Look for interest in 7" LCD Monitors integrated in the [Archive]

mattjk

06-05-2003, 08:28 AM

Gauging interest in 7" LCD Monitors integrated in the dash for
the New Scions.

I mainly do these for Subarus, but I'm trying to expand into
other models. Subarus are great to do since they have an
extra place to mount a radio, but if you don't, you can get
something like the Pioneer AVM P9000R (http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/Pioneer/CDA/CarProducts/CarProductDetails/0,1429,510,00.html) Receiver. It is a hideaway unit
with onscreen controls, you can also hook up a DVD changer to it.
Awesome unit. Another great thing you can do is incorporate
the HKS CAMP (www.alamomotorsports.com/hks_camp.html) to have on screen digital gauges.

Anyhow, I charge $349.99 plus shipping to do these. You will
have to send me your dash piece, and then I install the LCD
and ship back to you.

Here are some pictures of my work:

http://www.cableplexaudio.com/wrx/lcd4.jpg

http://www.cableplexaudio.com/wrx/lcddone.jpg

http://www.cableplexaudio.com/wrx/camp_mattjk_screen.jpg

Regards,
Matt

I can be reached at mattjk@mail.com

eric_m

06-05-2003, 04:45 PM

hey everyone, matt is my friend and i first met him because of these screens. he has a lot of experience with professional car audio and electronics installations, as well as being an accomplished car hobbyist, specializing in toyotas. he has one of the nicest wrxs around right now and he does things first class all the way. he does this on the side, and isn't out to make a big profit. he's just trying to help out the enthusiast community. a lot of the "professional" shops really do a crappy job when it comes to things like custom screens, unless you pay a TON of money. but matt can do it for a fraction of the cost. he also makes audiophile quality RCA interconnects if anyone is interesting in high quality cables for their car audio system. much better than rockford fosgate and most other cables, and his prices are awesome.

i had him put one in my wrx and it looked awesome! he has come up with a special process that makes the screen look as if it's OEM, but the price is still very good. the screen is protected behind a piece of glass so it can never get scratched or damaged. i'll probably be test fitting a screen in my scion as soon as i get it and we'll get some pictures for you guys.

if you guys need screens for your headrests or visors, matt can get those for you too. the screens are TFT, and the 7" ones have remote controls to adjust brightness and everything else.

i just wanted to put a good word in for matt because he's a nice guy and it's hard to know if you can trust people. but matt's done a lot for the toyota and subaru communities and not only knows what he's doing, but he actually cares.

mattjk

06-05-2003, 05:47 PM

Thank you for the kind words, Eric :)

ScionVan

06-05-2003, 06:03 PM

eric_m

06-05-2003, 07:22 PM

i'll let matt answer, but i'd like to also say that glare isn't really an issue, but i guess it depends on the car and when you plan on watching. the screen is good quality, but i don't remember the brand, and all brightness/color/position/contrast settings are done via a little credit card sized remote control. pretty cool.

for how good it looks and works, the price is definitely worth it.

korbendalis

06-06-2003, 01:24 AM

Is it possible for the Dealer to remove the dash and have it sent...? i dont know how to take the dsh apart... dont know about warranty issues?

nacy333

06-06-2003, 01:32 AM

Is it possible for the Dealer to remove the dash and have it sent...? i dont know how to take the dsh apart... dont know about warranty issues?

I posted this in the So Cal section but Verone sent me these pics of them working on one of his customers car's.

BTW, this is not the dealer working on the car, but I figure I'd slap some pics of the car being taken apart at least. :D
http://www.nacy.net/scion/Misc/CIMG0142.JPG

Notice how the lift jack is actually underneath the drivers seat.
http://www.nacy.net/scion/Misc/CIMG0150.JPG

Racing seats compared to the stockers:
http://www.nacy.net/scion/Misc/CIMG0149.JPG

eric_m

06-06-2003, 02:29 AM

nacy333

06-06-2003, 02:59 AM

there is probably a plastic trim piece that comes off the dash that is easy to pull off, but i have to do it first to make sure. i'll see how hard it is, and take pictures so everyone can see what is involved. obviously people can't ship a whole dash in the mail, so if it doesn't come off as a little piece, matt is going to have some thinking to do to get around that problem.

