2000 Monte Carlo SS install - Page 2

tbird2340 · 10-08-2004, 01:52 PM

WOW! Your LCD job is SAWEET!

quickshot56 · 10-19-2004, 05:50 PM

That in dash install looks great! I have a 2004 pontiac grand am, and as far as I know the factory radios are the same. How difficult was it to mount the lcd in dash? Were those mountings included or did you custom fabricate them? Also, how is the ventilation in your center console? Have you had any trouble with over heating?

snmnetwork · 10-19-2004, 07:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by tbird2340

267 WOW! Your LCD job is SAWEET!

Thanks Bro!

Quote: Originally Posted by quickshot56

That in dash install looks great! I have a 2004 pontiac grand am, and as far as I know the factory radios are the same. How difficult was it to mount the lcd in dash? Were those mountings included or did you custom fabricate them? Also, how is the ventilation in your center console? Have you had any trouble with over heating?

Hi,
It wasnt that hard to mount the lcd. I used a MATRA radio kit and customized it to fit the lcd. Thats where I got the mounting ears from. I also used a sheet of MATRA ABS Plastic, and Bondo. The hardest part was using the Dremel to hack the kit and cut out the bezel on the original lilliput lcd case. Once I got the hang of it and started cutting straight lines, it was on.

I'm going to install a fan in the center console very soon. It does get hot in there, but I haven't experienced any overheating or malfuctions.
Just added GPS and "Everythangs workin".

HybridFox · 10-19-2004, 07:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by snmnetwork

"Everythangs workin"

you do realize, now that you said that somethings gunna happen right?

snmnetwork · 10-19-2004, 07:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by HybridFox

you do realize, now that you said that somethings gunna happen right?

I know right! Me and my big mouth! lol

Let me edit that

sheerdark · 10-20-2004, 12:45 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by snmnetwork

Thanks Bro!
Hi,
It wasnt that hard to mount the lcd. I used a MATRA radio kit and customized it to fit the lcd. Thats where I got the mounting ears from. I also used a sheet of MATRA ABS Plastic, and Bondo. The hardest part was using the Dremel to hack the kit and cut out the bezel on the original lilliput lcd case. Once I got the hang of it and started cutting straight lines, it was on.

Hey, I had another question to ask. Was that MATRA radio kit that you bought actually for your car? I'm asking because I bought one that was made for another car and it sorta works, but not exactly how i wanted it to. So, if you bought it online, could you provide a link...and if not, can you tell me what kind it is and where you got it from. Thanks a lot!

aleromaster · 10-20-2004, 02:31 AM

When I saw your setup I tried to copy it and i love it. It took me 4 hours. Very little bondo involved though. I did spend an hour sanding though only to cover it with wrinkle paint.

Thanks for the Idea

snmnetwork · 10-21-2004, 12:14 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by sheerdark

Hey, I had another question to ask. Was that MATRA radio kit that you bought actually for your car? I'm asking because I bought one that was made for another car and it sorta works, but not exactly how i wanted it to. So, if you bought it online, could you provide a link...and if not, can you tell me what kind it is and where you got it from. Thanks a lot!

My bad I had a typo on the name of the kit. It's a Metra not Matra. I got the Metra Kit at Circuit City. I also saw them at Fry's. The one I have is for a 2000 Monte. I can't remember the part #, but I'll try to dig it up.

Quote: Originally Posted by aleromaster

When I saw your setup I tried to copy it and i love it. It took me 4 hours. Very little bondo involved though. I did spend an hour sanding though only to cover it with wrinkle paint. Thanks for the Idea

Thanks. Glad everything worked out. 4 hours?. That was quick! When you get a chance, I'd love to see some pics...

pyros · 10-21-2004, 01:26 AM

i see that you removed the lilliput buttons. can you further explain that? i know the buttons are on a spearate board connected via a ribbon cable, but how are you turning your screen on and off now? are you using the auto turn on mod?

thanks,
chris

snmnetwork · 10-21-2004, 08:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by pyros

i see that you removed the lilliput buttons. can you further explain that? i know the buttons are on a spearate board connected via a ribbon cable, but how are you turning your screen on and off now? are you using the auto turn on mod?

thanks,
chris

Sup Chris,
I unsoldered the ir receiver on the board and relocated it to the air vent using three wires from the board to the receiver. I'm turning the lcd on via remote. I didn't do the autoturn on mod as yet, but will be very soon.

snmnetwork · 10-21-2004, 10:33 PM

I Guidance Navigation added With I-Trek USB GPS Receiver mouse

Surfing MP3car.com outside my homeboys shop via usb wireless adapter. Ton of "unsecured" and "free" wireless networks in that area too

aleromaster · 10-21-2004, 10:39 PM

I'll be taking pictures of mine as soon as I get my camera phone.

Spoony · 02-09-2006, 07:07 AM

Let me first say, this setup looks great. Looks like everything and more to what I want done to my Monte. But...I'm a noob. And noobs are..well...anyway...I'm looking at installing a carputer, I'm not real worried about that. What I AM worried about is the basic car programming features that you access with the stock head unit. (i.e. holding 'display' to reset the warning lights on the console, programming key fobs, etc.) Is there a work-around for this?

rjschroed · 04-06-2006, 01:05 AM

One way I've heard of keeping all those security futures is to simply relocate the stock radio to a different place, the trunk would make sense. However, I have no idea how much work this would require.

This install by the way is super cool!! and I'm wishing to do something like this to my 2000 ss pace car edition

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