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car stereo equipment isn't an investment
7 inch screen mounting in a 98-02
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Very likely!
But by 'just me' do you mean that other brands can throw a topo on the screen? I understand that I'm asking this question to a guy who has a very nice Ipad on a mount an has no use for built-in maps.exactly why I put it in 'quotes'.
I was just playin with you Oregon.
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well . the second unit arrived DOA. It boots up, but the screen is non responsivejust an ebay special. I have no desire to spend a bunch on car stereo anymore and the namebrands will cost 3x as much for similar features. I use my DroidX for navigation, so I really wanted a indash DVD player with blutooth phone/stereo capability.
7" Double Din Indash Car DVD SD Player Bluetooth Stereo - eBay (item 280706585243 end time Aug-05-11 20:28:53 PDT)
I picked up this model and will sell the other one on craigslist/ebay to recoup most of the money back. I had a feeling that the rotating screen was going to be a problem and this works better because it has a volume knob.
D2102 Eonon 6.2"HD LCD 2Din InDash Car TV DVD Player e | eBay
Looks like I'll be buying the more expensive namebrand unit afterall.
Only 19, 20, and 31 MUST be hooked up for it to turn on and function. i have everything soldered properly and still nothing.
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i had really good luck with my Premier series....it's made by pioneer, but a notch up.
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This is what happens with this pos. The screen stays stuck on the center logo, then the red boxes appear when you touch the screen. Nothing else happens.
I know i have everything wired correctly.
I know i have everything wired correctly.
That really sucks...
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Exactly how is Eclipse basically plug and play? They ship with Toyota harnesses as standard? By the way you know Eclipse is gone right?
Any reputable vendor with a double DIN head unit is "basically plug and play".
On the three 2-Din units I've had (Two Kenwoods, and my current Eclipse AVN726E), none have necessitated the trimming of the plastic bezel/surround.
Yes, Eclipse has exited the consumer market and is only focusing on the OEM market (Lexus, Toyota, etc). Too bad, they made sweet head units.
Yes, Eclipse has exited the consumer market and is only focusing on the OEM market (Lexus, Toyota, etc). Too bad, they made sweet head units.
That was my earlier point to Bama (and later pointedly to KYOSO) about name brand units, they all fit.
I've had 2 or the Eclipse and enjoyed them.
Depending on the unit (like the one I bought which was sold as an aftermarket dealer option), most of the wire harnesses plug right in without harness adapters. Even the steering wheel controls. Mine completely plugged right in until I decided to add amps and stuff. Eclipse/Fujitsu Ten I believe actually makes the OEM navigation used in Toyota/Lexus vehicles. Sad to hear they're done with the aftermarket stuff.
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I finally did what I should have done from the beginning and installed a nice kenwood unit.
re_guderian
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sweet! what model? Now you can hop over to the Electronic Toys section for the topo map upload details.I finally did what I should have done from the beginning and installed a nice kenwood unit.
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It the kenwood DDX418. It was about $100 cheaper on amazon than crutchfield.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004WMMN8E
I used the wiring harness to keep the factory amp.
Amazon.com: Metra 70-8113 Radio Wiring Harness for Toyota Amp Integration 20 Pin: Car Electronics
The factory amp sounds good with the infiniti speakers I installed. I have the rear camera hooked up and will finish mounting it this weekend.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004WMMN8E
I used the wiring harness to keep the factory amp.
Amazon.com: Metra 70-8113 Radio Wiring Harness for Toyota Amp Integration 20 Pin: Car Electronics
The factory amp sounds good with the infiniti speakers I installed. I have the rear camera hooked up and will finish mounting it this weekend.
re_guderian
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ah, so no nav?
Nice! I also like the console with the wood removed.
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re_guderian said:
I use my DroidX for nav in a Motorola window mount. It is connected to the stereo using Bluetooth.
This is an installation of a Pioneer Avic Z3 in a 1998 LX470. Found the curved bezel on eBay and bonded it to the factory bezel.