My dash is 'kinda' open as there's no radio in it yet (and no cover to conseal the gaping huge hole in the middle of the dash) If you guys want you can check it out to get an idea of how its supposed to come apart. I'm going to Vegas tomorrow but I'll be back on Saturday if Eric doesnt get his car. (I'm not *trying* to rub it in...believe me).

ScionVan

06-06-2003, 05:29 AM

Is it possible for the Dealer to remove the dash and have it sent...? i dont know how to take the dsh apart... dont know about warranty issues?

Dang, it took me a while but I finally found it! Came across this last month and forgot to bookmark it... pretty cool step-by-step how-to page showing the removal of the dash console:
http://www.bbland.net/zisen3.html
I believe there are slight differences between the JDM and USDM dash consoles, but this page should give you a general idea of how to go about getting the panel off.

mattjk

06-06-2003, 06:43 AM

The price you charge makes it almost not worth my time to try and do my own install! You've definitely got me thinking/considering...!
What sort of LCD units are you using, and do you have any problems with glare? And eric m mentioned having adjustability over the brightness and contrast still...how exactly do you access those controls?

Sorry about the delay, just got home.

I use a very high quality TFT LCD panel. It comes with a wireless remote control.
It allow you to control all picture quality adjustments, and screen aspect ratios --
which allow you to use either widescreen or pan and scan video material.

I experimented with glarefree glass, but it ended up eating up the contrast, so I
stuck with regular glass. The nice thing about the xB is that the screen will be slightly
recessed, so most of the sun will not hit the screen, but like ANY lcd, it will not
perform at it's best in the day time.

Matt

mattjk

06-06-2003, 06:46 AM

mattjk

06-06-2003, 06:47 AM

I've gotten a few questions about the LCD panel and what I do
to install it.

The LCD panel is a high resolution Wide Screen, so you will
need a DVD player that is wide screen compatable. If you do
not have a wide screen source, you may change the aspect
ratio of the screen via the wireless remote. Also, ALL adjustment
are controlled via the wireless remote including on/off.

Inputs: 1 RCA, Orange turn on wire, Black ground, Red
Accessory or Ignition power.

Also, the LCD panel is slightly smaller than the total opening
of a DOUBLE DIN, so what I do is make a Glass (real glass,
not plastic) frame, that is trimmed with a black border. This
also protects the LCD from dust and damage. Gives it a very
professional look.

http://www.cableplexaudio.com/wrx/lcd5.jpg

Please feel free to ask any questions you may have.

My ebay rating: http://cgi2.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback&userid=mattjk

Matt

mattjk

06-07-2003, 06:18 PM

For those of you have have no place to mount an extra
radio somewhere, I've done this setup for people and
it works quite well

Get yourself one of these:
Koss DVD/CD/MP3 player http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3029014907&category=3316

You can take that player, and take the headphone output and
hook it up to an amplifier to power your speakers. This would
be a very good, and cost effective setup. Only problem with this
is that you will lose AM/FM... but I'm sure you may be able to find
a portable dvd player with a tuner built-in.

Matt

eric_m

06-08-2003, 02:48 PM

i used to have that koss DVD player, along with an HKS CAMP system (similar to the picture above with the blue trim piece).

for a portable DVD player, it's awesome. it plays mp3, DVD, VCD, JPG files like a slide show, and it's pretty small and it comes with a nice remote control for all functions. it has zoom, component outputs, s video, and everything a high end DVD player has. it uses a great sound processor chip and it is just a great deal. it would sit nicely on the scion xBs right shelf are, or under one of the seats. have you guys noticed how much space is under the front seats? you can put all kinds of stuff under there!

racingtoys

06-13-2003, 07:57 PM

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid64/p08994acbccfc55e8fa5ea3723b9d3c01/fbfe1018.jpg

