to make �DEMO� vehicle instead of just showing them pictures. My state only allows lighting for the Chief, Dep. Chief, Asst. Chief and highest ranking EMS officer of each department. So� I cannot and DO NOT use lights or sirens on the road, or under ANY circumstances! I am however a FF/Paramedic here in Maryland, and a Flight Paramedic in MD/DC/ & PA. You might ask why do the project? I wanted a DEMO vehicle for my potential customers to see the quality of my work� The lighting design I did myself. All the mounting and wiring of the lights were done myself. The guys at Driven Dynamics, LLC in Rockville, MD were instrumental in the carputer installation. In addition, the guys at ERM & Priority One Emergency have been FANTASTIC in helping with pricing, quick shipment and PHENOMINAL customer service!!! Thanks Guys & Gals!! The car is a 2006 Acura TL AT. Rear Warning: - 1 Whelen Slimlighter TIR6 R/R (Upper rear windshield) - 2 Whelen Quad Dominators linked together R/R/R/R/R/R/R/R - 2 Whelen TIR 6�s Split Red/Amber inside the trunk - 2 NOVA X1100 LAW�s in the Backup Lights A/A - 2 SoundOff Inc LAW�s in the tail lights R/R (To be Added) The rear is running of a Whelen ULF44� Primary pattern is Action Flash (Synchronized), Secondary Pattern is Moduflash (Unsynchronized) Side Warning: - MicroMax XTR Linear-9 LED R/W/R (mounted in rear window on each side) (Independent Flasher on Action Flash) Front Warning: - 2 SoundOff Inc Ultralites in the Headliner R/R/R/W/W/R/R/R (Mounted on SoundOff CVPI headliner brackets via sun visor mounts) - 1 SoundOff Inc Ultralite on the dash R/W/W/R with quick disconnect - 2 SoundOff Inc Ghosts R/W on the dash @ 45 degrees for intersection warning (To be Added) - 2 Sound Off Inc Ghosts R/R in the upper grill - 2 Axixtech Xtreme Linear 4 R/R mounted in the lower grill @ 45 degrees - 2 SoundOff Inc LAW�s W/W Mounted in fog lights (To be Added) - 2 SoundOff Inc LAW�s R/R Mounted in the front corner turn signals (To be Added) All front lighting is run off of 2 Whelen ULF44�s. One for Red lights and One for White lights. Both are set to the exact same patterns as the ULF44 in the rear, Primary pattern is Action Flash (Synchronized), Secondary Pattern is Moduflash (Unsynchronized) Siren / Switch Panel - Federal Signal SS2000 without Signal Master - Federal Signal Dynamax MS100 speaker - Federal Signal SS2000 Remote Touch Screen conversion software - Carson Volunteer SC-1012 which is run through the SS2000 - Sound Off Inc 100D low profile speaker - In addition, the car has two momentary switches, one in the console for the airhorn, and to scroll through the siren tones, and a foot pedal for the momentary button on the Carson siren for the electronic mechanical tone. Radios/ Scanner - Motorola Astro Spectra 110Watt VHF mobile with HHCH - Motorola Astro Spectra 800Mhz mobile with HHCH - Antenna Specialist Antennas The goal of this car was to be completely stealth. I wanted everything to look as stock as possible. I didn�t want to draw a lot of attention to it� until I want the attention, IE car shows and showing my customers. I wanted the interior to be as uncluttered as possible and I wanted a navigation system which I opted not to get when I purchased the car. The carputer was put in to do GPS navigation, music, videos, DVD�s, WiFi, control all lighting and siren functions. The carputer is also FULLY integrated into the stereo. My IPOD and carputer stereo The trunk tray is completed, with a custom made radio/siren/wire tray. Enjoy! Any constructive comments and feedback are always welcomed! To see Phase 1 of the vehicle go to� http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj49/C17LVFD/Acura%20TL%20Phase%201/ To see other installs done by me go to� http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj49/C17LVFD/ Thanks! Seth http://s269.photobucket.com/albums/jj49/C17LVFD/Acura%20TL%20Phase%202/ Last edited by C17LVFD on Sat 31-May-2008 21:34; edited 2 times in total
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C17LVFD Regular Joined: 17 Oct 2007 Posts: 210 Location: Baltimore, MD	Posted: Mon 25-Feb-2008 13:23    Post subject: Here are the Pics & Videos... Last edited by C17LVFD on Sun 1-Jun-2008 08:00; edited 2 times in total
