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Aftermarket roofmount DVD/TV and SatNav
I know this topic has been covered, but if it helps, I've put pictures of my screen and satnav into my gallery (as I still cant work out how to put them in this post)
Screen is 8", with built in DVD player, TV tuner and FM modulator, and is a creamy grey sort of colour that matches the headling. Its fitted where the alarm ultrasonic unit fits, with this relocated into the screen base.
SatNav also has AV input so that you get DVD output on the nav screen (but not TV)
Relativly easy job in the end. TV ariel is the only thing I still need to improve upon.
Alan[/img]Volvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
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30th Dec 2005 6:38 pm
Nickhearne
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Al, dose this not get in the way rather when driving?
It looks good, but it also looks as though it will be in your face a bit when driving as it sits further far ward than most!Range Rover Sport Estate 2.0 P400e Hse Dynamic Black
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4th Jan 2006 4:07 pm
al cope
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Nick
it is slightly further forward than maybe I'd have liked (certainly more forward than the one I had in my D2). It would have been better if the screen pivoted from the other end, but I couldnt find one that contained a DVD player, was the right colour to match the headlining, and had enough room in its base to relocate the alarm gubbins.
As I drive with the seat right back, with the screen open, its just in line with my ear, so still behing my sight line. If anybody had the seat further forward it wouldnt bother them at all.
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Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
4th Jan 2006 5:36 pm
Nickhearne
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al cope wrote:
Nick
it is slightly further forward than maybe I'd have liked (certainly more forward than the one I had in my D2). It would have been better if the screen pivoted from the other end, but I couldnt find one that contained a DVD player, was the right colour to match the headlining, and had enough room in its base to relocate the alarm gubbins.
As I drive with the seat right back, with the screen open, its just in line with my ear, so still behing my sight line. If anybody had the seat further forward it wouldnt bother them at all.
Al
Thanks for that I sill like it! Range Rover Sport Estate 2.0 P400e Hse Dynamic Black
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5th Jan 2006 11:39 am
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I'd be rather concerned about what would happen to yoru head if the screen was down and your car was hit hard from the side. Despite weighing as much as a small house, the Disco could still get hit by a truck and that screen would make a rather large dent in your skull I suspect.
Just a (rather sombre) thought
C
5th Jan 2006 12:16 pm
al cope
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A couple of things. The screen, although in line with me, is about a foot away. I think if I hit it, the mount between the screen and base is quite small (and centred as it swivels) would break as its all plastic from what I can see.
You are right in so much as I dont really want to come into contact with anything, but I think if I get hit hard enough in the side to hit the screen, i'd have more things to be concerned about.
AlanVolvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
5th Jan 2006 2:17 pm
Nickhearne
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Well I ended up with the same one as Al in the end but I have replaced the light cluster! No cutting holes very strait forward, it dose obstruct the alarm sensors but what little s**t cares if a alarm goes off anyway!
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2nd Feb 2006 11:23 am
SN
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Re: Aftermarket roofmount DVD/TV and SatNav
al cope wrote:
I know this topic has been covered, but if it helps, I've put pictures of my screen and satnav into my gallery (as I still cant work out how to put them in this post)
Screen is 8", with built in DVD player, TV tuner and FM modulator, and is a creamy grey sort of colour that matches the headling. Its fitted where the alarm ultrasonic unit fits, with this relocated into the screen base.
SatNav also has AV input so that you get DVD output on the nav screen (but not TV)
Relativly easy job in the end. TV ariel is the only thing I still need to improve upon.
Alan[/img]
I like the unit in the SatNav cubby hole - have you got a make/model number?Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
2nd Feb 2006 11:28 am
Nickhearne
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It's the standard SE sat nav!Range Rover Sport Estate 2.0 P400e Hse Dynamic Black
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Zambezi Silver Ebony leather Now sold
2nd Feb 2006 11:42 am
SN
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Nickhearne wrote:
It's the standard SE sat nav!
DOH!
Actually I was referring to al's pictures in the gallery not the pictures in this post - it is differentSteve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
2nd Feb 2006 1:31 pm
jollybodger
Member Since: 11 Jul 2005
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Nice fit Nick,
We went the way that Pelyma went, do got some portable DVD players. I had a hard time convincing SWMBO that an in car player + roof rails and cross bars was a good idea. I didn't have the heart to tell her that I was going to fit them myself!
Duncan
2nd Feb 2006 2:57 pm
Nickhearne
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Duncan, thought you had the HSE which has the roof rails fitted as standard!
You could always borrow my roof bars!
Off to La Plagne Saturday night, could do with a nice dump of snow
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D4 HSE Santorini Black
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Zambezi Silver Ebony leather Now sold
2nd Feb 2006 3:12 pm
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2nd Feb 2006 3:24 pm
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La Plagne has over 2M already but I would like a bit of fresh powder! Range Rover Sport Estate 2.0 P400e Hse Dynamic Black
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Zambezi Silver Ebony leather Now sold
2nd Feb 2006 3:34 pm
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