DVD Conversion Install Complete in Lower Compartment Below Radio - Pictures Included!
#41
I'd love to look at your install but I'm only seeing pictures of the outside of you car and your interior LED lights (seen these exact pictures in another thread). No one else is having this problem? I have tried 2 browsers.
#42
I did a search for the switch and found a few...can you tell me which one you got...
It sounded like you got this one...
$2.99
SPST 25-Amp Automotive Rocker Switch
Model: 275-730 | Catalog #: 275-730
This SPST automobile switch makes a great replacement for your damaged switch. Rated 25 amps at 12VD...
but there is this one...not sure if the prices had changed...
$2.79
SPST Rocker SwitchBlack
Model: 275-693 | Catalog #: 275-693
Use this SPST on/off rocker switch to get things rolling. Rated 10 amps at 125VAC or 250VAC. Mounts...
It sounded like you got this one...
$2.99
SPST 25-Amp Automotive Rocker Switch
Model: 275-730 | Catalog #: 275-730
This SPST automobile switch makes a great replacement for your damaged switch. Rated 25 amps at 12VD...
but there is this one...not sure if the prices had changed...
$2.79
SPST Rocker SwitchBlack
Model: 275-693 | Catalog #: 275-693
Use this SPST on/off rocker switch to get things rolling. Rated 10 amps at 125VAC or 250VAC. Mounts...
#44
Originally Posted by jmbnova
Jimmy... looks sick.... Glad to see you finally got your install done....
What did you do about the hole in your glovebox??
What did you do about the hole in your glovebox??
Actually, I just got a replacement glovebox from Honda Acura World. I could've patched it up with some filling of some sort but I really didn't like the fact that there was a hole in my glovebox. I'm selling the glovebox with a hole in it on E-Bay and the Black Market for anyone who's interested
#45
Originally Posted by FuZionBreeZe
That is a very nice installation...I been waiting for this for a long time...I asked around and there seem to be no player that would fit that compartment...but now you have done it slimmyjimmy!!!...you are the man!!
If it is possible can you post up all the requirements for the installation...like prices ,specs, and internet links on where to buys...
I can't wait to do this mod...I wish I was in virginia...
Thanks ALOT!
If it is possible can you post up all the requirements for the installation...like prices ,specs, and internet links on where to buys...
I can't wait to do this mod...I wish I was in virginia...
Thanks ALOT!
The only things you'll need are:
1) Dom's video conversion kit.
2) A unit that will give you sound for the DVD player. I used the Aux In input on my USA Spec adapter but if you want to go an easier route, they have FM transmitters available. I didn't want to go this route though because I can't stand FM transmitters. Sound and quality wise, they are my struggling IMHO.
3) Myron & Davis AD212 DVD player. I purchased this for $140 shipped from www.audiodiscounters.com. It's listed for a lot more on their website than what they're willing to sell for so I actually called in and bargained
4) Switch to switch back from the Nav screen to DVD. I just bought a rocker switch from Radio Shack for $2.99.
5) Installation/labor cost. Make sure you find a right installer. I've heard of horror stories and people who have had to do their installations all over again because their installer didn't do it right the first time. Make sure you find someone you can trust and someone who you know can do it RIGHT
Hope that helps.
#46
Originally Posted by FuZionBreeZe
I did a search for the switch and found a few...can you tell me which one you got...
It sounded like you got this one...
$2.99
SPST 25-Amp Automotive Rocker Switch
Model: 275-730 | Catalog #: 275-730
This SPST automobile switch makes a great replacement for your damaged switch. Rated 25 amps at 12VD...
but there is this one...not sure if the prices had changed...
$2.79
SPST Rocker SwitchBlack
Model: 275-693 | Catalog #: 275-693
Use this SPST on/off rocker switch to get things rolling. Rated 10 amps at 125VAC or 250VAC. Mounts...
It sounded like you got this one...
$2.99
SPST 25-Amp Automotive Rocker Switch
Model: 275-730 | Catalog #: 275-730
This SPST automobile switch makes a great replacement for your damaged switch. Rated 25 amps at 12VD...
but there is this one...not sure if the prices had changed...
$2.79
SPST Rocker SwitchBlack
Model: 275-693 | Catalog #: 275-693
Use this SPST on/off rocker switch to get things rolling. Rated 10 amps at 125VAC or 250VAC. Mounts...
