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12-10-2004, 02:34 PM
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Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Dec 2003
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In dash or Not in dash that is the question
Well I got a great quote from the King of Custom (on this board) to install an 8 inch touch screen in my dash but I have been thinking
500+ for the screen 200+ for the install, 70+ for a new dash piece
and I still havn't even gotten around to looking at how to move the ac/vent/heater controls.
I am on the horns of a delimea Sure an indash screen would look better and "Oh So COOL" but it would be so must eaiser to slap in that Digitalww housing and call it good.
Suggestions.
P.S. its for a 2004 Jeep Liberty tiny dash
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12-10-2004, 03:07 PM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: North Atlanta
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Quote: Originally Posted by belezeebub
Suggestions.
Hmmm... pick from one of these three choices?
http://www.edmunds.com/new/hummer/in...x.content..0.*
Option 1 has the most dash space....
But seriously, I personally wouldn't touch the HVAC controls. If your stuck with working with THAT particular vehicle, then the digitalww option you mentioned would be the best.
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12-10-2004, 03:11 PM
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Confusion Master
Join Date: Sep 2003
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Quote: Originally Posted by belezeebub
P.S. its for a 2004 Jeep Liberty tiny dash
PICTURES?????
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12-10-2004, 03:19 PM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: North Atlanta
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PM me if you're interested in a monitor faceplate for your '99-'04 Golf or Jetta. My Vortex ID is NorthAtlR32 - you can IM me there, too. Go here for more information.
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12-10-2004, 03:19 PM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Schenectady, NY
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I was stuck in the same dilemma for a while too, but for different reasons; I eventually decided that I'd design and make my own in-dash housing. That way it'll end up costing me maybe $10 in materials and a few hours of my time, it'll look different from everyone else's set-up, plus I get to learn how to TIG weld aluminum 
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12-10-2004, 03:19 PM
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Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Dec 2003
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Quote: Originally Posted by Enforcer
PICTURES?????
Here is the dash I have to work with for the 8 Inch screen I would have to move the AC/Vent?heater controlls down about 3 inches
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12-10-2004, 03:34 PM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Sep 2004
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No doubt about it, in-dash!
Here is another reason to justify the in-dash housing. The in-dash pivots left and right after it slides out allowing you to pivot the screen towards you and reducing glare big time.
I use an in-dash housing in my vehicle but thoughts of having it directly mounted into the dash would be pretty cool. Doing the work myself would not be that difficult for me either but the more reasonable side of my head tells me that I currently have the optimal setup for functionality.
Troy
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12-10-2004, 03:45 PM
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Confusion Master
Join Date: Sep 2003
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Quote: Originally Posted by belezeebub
Here is the dash I have to work with for the 8 Inch screen I would have to move the AC/Vent?heater controlls down about 3 inches
pick up a second facia (from a scrapyard), play around with that.
And investigate wether you can move the AC controls down.
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12-10-2004, 03:53 PM
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Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Dec 2003
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Quote: Originally Posted by R32 JUhl
THAT .
Maybe I am being too thinn skinned but what do you mean by that statment.
"If you are Stuck working with THAT"
Are you poking fun at my little Jeep ?
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12-10-2004, 03:54 PM
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Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Dec 2003
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I can fab up some mounts and add to all the wires to move the Heater/AC/ Vent controls but its going to take a lot of work.
Quote: Originally Posted by Enforcer
pick up a second facia (from a scrapyard), play around with that.
And investigate wether you can move the AC controls down.
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12-10-2004, 03:58 PM
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Confusion Master
Join Date: Sep 2003
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Quote: Originally Posted by belezeebub
I can fab up some mounts and add to all the wires to move the Heater/AC/ Vent controls but its going to take a lot of work.
If it was easy, everyone would be doing it 
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12-10-2004, 04:33 PM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: CT
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i did the protruding from the dash mount idea...
http://s88853021.onlinehome.us/mp3ca...antomas_08.jpg
i had no idea the 8" could be put in-dash.
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12-10-2004, 04:37 PM
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: North Atlanta
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Quote: Originally Posted by belezeebub
Are you poking fun at my little Jeep ?
Not at all!
I look at your dash as being extremely challenging for mounting an 8" monitor. That's a mighty tall order!!! When there are an abundance of double-din dashes out there, yours isn't what one would consider ideal for an 8" monitor. And that's why I said THAT dash. I have four cars and wouldn't even attempt a carputer install in two of them - EVER! For the very same reason - insufficient facia real estate. And if it came down to having to choose between getting a different car or performing the daunting task of relocating HVAC controls, I'd sell my TT Roadster and buy an S4 in an instant!!! Because the TT has one of THOSE dashes. In fact, it's worse than your Jeep.
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PM me if you're interested in a monitor faceplate for your '99-'04 Golf or Jetta. My Vortex ID is NorthAtlR32 - you can IM me there, too. Go here for more information.
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12-10-2004, 05:22 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: WI
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Quote: Originally Posted by fantomas
This is more like an on dash install, but you get the idea. It's a dodge neon by the way.
Chris
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