How can i fit a 7" screen in this dash

**vdubpsu** · 02-13-2006, 10:08 PM

i really want to integrate a 7" into this dash, but im not sure how. The only i can think of is removing the gauges, moving the hvac controls down and putting the screen where the stereo and hvac controls are.

Do you guys have any other suggestions?

**EsKALad** · 02-13-2006, 10:12 PM

thats the same thing i was thinking go for it

**vdubpsu** · 02-13-2006, 10:30 PM

the only problem is the hvac knobs are bigger than the gauges so im not sure they will fin that location, but i can do some measuring once i pick up the car.

**Cris** · 02-14-2006, 08:08 AM

Yeah, relocating the gauges would be the solution.
Is that a Z4?

**MatrixPC** · 02-14-2006, 10:13 AM

should fit but also require a lot of work.
Relocate the gauge is the only way.
Glare is also suck at that viewing angle especially on a topless car.

**Cris** · 02-14-2006, 01:21 PM

Or a motorized unit...

**Walleye** · 02-14-2006, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by Cris

Or a motorized unit...

bingo :P that sucker's too pretty to hack.

**vdubpsu** · 02-14-2006, 06:23 PM

its actually an M Coupe, its a solid roof, so no open top glare

also im thinking that i would buy a new/used dash piece and work on that, so i don't damage the stock one.

**rana** · 02-14-2006, 06:46 PM

pls dont go about butchering such a beautiful car..

Just get a motorized flipout unit if you must..

**Escalade182** · 02-14-2006, 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by rana

pls dont go about butchering such a beautiful car..

Just get a motorized flipout unit if you must..

you never know, he could do an amzing job.

built-in's have the potential to look a thousand time better than a flipout. flipouts are the pussy way out

just kidding.

edit: IMO flipouts look cheap, anyway.

edit2: and a flipout would block his a/c vents