Book Description
* Car hacker Auri Rahimzadeh revs up readers while guiding them through 21 cool projects complete with step-by-step instructions for adding electrical outlets, installing satellite radio and mobile Wi-Fi, and building in-car DVD systems
* Takes the automotive geek far beyond the factory options-readers will learn the "fine art" of fearlessly pulling out a dashboard, ripping up some carpet, and creating a crazy ride!
* Hacks include adding backseat video gaming systems, building an auto-tracking in-car satellite TV unit, installing a trunk-mounted server computer, and even installing a mobile plasma theater system
* Foreword by Steve "Woz" Wozniak, who shares tips from his own hacked Hummer

From the Back Cover
Not your father's idea of cool wheels

Your definition of automotive high tech goes far beyond a backseat DVD player with a drop-down screen. How about a gaming PC? Internet access? Satellite TV? Maybe videoconferencing? Oh yeah—now that's more like it.

Add those and half a dozen other geek toys to your ride with these step-by-step instructions, complete lists of tools and equipment, advice on handling power and temperature issues, even essential physics. So what are you waiting for?

Install them all

Everything you need to know to tech out your ride Single-source A/V system Game console General-purpose PC Multimedia PC Gaming PC Internet access In-car networking TV access Syncing your music Videoconferencing Video surveillance LED displays Wireless headphones Car computer interface

About the Author
Auri Rahimzadeh has been tinkering with computers ever since he was six years old and loves all technology. Auri collects computers and has been involved with many computer projects, including teaching computers alongside Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Computer. Auri has written hundreds of articles on various computer technologies, has contributed to many standards including HDTV, DVD, and interactive television. Auri has also contributed to computer education for students across the country and has promoted technology awareness through the Indianapolis Computer Society, where he has served as president for three years. Currently, Auri runs his own IT consulting firm, The Auri Group (TAG), and spends his free time programming, chatting in Starbucks, and going to Pacers games.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Roll up your sleeves and get ready to totally tech-out your ride! Car Hacks is the first do-it-yourself guide to installing a variety of awesome projects that will turn your ordinary vehicle into the ultimate tech rod! Car hacker Tyler Regas guides readers through 21 cool projects, complete with tools, skills and step-by-step instructions. Project include:Adding electrical outletsInstalling satellite radioBuilding in-car DVD systemsBack seat video gaming systems - Xbox, PlayStation II and Game CubeIntegrated iPod MP3 playerIn-car BluetoothInstalling mobile Wi-FiBuilding an auto-tracking in-car satellite tv unitTrunk mounted server computerMobile plasma theatre system

and more.