Do NOT get this one.
SPST 25-Amp Automotive Rocker Switch
Model: 275-730 | Catalog #: 275-730
This SPST automobile switch makes a great replacement for your damaged switch. Rated 25 amps at 12VD...
It may look better because it has a white label for On and Off but it's bigger than the blank space next to the VSA OFF button. It'll look really funny if you want to mount your switch there. I actually saw this exact same switch at Radio Shack and took it out to my car to make sure and sure enough, it really was too big.
The second one you listed:
SPST Rocker SwitchBlack
Model: 275-693 | Catalog #: 275-693
Use this SPST on/off rocker switch to get things rolling. Rated 10 amps at 125VAC or 250VAC. Mounts...
This is the right one and the one that you want. It's the exact same one that I got and it fits perfectly in the blank area next to the VSA OFF switch.
Hope that helps!
#47
Tint The Windshield
Thanks for the response Jimmy. It does help. I may eventually put it where you have it if I could get the carbon above the dvd player and if I could put up with having to have the car in gear to slide dvd's in and out. Which isn't really a huge deal at all, but ya know ...
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i cant see those pics for some reason, any way you can email them to me?? tokbloodshed@yahoo.com.
thanks!!
thanks!!
#50
Originally Posted by dero79
i cant see those pics for some reason, any way you can email them to me?? tokbloodshed@yahoo.com.
thanks!!
thanks!!
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I forgot to mention this earlier... but that rocker switch is awesome! Much more stock looking than the chrome switch that comes with DOM's kit. And the location of it is perfect! That blank plate is doing nothing - why not put it to work!
#52
Originally Posted by bar2v
I forgot to mention this earlier... but that rocker switch is awesome! Much more stock looking than the chrome switch that comes with DOM's kit. And the location of it is perfect! That blank plate is doing nothing - why not put it to work!
The only quirk I found about it and my installer confirmed is that no matter what way you turn the switch, the white end is always gonna be to switch back to the normal Nav screen. I thought this was kinda weird because normally the white end goes on top. If you look at my pictures, that's why the white spotted part is on the bottom because even though it looks funnier, I wanted switching back to Nav to be on the bottom and not the top.
#53
iPod adapter
Originally Posted by slimmyjimmy
iPod integration? I already have the USA Spec installed already which works great for my iPod though.
Clarify please
Clarify please
Just a question about your iPod adapter. Which USA spec model do you use? and what should it run me?
#54
Originally Posted by Biddy311
Hey Jimmy,
Just a question about your iPod adapter. Which USA spec model do you use? and what should it run me?
Just a question about your iPod adapter. Which USA spec model do you use? and what should it run me?
I got the USA SPEC PA11-HON2 adapter. Everyone on the TL forum has been using this exact same adapter. I purchased the adapter from Crutchfield for $136.98 shipped to my door.
It's definitely a pretty sweet unit for an aftermarket one.
Hope that helps!
#55
Thanks!
Great! Thanks Jimmy. It appears they're out of stock right now, but I can be patient. As for the Dom conversion kit you were talking about, I've been looking on the internet and cant seem to find what it is I will be looking for. Any help?
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USA_SPEC KIT (USA SPEC + NAV PASS THRU):
http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_s...PA11_HON2.html
LAST GROUP BUY FOR DOM NAV KIT:
https://acurazine.com/forums/sponsored-sales-group-buys-10/%24125-tvandnav2gos-may-navi-video-conversion-%24125-ends-may-31st-337909/
http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_s...PA11_HON2.html
LAST GROUP BUY FOR DOM NAV KIT:
https://acurazine.com/forums/sponsored-sales-group-buys-10/%24125-tvandnav2gos-may-navi-video-conversion-%24125-ends-may-31st-337909/
#57
Originally Posted by Biddy311
Great! Thanks Jimmy. It appears they're out of stock right now, but I can be patient. As for the Dom conversion kit you were talking about, I've been looking on the internet and cant seem to find what it is I will be looking for. Any help?
#58
nice install...just installed DOM's unit as well including a dvd player and couldn't be happier...how does your myron and davis run? I've heard both good and bad...just wanted your opinion. Does it run fine for you? I originally wanted this player because of it's size but so far I am just running a ps2 (my dvd player) but looking for something more permanent in the car...
