First attempt at C5 A/V set-up
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Le Mans Master
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First attempt at C5 A/V set-up
It's been a few years since my last major stereo job. 2000 Z28 + 22 hrs labor= nice sound. 
This is also my first shot at a monitor and dvd player.
Any tips in regards to mounting all this sheeite in the dash?!
Alpine HU CDA-9855
XO Vision DVD XO-1470
XO Vision 7" Monitor XO-2708B (headrest unit)
PPI 4x125 (old school PPI)
Focal Utopia 165W - 2 way comps.
I'm going to try out a tip from scott fx's posts for reshaping the dash.
The monitor has a 15mm mount depth. Is this too shallow/deep?
Where to place dvd and HU?
Any tips from the experienced?
Scott
This is also my first shot at a monitor and dvd player.
Any tips in regards to mounting all this sheeite in the dash?!
Alpine HU CDA-9855
XO Vision DVD XO-1470
XO Vision 7" Monitor XO-2708B (headrest unit)
PPI 4x125 (old school PPI)
Focal Utopia 165W - 2 way comps.
I'm going to try out a tip from scott fx's posts for reshaping the dash.
The monitor has a 15mm mount depth. Is this too shallow/deep?
Where to place dvd and HU?
Any tips from the experienced?
Scott
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it'll be a tight fit but it may be doable. so i assume you're moving the ac controls down. i would remove the monitor from it's housing and mold the housing in. i would also check to see how the control panel on the unit is mounted. with any luck it'll be on a seperate pcb. if it is see if you can relocate it. if you recess the monitor then you could put the buttons laying horizontally on the frame you would build. another option is if there is an ir port you could just relocate that and forget about the buttons all together and just use the remote.
check out the faq again, i realized there was a picture that i accidently deleted
here is another great how-to that you should read. it's not c5 specific but its what i used as a guide during my mod:
http://onfinite.com/libraries/501894/c16.jpg
this guy does it profesionialy
check out the faq again, i realized there was a picture that i accidently deleted
here is another great how-to that you should read. it's not c5 specific but its what i used as a guide during my mod:
http://onfinite.com/libraries/501894/c16.jpg
this guy does it profesionialy
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Le Mans Master
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Tight appears to be the understatement du jour!
Got all my goodies today and the monitor has remote (to be ordered separately)
That helps a lot.
I want to mount the screen behind the dash plate for a clean seamless look.
Problem will be the side gaps between monitor and screen.
Looks like I'm going to have 1/3" gap on sides.
The A/C will have to be bumped down ~ 1/2"
I still have to figure out where to put HU and DVD player.
HU may fit in existing ash tray, but I'll have to do some cutting.
DVD maybe in glove box?
This should be interesting as I'm not into schlocky looking stuff
I'll post pics along the way as well.
Scott
Got all my goodies today and the monitor has remote (to be ordered separately)
That helps a lot.
I want to mount the screen behind the dash plate for a clean seamless look.
Problem will be the side gaps between monitor and screen.
Looks like I'm going to have 1/3" gap on sides.
The A/C will have to be bumped down ~ 1/2"
I still have to figure out where to put HU and DVD player.
HU may fit in existing ash tray, but I'll have to do some cutting.
DVD maybe in glove box?
This should be interesting as I'm not into schlocky looking stuff
I'll post pics along the way as well.
Scott
Last edited by simpleman68; Jun 22, 2005 at 01:03 PM. Reason: addition
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Le Mans Master
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Originally Posted by scott_fx
drop the ac down to the ash tray area, a h/u down there would be a pain in the butt to interact with. and since you have the option of a remote.... hack up that screen case!
Hack the screen case?!
You're a brave man, but I'm up to the task. It is a fairly cheap monitor....
Working on door speaker templates now. First one done and the fit appears good so far.
Scott
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i'm a dope, i linked you to the picture i had updated in the faq, not the post i wanted you to look at.
here it is:
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=36970
here it is:
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=36970
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Le Mans Master
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Originally Posted by scott_fx
i'm a dope, i linked you to the picture i had updated in the faq, not the post i wanted you to look at.
here it is:
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=36970
here it is:
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=36970
Thanks for the link.
Update:
This particular install is not for the faint of heart.
Removed a few pieces of metal that the cig lighter part of console was mounted to.
Drilled new holes for the HVAC unit.
All fits snug, but not too snug.
Monitor on top
Alpine HU in center
HVAC on bottom
May even be able to keep lower bar on dash face, but will know by tomorrow. I'm out of light and tired.
Am tracking with pics, just need to know how to put them up when I'm done.
Still trying to find optimum spot for DVD unit.
Scott
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Originally Posted by scott_fx
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Update:
Got amp wiring complete except for ground...
This took a lot of time as I haven't pulled a Vette apart yet.
It always seems easy once you've done it, but I had some fun routing the + amp wire through the fire wall.
Finally found the little grommet behind the battery.
More to come.
Any ideas on where to ground the amp in the trunk area?
I pulled the carpet and only see rivets and plastic.
Scott
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Got the HU, speakers and amp up and running. HVAC successfully relocated and looks very good.
Have just enough room for 7" monitor above HU and will probably mount DVD in glove box. Looks like the only reasonable location so far.
Pics should be on host site tomorrow afternoon.
Still having trouble getting dash cover to fit correctly and not sure how I'm going to mount monitor still.
Scott
p.s. forgot to mention... The Focal Utopias Rooooock!! Nice sounding speaker with tight, punchy, and accurate bass repro. Worth the extra $$
Have just enough room for 7" monitor above HU and will probably mount DVD in glove box. Looks like the only reasonable location so far.
Pics should be on host site tomorrow afternoon.
Still having trouble getting dash cover to fit correctly and not sure how I'm going to mount monitor still.
Scott
p.s. forgot to mention... The Focal Utopias Rooooock!! Nice sounding speaker with tight, punchy, and accurate bass repro. Worth the extra $$
Last edited by simpleman68; Jun 27, 2005 at 06:55 PM. Reason: addition
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Originally Posted by scott_fx
can't wait to see this install!
The fun begins!
Scott
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