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Old 10-06-02 | 06:12 PM
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I found this link on the internet with the instruction on how install the headrest monitors.
http://www.autosoundmag.com/technical/0107ass_monitors/
I got a pair of Moblile TV 5" monitors( I know it small) from a friend of my brother for $275.00 for both about a month and finally give it a try. Here are some pics and you guys may need check it out.
This the pic of the MDF with the monitor mounting bracket.
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Old 10-06-02 | 06:15 PM
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O.K the link doesn't work, but you can try www.autosoundmag.com and go to technical and then headgame.
This the pic. of the cut out template on the cushion. You need to draw the line and know how much to cut the form.
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Old 10-06-02 | 06:17 PM
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After finish cutting the form now install the bracket. The template have to be smaller than the bracket for the snug fit.
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Old 10-06-02 | 06:20 PM
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Installed the cover back and mark all four corners then cut it in x shape. Then cut it along the black line , you will need to leave some leather so when you put the monitor in it will fit just right.
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Old 10-06-02 | 06:25 PM
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Make sure you cut the hole for the wire, on this model it comes with S-video type connector so I can't run it through the rod. But any way after an hour of cutting and fighting with the cover. Here the finishing product. I need to heat it up after I put it in the car by close all the windows , turn the heater on to Max. and let the car runs for about an hour or so.
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Old 10-07-02 | 04:34 PM
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Let me tell you folks, Nuum has a sweet setup, and a nice install! He can have the nav going in the front and movies in the back, or movies all around
Old 10-07-02 | 04:48 PM
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You can also have navigation in the back if your monitors have RGB input. For some strange reason my kids like to watch the navigation. For this reason and others I'm going with Pioneer AVD-W6000's and HM6000 mounts.
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quick question, how did you mount the black bracket to the foam in the headrest? so you just used that wood piece just once?
Old 10-07-02 | 07:40 PM
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Good tutorial! I did mine similarly but with out the MDF piece. Mine are Mobile TV 5.6"...
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Originally posted by mumbles
Let me tell you folks, Nuum has a sweet setup, and a nice install! He can have the nav going in the front and movies in the back, or movies all around
Thanks Eric. I'll see you on the next meet.
do-luck sc, I cut the form just slightly smaller than the black bracket and put the bracket in place, then I put the cover. After that I cut the cover in X shape as in pic. 3, then just put the monitor in. The leather will cover over the bracket and the monitor will make it fit really tight. Just want to share to some of you who want to know how they do it. I got a qoute from local audio shop for $200.00 just to do the headrests.
Video-Navi-yes I have RGB on my Nav.( factory monitor).
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Old 10-07-02 | 11:48 PM
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That link has a comma instead of a dot. At the www. part.

Man, if I hada GS I'd go for this mod, not in my current Lex tho..

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Old 10-08-02 | 01:24 AM
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wow really nice setup. esp with the stock nav and tv in the front and also connected to the headrests. ok i got a qwuestion. i might be picking up the same tvs from a friend, how did u connect the fac nav to the RGB input?
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DJ..please check on my another thread on this forum' Just installed Vlad Video Nav...'. That will explain all the details.
Good catch Lvangundy..I just went and fixed it and the link work now.

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Old 10-08-02 | 02:18 PM
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vvt-i, yea ive read that other thread and tried keeping up with it, but it gets alittle over my head and dragged out, i thought maybe u would have a quick explanation for me, maybe ill try rereading that thread.
Old 10-08-02 | 03:33 PM
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VVT-I i posted a response in the video-nav thread. hopefully maybe u can help me out with those questions i posted. thanks.

oh and by the way, nice pics and job with the headrest monitors, hope u dont mind but u inspired me to do my "how to speech" in college on this. like i said hope its ok if i use some of your pictures.



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