I like the flip screens a bit more...they have more intergration it seems ie touch screen access....not to mention most people dont know there is a screen there humm...still thinking about getting a xB but if I do, garunteee i will take the clarion out of the saab and throw it in the xB....and add either a screen in each head rest or maybe two in the roof :D

eric_m

06-14-2003, 06:44 AM

racingtoys

06-15-2003, 07:05 PM

yeah, but the screens matt makes cost around $350 while the pop out ones cost over $1000 for one that's even close to the quality of the fixed screens matt is selling. plus, let's talk realistically here. those screens that go in and out...they wear out after a while. also, you can't really tell there is a screen there because it's just a dark piece of glass. it just looks like there is no radio.

hey, if you have $1500-$2500 for a high end DVD player with pop out screen, go for it. but if you want to get an awesome screen for less than $400 that is better quality than almost every TFT screen available, then matts screens are the ones to get. you can view them from every angle so no matter where you are sitting, you can see the picture quite nicely.

there are pros and cons to both types but i just want to say that the fixed screen has a custom look and is totally worth it for the money. that's why matt has done so many for the wrxs. they look awesome and they're cheap. and they work.

yea i agree Matts screens look dope, im just saying that IMO I dont like screens that are just screens (except if they are for the headrests or roof) i mean like for my clarion it has the CD/MP3/DVD/VCD player built into the screen single DIN size is just more convient for me to change CDs just like a regular deck of course i also have an out board processor (very tiny)since the single DIN deck cant fit the onboard amplifers and dvd decoders into that small space....and also i can change radio stations, play mp3s, ect... with the screen retracted since the clarion has a small sub display...the screen is also tiltable (for glare) and its just soo cool when the screen folds out :D ....the clarion and other types do cost a lot more, (got mine for 1350 this time last year) but i always spend a lot for my stereo systems

Mr_scion

08-28-2003, 10:22 PM

You have a VERY NICE setup here matt.. how long would we be look for u to keep the dash?

serge2k

08-28-2003, 11:32 PM

Ok can you add a navigation system to this as well??/

mattjk

08-29-2003, 12:11 AM

Yes, you can get this small computer which has RCA video output, and then get the GPS add on software.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3428740938&category=1244

http://www.gpsonsale.com/vehiclenavigation/products/GPSeSeries.htm

mattjk

08-31-2003, 01:21 AM

LCD is finished!

http://www.pbase.com/image/20829641/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/image/20829640/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/image/20829642/original.jpg

Link to the ebay auction:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2430404983

oj411

08-31-2003, 04:51 AM

can u do a 8 inch in the same place.

eric_m

09-02-2003, 04:07 PM

an 8 inch is possible, but you would have to supply the LCD screen. 5" or 7" are the only sizes he can get right now. if you just want to buy a blank screen to use for headrests or special projects, PM mattjk and he can get them for you for a good price.

randode

09-02-2003, 04:25 PM

that turned out killer. I need to win big in laughlin this weekend, so i can be a baller too.

eric_m

09-02-2003, 05:48 PM

it really isn't that expensive to do my setup. $400 for the DVD/MP3 player thing, and $350 for the screen. add another $80 for the XM unit and you've got a pretty decent setup for under $1000. and it's really stealth looking and less likely to get stolen than a traditional visible aftermarket headunit.

good luck, randy.

randode

09-02-2003, 05:58 PM

thats it, i'm going to put it all on black.

N600

09-02-2003, 06:02 PM

so the little red square next to the LCD:
http://www.pbase.com/image/20829641/original.jpg
is that an IR sensor for a remote?

super clean...makes me want to hold off on the OE 6-disc option,
and dump some cash on a full custom setup.
do they make a "widescreen" LCD that would take up more of the space?
mmmmmmmmmm....DVD widescreen!

eric_m

09-02-2003, 06:06 PM

it is a widescreen but basically you aren't going to get a true 16:9 widescreen for a decent price. this 7" screen is the industry standard right now and the quality is very good for the price. it's even really good for an expensive monitor. the red thing is for the remote, although that can be mounted anywhere you would like. anything can be installed in that space with the custom glass and black frame so if you find a widescreen or an 8" screen, matt can install it for cheap. and chances are, it will look a lot better than if you did it yourself.

