ZPaul2Fresh8 12-23-2003, 05:25 PM Here's something I put together, About $200 and some time and I mounted a 10.4" Screen where the radio was and moved the radio where to HVAC controls used to be.
I know, you're wondering, "What about your Heat and AC?" Well, I removed the AC a while ago, and as for heat, I don't drive it in the winter anyhow :)
Screen Picture 1 (http://zpaul2fresh8.cz28.com/Images/screen1.jpg)
Screen Picture 2 (http://zpaul2fresh8.cz28.com/Images/screen2.jpg)
Oh yeah, Copy and Paste Links.
The pics are the best, but what do you expect with a picture phone :D
Jilly 12-23-2003, 05:34 PM The 2nd link doesn't work for me.
ZPaul2Fresh8 12-23-2003, 05:42 PM Link is Good. :confused:
Looks like your're standing in front of my Onyx F-body at the gathering :)
stang_killa94 12-23-2003, 05:43 PM if you're looking for opinions then mine is.............that is too much. Overkill
ZPaul2Fresh8 12-23-2003, 05:50 PM Originally posted by stang_killa94
if you're looking for opinions then mine is.............that is too much. Overkill
Opinions are welcome, none will alter my decision...which was already made. I plan on using for DVDs, Xbox and Tuning.
I'll eventually get rid of it, like I do everything. It was a lets-see-if-I-can-do-that kinda project. Now I did, now I'm onto other things, the mould needs to be smoothed out, but haven't gotten to it after 6 months :)
pu12en12g 12-23-2003, 06:37 PM where did you get the Vid screen for $200 and what inputs / resolution does it run.
Thanks
ZPaul2Fresh8 12-23-2003, 07:04 PM Actually I got the screen for $170
Resolution is 800x600 LCD w/ TFT
2 Video Inputs as well as 2 Audio Inputs (L&R Stereo Sound)
with TV Tuner and Remote Control.
And it's PAL and NTSC compliant.
Yes all that for $170.00
Its manufactured by Philips.
I have a 2nd unit, but burnt something out on the board by hooking the 12v power into the 5v spot! So the 2nd one I ordered I got a power cord for free so it plugs into the cpu board.
But the screen's good for a backup :)
notstock4long 12-23-2003, 07:08 PM Thats pretty cool. I probably wouldn't do it, but it looks pretty cool.
pu12en12g 12-23-2003, 08:07 PM Where did you get it for $170 and do they sell smaller ones ?
ZPaul2Fresh8 12-23-2003, 08:14 PM I got if off eBay about 6 months ago, he didn't have smaller ones at the time, but he had bigger ones @ 1024x768!
I would look up the info on the auction, but eBay only goes back 30 days! Damn them! I switched to MS Outlook and I'm having import problems with my old e-mails so I can't get anything from them either.
I'm sure you can find something similar on eBay somewhere.
FacelessZ 12-23-2003, 08:24 PM Originally posted by stang_killa94
if you're looking for opinions then mine is.............that is too much. Overkill
I'm with this guy. Hope you don't get your TV screen jacked man! :lol:
stang_killa94 12-23-2003, 08:42 PM Originally posted by FacelessZ
I'm with this guy. Hope you don't get your TV screen jacked man! :lol:
Thats the least of your problems my friend had a similar setup on his escalade and it got stolen but in the process they ripped his entire dash completely off. and the warranty had already expired.......7,000!!! in repair cost. I'd be careful where you park it and get a REALLY good alarm system.
ZPaul2Fresh8 12-23-2003, 08:47 PM Garage kept and Louisville Slugger alarm system, the good kind.
If someone try to steal something from my car it wouldn't be the screen. I'm not worried about it getting stolen, would be more upset about a broken window. Besides dash pieces are CHEAP for a camaro compared to an escalade!
WhoBetter? 12-23-2003, 08:54 PM Any one who has an escalade and doesn't even have insurance to cover vadelism is crazy, besides warrenty isn't supposed to cover vadelism or theft. Just get your windows tinted dark if there not already so no one can see it. I wouldn't bother putting a screen in if you can't watch TV, You can watch DVD's or play x-box at home but when you out and missing Smackdown or some other show, that's why i would want it. it's really stupid that you can get a pocket television that tunes televison for $60 but it cost $300 just to get a tuner for your car. I guess you could get like a home VCR for $50, Get one of those dc to AC power adapters for $30, set-up an attena and receive TV signals plus have a VCR for under $100, that might work.
