tCover Motorized Radio Cover Install
08-15-2005, 07:32 PM
#21
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Originally Posted by Saleen0296@aol.com
Will this work(fit) with a AVN 5435 double din headunit cause I am about to get it and I want this but till I do it I can't eyeball it from the pics. WIll it fit and if it does not will you guys accept a return???
Suck for me that I bought like the third one ever sold, I want new firmware!!
08-15-2005, 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by WeDriveScions
Nice write up.... BUT isn't it a little redundant?
I installed with the Intall Guide and the Operations Guide Online at the TCover Site
http://www.tcover.net/tCover_Install_ManualComp_1_4.pdf
Hey, If you want to look at a lot of pictures, cool, but the Vendors install guide is still better IMHO.
Props for a good install... I did this in a few hours and it's all pretty... It's a good show piece, although no one knows it's there until you flip the switch.
I also fell in love with the switch that came with the kit so much, I bought 10 more exactly like it, so all my switched accesorries have the same looking switch as the TCover (Which makes it look almost OEM)
I personally didn't do a How-to, cause I thought Bridge Electronic Design did such a Kick-A job on theirs!
I installed with the Intall Guide and the Operations Guide Online at the TCover Site
http://www.tcover.net/tCover_Install_ManualComp_1_4.pdf
Hey, If you want to look at a lot of pictures, cool, but the Vendors install guide is still better IMHO.
Props for a good install... I did this in a few hours and it's all pretty... It's a good show piece, although no one knows it's there until you flip the switch.
I also fell in love with the switch that came with the kit so much, I bought 10 more exactly like it, so all my switched accesorries have the same looking switch as the TCover (Which makes it look almost OEM)
I personally didn't do a How-to, cause I thought Bridge Electronic Design did such a Kick-A job on theirs!
Maybe you haven’t seen my other work? Or my title with scion life? I am a tech editor I do reviews on products. The instructions Scott gives are perfect you may notice I said that in my review. Be that as it may it is my job at scion life to install the product taking pictures along the way as well as posting a review on the product. You have to understand that my DIY's are not always supposed to be the main source of an install guide for a specific product. You should always check with the vender’s instructions first as us tech editor’s use the same instructions as you do.
08-16-2005, 03:02 AM
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Thanks for everyone’s interest in the tCover!
RE the product lifetime:
I use high quality parts in the tCover; specifically steel link rods, a fiberglass bellcrank, and a high quality servo.
All of these items are commonly used in much higher stress environments, like an RC car, without any issues.
RE the new firmware:
If you have a tCover with the old firmware, I will upgrade it to the new firmware for free. Simply send me the tCover in the silvered bag with a pre-paid return envelope and I will download the new code and send it back.
Thanks,
Scott Nortman
Bridge Electronic Design, LLC
RE the product lifetime:
I use high quality parts in the tCover; specifically steel link rods, a fiberglass bellcrank, and a high quality servo.
All of these items are commonly used in much higher stress environments, like an RC car, without any issues.
RE the new firmware:
If you have a tCover with the old firmware, I will upgrade it to the new firmware for free. Simply send me the tCover in the silvered bag with a pre-paid return envelope and I will download the new code and send it back.
Thanks,
Scott Nortman
Bridge Electronic Design, LLC
08-24-2005, 04:58 AM
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tCover Install
Fsu1dolfan--
I'm from Hollywood, and I'll be home for the Labor day weekend. I'll install it for you.
Email me at support@tcover.net for details.
--Scott
I'm from Hollywood, and I'll be home for the Labor day weekend. I'll install it for you.
Email me at support@tcover.net for details.
--Scott
08-26-2005, 07:00 PM
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Also, for the AVN installs... You have to re-drill your mounting holes about 1/4 inch closer to you (which moves the radio back 1/4 inch) to get the door to close with the AVN. An unexpected benefit was that there is more shade on the display so watching DVD's is more bearable during the day.
01-06-2006, 12:11 PM
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I just installed this in my tC, very nice option and very cool. It took me about 5 hours or so cause I stopped a couple times, I also took my time with drilling the holes to be exactly in the center. Other than that, it was pretty a much straight forward install.