ecibus

09-05-2003, 04:17 AM

i'm definitly interested, but I cant get my scion till feb. I hope your still gunna be doin it by then.

scionara

09-05-2003, 04:26 AM

DoNuT

09-07-2003, 07:44 PM

Are these xB only? I'd be interested in getting one for my xA.

mattjk

09-07-2003, 08:06 PM

Are these xB only? I'd be interested in getting one for my xA.

Can you post a picture of your dash?

Matt

ecibus

09-07-2003, 10:26 PM

i'm definitly interested, but I cant get my scion till feb. I hope your still gunna be doin it by then.

Buy one and have it shipped to Florida. There are several "Honest" Scionlifers' that works for Scion Dealer. Before shipping it to Florida, have the LCD installed already. I'm sure someone will help you out from this board.

eehh, i wish i could get it right now. But i have some major bills i gotta take care of before the years out, so I guess its better that i get xb in Feb. But i do hope your still goin to do the screens by then. I'm very interested and would definitly get it.

DoNuT

09-07-2003, 11:23 PM

Are these xB only? I'd be interested in getting one for my xA.

Can you post a picture of your dash?

Matt

I don't have any pictures of my own, but here are some from scion.com

http://scion.com/drive/photos/photos_images/xa_beautyshot-xa_intthumb1_.jpg

http://scion.com/drive/photos/photos_images/xa_beautyshot-xa_intthumb2_.jpg

It's pretty much the same as the xB, cept a different storage space if I wanted to put a DVD player like in your setup for the xB's.

mattjk

09-07-2003, 11:47 PM

Cool! Sure, I can do an xA.

Let me know :)

Matt

Are these xB only? I'd be interested in getting one for my xA.

Can you post a picture of your dash?

Matt

I don't have any pictures of my own, but here are some from scion.com

http://scion.com/drive/photos/photos_images/xa_beautyshot-xa_intthumb1_.jpg

http://scion.com/drive/photos/photos_images/xa_beautyshot-xa_intthumb2_.jpg

It's pretty much the same as the xB, cept a different storage space if I wanted to put a DVD player like in your setup for the xB's.

DoNuT

09-08-2003, 12:16 AM

How much more does it cost for the DVD deck to be installed by you?

mattjk

09-08-2003, 12:21 AM

How much more does it cost for the DVD deck to be installed by you?

$55, which includes the toyota wiring harness.

Matt

DoNuT

09-08-2003, 12:23 AM

mattjk

09-08-2003, 12:25 AM

DoNuT

09-08-2003, 12:28 AM

How much more does it cost for the DVD deck to be installed by you?

$55, which includes the toyota wiring harness.

Matt

Is that $55 more for labor, or labor AND the cost of the deck?

Cause if it's the deck too, that's one hell of a deal!

Haha, no... $55 is labor and wiring harness. You can get the Pioneer DVH P5000MP
from ebay for $379. I cannot supply the decks, sorry.

Matt

Pretty steep for a deck... eh. So with that extra $55 youd just make it so I could buy my own and plug it right in without having to mess with the dash? Like the wiring would be set in the storage area already?

Also, is the wiring harness universal or do only certain brands work with it?

mattjk

09-08-2003, 12:41 AM

DoNuT

09-08-2003, 12:44 AM

mattjk

09-08-2003, 02:24 AM

DoNuT

09-08-2003, 02:32 AM

Whoops, was thinkin of CD decks for a minute there lol.

I just had a thought for using my PS2 instead of a DVD deck, that way I can play games too =P. Not sure where I would mount it though... perhaps the glove compartment?

Dunno if it will fit, but you'll still need some kind of radio with an AUX input for the PS2 audio.

Matt

Hrm... Guess your setup seems to be the best then, seeing as in how PS2's aren't made to go in bumpy car rides, but the DVD decks are...

