Looking for a completely flush in-dash LCD monitor for my 2000 VW Passat

PapaPrem · 03-31-2006, 08:01 PM

I purchased a motorized in dash (composite video) LCD monitor a while ago. However, I would have preffered it to look as flush with the dash as the stock radio. I guess the DIN slots on the VW Passats aren't deep enough for it. Does anyone know of any in-dash LCD monitors (just the monitor, no radio or tuner) that would be short enough to fit completely flush in VW Passat dash? Composite video would be fine since its for an in-dash XBox install. Also, if its motorized, that would be cool, but I could live with a manual pull out one.

Cris · 03-31-2006, 08:14 PM

Aren't them all about the same size...?

PapaPrem · 04-05-2006, 04:12 AM

You're right. They probably all are the same size. Is there anyway to make the unit flush with the rest of the dash? I was thinking of cutting the length of the unit in the back, but I figured that my screw up the unit big time. Im just all out of ideas. I dont really want to mess with the back of the dash and with the air ducts and stuff.

DarquePervert · 04-05-2006, 07:46 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by PapaPrem

Is there anyway to make the unit flush with the rest of the dash?

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Scouse Monkey · 04-05-2006, 07:52 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by DarquePervert

Fiberglass, epoxy, bondo, sand, prime, paint.

he wants motorized you ****ing dildo!

turner brown · 04-05-2006, 09:20 AM

whats you problem exactly i have a passat and had a head unit and motorized screen in it
in fact i have had 4 types in it
where are you putting the head unit and screen
here is where i had them and before i changed

helllordkb · 04-06-2006, 03:52 PM

from looking in your picture there of motorized 1-din touchscreen lcd, thats one of a few that i was toying with using in my install, how is it for quality, reliable? had it jam at all or anything of the sort?

turner brown · 04-06-2006, 08:09 PM

it was crap
used 2 and both where crap
imho all motorized screens have bad points
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PapaPrem · 04-06-2006, 09:43 PM

I will post some pics up of my install in a lil while. Basically, I have two Din slots in my dash. I moved the stock radio, which originally was on the upper din slot, to the lower din slot. I installed the monitor to the upper din slot, so it wouldnt block the radio when opened. Plus it would be a lot better to view at the higher position. I got the monitor for an Xbox setup installation. I wired an external removable power switch button for the Xbox, all the way to the front of the dash. So this way, I could turn the Xbox on and off without having to go to the trunk everytime. I also bought 6 controller port extension cords (used 2 extension cords for each port [I didnt use the fourth controller port]), which I ran from the xbox (trunk) to the front seats. Two controller ports were used for 2 controllers. The third controller port was used for the IR DVD Dongle, which I located right below the External power switch button. I know this may all sound a little confusing, but hopefully my pictures will explain it a little better. The Passat has quite a few empty dash blanks, which I converted into switched. Sorry if I went of on a tangent here, but essentially, after doing all this, I was dissatisfied with the way the motorized LCD monitor wasnt as flush (when closed) like the stock radio. I got a unit thats very simple and plain looking so that it doesnt attract attention ( I live in NYC unfortunately). Also, by being so plain looking, it blends in with the dash perfectly. Only problem is, it doesnt install as flush in my vehicle. Im thinking about getting one of those headrest monitors and mounting it flat against the dash console. Only problem is, I would want something that I can take off quickly, just in case I have to park in some seedy area. Any suggestions?