#59
Originally Posted by MELIT
nice install...just installed DOM's unit as well including a dvd player and couldn't be happier...how does your myron and davis run? I've heard both good and bad...just wanted your opinion. Does it run fine for you? I originally wanted this player because of it's size but so far I am just running a ps2 (my dvd player) but looking for something more permanent in the car...
So far I haven't had any issues at all with the Myron & Davis DVD player. I know people have said that the quality isn't that great but I honestly haven't noticed any problems with it. The picture is great from the movies I've seen.
Hope this helps.
#60
hey slimmyjimmy,
that looks great but i'm wayout in california.. and can't go to your installer! ha.. did he have to make brackets? and what kinda face plate did he use to fill in the gaps... if he sells these and instructions.. i'm willing to buy them.. and just put it in myself, I'm thinkin' you need some kind bracket tohold it in place, no? or i could be wrong.
that looks great but i'm wayout in california.. and can't go to your installer! ha.. did he have to make brackets? and what kinda face plate did he use to fill in the gaps... if he sells these and instructions.. i'm willing to buy them.. and just put it in myself, I'm thinkin' you need some kind bracket tohold it in place, no? or i could be wrong.
#61
Originally Posted by gatdammit
hey slimmyjimmy,
that looks great but i'm wayout in california.. and can't go to your installer! ha.. did he have to make brackets? and what kinda face plate did he use to fill in the gaps... if he sells these and instructions.. i'm willing to buy them.. and just put it in myself, I'm thinkin' you need some kind bracket tohold it in place, no? or i could be wrong.
that looks great but i'm wayout in california.. and can't go to your installer! ha.. did he have to make brackets? and what kinda face plate did he use to fill in the gaps... if he sells these and instructions.. i'm willing to buy them.. and just put it in myself, I'm thinkin' you need some kind bracket tohold it in place, no? or i could be wrong.
Hope that helps.
#62
directions
Does the navigation still work with the DVD playing? IE like the radio tones down while the navigation is providing directions. BTY the install looks great. Congrats to you and the installer.
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Oh, that's a good question. I haven't tested it yet with the navigation giving commands. From what I'm guessing though, the radio will tone down because the sound for the DVD player is pretty much feeding off of the Aux In input on the USA Spec adapter which is also connected to the iPod. When the navigation gives commands with the iPod playing, the iPod tones down so it should work the same way with the DVD player.
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Originally Posted by slimmyjimmy
Here are two more shots from farther away to get another perspective.
And now for the money shots in the dark. Even the blue lights complement the blue lights in the radio!
DVD powering on.
DVD playing.
Everything in full view!
Here's the remote I'm using. It's also super small and easy to store away.
And here's a shot of the rocker switch that I purchased from Radio Shack for $2.99 to switch from Nav to DVD.
Let me know what you all think!
#67
Originally Posted by zax123
I ordered my AD212 from Vince at Audio Outfitters yesterday. Nice guy. Hope to have this done soon! Thanks for the idea Jim.
Hope the install goes well and remember to post up pics
#71
Originally Posted by jmbnova
so how hard is it to mount and create the front face template surrounding the unit? I have the dvd player and can do everything else, but what about that trim....??
Mounting's pretty simple. Just take out the top compartment and the DVD player fits pretty snugly in there.
Of course since my installer took care of everything I wish I could give you better answers than that but that's what he also told me after he finished the install.
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I'm going to chop up the "carbon fiber" cover from the drawer I'm taking out. It's $60 on acuraparts247.com so that's the risk I'm taking... My car is IMPOSSIBLE to return to stock without MAJOR expense, so if I ever sell it, I'll be selling it fully modified...
#73
Originally Posted by zax123
I'm going to chop up the "carbon fiber" cover from the drawer I'm taking out. It's $60 on acuraparts247.com so that's the risk I'm taking... My car is IMPOSSIBLE to return to stock without MAJOR expense, so if I ever sell it, I'll be selling it fully modified...
