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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 10:37 AM
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Th stock tC player is huge. I plan to install the thinner player not that bulky!!


Looks like 2 cd players combined!!!!!!
def. gotta go!


Can i see your pic if you all have installed a different player on the car???
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 12:28 PM
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why? advantages?... ok, i see that you have the single cd unit. Do you have a better unit in mind? Just guessing ;)
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 12:47 PM
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I know i was dumb to get a flip screen on this car but i like it.
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 01:00 PM
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Dude its not dumb its Nice.. dust anyone who hates LMAO..

Anyways... You have a gap on your dash cause ur flip screen is a single player compared to the bulky stock player right??


can u take a pic with the screen down..showing the players face..etc.?


BTW--- i got no plans.. but i want to see how everyone here did their mod.
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by thefajitascandal
I know i was dumb to get a flip screen on this car but i like it.
Why was that dumb? I like it too.
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 01:32 PM
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Well i can no longer close the cover. Right now there are gaps on the side of the screen because i am still waiting for a good dash kit but it doesnt look too bad. There is a tray to fill the remaining space.

Here it is with it closed

Old Jan 18, 2005 | 03:10 PM
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I read a press release from Pioneer and they are going to launch a Double-DIN (like the stock unit) GPS-CD-DVD unit this spring. Check the link below for more information. Sorry, no pics yet

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pn...756431,00.html
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 06:04 PM
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here's mine

Old Jan 18, 2005 | 07:37 PM
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This is not actually my car but is an install I did the other day.




Also for you enjoyment, here is a little avi showing that the front door still works.

http://alfred.kineda.com/duh/MVI_0158.avi
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 07:45 PM
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^^^^Ummm. Tasty.
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 07:46 PM
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^^^^Ummm. Tasty.
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 08:04 PM
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I wish that pioneer was Sirius compatible.
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 09:17 PM
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does that kenwood play dvd-r's? if so im going to get rid of my screen and buy that one
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 09:28 PM
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yes it does
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 11:03 PM
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Ive got my Kenwood on the way, should have it installed this weekend. :D
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 11:10 PM
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I might get that one, i will miss the tv tuner, nothing is greater than watching the simpsons on fox while waiting traffic. But i hate that i cant close the cover and it might get stolen :/
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 11:10 PM
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not a fan of kenwood but that looks hot!
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by thefajitascandal
I might get that one, i will miss the tv tuner, nothing is greater than watching the simpsons on fox while waiting traffic. But i hate that i cant close the cover and it might get stolen :/
you can close the cover if you drill new holes in the bracket. It's really simple
Old Jan 18, 2005 | 11:34 PM
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how much is a typical dvd unit? i haven't kept up on this stuff for a long time. i was always under the impression that its illegal if the screen is visible to the driver when the car is in motion.
Old Jan 19, 2005 | 01:59 AM
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Originally Posted by ProjectD
here's mine

On this unit can you test and see if it will play dvd+rw

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