Nav. System Dash Mod... Part 2
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Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2002
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From: Bradenton, FL
Originally Posted by Wicked Weasel
Looks nice. Do you have pics of the install?
Originally Posted by mike76002
Look really nice!
I have a question tho
The screen looks like 2DIN so did you move your A/C controller down?
Thanks,
-Mike
I have a question tho
The screen looks like 2DIN so did you move your A/C controller down?
Thanks,
-Mike
You can see in the photos below how I cut out the HVAC trim and relocated it lower down. The Bondo you see is before final sanding. Most of the fill work was done using ABS and Oakley ABS cement. (available at Lowes or Home Depot) The Bondo should be used only for hiding slight imperfections. The rate of expansion and contraction obviously differs from the ABS and may cause hairline cracking when the car is exposed to extremes in temperature, if the Bondo is too thick.
Thanks, for all the positive feedback, guys.
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From: Plano Texas
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Would you consider doing two sets for me?
Really like this set up, but need the cig lighter outlet. Is it possible to retain?
PM me if interested.
Really like this set up, but need the cig lighter outlet. Is it possible to retain?
PM me if interested.
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Fantastic job you did on that. Looking forward to seeing the writeup you do.
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From: Redacted
wow....that really is outstanding....I dont know how much time it took you, but it may be worthwhile to look into selling those already completed. Speaking as someone who desperately looked for a way to install a flat screen without paying a shop an arm and a leg for a custom install, Id definately pay 200 bucks or possibly more for a custom piece similar to yours
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: East of Atlanta GA
Originally Posted by LV_2_XLR8
As promised, here's a shot of the finished installation of my AVIC-D1 navigation system. I still have to wire it up, but that should be the easy part. I took this shot before I tore it back down for the wiring.
All in all, it was a pretty fun project and definately worth the trouble.
All in all, it was a pretty fun project and definately worth the trouble.
Glad to see a "factory" look for the installation. Gives me hope as I am also wanting to add the AVIC doudle din unit but am waiting for the next model out.(supposed to be easier to bypass the "ebrake" feature according to the Pioneer rep). Where are you going to put the brain for the unit? Any camera or voice feature with it?
Racer
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From: My house in the middle of my street GA
Originally Posted by FLYNAVY30
wow....that really is outstanding....I dont know how much time it took you, but it may be worthwhile to look into selling those already completed. Speaking as someone who desperately looked for a way to install a flat screen without paying a shop an arm and a leg for a custom install, Id definately pay 200 bucks or possibly more for a custom piece similar to yours
Which flat screen unit/Nav system did you use?