If insurance for my xA is cheap enough, I might get a setup from you pretty soon, if not, will most likely get one around xmas time instead.

mattjk

09-08-2003, 02:39 AM

Cool! let me know :)

Whoops, was thinkin of CD decks for a minute there lol.

I just had a thought for using my PS2 instead of a DVD deck, that way I can play games too =P. Not sure where I would mount it though... perhaps the glove compartment?

Dunno if it will fit, but you'll still need some kind of radio with an AUX input for the PS2 audio.

Matt

Hrm... Guess your setup seems to be the best then, seeing as in how PS2's aren't made to go in bumpy car rides, but the DVD decks are...

If insurance for my xA is cheap enough, I might get a setup from you pretty soon, if not, will most likely get one around xmas time instead.

G-Force

11-26-2003, 12:02 AM

hey! that's my blue CAMP LCD setup!!

teh mattJK does mostest awesomest work!

mattjk

01-06-2004, 08:18 PM

Bump!

If anyone is interested in the screens, I am doing them for $300, this month only.

Matt

http://www.pbase.com/image/20829641/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/image/20829640/original.jpg

Itsdchz

01-06-2004, 09:42 PM

mattjk

01-06-2004, 09:50 PM

At the risk of having you repeat all you have said. For $300, (which is a screaming deal, I know see my sig) what exactly do we need to give you and how long will it take?

Also is it possible for you to make a monitor that fits above the glove box area and integrates in similar to the one shown? I dont know If I want to loose my factory radio position, but would like a monitor in that passenger area. Thin you could do that?

Hi,

No problem.

Basically just remove the bezel and ship it to me, with payment. Turn around time is usually around 6-9 work days, and I ship back UPS ground for free, or next day air for an additional $15.

I don't have anything in the works for a different location, sorry.

I think this setup is as perfect as it gets... I love the radio in that small compartment underneath. When it's closed up, it looks like you have no radio at at.

http://www.pbase.com/image/20829640/original.jpg

Matt

Docsnuff

01-06-2004, 10:25 PM

Is that a touchscreen?

Doc

mattjk

01-06-2004, 10:34 PM

Is that a touchscreen?

Doc

Nope, it is a standard composite screen.

sapdawg11

02-03-2004, 05:26 AM

*bump*

is he still doing this??? it looks really killer

mattjk

02-03-2004, 06:10 AM

Yup, I'm still making these :)

HotBox

02-03-2004, 06:18 AM

Exclusive

02-03-2004, 07:17 AM

Looks good I just may have to get that done when mines comes in. I was going with the Pioneer flip out but this is a whole lot cheaper and does look good. Well hope I can get a hold of you then. I will take this time to think about it. :D

iy0ga

02-03-2004, 09:20 PM

do you got ne navigation lcds with dvd?or some lcd blue tooth ready?i got a pda that i use as my gps it uses a blue-tooth gps, but a bigger screen would be nice. ne alternatives would be nice.

Exclusive

02-04-2004, 05:47 PM

JDMxB

02-04-2004, 05:58 PM

Only for this month huh? I must have missed that one. You dont want to do it next month as well for a 1.0 owners who dont have the car yet. It looks like a nice set up and for the price I would do it. I just gotta wait for the car to come in :lol:

By the "Only for this month" part--I'm pretty sure he meant the $300 part only for Jan--afterwards it would be back to regular pricing.

projxB

02-04-2004, 09:01 PM

i want one of these bad but i dont really want a screen in my car dont feel like getting jacked again is there any way you can make a cover for the screen like when your at the mall so it looks like a stock radio or something that would be a good idea

you can do what i did... i have matt's screen instlled in my xB and what i did was took the face plate off of the stock head unit, so when i go to the ghetto, i just throw it up there and it looks like a stock radio. unless you have some really desperate person that wants your stock head unit really bad and breaks in to steal that. Its pretty easy to get the stock face plate off, its just a few clips, then you will want to smooth out the corners so it sits in there real nice. but thats only if you dont plan on doing anything with the stock unit...it will still work, if you end up needing to sell it, just clip it back on

BCS

02-04-2004, 11:29 PM

Did you end up doing any of these on an xA?

bBted

02-05-2004, 12:06 AM

Exclusive

02-05-2004, 04:15 PM

By the "Only for this month" part--I'm pretty sure he meant the $300 part only for Jan--afterwards it would be back to regular pricing.

