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KwikR6
08-25-2002, 08:50 PM
Ok I'm hooking up my PS2 in my car and then my LCD screen. I am getting the detatchable screen so I can take it inside at night time and stuff so it doesn't get stolden. I was thinking about mounting the screen in my glove box of my del sol.
Anybody have any cool ideas for me?
I know I can figure it out...or can any body post some pics so I can get some good idea's.
Thanks a lot.

Whtehnda93DXSdn
08-29-2002, 12:57 PM
wel the glove box would be the first spot I would say right off hand. as you can hide it when it's closed and have it out of the way but not really necessary when you are going to be able to detach the face.

You might be able to put it in the dash somewhere but alot of time you have to remove the airbag or loose something to install it into the dash.

Hope this might help a bit...good luck and be sure to share w/ us some pics of where you put it..;) ;)

TonitrusEN
08-29-2002, 01:17 PM
Get a normal flat panel monitor for 400 bucks and put it in the visor on the passenger side, that looks clean... or you could do the fold out screen and put it in the glovebox, but thats about the only place its going to look right.. and when your visor is up you cant see it.

ebpda9
08-29-2002, 02:36 PM
or have it come out of the dash like the new infiniti's. it will be a lot of work but well worth it

KwikR6
08-30-2002, 12:27 AM
Originally posted by TonitrusEN
Get a normal flat panel monitor for 400 bucks and put it in the visor on the passenger side, that looks clean... or you could do the fold out screen and put it in the glovebox, but thats about the only place its going to look right.. and when your visor is up you cant see it.

Have you ever been in a del sol...?? The sun visors don't really werk...as for where it's going..the PS2 is going behind the seat in the little compartment, and the LCD is goign in the glovebox.
Pics ASAP...

ebpda9
08-30-2002, 07:35 AM
did u do it already or you just have pics from another car ?

KwikR6
08-30-2002, 12:01 PM
Originally posted by hondaman-iac
did u do it already or you just have pics from another car ?
No it hasn't been done yet...but soon enough.

azn_nite_ryder
08-31-2002, 02:23 PM
bahhhhhhh.. just get rid of your cluster and put a tv there... you dont need ne car info.. juat watch F&F and you'll be fine... LOL...

well mine is mounted right in the middle of my console...

delsolvtec
09-23-2002, 05:08 PM
Originally posted by dereks civic

No it hasn't been done yet...but soon enough.

I have a playstation behind my passenger seat and a LCD screen flush mounted in my glove box. I'll take a pic or two tonight so you can see how I did it. It's a 5" LCD screen and I had to trim the glove box some to get it to fit. Then I made a plastic panel with a cutout for the TV, mounted the tv and installed the panel wrapped in fabric in front of that.

pics on the way...

KwikR6
09-23-2002, 10:22 PM
Originally posted by delsolvtec




pics on the way...
Please hurry

delsolvtec
09-23-2002, 10:54 PM
I ran out of batteries when going to take the pics. They are on the charger and shall be posted for your viewing enjoyment tomorrow afternoon.

KwikR6
09-23-2002, 10:58 PM
Originally posted by delsolvtec
I ran out of batteries when going to take the pics. They are on the charger and shall be posted for your viewing enjoyment tomorrow afternoon.
Thanks man..or gurl....????:rolleyes:

delsolvtec
09-23-2002, 11:17 PM
it's man... :crazy:

KwikR6
09-23-2002, 11:22 PM
Originally posted by delsolvtec
it's man... :crazy:
Easy enough

pdiggitydogg
09-29-2002, 09:59 PM
well not that you care, owning a del sol, but my lcd is in the little spot where the factory cd changer can go (its a bin if you didnt get that option when new).

My friends Del sol has the lcd...no where...he couldnt figure where to put one either so he never bought one...sorry thats no help

cashizslick
10-22-2002, 05:21 PM
Id put the screen in the glove box. It would be safe from getting bumped, and you would not have to worry about people trying to steel it because they would not know it is in your car.

illusion
11-08-2002, 07:51 PM
there's quite a few places, you can use goosenecks to mount them, or just stuff them somewhere. If you have double din deck I've seen several folks that glass in a monitor in the spot for the deck.

I stuffed one in the cubby under my deck, and one on a gooseneck between the seats

http://images.cardomain.com/installs/149000-149999/149382_65_full.jpg

http://images.cardomain.com/installs/149000-149999/149382_64_full.jpg

KwikR6
11-09-2002, 03:09 AM
That looks hella kool

supersi99
11-19-2002, 03:24 AM
i moled mine into the dash where the head unit origanlly was first i cut the buttons off the casing of the tv then molded them next to my a/c def circ. buttons all in all it looks like it was supposed to be there i just need just respray it EBP to match the rest of the interior

styldaccordngly
11-27-2002, 06:56 AM
if your going to do a monitor, do it right.. put it somewhere thats factory-like, just dont do a gooseneck, thats soo ghetto.. we do it for people all the time at work, and it never looks good.. i know saav makes a rearview mirror with a 5" monitor in it.. its basically fits over your old mirror.. and it just unplugs and you can take it out

foreverzz
12-16-2002, 05:55 PM
i have a fully motorized 7.5" lcd screen.
its the panasonic in dash dvd player and processor ( 9000U unit, 7000u processor ).

the thing is great. pops out to reveal the screen to watch movies, and slides back in if you don't want it out.

you wouldn't even know its there when its retracted. i love it!

RU_Teg
12-16-2002, 06:40 PM
how much did that cost?>>panasonic in dash dvd player and processor ( 9000U unit, 7000u processor ).

foreverzz
12-16-2002, 06:45 PM
Originally posted by RU_Teg
how much did that cost?>>panasonic in dash dvd player and processor ( 9000U unit, 7000u processor ).
well its about a $2300 setup, but i got mine for $1700 installed.
i can get pics up in a couple days if any wants.

RU_Teg
12-16-2002, 06:58 PM
yea i'd like to see some pics when u get a chance to put em' up...

KwikR6
12-19-2002, 01:49 PM
Originally posted by RU_Teg
yea i'd like to see some pics when u get a chance to put em' up...
yeah for sure

Quist
12-25-2002, 05:51 AM
I just saw a picture of a car with the lcd in the steering wheel where the air bag was. Thats a pretty damn good idea(not safe,or legal) but still I think it was just a show car. it look really cool.

darkdaedra
12-27-2002, 01:06 AM
I'm gonna get the Sony Xplod in dash motorized monitor. Actually, I'm gonna have a whole Xplod set up. You can get a picture of it here http://www.refurbdepot.com/productdetails2.cfm?Product_ID=2299

I saw it at my local Fry's(don't know if these are nation wide. great electronics store) and fell in love with it. Very reasonable price and I trust Sony's reliability.

RU_Teg
12-27-2002, 09:48 AM
that doesn't look bad^ well not bad for the price but it is refurbished...:loco:

TonitrusEN
12-27-2002, 11:09 AM
i dont know about sony's head units

but the sony speakers and woofer are the bigget pieces of shit ive ever seen

Grip72
12-27-2002, 03:06 PM
I hate sony xplod decks. i know lots of ppl who have had nothing but trouble with em.. just my 2 cents

accorrdd
12-30-2002, 04:17 PM
Personally i wouldn't go with a sony system. Their name is appealing, however i've heard not to go with sony because it sucks. The whole system sucks. Most people will recommend an Alpine system (my personal fav.) or something like that. Bottom line is it's your money, you choose.;) just a thought.