If I was to buy 2 LCD screens, how hard would it be to install them in my headrests? Can someone explain how I'd go about doing it to install them to my Eclipse headunit?

 

the install in the headrests is actually pretty easy. Just cut the material like they show you (in an X pattern) then use a dremel to get all the foam out. The dremel makes it easy to get out and keeps the cutout nice and neat. Install the mounting frames and screens and your all set. As far as wiring them up, should be pretty straight forward, all plug and play as long as the headunit supports it. Good luck and lets see some pictures when its done.

BREW

 

Now I've just got to figure out where to buy the screens from..

 

what kind do you want? do you know yet?

 

Nope, Im just brain-storming right now. Thats why I figured I'd try to get some help from you guys!

What about hooking power up to them?

I know a local shop has 2 7" LCDs for $500 and I think I could probally get them to do them for $500 installed.

 

well if you can have them installed and still pay the $500 for both screens I say go for it. But if there gonna charge you anymore than $150 to install them, then I would do it myself. Alpine has a real nice screen, but its a little pricey. Look around, try etronics.com they may have something at a pretty good price. I think the power to them is in the harness that connects to the head unit on most of them. Again, should be pretty easy to do.

 

Im not sure what color is going to go well with the beige leather.

I found this, which seem to be nice but kind of pricey.

Sony XVMH65 6.5 in Monitor

I'll check out etronics.com, Thanks!

 

If it were me, first off I would go for a quality unit, then decide on what color. But Black would look pretty hot.

 

How am I going to run the wires? Thru the seat or what?

 

I was contemplating removing the airbag from the passenger side and putting a monitor in there with a Playstation or something. There appears to be enough room but I haven't ripped it apart yet. Nothing like a Playstation for the friends on a road trip!

 

Yeh, just run them out the bottom of the headrest and into the seat back. Route them towards the inside edge of the seat so when they come out you can run them right under the center console and you'll never see the wires. Except maybe a little bit where it comes out of the headrest and goes into the back of the seat.

*off to check some more dealer inventory, incase I need to trade my truck next week*

 

Thumper do a search on RamSS/T as he had a detailed install thread with pics of his head rest montiors he installed in his truck. He of course did an amazing job.
Later Trev

 

send you headrests to me,ill install 2 7" monitors for $450 and ship them back to you.i can get them from a wholesaler and install them.i can get you pics of mine if you like.and wiring them up is pretty easy and i could include directions for you.

sikassscivic@aol.com

 

Sending you an email right now.

 

reply sent,this offer is open to anyone interested.