6LITEREATER 12-23-2003, 10:23 PM Interesting. Props for being different and creative.
I'll stick with my in-dash flip out for now.
firebirdjosh 12-23-2003, 10:58 PM What happens when your windows fog up on rainy days? Thats when I turn on my heat.
ZPaul2Fresh8 12-23-2003, 11:10 PM Only driven on nice sunny days :)
Other days I drive the 5.0
Monte Carlo that is :D
Jilly 12-24-2003, 01:59 AM Originally posted by ZPaul2Fresh8
Link is Good. :confused:
Looks like your're standing in front of my Onyx F-body at the gathering :)
It's JasonD's. :)
notstock4long 12-24-2003, 02:03 AM Originally posted by 5LITEREATER
Interesting. Props for being different and creative.
I'll stick with my in-dash flip out for now.
Same here.
Pioneer 7" indash TV/DVD/CD:bow:
pu12en12g 12-24-2003, 09:46 AM Pioneer 7" indash TV/DVD/CD:bow:
I don't like the in-dash units at ALL. Mine will be strictly for the passenger side. I have no need to watch TV while driving.
kcamaro6 12-24-2003, 09:37 PM Holy crap that things huge hahaha, but nice job.
6LITEREATER 12-25-2003, 12:22 AM FYI- The in-dash screens tilt to the passenger side if you turn them.
Rice Eater 316 12-25-2003, 04:52 PM Hey man to each his own.
Personally I prefer Vroom Vroom to Bling Bling :)
ZPaul2Fresh8 12-25-2003, 05:53 PM Originally posted by Rice Eater 316
Hey man to each his own.
Personally I prefer Vroom Vroom to Bling Bling :)
I like to have the best of both worlds:
Someone once said - "Anyone can win a race, but only a few can look good while doing it!":D
pu12en12g 12-25-2003, 10:00 PM Originally posted by ZPaul2Fresh8
"Anyone can win a race, but only a few can look good while doing it!":D
:cool: :bow:
pcinnovations 12-26-2003, 01:06 PM i have the pioneer indash dvd/cd 7inch screen system, i love it. it was in my winter beater (2002 trailblazer) but im getting rid of it from something different in the future
SantaCruz163 12-27-2003, 11:45 AM Links don't work for me.
bigdreamZ 12-27-2003, 03:13 PM Links worked for me, props for trying something different. Not something I would do but I like it because its different. Awesome job man now get some stuff hooked up to it so you can use it!
ZPaul2Fresh8 12-27-2003, 04:04 PM Thanks again, it's not 100% finished yet, but it'll get there.
I got it all hooked up, I just don't like toting the XBOX in my car! Need to buy a 2nd one and I'll be set!
It's good to have a modded XBOX with 50 games on the hard drive! No need to swap discs! Or reset it!
Antz97ZNJ 12-27-2003, 05:35 PM Originally posted by stang_killa94
if you're looking for opinions then mine is.............that is too much. Overkill Yea, looks like you stuffed a 13 inch tv in here
Brewha863 01-04-2004, 03:29 AM Hey cool idea bro! Ups to anybody who does something new to a Camaro, too many people with Camaros are afraid to try new stuff.
Come check out the fiberglass work I did on my dash, see what you think: http://www.sounddomain.com/id/brewer123
JackZ.Twenty8 01-04-2004, 04:20 AM Originally posted by stang_killa94
if you're looking for opinions then mine is.............that is too much. Overkill
I agree, it's just too busy in my opinion! :)
nickz95camaro 01-04-2004, 01:40 PM niceee job, bro. 10+ inches of visual stimulation is not a bad thing...congrads on a nice install and trying something different....now go hook up the XBOX and enjoy your work
ZPaul2Fresh8 01-04-2004, 01:47 PM Thanks guys, Brewha863 it looks pretty good from what can see. I'll keep you guys informed when I get better pics and a finished piece!
I like it, I just need the climate control though, other then that good job. I can't tell how well the piece is finished from the pics, but if you smoothed it out and made it look factory, it would look REALLY nice IMO.
Brian
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