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[binge]

I dont know the Dimentions of the battery box to hand, But the mini Battery isnt exactly a Snug fit. You could get a bigger battery in there.


if you take measurements of the battery box. Then go to halfords with a Tape measure, And Get the Highest AmpH Battery which will fit into that box.

Sorted!

[PhoenixSimon]

Im putting a slimline ps2 into my mini. Its all wired up and ive tested it and it all works ok. PS2 car adapter as stated before for about £10 for power, 2 x 8" sunvisor monitors and an fm modulator for the sound again powered from a cigarette lighter. Ive made some small wiring harnesses for seperate power for each item. Ps2 on one, monitors on another and FM mod on the last one and each have there own fused supply directly from the battery.
Oh and as for the battery and alternator issue, im using a 65 amp alternator and a battery from a vetra 2.5 gsi.
Hope that helps.
Simon

Edited by 200sxsimon, 28 December 2006 - 10:01 AM.

[nomininolife]

An 096 battery will fit, dont go to Halfords if you can help it. A local battery specialist will give better prices with as good if not better guarantee.


David

[miniboo]

Tomf i had a look in maplins and on the back of the invertors it has a "key" so to speak for what power invertor for what.

and it says 100 watt is ok for a games console.

but why not get a 300 watt one and you have capacity for upgrades.

[Tomf]

thank you miniboo. Ill have a look round and see if i can get a 300 watt incerter soon.

Thanks again

[miniboo]

maplins have them on sale but i bet you can get them for cheaper than that in ebay

[Ollie]

Things have slowly started moving as far as gathering bit is concerned. lol.

found some1 selling a slimline ps2 so will able to slide that in somewhere and also bidding on a 7" screen as i speak.

when all comes together i shall put a "how to" post up - if theres any interest anyway

- with regards to the battery situation, i still dont know what battery to run, lol. any advance on this?

if some1 could recommend a battery and tell me what car it is from it would be appreciated, thanks

Ollie

[miniboo]

the biggest you can find that will fit in the battery box. measure the box and then go into halfords and measure the batteries in there. diesel batteries are a good shout thing pug 306 diesel is the consensus

[Marky Tizz]

Things have slowly started moving as far as gathering bit is concerned. lol.

found some1 selling a slimline ps2 so will able to slide that in somewhere and also bidding on a 7" screen as i speak.

when all comes together i shall put a "how to" post up - if theres any interest anyway

- with regards to the battery situation, i still dont know what battery to run, lol. any advance on this?

if some1 could recommend a battery and tell me what car it is from it would be appreciated, thanks

Ollie

if you make a how to post with rough costs as well, you will be my god

[mini16]

if anyone is thinking about doin this, how about this link i have just bought 1 as i bought a new ps2 to put in my mini all i need now is a screen
http://cgi.ebay.co.u...e...p;rd=1&rd=1

Edited by mini16, 10 January 2007 - 09:38 PM.

[binge]

mini16 I like the look of that. Might have to buy one and hack my flatmates PS2 apart.
They are easier to find mounting places for the PS2s also because they have the motorised CD drawer.


<|ben|>

[Ollie]

if you make a how to post with rough costs as well, you will be my god

haha ok

ill start rough price guide now and add pictures in tmrw

i was going to place my origional ps2 in my car, but after bit of advice and thinking of space i decided i would fork out some money for a slimline one.

**Slimline PS2 (go for around £70 +) on ebay on a good day i would estimate spending about 80 for one....(Second hand)

**I then brought a *NEW* ps2 power adaptor for the car (plugs into cigarette socket) - can be re wired to run off mains (may wish to have a switch) - brought for £10 (from EBAY)

** IMO this is the most expensive part. the SCREEN. i would estimate about £100ish for a brand new 7" screen on ebay shops. i have just brought one for £120 from ebay (non china or japanese) although im sure if you are lucky enough to fine some1 seling a second hand one, you could pick them up for about 50 - 60. - i was lucky enough to find that person - so i have 2.

** then it is up to you how you wish to put it into your car, mounts, connectors, switches etc.. if you plan to use materials and make one i would guess around £20ish on the safe side.

so to recap:

*ps2 - 70+
*power cable(slimline) - £10
*monitor - New £100+ - Second Hand 50+
*other bits and bobs - £20ish

as i said, will post pics up tmrw. hope this helped

[Ollie]

if anyone is thinking about doin this, how about this link i have just bought 1 as i bought a new ps2 to put in my mini all i need now is a screen
http://cgi.ebay.co.u...e...p;rd=1&rd=1

when u sent me a PM with that in, that is the first time i hd seen one. all the other times i have only seen invertors.

so i dunno what to suggest really, you'll have to reply on others

[Marky Tizz]

Nice one mate, how are those pics going?
I'd love to know EXACTLY how you installed it.... and how long did it all take? Thanks mate.

[mini16]

as soon as i get my new ps2 and fit it, i will take the pix for everyone