Yep thats just what im talking about. Its the price that has me most amazed :lol: What is the reg price any how?

squirrel

02-05-2004, 04:38 PM

Notice how the lift jack is actually underneath the drivers seat.
http://www.nacy.net/scion/Misc/CIMG0150.JPG

Nacy, I don't have a jack there! I have a sub! :twisted:

projxB

02-05-2004, 04:59 PM

can u post any pics please?

i sure can... just give me a little time. im out in georgia right now, been here since sunday, im about to catch a plane in a few hours. I'll be home later tonight and i'll try to get some pictures up by tomorrow

SoCalbBox

02-07-2004, 04:52 AM

Matt just did my screen and I'm very pleased. I'm especially happy with such wide viewing angles. I'm using the pictured dvd player and it has a separate input for rear monitors... :wink:

Excellent Mod. Thanks Matt.

Brownrice909

02-07-2004, 05:22 AM

Hey matt, i emailed ya a few days ago. you get it?

Rafael

mattjk

02-07-2004, 05:36 AM

mattjk

02-07-2004, 05:37 AM

Hey matt, i emailed ya a few days ago. you get it?

Rafael

Hi,

Sorry, I don't think I got it...

Matt

mattjk

02-07-2004, 05:46 AM

Did you end up doing any of these on an xA?

OOps. Missed this post.

I haven't done one... yet :twisted:

Want to be a tester?

Matt

tbblizzard

02-12-2004, 07:07 PM

i'll let you test on mine... if i bought xenarcs 7" touch screen kit, would you be able to make it a touch screen? also, how much again? i dunno if you were still doing that 3 bills deal or not. thanks.

also, where are you located?

mattjk

02-21-2004, 08:53 PM

Not doing any touchscreens at this time, sorry. Just the standard screens.

ScionPimp

02-22-2004, 01:58 AM

If I supply the Pioneer touch screen, would you do it?

BCS

02-22-2004, 08:19 AM

Did you end up doing any of these on an xA?

OOps. Missed this post.

I haven't done one... yet :twisted:

Want to be a tester?

Matt

I may just have to take you up on this.

I'll PM you for more info. :D

ABTsportsline

06-01-2004, 12:08 AM

is this deal still going on?

tckurt

06-01-2004, 12:11 AM

is 7 inches the max size you can do? or can you do like a 10 inch screen?

psyon

06-01-2004, 12:46 AM

it doesnt look like a ten incher will fit however an eight incher might work. have you made a kit for eight inchers yet?

mattjk

06-01-2004, 01:50 AM

Yes, I am still making these. I just did one 2 weeks ago for a Scion Life member.

7" is the biggest right now, I can't find any suitable screens that are bigger.

Matt

chino5149

06-01-2004, 03:35 AM

What is the turn around on these? I'm located in FL. And And will I have to dremel out the dash any to make this fit back in?

Thanks,
Chino

mattjk

06-01-2004, 03:57 AM

What is the turn around on these? I'm located in FL. And And will I have to dremel out the dash any to make this fit back in?

Thanks,
Chino

Hi,

Turn around time is around 2 weeks.

The bezel with the screen installed will pop in just fine. You will how ever need to
cut out the pocket to install the aftermarket dvd player. It is very easy to cut with a shop / box knife.

Matt

Skylab™

06-12-2004, 12:40 AM

This looks like a killer setup. Are you located in Orange County, Matt?

MicroVan

06-12-2004, 03:06 AM

cander12

06-12-2004, 03:22 AM

How much are you doing these for? Let me know! Thats sweet!

ncscion

06-12-2004, 03:45 AM

Matt,

I was wondering if you have found any touch screens that you are able to work with. also, can you make an 8" fit since you mentioned the 7" does not fill the radioo compartment completely.

