ICE ideas

Kandyman · 6th May 2008, 12:49

Been thinking about installing some DVDs in the car.

Instead of going the 2 screen headrest route how about this idea ?

Any input for/against

http://www.car-vision.co.uk/product_...8b9a9388ea758e

2 video inputs. Easy installation. No more rising heads. Use this new 8.5 inch central armrest TFT LCD monitor with adjustable horizontal and vertical levels, you don't need to rise your head to watch (as flip down monitor) and you don't need to spend more money to purchase 2 headrest monitors. Armrest monitor has an adjustable distance between 15.5 cm to 21 cm letting it fit most armrest all over the world.
You should not use or attempt to view the screen if you are the driver. There's nothing wrong with pulling over to enjoy your favorite movie with your family in the backseat of your car.

Key features:
◆International Certificates: CE, FCC
◆100% Brand new 1 PCS
◆8.5 inch central armrest TFT LCD monitor
◆Game player, wireless remote control
◆350°angle swiveling
◆3 shaft revolving
◆2 section fixing
◆Color system: PAL/NTSC
◆Resolution:800xRGBx600
◆Full function remote control
◆Dual video inputs
◆Installed at the central armrest of your car

CDTi · 6th May 2008, 13:16

Personally, Andy, I wouldn't fit this type of unit:

It really looks like an "add-on" and completely non-OEM. I'm not saying that the headrests DVDs look OEM but they are less "in your face"
Will all rear seat passengers get a good look at the single screen
How good will the mounting system be? A lot of generic stuff like this can be a poor fit
If you have 2 youngsters like I do, then they will never agree on the same DVD
I just don't like the look of it

Sorry I can't be more positive

Kandyman · 6th May 2008, 13:36

No need to be sorry

just worried about fitting new dvd headrests and getting a colour match.

JohnDotCom · 6th May 2008, 13:37

Do the 8" Roof one then Kandyman.

Kandyman · 6th May 2008, 13:46

How do theses screw to the roof ?

I don't fancy a m10 nut and washer on my roof

CDTi · 6th May 2008, 14:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kandyman

just worried about fitting new dvd headrests and getting a colour match.

What colour is your interior? Obviously black would be an easy match.

Kandyman · 6th May 2008, 14:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDTi

What colour is your interior? Obviously black would be an easy match.

Sandstone Beige with the Rover logos inprinted on them.

ikorodu · 6th May 2008, 15:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kandyman

How do theses screw to the roof ?

I don't fancy a m10 nut and washer on my roof

I screwed mine directly to the roof lining. I was unsure if this would last, but its been up there for nearly 2 years now and is still going strong. If you want more support then on the tourer there is a cross member which would could drill and tap to provide more support.

Rob

nisfo · 6th May 2008, 20:28

I have an 8 inch flip down screen, I would like to strip out the roof lining to make a tidier job for mounting purposes.

Thats a nice looking bit of kit Rob, look forward to getting mine fitted now

Kearton · 6th May 2008, 20:54

For proposed system.
1 - Does the screen fold away when not in use?
2 - If you brake hard, will the screen (if in up position) fold forwards & inhibit movement of your left arm on the gear stick or handbrake?

Re: Fitting roof mounted system to roof, the BMW manual (See item 7 in http://bmwfans.info/original/E46/tou...5/ill-65_1412/ ) shows a bracket that supports the unit. I assumed that it went behind the roof lining & bolted to one of the cross members or roof, but realise now that it might not. It probably says which in the instructions.

Regards,
Kearton

6th May 2008, 12:49	#1
Kandyman Banned ROVER 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Limousine 2004 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Welling Posts: 10,995 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	ICE ideas Been thinking about installing some DVDs in the car. Instead of going the 2 screen headrest route how about this idea ? Any input for/against http://www.car-vision.co.uk/product_...8b9a9388ea758e 2 video inputs. Easy installation. No more rising heads. Use this new 8.5 inch central armrest TFT LCD monitor with adjustable horizontal and vertical levels, you don't need to rise your head to watch (as flip down monitor) and you don't need to spend more money to purchase 2 headrest monitors. Armrest monitor has an adjustable distance between 15.5 cm to 21 cm letting it fit most armrest all over the world. You should not use or attempt to view the screen if you are the driver. There's nothing wrong with pulling over to enjoy your favorite movie with your family in the backseat of your car. Key features: ◆International Certificates: CE, FCC ◆100% Brand new 1 PCS ◆8.5 inch central armrest TFT LCD monitor ◆Game player, wireless remote control ◆350°angle swiveling ◆3 shaft revolving ◆2 section fixing ◆Color system: PAL/NTSC ◆Resolution:800xRGBx600 ◆Full function remote control ◆Dual video inputs ◆Installed at the central armrest of your car

6th May 2008, 13:16	#2
CDTi This is my second home No longer in the MGR club Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tipperary Posts: 3,933 Thanks: 35 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	Personally, Andy, I wouldn't fit this type of unit: It really looks like an "add-on" and completely non-OEM. I'm not saying that the headrests DVDs look OEM but they are less "in your face" Will all rear seat passengers get a good look at the single screen How good will the mounting system be? A lot of generic stuff like this can be a poor fit If you have 2 youngsters like I do, then they will never agree on the same DVD I just don't like the look of it Sorry I can't be more positive __________________ 'Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.

6th May 2008, 13:36	#3
Kandyman Banned ROVER 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Limousine 2004 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Welling Posts: 10,995 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	No need to be sorry just worried about fitting new dvd headrests and getting a colour match.

6th May 2008, 13:37	#4
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Do the 8" Roof one then Kandyman.

6th May 2008, 13:46	#5
Kandyman Banned ROVER 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Limousine 2004 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Welling Posts: 10,995 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	How do theses screw to the roof ? I don't fancy a m10 nut and washer on my roof

6th May 2008, 20:28	#9
nisfo Gets stuck in 75 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - Posts: 868 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I have an 8 inch flip down screen, I would like to strip out the roof lining to make a tidier job for mounting purposes. Thats a nice looking bit of kit Rob, look forward to getting mine fitted now

6th May 2008, 20:54	#10
Kearton Gets stuck in MG ZT-T CDTi Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sunny Suffolk Posts: 617 Thanks: 1 Thanked 16 Times in 13 Posts	For proposed system. 1 - Does the screen fold away when not in use? 2 - If you brake hard, will the screen (if in up position) fold forwards & inhibit movement of your left arm on the gear stick or handbrake? Re: Fitting roof mounted system to roof, the BMW manual (See item 7 in http://bmwfans.info/original/E46/tou...5/ill-65_1412/ ) shows a bracket that supports the unit. I assumed that it went behind the roof lining & bolted to one of the cross members or roof, but realise now that it might not. It probably says which in the instructions. Regards, Kearton