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screen install
ok today i am aquiring a alpine dvd indash reciever on the low low. and the screen comes out and flips up (motorized). it was in my friends ride great condition and is near new. i know it will fit. do to its a normal size radio slot. but from where the stock radio is there is a 3 in or so lip for the screen to come over. do you all think the screen would clear it? can i mount in the bottom slot instead of the top for more room for screen clearance? has anyone tried a flip screen in the svx or am i going to be the guniea pig again? where to get the install kit and wiring harness? any info would be great.
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It's been done before. The one I saw had to me relocated to the front of the dash area almost flush with the wood in order for the screen to flip up straight enough. Made it impossible for him to use the door but the install shop made a pretty nice face that blended the area where the door had been to be flush with the rest of the dash area.
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Pearl '92 LS-L 179K (Historic 1st 5-speed SVX) Mods: 5-speed, 4.11's, Group-N motor mounts, dual Magnaflows, cone air filter, Kenwood MP-228 CD/Receiver, white-faced gauges, '97 grill, custom window tinting. Ebony Mica '92 LS 80K Oct 2002 - Dec 2004: Victim of theft. She served me well. You can tell the lack of craftsmanship by the wrinkles in the duct tape. |
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I've seen the sony XAV-7W in a SVX and the door still worked fine. I just got mine, but I have not installed it yet.
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was it installed in the bottom half of the deck or the top (normal). im going to try this today if i can find the install kit and harness up here. i know the screen has adjustments on how far it comes out. but is it far enough is the question. i really dont want to risk the door coming off. i like things hidden. especially a screen. more of a reason to get the precious windows knocked out.
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It was installed in the top space.
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2005 Legacy GT 2002 WRX VF22, Pinks, big TMIC and turbo back 128,*** miles My WRX's Cardomain Page |
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mine is installed in the bottom slot, with a dvd player in the top slot, AND the door still closes
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i just found out yesterday more about the screen. it is just the indash screen no dvd. so im not sure if i want it. it is in great shape and ive seen it in use and he only wants 200 (from a long time friend). im debating on buying. i dont want to buy a dvd player but i got a ps2. the only place i found for the install is the glove box. which the ps2 fits perfect length wise tight. width wise i might have to take off the glove box door (which still dont look that bad). and make some brackets to hold it up. i know what i need to hook it up. but how do i hard line the ps2 (power wise). the screen is a basic install and all the rcas and the video line run from the ps2. but for power?
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See my SVX Audio Installation Guide for pictures and more information. Quote:
Personally, I'd rather have the screen and DVD in the dash so I don't have to reach over to the glove box.
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David C. 1996 Laguna Blue Pearl SVX L AWD See my home page for SVX radio install/removal instructions and wiring harnesses |
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I think he's referring to how to supply 120V to the PS2. You can either disassebmly the PS2 and locate the 12V and 5V supply points and wire in your own voltage regulators, or go the simple way and wire in a low power inverter that the PS2 can directly be plugged in to. With the heat and cold you're likely to encounter in the car, I'd suggest running your games off the HD and save the laser, as HDs are cheap and easy to replace.
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For power, just use an inverter so you don't need to hack up the PS2
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-Steve Member #895(the member formerly known as BurgundyBeast) 01' MSM Lexus IS300 |
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I would just get wireless controllers and install it in the rear somewhere, or possibly in the trunk and add a remote power switch and extra fan for cooling.
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-Steve Member #895(the member formerly known as BurgundyBeast) 01' MSM Lexus IS300 |
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Hence the remote power button and running the games off the harddrive. The PS2 laser is quite fragile as it is, best not to hurry it to its demise with heat, humidity and vibration. You've heard of HDLoader and HDAdvance right?
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