General Information
Name
Avalon
Year
1996
Make
Toyota
Model
Avalon
Color
Black
Packages
XLS, Jigg007-Trim
History
Purchased wrecked for $300 back in 2007, i've clocked over 200,000 miles on it, pushing the odometer past 400K.
Infrastructure
Custom Mini-ITX chassis running Windows 10
- 1.6KWH, 1860 CCA across 2 AGM batteries
- Batteries are relay-isolated from each other with ignition signal, but can be manually overridden for diagnostic and emergency starts.
- DC Power Engineering180A Low-Idle alternator. Output 130A at idle, 180A peak rpm
- Controlled by a Balmar MC614 Marine Voltage Regulator with temp sensing
- Worth nothing the DC Power alternator replaced a Mechman 240A alternator
- External AC Inlet, called “Shore Power” similar to an RV/Boat.
- When plugged into a 120V power source, a transfer switch and battery charger take over to maintain the car’s electrical.
- Transfer switch is custom-built, controlling 8 individual 120V outlets that have override capabilities though PLC system
- Powers up Engine Block heater and Cabin Air Heater that are thermostatically + timer controlled
- 12V, 45A onboard 3-stage battery charger & power supply.
- 2000W Sinewave Inverter
- 150PSI Air compressor with 2.5 gallon holding tank
- Horns are selectabletoggle between
- 2x Hornblaster “Shockers”
- 2 Yankee YMT-606
- Stock horn… very “beep beep” like.
- Front air disconnect/coupler
- Front 175A Anderson connector for booster cables/aux power
- Rust
- Underbody lighting with APA102 LEDs
- LED marker lighting ‘eyebrows’
- LED tail lights & CHMSL
- D2 “street” coilovers - preferred over OEM suspension to stop bottoming out.
- Underhood LED, powered via rear battery so front electrical may be disconnected.
- 400W engine block heater
- Quick oil-drain fitting
- Retrofitted from a 1999 Avalon: Heated Seats, Heated Mirrors
- Front & Rear volt meters
- Rear electrical ammeter
- Sail Panel Tweeter Pods
- Interior A-Pillar to C-Pillar LED Lighting
- LED Underseat lighting
- Full LED interior light conversion with master on/off control
- Factory HVAC override that cycles the
- Mirror Switches replaced with custom switch panel for overrides
- Center console modifications
- Interior LED Lighting
- 2x120V outlets
- 2x USB QC outlets
- 12V Banana plug jack
- LED cupholders
Custom Mini-ITX chassis running Windows 10
- Multimedia (Used to use Centrafuse, now use AIMP Player)
- GPS navigation (Used to use Sygic, now use Windows Map if not google maps.
- OBDII engine monitoring, (Dash Command: MPG, engine status, etc)
- Dash Cam recording (Front & Rear Logitech C920s)
- 10.1” Capativie multitouch, 1200x800 HDMI screen with auto dimming
- DMHD USB HD Radio Tuner
- DSP: Audison Bit One via TOSLINK to computer. Running active 3-way setup
- Subwoofer Amplifier: Crown XS900
- Door Amplifier 2x JBL GT5-A604
- Door Tweeter: Morel MDT22
- Door midrange: FaitalPro 5FE120 (4ohm) in fiberglassed enclosures
- Subwoofer: Celestion CF18VJD in 4.7 cu ft ported box, piped into the cabin space
- 22” LCD monitor mounted to trunk lid
- 2x 80mm Vantec high-CFM cooling fans vented to outside, control by thermostat @ 100F.
- LED strip lighting for illumination
- PLC (Ace 3090) controls sequencing and relay functions (monitor, fans, heaters, etc)
Modifications
Interior
Custom RGB Instrument Panel Lighting, 10" navigation and media computer, RGB strip lighting and underseat lighting, interior AC inverter.
Exterior
2.5 Gallon 150PSI Air system with aux hookups and airhorns. Front 175A electrical disconnect. Full perimeter underbody lighting.
Audio
Windows 10 carputer utilizing an Audison DSP featuring 3200W tri-amp system two-way fronts and 18" subwoofer driver ported directly into the cabin.
Suspension
D2 coilovers