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DaveCN5 Contributing Member Joined: 13 Jan 2007 Posts: 4230 Location: Fairfield County, CT	Posted: Mon 25-Feb-2008 13:42    Post subject: Figured I'd save people some time and throw a few pictures up here for you Seth. You already know my opinion on the car Last edited by DaveCN5 on Sat 31-May-2008 22:23; edited 1 time in total
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C17LVFD Regular Joined: 17 Oct 2007 Posts: 210 Location: Baltimore, MD	Posted: Mon 25-Feb-2008 13:47    Post subject: Thank You Doug & Dave for your help! I was trying to follows Pimps instructions for uploading pictures, and apparently, I didn't do a good job Thanks Again, Seth
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MarkClements Frequent Poster Joined: 25 Oct 2006 Posts: 1577 Location: Platteville, WI	Posted: Mon 25-Feb-2008 13:50    Post subject: Sweetness! That carputer install is one of the best I have seen. What are the specs on the PC?
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11.firefighter.7 Regular Joined: 18 Nov 2006 Posts: 537 Location: Hill, New Hampshire	Posted: Mon 25-Feb-2008 14:41    Post subject: wow, this is simply amazing, may just be one of the best installs i have ever seen!!!
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hawkspringsfire Contributing Member Joined: 21 Jul 2007 Posts: 2314 Location: Torrington, Wyoming	Posted: Mon 25-Feb-2008 15:28    Post subject: How hard was it to install and setup the touch screen smart siren?
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C17LVFD Regular Joined: 17 Oct 2007 Posts: 210 Location: Baltimore, MD	Posted: Mon 25-Feb-2008 15:57    Post subject: Thank you for all the wonderful compliments!! To answer some questions.... Specs on the Carputer... 1.66Ghz Intel Duo Processor 512mb Ram 120gb HD 256mb graphics built in sound and wireless a/b/g DVD RW 7\" touchscreen. USB hub in center console To do the Touchscreen setup you need... - Computer... preferably a laptop or computer made for a vehicle... Desktops don't do well with the vibration of a vehicle... Minimum running requirements.... Pentium 450Mhz Windows 98 64mb of ram 15mb of HD space CD drive USB or serial port. - Federal Signal SS2000... As far as I know all SS2000's will work with the touchscreen appliation. - Federal Signal SS2000 TouchScreen Application. The kit comes with all hardware and software... Also, you can program your SS2000 from the computer instead of having to program it from the original touchpad. All buttons on the touchscreen can have the text edited... It's simple to install... Just follow the instructions... The Touchscreen kit runs about $150.00... Thanks! Seth
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FF/Medic14 Regular Joined: 06 Jan 2007 Posts: 135 Location: New Hampshire	Posted: Mon 25-Feb-2008 16:05    Post subject: acura Outstanding install!! Very well planned out. I think you have defintely succeded making this a very stealthy and good looking vehicle.
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ryanm Regular Joined: 29 Aug 2005 Posts: 442 Location: Searcy/Judsonia, AR	Posted: Mon 25-Feb-2008 16:39    Post subject: Where did you get the computer / touchscreen parts? Was the computer some sort of vehicle kit? Very nice!
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dynastar666 Turbo Poster Joined: 24 Mar 2007 Posts: 2338 Location: Ithaca, NY and Burlington, VT	Posted: Mon 25-Feb-2008 16:43    Post subject: This install is top 10 in my books.
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C17LVFD Regular Joined: 17 Oct 2007 Posts: 210 Location: Baltimore, MD	Posted: Mon 25-Feb-2008 16:46    Post subject: Re: [quote:4ae06e25d5=\"ryanm\"]Where did you get the computer / touchscreen parts? Was the computer some sort of vehicle kit? Very nice! Ryan, I had my friends at Driven Dynamics LLC hook me up... http://www.drivendynamics.com/ I let them take care of getting the parts... They have done carputer installs on multiple TL's and other vehicles... They know the carPC business in and out... www.mp3car.com is a great place to start though... Look under the store... People post their projects similiar to here on ELB. The SS2000 TouchScreen is a kit that gives you the hardware and software to make it work... All you need is the SS2000... I got the SS2000 TouchScreen Kit from PW Service Center for about $150.00.... www.pwservice.com Seth