Another question, what does the TV display when you play a cd or mp3 disk? for example using the pioneer DVD player you also mentioned on this forum.

Oh yeah, let us know whne you have that sale again. Just got my XB on 06/09/04 but has been following this disscussion since it started.

thanks. :lol:

that screen shows blue and the disc info at top. you can fit a 8" in it b/c thats what i have. saw anther guy put a 9" and not lose any picture with that setup. not agood pic but can see some http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v248/ncscion/pics/P6050005.jpg

MicroVan

06-12-2004, 01:34 PM

foxSCION

06-12-2004, 01:42 PM

Yes, I am still making these. I just did one 2 weeks ago for a Scion Life member.

7" is the biggest right now, I can't find any suitable screens that are bigger.

Matt

Is it that the 8" isn't cost effective, if so I'm sure others are willing to pay the difference. I'd be interested in a 8". Let us know.

GeekSpeed

06-13-2004, 05:05 AM

Can you add a touch screen membrane to it? Might be just the thing i need for another project i am working on....

enieft

06-13-2004, 08:43 PM

I am interested... do you have any pics with the tv on, so I can see the quality? very good job. Are you selling for $300?

Thanks,
Eric

MicroVan

06-13-2004, 08:45 PM

Where is Matt? anyone else can do these mods with an 8" monitor? how about a 8" touch screen monitor.

also, can anyone point me to a nice navigation system I can add to the setup? the old links seems to be broken.

Thanks all :lol:

cander12

06-13-2004, 11:43 PM

Hello,

Here a few screen I found that maybe able to fit. If someone has a creative edge.
http://www.china-tft.com/Product/catalog.asp?second_class_id=3450

fended

06-18-2004, 04:45 AM

Matt still doing this????

vpkb

06-18-2004, 05:17 AM

yeah

send him an email

neneago

07-10-2004, 08:44 AM

How would the video look if I connect a PS2? Will it strech the image?

mikochu

07-10-2004, 08:52 AM

How would the video look if I connect a PS2? Will it strech the image?

Yeah, at least I think it would. If so, switch to 16:9 mode on your ps2 and in games. I play GT3 on the 65" at home.. 16:9. Two player splitscreen is like playing on two 40" screens... :twisted:

sampaul

07-11-2004, 02:17 AM

I'd be intrested in a touchscreen option too, something I could use with a carputer. Still, the glass on the face place of this install is very sweet looking. It would be nice if there was a LCD touchscreen that could be covered with glass--one of the 'old style' IR LED array things-- you didn't 'touch' the screen just interrupted the X-Y cordinate of an array of LEDS around the screen. The kind they used on the 1980's EPCOT center information terminals.

Excellent workmanship and excellent price. I checked out this guy's ebay rating and it was amazing. Me wants a touch screen tho.

velocitybb

07-12-2004, 02:58 AM

Matt, I know you already answered this question, but is there anybody out there that can tell me how much and where I can get the center piece that Matt needs to install the TV and DVD Receiver?

eugovector

07-12-2004, 03:25 AM

Do any tCs yet?

Sevedd

07-14-2004, 07:37 PM

I know this may be stupid but how many screen can you hook up to that pioneer player. I want to run a screen on the headliner as well.

ENGLISH_MUFFIN

07-15-2004, 02:58 AM

I know this may be stupid but how many screen can you hook up to that pioneer player. I want to run a screen on the roof and as well.

good question

mgmlot93

07-16-2004, 04:32 AM

The Pioneer has 1 front video out and 1 rear video out. So it all depends on your wiring/splitters as to how many screens you can run. Obviously the more screens you "daisychain" without a video amplifier your signal will degrade. You will have no problems running a dash screen and a flip down or a dash screen and 2 headrest screens. Beyond those I believe a video amplifier would be required to do it right.

