DVD Player in my Euro?

**Miz_II_Die_IV** · 18-08-2007 03:11 AM

Hi there,
Just wondering if anyone has installed a aftemarket DVD player into a Euro....
I was wanting to get it, but there doesnt seem to be anywhere to put it. I definately want one in front and thats not on the sun visor... Ive seen people put aftermarket decks into the bottom compartment of the euro, tho how would the motorised dcreen come out if the gearknob is there.... I've got a Automatic.... please help

T.T

**tony1234** · 18-08-2007 09:46 AM

Originally Posted by Miz_II_Die_IV

Hi there,
Just wondering if anyone has installed a aftemarket DVD player into a Euro....
I was wanting to get it, but there doesnt seem to be anywhere to put it. I definately want one in front and thats not on the sun visor... Ive seen people put aftermarket decks into the bottom compartment of the euro, tho how would the motorised dcreen come out if the gearknob is there.... I've got a Automatic.... please help
T.T

The bottom centre compartment is really the only place you could put it.I've modded my car sound with upgraded speakers,amps,sub,Dynamat etc.If you're in Sydney i can give you details of the guys that did mine if you're int.They do aftermarket DVD and GPS installs among other things.

**BraXta** · 18-08-2007 09:55 AM

yeh i was lookin at gettin a new stereo deck for my euro too...

but that damn panel with the A/C and radio stuffs up my chances...

but ive seen this advert in my Wheels magazine that alpine have some hud changing thingy ...

Vehiclehub Pro

Thats the thing ive been lookin at anyone ever heard of it or seen it used?

**tony1234** · 18-08-2007 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by BraXta

yeh i was lookin at gettin a new stereo deck for my euro too...

but that damn panel with the A/C and radio stuffs up my chances...

but ive seen this advert in my Wheels magazine that alpine have some hud changing thingy ...

Vehiclehub Pro

Thats the thing ive been lookin at anyone ever heard of it or seen it used?

The guys that did my car sound upgrade have done factory HU upgrades using this setup for dealers customer cars.

**Miz_II_Die_IV** · 18-08-2007 05:50 PM

Well, I was wondering if i can put the Pioneer DVD/TV player... hmmm it think it was the AVH-P5950... or simlilar... Its a 7" Screen. Would that affect the gearknob. Its motorised.... Will I have any problems with it.... I was also thinking of the Sat NAV...and getting the multimedia coverter sot that i an you DVD on the Sat Nav Screen. Will it be as good as the Pioneer. Also, I see that original decks usually are very picky with the disc your allowed to use... Whereas the pioneer i know wont. Any suggestions...

**tony1234** · 18-08-2007 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by Miz_II_Die_IV

Well, I was wondering if i can put the Pioneer DVD/TV player... hmmm it think it was the AVH-P5950... or simlilar... Its a 7" Screen. Would that affect the gearknob. Its motorised.... Will I have any problems with it.... I was also thinking of the Sat NAV...and getting the multimedia coverter sot that i an you DVD on the Sat Nav Screen. Will it be as good as the Pioneer. Also, I see that original decks usually are very picky with the disc your allowed to use... Whereas the pioneer i know wont. Any suggestions...

I think you'll have to get a "fixed"screen and install it in the lower centre compartment.I can't see any other way of doing it.

**Euro1011** · 19-08-2007 08:39 PM

I don't think you should have any problems installing a 7" dvd player in the bottom compartment. My car's a manual and I've got the Alpine IVA-W200E installed (motorised) at the bottom with no problems even when changing the viewing angle of the monitor. So I'd say the 7" unit should fit nicely. Talk to your installer if you're unsure.

**johnprocter** · 20-08-2007 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by Euro1011

I don't think you should have any problems installing a 7" dvd player in the bottom compartment. My car's a manual and I've got the Alpine IVA-W200E installed (motorised) at the bottom with no problems even when changing the viewing angle of the monitor. So I'd say the 7" unit should fit nicely. Talk to your installer if you're unsure.

Do you have any photos mate? I just want to know how it fits in in the compartment and which head unit fascia you used.. thanks

**Euro1011** · 20-08-2007 03:05 PM

Originally Posted by johnprocter

Do you have any photos mate? I just want to know how it fits in in the compartment and which head unit fascia you used.. thanks

Apparently you can use the Single DIN Stinger Fascia but some modification to it is required. There is also another type of fascia (there's a thread on it somewhere) u can use. My had a custom fascia which is just plastic with vinyl stuck on it. The audio installer said by using the flexible plastic the custom facia would have the curve shape as the original compartment lid shad. Due to warm weather, this plastic is out of shape so I recommend you ask your installer either use the Stinger fascia or maybe try fibreglass.
sorry mate no photo atm but I'll try to take it.