NewNiceMrMe Posted December 14, 2004 Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 Can you? Car has SatNav DVD system and TV. However, do you know if (because of the convertibles front headrests) it is possible to get rear facing LCD's in the headrests? I want the kids to be able to watch DVD's an play games (PS2 preferably). Budget of about £1000 to £1300. Anyone had something similar done? Also would the TV monitor in front link up to the DVD system (I know it won't play DVDs from the satnav player). Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted December 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2004 Good to see I'm getting lots of advice on this.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted December 16, 2004 Report Share Posted December 16, 2004 I've done an Xbox install into the boot, used wireless remotes etc. I already had a rear screen fitted though. Cost about £500 to do the xbox, but £180 of that was the DC-DC PSU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted December 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2004 But is that in an M3 convertible? See the headrests are what I think is an issue - they're electrically controlly and supportedfrom the side where the seatbelt restraints are, rather then simple push/pull headrests with steel poles supporting them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigyb Posted December 16, 2004 Report Share Posted December 16, 2004 No it wasn't in an M3 as you can see from my sig, you would have to consult an ICE specialist for prices etc, my guess is it would be well more that £1500 for 2 screens and the player to be built into your headrests. As I said, I already had the screen in a drop down center console, but as yours is a convertible, then you don't have that luxury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted December 16, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2004 I had a Jag some time ago - and got a DVD player, Playstation 1, twin LCD's in headrests and headphones (and matching leather headrest covers)...for £1,100....negotiated down from £1400. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfirepro Posted December 17, 2004 Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 Hi, When I was doing the whole entertainment thing to a Merc I used screens that came built into the headrest. The whole unit came complete with covers and the good thing was the cable was installed down the stalk. If my memory serves me right they also did units that fit BMW's This is also good as it does not cannibalise your existing headrests. I will try and find the contact number in Germany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrosteve Posted December 29, 2004 Report Share Posted December 29, 2004 My advice mate is look on EBAY i bought a 7 inch lcd tft screen with remote etc for £100 including shipping, i bought a power inverter from the states £30 all in (plugs into a ciggarette lighter ( or you can do as i did with it all and wire it into the cars electrics and fitted it all into my day van (chevvy) as for the headrests you need to make up a frame to mount the monitors and then mount this into the headrests and wire up! Sounds easy? Honestly mate its not too hard dependent on your skills ( im good with spanners and shite with a pc! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted December 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2004 Just too risky in case I get it wrong. I'd prefer a custom fit job done properly. If I bugger a seat up, or even a headrest, I'll get one very big bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrosteve Posted December 29, 2004 Report Share Posted December 29, 2004 Oh by the way it all runs with my x box too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrosteve Posted December 29, 2004 Report Share Posted December 29, 2004 True but i dont think you should get ripped off though mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted December 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2004 I definately won't get ripped off, but do appreciate the viewpoint and thanks for it. It's a catch 22 in many ways. I might well end up not doing it the way things are going. The kids have a front centre mounted TV, but it goes off when in gear for safety. So, I can pay £215 for an over-ride. That looks like the more likely option as things stand right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrosteve Posted December 29, 2004 Report Share Posted December 29, 2004 mate just buy a power inverter ( to run the ps2/x box ) plugs straight in, then if youre really scared get a auto sparky to connect it to the screen, hey presto and it should be alot less than the £500 someone else was "stung" for no offence but id do it for that lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted December 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2004 It's mainly DVD playing that I was after - for the 2 year old. I'm going to visit a specialist audio place again tomorrow and get some views on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrosteve Posted December 29, 2004 Report Share Posted December 29, 2004 Just be carefull having a screen in the dash and driving someone was prosecuted for having the centre tv on whilst driving! Although he was playing a ps2! Numpty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chav Posted December 29, 2004 Report Share Posted December 29, 2004 have a look at tvonnav.com they have a module for e46 m3 to override the speed cutoff for the tv etc. its $899 as a kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrosteve Posted December 29, 2004 Report Share Posted December 29, 2004 You could always buy a cheap portable dvd/tv that goes OVER the headrest for around £200 it plugs straight into the ciggy lighter and no mssy wiring plus you can take it out at any point ( and not someone removing the screens when your parked up! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrosteve Posted December 29, 2004 Report Share Posted December 29, 2004 Ebay mate have a butchers hook! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLiiX Posted December 29, 2004 Report Share Posted December 29, 2004 I just thought, dangerous I know. Does the Convertable have a rear arm rest? You could put it in/on there and have the wire run through the back seats and into the boot (if there is a 12v socket) or under the seat to the front?? But from memory I think there is no rear arm rest in your car. I thought about having the actual DVD bit in the rear arm rest (I have the storage pack) but it did not fit by about a cm. That would have been ideal. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrosteve Posted December 29, 2004 Report Share Posted December 29, 2004 m3me if you check out spliix's piccys youl see that he has the screens that arent actually mounted into the headrests ( nice job fella ) but i must admit without being flash mine are all flush mounted but i am a spanner wielding maniac! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPLiiX Posted December 29, 2004 Report Share Posted December 29, 2004 let's have a look then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted December 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2004 No rear armrest correct, but there is a front centre armrest. The more I think of it the more I am inclined to wait and see what I'm told tomorrow at Turners (Sunderland) and then if I don't like what I hear I may go for the Dixons set up. It is exceptional value and I do have a garage friend who could hard wire the unit in some way I'm sure (he's doing my Road Angel too). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrosteve Posted December 29, 2004 Report Share Posted December 29, 2004 id love too but i had to get someone else to do the pic of Churchill for me! like i said im a spanner maniac and not pc clever, i can however tell you a rough guide of doing it, ie make a frame for the screen ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrosteve Posted December 29, 2004 Report Share Posted December 29, 2004 im in the process of retimming all the interior as well as its in fabric and i really want LEATHER ooooh matron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrosteve Posted December 29, 2004 Report Share Posted December 29, 2004 [ QUOTE ] id love too but i had to get someone else to do the pic of Churchill for me! like i said im a spanner maniac and not pc clever, [ QUOTE ] Thanks for all your help SAYERBLOKE! yep he helped a pc idiot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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