MattS

07-16-2004, 11:15 AM

Sorry for the noob question but I just joined and this thread interests me alot. Can someone tell me who I need to PM for this, I would greatly appreciate it!

mattjk

07-19-2004, 06:32 AM

Hey Guys,

Sorry, I haven't been checking very often, but I can be reached at cableplex@hotmail.com if anyone has questions. I am currently looking for a TC tester.

Matt

aero2424

07-21-2004, 06:16 AM

Just had Matt do mine a couple of weeks ago.....SUPER CLEAN SH!T.

eugovector

07-21-2004, 12:36 PM

Just had Matt do mine a couple of weeks ago.....SUPER CLEAN SH!T.

pics?

tChamp

07-22-2004, 03:45 AM

can he hook up a carputer for the Tc? if so IM PAYING!!

brownbanana

08-12-2004, 01:15 PM

im just looking for something custom that can be done to mount a single din deck after the LCD takes the stock deck's place..in a tC

Ibiza

08-12-2004, 07:35 PM

Ive been wondering....is it possible to take one of these touch screen motorized lcds and just detach it and make extensions for the wires that run to the rest of the unit and integreate it into the dash? i guess the point of paying so much for one of those is the touch/motorizedness....hmm just a thought

mgmlot93

08-13-2004, 04:09 PM

That can be done - I have seen it doe before. You just have to find someone skilled in electronics and soldering to make it happen. It's a cool idea though - all the features and screen savers but in a fixed screen.

brownbanana

08-14-2004, 08:13 AM

i just want somewhere to mount a deck! :D

TheBigGuyRy

08-15-2004, 05:09 AM

Might could perhaps be difficult to send Matt our dash... considering the HVAC controls are attached to it.

Would hate to go without AC for a week or two.

BoomBox757

08-15-2004, 05:17 AM

yea matt has mine now and I was really missing it when the windows fogged up :oops:

TwisTeD_ScioN

08-30-2004, 05:52 AM

hey matt i just had a question for you. I was looking to hook your screen up to a car computer and was hoping to go VGA. Do you have any other suggestions on how I might be able to hook up your screen to my computer?

TwisTeD_ScioN

08-31-2004, 04:11 AM

would anyone be able to help me with my question? *posted one above*

TheBigGuyRy

08-31-2004, 04:46 AM

Yeah. My guess is that those screens have some sort of composite or RCA video outs in them. I doubt they are VGA resolution quality... You'll wanna go with a Lilliput or a Xenarc for that... But you could still hook the screen up to your carputer as long as you had a composite-in input on your carputer's video card.

I wouldn't bother with a carputer screen unless you go USB touch screen though... touch screen overlays can be had for under a hundred dollars at digitalww (i hear they are a little tricky to get on right).

Also if you don't use a VGA screen you might have some trouble reading computer text.

Hope this helps.

TwisTeD_ScioN

08-31-2004, 05:40 AM

Yea the only thing that bothers me with the touchscreens are fitment issues and if i want a flip up then the price is what bothers me. With matts concept i don't have to worry about fitment issues but was just hoping to be able to have one with a vga output

eugovector

08-31-2004, 01:40 PM

www.digitalww.com
www.mp3playerstore.com

TheBigGuyRy

09-01-2004, 03:38 AM

I wouldn't bother with that mp3 player store site... 99% of their stuff is a rip off, at least that's what I hear from most consumers.

eugovector

09-01-2004, 12:48 PM

I wouldn't bother with that mp3 player store site... 99% of their stuff is a rip off, at least that's what I hear from most consumers.

Your reaction is what I've heard time and time again, but only second hand. I've never actually heard from anyone who has purchased anything from this store. Until someone who has actually used this store can comment on their experience, I'm not going to let hearsay come into the equation.

TheBigGuyRy

09-01-2004, 04:55 PM

Well it goes without saying that you can do what you like. But I'm not gonna mess with it. The site itself looks like one giant popup ad. :lol:

The entire point of listening to other people's experiences (especially an overwhelming majority) is so you won't have to experience being ripped off first hand.

We're not condemning someone to death here, just trying to be good consumers. I'll definetally let hearsay come into any of my equations.