Re: [DML] Stereo install & GPS

["Gary V." <piason@xxxx>]

Gus Schlachter wrote:
> 
> GPS = Global Positioning System. It uses DoD satellites to pinpoint your
> location on Earth to within 100 feet. Combine it with mapping software and
> you're never lost!
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> In the DMC-12, however, this would block the air vents. (sigh)

> 
Gus,

Their is another solution to your GPS question.
You can go with an Eclipse Commander & CD tuner or receiver.
I had this unit installed in my Delorean with a small amount of
modification.
As usual the receiver indash, also a GPS antenna(gray 3"x3") on the dash
by the passengers side A post and a small microphone(black 1"x3/4")
mounted by the hazard button. 
The computer module fits behind the center council and a 400W Fosgate
amp. is mounted in the compartment behind driver and all speakers were
upgraded for better sound.
Also an 8 disk CD changer is mounted sideways in the glove compartment
by cutting out the bottom, but can't be seen behind the kneepad.
All this was done to preserve the stock look of the car, with no holes
drilled in the trunk, although a subwoofer tube(2-8") was added to the
parcel shelf later.
This unit is unique in that all directions & street names are shown on
the head units VF display, and not on a separate screen display and all
direction are spoken to you through your existing stereo speakers by a a
voice that doesn't sound like a computer.

In addition the unit is voice command so all of your destinations are
spelled into the Commanders small microphone instead of manual
input(good voice recognition software is used to accomplish this).
Also the Commander controls the stereo functions to change to AM/FM or
preset station, changes CD's and cd tracks and can optionally be used to
rollup and down your windows and lock the doors or just tell you where
you are, all by spoken commands!
Although I opted not to hookup the windows & locks(to quirky) so I can't
comment on how this works on my car.
I will be adding it's hands free cellphone interface soon and will be
able to place calls by voice command and listen through my existing
speakers, not some tiny add ons.
Of course all this technology comes at a price.
But when I bought my car it was to drive and have FUN so lets go for it!

I am not affiliated with Fujitsu Ten the manufacturer, and was actually
recommended to the installation shop that suggested this system by One
of the Delorean repair shops that I have used to restore my car. I
thought that this technology fit in with the spirit of the car in which
we drive, without changing the stock look to much. Translation: it's
COOL, although my wife tells me that I do look strange driving while
talking to my car ;)
Unfortunately I can't make it to Cleveland, it conflicts with my work
schedule, but
info on the Eclipse Commander can be found at http://www.eclipse-web.com


Gary Valenziano
California
Vin#5480