Kurtis Durfey
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I'm looking to set up a four-channel system in my old VW bus, and I like the idea of a dash-mounted monitor showing me speed and maps using GPS. I'm looking at either a singe four-channel system or two two-channel systems, one with a monitor.
I think the big benefit to a two system, two-channel setup is that, if a cop unplugs one system, you have a backup running (assuming s/he doesn't realize they're running independently). Something that has a back-up battery in the event that it's unplugged is also ideal, although I'd also thought about installing a toggle switch in the dash to divert the lead from the ignition directly to the hot lead on my starter coil before I turn the car off (effectively turning it "on," even if the car is "off") if I'm stopped.
I'm also concerned about vibration. It is an old VW, after all. But I should be able to use a static external drive as backup, if the technology supports it, to avoid data corruption.
What are your thoughts about an ideal setup, brands, and systems?
I think the big benefit to a two system, two-channel setup is that, if a cop unplugs one system, you have a backup running (assuming s/he doesn't realize they're running independently). Something that has a back-up battery in the event that it's unplugged is also ideal, although I'd also thought about installing a toggle switch in the dash to divert the lead from the ignition directly to the hot lead on my starter coil before I turn the car off (effectively turning it "on," even if the car is "off") if I'm stopped.
I'm also concerned about vibration. It is an old VW, after all. But I should be able to use a static external drive as backup, if the technology supports it, to avoid data corruption.
What are your thoughts about an ideal setup, brands, and systems?
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