A little b-day bling for my Crewzer

98 SNAKE EATER · 06-09-08, 01:21 PM

Mom got them for my B-day

Matches the interior (sortof), has inputs for video games and doesn't block my rear view like the larger units that mount in the middle

And this is what the Mrs. got me

Should be arriving tomorrow

NLXTACY · 06-09-08, 01:42 PM

More info more info more info!!!!!

BTW I really like your rack. Need to find that link again that shows it.

98 SNAKE EATER · 06-09-08, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by NLXTACY

More info more info more info!!!!!

BTW I really like your rack. Need to find that link again that shows it.

9" screens, 16:9 aspect, dual video inputs, IR remotes, adjustable color/bightness/tint/aspect/etc.

$100 bucks a pop on fleabay

As for the rack, here are a couple of build threads:

http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...ml#post1953181

http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...ml#post2158465

Joe Egolf · 06-09-08, 02:09 PM

You have a great Mom and wife.You must have been very good this year??

NLXTACY · 06-09-08, 02:30 PM

Oh SNAKE, I was meaning to ask the first time I saw them, where did you get the "Heyco watertight plugs"? I have searched hi and lo and can't find these things since the company was bought out.

sseaman · 06-09-08, 02:35 PM

sweet setup

mot · 06-09-08, 03:38 PM

NICE!

thestallionq8 · 06-09-08, 03:54 PM

Sweet extras! I want some! :P

Grolar · 06-09-08, 03:57 PM

You got pimped!
Does this setup help to switch the passengers in the rear to "silent" mode? If so, I'm interested

sandcruiser · 06-09-08, 04:47 PM

Sweet new surfboard!

Oh, wait... um... forget it.

the rear monitors do look nice- almost stock-looking.

98 SNAKE EATER · 06-09-08, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Egolf

You have a great Mom and wife.You must have been very good this year??

I think they just feel bad for me since I'm selling my car

Quote:

Originally Posted by NLXTACY

Oh SNAKE, I was meaning to ask the first time I saw them, where did you get the "Heyco watertight plugs"? I have searched hi and lo and can't find these things since the company was bought out.

I got them from a local electrical surplus store (SkyCraftSurplus)

fitty cents a pop and they work great

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Originally Posted by Grolar

You got pimped!
Does this setup help to switch the passengers in the rear to "silent" mode? If so, I'm interested

See those earmuffs hanging?

That's MY silent mode

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Originally Posted by sandcruiser

Sweet new surfboard!

Oh, wait... um... forget it.

the rear monitors do look nice- almost stock-looking.

Thanx

Unfortunately, I only get to surf the net nowadays

98 SNAKE EATER · 06-11-08, 12:46 PM

OK, the HU arrived yesterday

It's a Sony XAVW1

Here are some install pix:

I started by wiring up a Metra Toyo harness (solder/heatshrink)

Then I sized it up next to the factory HU

Attached the factory mounting brackets

Once I had her all plugged up and bolted in, the front panel wouldn't fit because of the wood trim

Didn't look right without it, so I trimmed the bottom portion off and it was good to go

I must say, the sound is incredible!!

Even with the stock speakers, it's night and day difference from the factory HU.

Since it's 5.1, I'll soon be adding a hidden center channel behind the cupholder slot above the HU as well as reverse, forward and rock cams (gunna put all of the Aux inputs to good use lol)

Added a power switch for the rear visors and mounted it in the moonroof switch panel

And here's a shot of the navigation system

NLXTACY · 06-11-08, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 98 SNAKE EATER

And here's a shot of the navigation system

Looks stock

mot · 06-11-08, 03:19 PM

Oh, man... that's incredible!!!

Not sure if it's something that a

man like myself can tackle, but it's now on my list.

Thanks for sharing and enjoy the fruit of your work!

Mot

Clarkie · 06-13-08, 06:09 PM

That setup is killa man top job

98 SNAKE EATER · 06-13-08, 06:21 PM

Thanx guys

Didn't have much time to play with her today, but I did manage to install the game inputs for the kiddies

I'll get started on the cameras tomorrow...

gnx7 · 06-13-08, 07:16 PM

I'll be interested in the part where you replace all the crappy factory door speakers and make it stealth fitting behind the stock enclosures!

Looks good so far!

