LCD screen setup??

mkalle1 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-05-2003, 08:22 AM

i am looking to put a screen in my center console, but i just graduated and i am getting ready to move out so i am broke!!

i am looking for the cheapest way to go about doing this?

i was thinking about getting a cheap screen off ebay and then a cheap dvd player at walmart or ebay and mounting it under the seat. i am doing these cheap for now learning how to do everything so when i good job and get an M# i can do everything right!

anyone have any experiences where to put screens in the center console, where to get cheap screens and dvd players and prices??

thanx, i really appreciate it,
MATT

schnitzed328 · #2 (**permalink**) 06-05-2003, 07:17 PM

cheap is and cheap is what ur goin to get... the cheap screen will look terrible off axis (that mean when ur looking at from a side angle) and thats what ur goin to do.... so lets see a 6.3 raw screen module would be about 275... a peace of plexi glass 5 bucks.... dvd player 125 on ebay... now if ur using the factory radio u will need a fm modulator to hear the sound in ur system about 30 bucks ebay.... now u would need a dremel tool 60 bucks sears and some rca jacks with video cable if the dvd player doesnt have it.... take a look at a fellow members in a search his name is Mlife or something like that he has a centerconsole tv.....

hamannHM3 · #3 (**permalink**) 06-30-2003, 08:33 PM

for a cleaner install u might want to put two 5.6 in screens in your sun visors, to get a monitor to fit into your dash and look good is something only an experienced car audio installer could do with the RIGHT tools, there could be alot custom fab work that could be hard for a newbie to pull off.

IS300*330ciC · #4 (**permalink**) 07-04-2003, 06:54 PM

I have installed a 5inch lcd screen and a dvd player into a friends car for 80 dollars total cost; The screen is perfect, everyone can see the picture on the screen clearly from inside the car. If you have any experience with installs, you should be able to fashion something with any lcd screen, whether the screen goes into the glove box(simple) or on the roof where the rearview is (also easy), further back, in the dash realy isnt that hard either if you are handy with tools and know where to buy the right stuff for an in dash install. Steering wheel installs should only be done by professionals. Search around on the internet for good installs, and youd be surprised what you can get for real cheap.