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Posted: Mon 25-Feb-2008 16:49    Post subject: re
That looks really pro, nice job. Is the computer all in dash? Did you replace the factory nav system or how did the install work in that regard?

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Posted: Mon 25-Feb-2008 17:19    Post subject: Re: re
[quote:983cfda1a5=\"jarthur\"]That looks really pro, nice job. Is the computer all in dash? Did you replace the factory nav system or how did the install work in that regard?

The CPU is in the trunk, the touchscreen is the only thing in the passenger compartment. I didn't get a factory Nav system. This was in place of it... I took the factory HVAC and XM screen and moved it, right infront of the shifter, and put the touchscreen where the factory HVAC and XM screen had been...





Here are my videos... I'll try to get better ones up when I can...







Thank you all for all the wonderful feedback!
Seth

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Posted: Mon 25-Feb-2008 19:19    Post subject:
HOLY C*RAP---------*wipes drool from face

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Posted: Mon 25-Feb-2008 19:24    Post subject:
Now we need to teach you how to use Sync wires! Nice install btw.

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Posted: Mon 25-Feb-2008 19:43    Post subject:
I am torn. I want to whine about it not being an American car...but you won me over with the install. Hands down, the most seamless install on the interior of any vehicle I have seen. The carputer, with touch screen controls looks factory!! Awesome job!!

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Posted: Mon 25-Feb-2008 19:58    Post subject:
I think I just crapped myself...... that is sweetness... Joe

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Posted: Mon 25-Feb-2008 20:13    Post subject:
OMG!!!! That is sick!

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Posted: Mon 25-Feb-2008 20:26    Post subject:
Good Lord. There are not words.

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Posted: Mon 25-Feb-2008 22:10    Post subject:
that is one of the nicest installs i have seen yet . you are going to have to go long and far to top that

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Posted: Mon 25-Feb-2008 22:19    Post subject:
All I can say is NOICE!!!

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Posted: Mon 25-Feb-2008 22:20    Post subject:
I'm just wondering the details on the scanner set up. Was it a kit and if not, how much did it all cost? Also, where's the antenna for it?

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[quote:1b2a4ef93d=\"Krol and Phillippe\"]I'm just wondering the details on the scanner set up. Was it a kit and if not, how much did it all cost? Also, where's the antenna for it?

never mind, found the antenna. Still, how did you hook it up? I'm guessing you drilled Back to top    URL C17LVFD
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Posted: Tue 26-Feb-2008 00:40    Post subject:
Good Evening Everyone!! Thank you for all your positive comments and questions! It's a wonderful feeling to have one's work appreciated! Thank You! To answer questions... Justin, I did sync the quad dominators, and TIR6 in the headliner... I noticed in my video it looks like they are not synced... I think it has to do with the refresh time on my camera. When you watch them in real life, they're synced.... All 4 grill lights are also synced together... and the LS12 is on it's own... In the rear the two TIR6's are synced and the Slimlighter is running on its own... Parkpiggy, Sorry about the import. When I was looking for a new car, the TL just kept getting my attention... It has been BY FAR the most difficult car to do an install on... Incredibly well put together, which has made working on it a bear! Krol and Phillippe, I bought the Scanner (Uniden BCD96t) and the remote head (Uniden RH-96) separately. The scanner runs about $500.00 and the remote head about another $200.00... The wiring for the remote head was run behind the remote head into the headliner... The bracket was drilled into the roof... The data wire was run across the headliner and down the B-Pillar, and under the seat into the center console. The power wire was run similarly, but run back into the trunk, so that the remote head comes on with my ignition. The scanners antenna wire, external speaker wire and power wires were all run up through the center console. Hope that helps! Thanks! Seth

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