Just a suggestion so you don't have to go through all the hard extra effort
#74
iPod Adaptor and Brackets
Hey Jimmy,
My iPod adaptor came yesterday, but on the back it has a note saying, "A cable adaptor from USA-SPEC is required to work with Factory Installed Navigation system and XM receiver." Do I need another part to get this all hooked up? I didnt see you mention anything in previous posts about it, so I thought I'd ask. Also, you mentioned in a previous post that your installer needed to make brackets to hold the DVD player in place. Are there any type of instructions available or a guide of some sort as to how to do that? It would help out a lot! Thanks!
My iPod adaptor came yesterday, but on the back it has a note saying, "A cable adaptor from USA-SPEC is required to work with Factory Installed Navigation system and XM receiver." Do I need another part to get this all hooked up? I didnt see you mention anything in previous posts about it, so I thought I'd ask. Also, you mentioned in a previous post that your installer needed to make brackets to hold the DVD player in place. Are there any type of instructions available or a guide of some sort as to how to do that? It would help out a lot! Thanks!
#75
Originally Posted by Biddy311
Hey Jimmy,
My iPod adaptor came yesterday, but on the back it has a note saying, "A cable adaptor from USA-SPEC is required to work with Factory Installed Navigation system and XM receiver." Do I need another part to get this all hooked up? I didnt see you mention anything in previous posts about it, so I thought I'd ask. Also, you mentioned in a previous post that your installer needed to make brackets to hold the DVD player in place. Are there any type of instructions available or a guide of some sort as to how to do that? It would help out a lot! Thanks!
My iPod adaptor came yesterday, but on the back it has a note saying, "A cable adaptor from USA-SPEC is required to work with Factory Installed Navigation system and XM receiver." Do I need another part to get this all hooked up? I didnt see you mention anything in previous posts about it, so I thought I'd ask. Also, you mentioned in a previous post that your installer needed to make brackets to hold the DVD player in place. Are there any type of instructions available or a guide of some sort as to how to do that? It would help out a lot! Thanks!
I'm pretty sure that the cable the box is referring to is the Y adapter that isn't included with the adapter but that you'll need if you want to retain XM. I previously had the Music Link installed and it came with the Y adapter so I just fed my USA Spec adapter off of the same Y adapter. You can purchase the Y adapter at most audio stores. If you can't find it locally, it's definitely online somewhere because I've seen people from the forum buy it online.
As for the brackets, hmmm.....really sorry but I don't have any kind of instructions because I wasn't there when he did the install.
#78
Originally Posted by broadney
i was just looking to put a dvd player in my car and now that i've seen yours i'm convinced that 's the way to go. good thing i live in the dc metro area.
Check your PM for my installer's info
#79
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jimmy,
I received my AD212 and I'm in the process of rigging it into that upper compartment... I was just wondering if by any chance your installer took some pics of how he anchored it in there. I have a couple ideas but I'd be curious to know how someone else did it.
Thanks!
Rob
I received my AD212 and I'm in the process of rigging it into that upper compartment... I was just wondering if by any chance your installer took some pics of how he anchored it in there. I have a couple ideas but I'd be curious to know how someone else did it.
Thanks!
Rob
#80
Originally Posted by zax123
jimmy,
I received my AD212 and I'm in the process of rigging it into that upper compartment... I was just wondering if by any chance your installer took some pics of how he anchored it in there. I have a couple ideas but I'd be curious to know how someone else did it.
Thanks!
Rob
I received my AD212 and I'm in the process of rigging it into that upper compartment... I was just wondering if by any chance your installer took some pics of how he anchored it in there. I have a couple ideas but I'd be curious to know how someone else did it.
Thanks!
Rob
MAKE SURE TO TEST OUT YOUR PLAYER BEFORE YOU MOUNT IT. SOME PEOPLE HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE PLAYER AND I'D HATE TO SEE YOU INSTALL IT AND IT NOT WORK. I KNOW SLIMMYJIMMY AND MYSELF HAVE HAD SUCCESS AND NO PROBLEMS WITH IT, BUT THERE SEEMS TO BE SOME UNITS FLOATING AROUND WITH MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. I DID A LITTLE RESEARCH AND I THINK THIS IS THE FIRST 3/4 DIN PLAYER M&D HAVE PUT OUT...SO THERE'S BOUND TO BE SOME 'BUGS' WITH THEM. JUST A WORD OF PRECAUTION.