German car customizer, Mattes Interieurtechnik, has created a customized Mercedes CLS with a nicely integrated iMac personal computer in the rear seats.

The iMac's compact all-in-one design lends itself to such an installation, and the firm makes sure the integration is complete with slick leather covering around the machine.

A wireless mouse and keyboard mean there are no exposed wires to contend with. Of course, the customized CLS also gets a completely revised interior, with some pretty fancy upholstery and trimmings.

Matt Burriola installed a Mac mini into his 2005 Mazda 3 sedan and documented the entire installation process. His goal for his project was to create a system with better than stock sound and capability, while maintaining a clean, stock appearance.

Despite not using an Apple since high school, Matt was inspired while doing other mods to the car (adding window tint and an alarm), and decided to go for it.

First, Matt took apart his cupholder assembly, cigarette lighter panel, and the center console. Once in there, he thought that the Mac mini was too big too fit in there without a bunch of hacks, and decided on a glove box install instead.

Check out this sweet Mac mini install inside a 2006 BMW 325. Hal Fitzgerald spent four months hunting for the right installer to complete his project and the results are impressive.

All the computer hardware including the Mac mini CPU, a Newertech MiniStack 250GB drive with USB and Firewire hub, and a Carnetix P1900 power supply are mounted in the trunk where the CD changer would normally go. The audio is fed out of the Mac mini right into the factory 1/8" changer input. Hal had a custom mount built to support the 7" Lilliput touchscreen.

Joshua Driggs, aka ZapWizard has a great Flickr photo set that shows how he installed a Mac mini along with a Griffin iTrip into his Mazda.

He was taking a 4,000 mile trip and wanted to Mac his ride – and he did it in 3 days! He explained that he didn’t have the cash or the time to replace his head unit, so he integrated an iTrip FM transmitter directly into the Mini.

With over 12,000 songs and over 200 music videos in iTunes, Zach Ducker's 1994 Chevrolet 4x4 S-10 4 door "Blazer Beast" is a Mac'd entertainment machine.

He removed the original center console and fabricated a custom one with plywood and covered it in funky pink shag. The new console houses the Mac mini, CarNetix power supply, Pyle video amplifier/distributor, 800W AC inverter with two 110V AC outlets, USB 2.0 hub, and four 12V outlets.

Check out this sweet Mac mini install in a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The mini is installed in the glove box and snugly held in place with a soft, but rugged carpet-covered custom bracket. A hub is mounted behind the CPU and USB and Firewire cables run to the back of the Jeep to easily add peripherals to this system. The 7" Xenarc 700 TSV display has replaced the original stereo in the center console. Grey vinyl was used to match the display surround to the factory grey interior. Below the heat/air controls is a small Kensington USB hub with a Griffin PowerMate connected to it to control iTunes.

Here's another slick install that features Apple's Front Row and a concealed Mac mini driving the show. Brooks Weisblat Mac'd out his new 2006 Infiniti M45 Sport with a Mac mini stashed in the center console. The "Tech" package on the M45 comes with an auxiliary RCA input for audio/video hookup, so Brooks simply jacked the Mac mini's video through the two factory 8" displays - sweet! A Kensington bluetooth mouse with VirtualKeyboard X, and a Palm Treo 650 running Salling Clicker provide input and control for the entire system.

Thanks to a nice Audi technician, a new Audi A6 owner was able to hook the video output of his Powerbook directly into the factory in-dash navigation system. His next step... replace the Powerbook with a Mac mini - way to go!

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We are a little late on this covert install, but better late then never...

Davy Arroyo, has Mac'd out his Ford F-150 with a Mac mini setup and a big 10.2" Dynamix touch-screen. The goal of Davy's install was to make the installation look as stock as possible. The Mac mini hides and shows itself as needed, thanks to a hidden actuator in the armrest compartment - very cool! The 10.2" Dynamix touch-screen folds closed for a very inconspicuous install. Apple's Front Row is controlling all media and GPS is handled by Route 66.

We found an amazing new Mac'd ride we wanted to share with you - Sharon’s totally customized 2004 Cadillac Escalade. It's affectionately called "Baby Phat" because the interior was pieced together with over 40 carefully stitched together Baby Phat handbags.

What makes this car especially sweet is the Mac mini powered DJ Console and 30" BenQ LCD display in the tailgate. DJs can crank out the tunes with its ginormous audio system, but they can also mix, scratch, and cut with MP3s (stored on the Mac mini's hard drive). The mini also plays DVDs, powers iTunes, and runs iPhoto slideshows of the Escalade being built. Other fun stuff inside includes televisions mounted in the headrests, three 15" Audiobahn Eternal subwoofers, and an Xbox.