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Whee to mount a DVD player in 300/330 that already has Navigation?

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Old 07-25-04, 06:48 PM
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Default Whee to mount a DVD player in 300/330 that already has Navigation?

I went to several installer today, seems the only option is roof-mount. I realy don't want it to be on the roof, so, how dis you guys install a DVD player in the 300/330 and what model? I of course don't want to remove the Navigation suyetm, I love it...(by the way, mine is 330, and seems there is no way to show video on the Nav screen , otherwise that will be perfect..)
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Yeah unfortunately that is the case for that JBL/Levinson unit. I'm sure theres way to alter the settings, but it would be very expensive to take apart and experiment.
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Since you have a Nav system, your CD changer is in the arm rest correct? Get a DVD played mounted in the glove box and screens in the sun visors......or whereever the hell you want them. Shouldn't be overly difficult.
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This is an interesting suggestion, so you mean by replacing the CD changer? Will the wiring be very difficult and will this void my car's warranty?
Any other ideas?
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I'm in the same predicament as you. The only thing I could think of was to go the headrest route. Otherwise a portable DVD player may be the best and least expensive bet.
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Looks like the glove box is the place...anyone has experience installing a DVD player inside glove box? Which model will fix?
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Default rx330 dvd install.

theres already a mounting plate on the ceiling from the factory and the wires are already there for factory install. i have a 2003 rx330 ceiling hung factory dvd player if anyone wants to go factory. i know where there is a factory ceiling hung rx330 dvd player in a salvage yard if anyone is interested in factory install. save a lot of commotion.installing aftewrmarket. also would have back up camera possibility
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Default Re: rx330 dvd install.

Originally posted by lexusaudio
theres already a mounting plate on the ceiling from the factory and the wires are already there for factory install. i have a 2003 rx330 ceiling hung factory dvd player if anyone wants to go factory. i know where there is a factory ceiling hung rx330 dvd player in a salvage yard if anyone is interested in factory install. save a lot of commotion.installing aftewrmarket. also would have back up camera possibility
You were saying RX300? How about ES300/330? Also wired on the ceiling?
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