n1cktdv6
Member Since: 20 Mar 2007
Location: Warrington
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I wish I had taken photo's of this now but was new to the D3 and didn't 
I used wood as its what I had, its covered anyway....
In fairness it could be deemed as a pain, I didnt want to pay a pro to fit it when I knew I could have a go first. D4 HSE....Probably, but not quite decided yet.
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simonsi
Member Since: 14 Oct 2007
Location: Auckland
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gazzab wrote:Did you drill some holes for self tappers?
See the thread I referred to for fitting the Alpine monitor in lieu of the 2nd row interior light cluster, you can pickup on its mountings, no wood or dodgy fixings, use the standard clips into the roof rib as used by the light/aircon controls panel.... Cheers
Simon
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| 10th Jan 2008 11:01 pm |
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simonsi
Member Since: 14 Oct 2007
Location: Auckland
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WhatPotHole wrote:Just in case it's of interest, I had an Alpine roof mount DVD player with 10.2" screen fitted just after Christmas.
Pretty neat, I prefer my install as it required no holes etc in the roof lining...and I don't have rear a/c so no controls that need leaving exposed to use. Cheers
Simon
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| 11th Jan 2008 3:58 pm |
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wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
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WhatPotHole
Welcome to the site ... 
Very nice install ...any idea of cost of Alpine unit ? G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 11th Jan 2008 4:03 pm |
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WhatPotHole
Member Since: 09 Jan 2008
Location: Middx
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Thanks Wiggs!
The unit is an Alpine PKG-2000 and prices seem to vary between £500 - £600, depending on where you look.
The whole job, supply & install cost me £950 inclusive.
Probably not the cheapest option available, but the quality of the Alpine kit and the craftsmanship of the installation are excellent.
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| 11th Jan 2008 4:10 pm |
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simonsi
Member Since: 14 Oct 2007
Location: Auckland
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WhatPotHole wrote:...but the quality of the Alpine kit and the craftsmanship of the installation are excellent.
Hi WhatPotHole, absolutely agree with that comment!!! Cheers
Simon
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| 11th Jan 2008 4:13 pm |
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simonsi
Member Since: 14 Oct 2007
Location: Auckland
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wiggs wrote:WhatPotHole
Welcome to the site ...
Very nice install ...any idea of cost of Alpine unit ?
Hi Wiggs, to compare I used the Alpine PKG-1000 unit which requires a separate DVD source but retails for £350-400ish. Both come with the deep mounting flange (although I didn't need mine) that can be cut to follow the roof contour. I used the VEBA 6-disc DVD/CD changer which goes for approx £200 I think. Both version of the monitor contain a built-in IR transmitter for IR headphones (which I store in one of the rear side cubbies in the boot). Cheers
Simon
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| 11th Jan 2008 4:18 pm |
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wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
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WhatPotHole
Many thanks ...looks very nice ..
Simonsi ...thanks also ...
I already have a dvd player fitted ( in the top glovebox ) and its linked up to the sat nav screen.
My son is too old now to want to come any were with me, so im not realy after a drop down one in the back ,
However i do know another member who was interested in one , so the info was for him realy. G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 11th Jan 2008 4:25 pm |
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simonsi
Member Since: 14 Oct 2007
Location: Auckland
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wiggs wrote:My son is too old now to want to come any were with me,
Ah! Only one of mine has reached that stage, 3 to go  Cheers
Simon
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| 11th Jan 2008 5:20 pm |
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Ent
Member Since: 12 Oct 2007
Location: In the cack
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Cheers Wiggs you know thats our next project. I'll get the kit together:- roof mount screen, dvd player, crates of stella.... Club Exped trailer
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| 11th Jan 2008 10:53 pm |
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wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
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G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
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| 12th Jan 2008 3:07 pm |
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simonsi
Member Since: 14 Oct 2007
Location: Auckland
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Ent wrote:Cheers Wiggs you know thats our next project. I'll get the kit together:- roof mount screen, dvd player, crates of stella....
Just so you know what to expect if you go the Alpine route, the PKG-2000 just requires power and ground at the monitor as it has a built-in single DVD drive). The PKG-1000 has a remote black box (mine is under the front passenger seat) to which you run source(s), power and ground, this is then linked to the monitor by an 8mm dia cable, this I ran quite easily up the pass B pillar, outside of the curtain airbag and across the roof to the monitor. I then fed the interior lights built-in to the monitor from the existing interior light feed (this should be the same for either Alpine version I would think).
Happy fitting! Cheers
Simon
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| 12th Jan 2008 9:39 pm |
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gtiturbolr3
Member Since: 20 Nov 2007
Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico
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I have the Rosen and the display I think is the best Ive seen so far in a factory installation. However is the sound quality is the worst. I do not understand why? With the headphones is excelent, but through the radio speakers the videos or concerts sound with very poor quality.
Have anyone attacked this issue?
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| 15th Jan 2008 3:15 am |
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gazzab
Member Since: 21 Oct 2007
Location: Holmfirth
Posts: 397
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Have you ensured that the volume is turned down on the rosen unit and that you turn the volume up on your car stereo? It might be that the aux input doesnt like the strength of the signal.
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| 15th Jan 2008 3:00 pm |
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