BTW- What are those 4 switches on the center console to the right of the eBrake? Lights... or heated seats?

98 SNAKE EATER · 06-13-08, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by gnx7

I'll be interested in the part where you replace all the crappy factory door speakers and make it stealth fitting behind the stock enclosures!

Looks good so far!

BTW- What are those 4 switches on the center console to the right of the eBrake? Lights... or heated seats?

Well, I do have some old KEF KAR 110m's and 160Q's laying around, but to tell you the truth, the difference in sound between the stock HU and this one is night and day

Even with the $h!tty OEM speakers, the sound is amazing

I'll most likely run it like this for a while until I feel like tearing into the doors

As for the switches, they're for the rack/bumper lights

kup99 · 06-13-08, 08:13 PM

Awesome Job... unfortunately I will probably be ordering some too!! sorry to copy, but they look great!!

kup99 · 06-13-08, 08:43 PM

Are those wireless headphones?

98 SNAKE EATER · 06-13-08, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kup99

Are those wireless headphones?

Nah, just a little ear protection for when I let the big guns loose

YouTube - Nathan Airchime K3HA Shop Test

kup99 · 06-13-08, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 98 SNAKE EATER

Nah, just a little ear protection for when I let the big guns loose

YouTube - Nathan Airchime K3HA Shop Test

I've seen a bunch of videos before... they always make me laugh... you and your horns.... Very nice job.. good luck selling the T.A.!!

nicholas · 06-14-08, 05:19 PM

Nice set up!

98 SNAKE EATER · 06-20-08, 07:37 PM

OK, here's the center channel I've been working on:

Don't let the fleamarket brand name throw you, it's basically a discontinued 7 speaker Clarion SRK5 that's been rebadged as a Pyle and sold for half price

Had to hack the crap out of it and epoxy the two subs upsidedown (ghetto, I know), but it works just fine

Tried it out on a jump box and it sounds great

I'll install the amp in the quarter panel tomorrow...

Ebag333 · 06-21-08, 12:20 AM

That's slick.

How big are those speakers?

98 SNAKE EATER · 06-21-08, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Ebag333

That's slick.

How big are those speakers?

The 5 fullrange speakers are 3/4" and the 2 midbass drivers are 1"

sseaman · 06-23-08, 07:20 AM

man you are hardcore. So where is the generator mounted to run all the electronics and lights?

robmir · 06-27-08, 10:03 PM

I let you alone for 3 weeks until I have a minute to check what's new in the forum, saw your PM, followed your link and you made my jaw fall streight down to the floor !!!!!

What you did to fit the center channel is amazing.

Regarding how much the receiver stick out in the dash against the OEM HU, I told you, is a lot.

Mine doesn't have the wood trim and since is the older dash model I hope it would look more concealed.

But now it makes me think that my slide out XAV-7W has a better view position for the passenger (and the driver !!!!!!) when compared with the XAV-1W but I got it already and is time to move on to a newer and better spec HU.

I didn't have yet a spare minute to work in my FZJ80, since I am working full time together with my new tenants to have ready the new store showroom which I hope will be in a couple of weeks.

They got already so many suspension kits, front bumpers and rear bumpers (both from aussies and local manufacturers), roof tents, lights (Hella, Light Force, PIAA) winchs (Warn,Ramsey, Iron Man), GPS, CB radios, and many many many other goodies and gadgets for all the Toyota's series available here but also for the latest Nissan Patrol, the Ford F-150 4X4 , Dodge Ram, and the Chevy's pickups and SUV's I hope they will blast every other 4 wheeler store in the country.

It has been years since I attended my last SEMA show but seems I will be already there this year make up to what I missed and help them to source the latest accesories as to sell here!!!!

GAS-A-LOT! · 06-27-08, 10:14 PM

Heyco watertight plugs???????????????????????

what are those and why do I want them?

98 SNAKE EATER · 06-27-08, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by robmir

Regarding how much the receiver stick out in the dash against the OEM HU, I told you, is a lot.

I'm actually working on a fix for this

There's still a bit of room behind the HU, so I'm gunna weld a center section onto another set of OEM brackets and drill new holes about half inch back to pull the HU flush with the trim

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Originally Posted by GAS-A-LOT!

Heyco watertight plugs???????????????????????

what are those and why do I want them?

They're basically waterproof wiring grommets