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Old Dec 16, 2007 | 10:30 PM
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I know it's not perfect, but this was my first attempt at installing headrest monitors. If I could do it over again I would use 5" monitors instead.




Old Dec 16, 2007 | 11:27 PM
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I like the sunroof. The headrest install is not quite my taste.
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nice but im going with a dropdown monitor myself
Old Dec 17, 2007 | 01:51 AM
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After having overhead monitors in my other cars I decided to stay away from blocking the view out of my rear window. Plus, the moonroof slides back internally which is going to present a problem when installing an overhead monitor.
Old Dec 18, 2007 | 02:43 AM
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that's better than i could do man. props to you!
Old Dec 18, 2007 | 11:48 PM
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Its better than having nothing!
Old Dec 19, 2007 | 03:29 AM
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Default Re: 7" headrest monitor install pix

Originally Posted by bigpapa
If I could do it over again I would use 5" monitors instead.
Thats why the factory headrest monitor option replaces the headrests with larger one's to accommodate the monitors properly. Just a heads up for those that may think of getting the factory monitors. Didn't want others to think that the factory option would turn out looking like yours. I will take a pic of mine. I just picked up my new 08 xB today, and haven't had time to get out my camera.
Old Dec 19, 2007 | 01:53 PM
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I noticed the difference in size. However, I would much rather spend $300 for two monitors vs $1200 for the dealer version.
Old Dec 19, 2007 | 05:25 PM
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Do your have built in DVD players? I think the OEM ones do.
Old Dec 20, 2007 | 05:16 AM
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judging by looking at those i do not think they are the DVD ones. they look like just the lcd screens with a dvd player under the seat or connected to the H/U.

been on the phone for two days to get an anser from visuallogic about them making headrests for the 2008 XB. so far no one can answer that. the headrests they make for other cars are very very clean.
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I'm using an under-seat dvd player
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got any pics of you cutting the wholes? did you use a template?
Old Aug 9, 2008 | 08:28 PM
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they look huge in those little headrests haha! good job tho
Old Aug 9, 2008 | 10:43 PM
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eeee, i'm not really digging it bro. like you said, i would've gone with smaller screens, perhaps even 6". oh well, a lesson learned and you saved a ton of money vs having it installed by the dealer. looks like you did the best with what you had, so props to you there. :D
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 01:34 PM
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I think they look great! I wanted the factory ones, but didn't wanna add another 1600 to the price. I'm jealous!
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