Aftermarket indash DVD?

[uzj100]

Aftermarket indash touchscreen nav/dvd/cd?

Has anyone installed the Eclipse AVN5345 or Kenwood DDX7015 into their 100 series? These are both touch screen double din units that allow for dvd, cd, cdr, mp-3, nav and backup camera.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=79834&item=5773303147&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

If yes, please post some pictures and thoughts.

Thanks,

uzj100

 

[ZOX]

I did (Kenwood), and a rear view camera too (instead of the back door cylinder key) on my ’99 LC (HDJ 4,2 diesel). Fit and work perfectly. I can post a picture if you want.

ZOX

 

[uzj100]

Please post pics of the kenwood in the dash and the back up camera. Thank you.

 

[e9999]

Hi Zox, welcome to the Forum! Hope you'll enjoy it.
You may want to tell us a bit about you and your rig?

 

[ZOX]

I find this site some times ago, and first try to read all interesting topics. This is a very good knowledge data base.. I’m from Croatia, Zagreb, I’m 39 years old, and I have my Cruiser since 2002. Before, I had Mercedes G 350, and Cruiser is much more car then Merc. IMHO Merc is very slow truck build for offroad, and Cruiser is great SUV build just for my needs (Comfortable, lots of space for my two daughter, two dogs and a wife and relatively fast- for a diesel). My Cruiser is 1999, 160000 miles, 4.2 diesel, 204 HP, 4 speed automatic, height control, 7 seats, leather and so on. I install Kenwood and rear view camera because I had a problem with rear visibility, also I install HID for better sight during night, and because of appearance too. Since now I don’t have any problems with my cruiser, and that’s it for a first time. I will post some picture during weekend. By.

ZOX

 

[LonghornCruiser]

I have a 99 and was thinking about putting that Kenwood in. Would like to see some pics.

 

[Wilesy]

I just whacked in a Magellan GPS & a navman which works great...

Doesn't have a DVD player though

 

[e9999]

I find this site some times ago, and first try to read all interesting topics. This is a very good knowledge data base.. I’m from Croatia, Zagreb, I’m 39 years old, and I have my Cruiser since 2002. Before, I had Mercedes G 350, and Cruiser is much more car then Merc. IMHO Merc is very slow truck build for offroad, and Cruiser is great SUV build just for my needs (Comfortable, lots of space for my two daughter, two dogs and a wife and relatively fast- for a diesel). My Cruiser is 1999, 160000 miles, 4.2 diesel, 204 HP, 4 speed automatic, height control, 7 seats, leather and so on. I install Kenwood and rear view camera because I had a problem with rear visibility, also I install HID for better sight during night, and because of appearance too. Since now I don’t have any problems with my cruiser, and that’s it for a first time. I will post some picture during weekend. By.

ZOX

All right! always nice to see folks from far away countries. Seems like you have been busy with it too. Don't forget to check the International Forum here where you'd find more info on Diesels etc... (just remember that the Aussies, great folks as they are, are all wild and drive 100 mph for hours on washboard in the middle of nowhere... )

 

[Wilesy]

Yeah,

But we are all a good lookin bunch of blokes though.....

That comment got me thinking about the other weekend, I was driving to the Hunter valley and was travelling at about 140kph and went over a crest and there were 3 ducks in the middle of the road and they immediately took flght.... this was about 4:00am...

Hit me smack bang in the middle of the windscreen and all we saw was all brown stuff splatter all over the front of my truck...not impressed

10 minutes later I ran over a roo! Lucky fr me there as no damage...

..should have stayed home that day!

 

[ZOX]

Kenwood & camera

As I promise, some pictures of my cruiser, kenwood and camera.. P.S. I'm not sure about procedure of attachment (too complicated for me, and too much limitation of size of the picture)

ZOX

 

[Greg B]

Yeah,

But we are all a good lookin bunch of blokes though.....

That comment got me thinking about the other weekend, I was driving to the Hunter valley and was travelling at about 140kph and went over a crest and there were 3 ducks in the middle of the road and they immediately took flght.... this was about 4:00am...

Hit me smack bang in the middle of the windscreen and all we saw was all brown stuff splatter all over the front of my truck...not impressed

10 minutes later I ran over a roo! Lucky fr me there as no damage...

..should have stayed home that day!

3 Ducks and a 'Roo! Man, I've spent all day hunting and not come home with that much game before. Guess I'm not using the right technique.

 

[Bad azz Cruiser]

Hey uzj100 i have the Eclipse avn 2454 installed in my 99 100LC i've had it about a year and it is just AWESOME!!!!!!! I can't say enough about this unit its an all in one has all the features dvd,mp3,navagation,am/fm stereo. i notonly use it for navagation but works as a phone book! you can add monitors, back up cam, has rca jacks to gameing system or connect your video cam to review some offroad footage this unit is great here's some pic so youcan see how it looks installed if you have any questions let me know i'll try to answer them!!

Ben

 

[uzj100]

That looks awesome. Thank you for pictures.

uzj100

 

[Herky]

Did you find out a way to disable the function that prevents DVD's from being played while in motion?

 

[tabraha]

Wow, that eclipse looks great in there! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Bad azz Cruiser]

hey herky theres a wire that connects to the emergency brake just dont connect it! it also allows you to make adjustments to the navi while driving.

 

[Herky]

hey herky theres a wire that connects to the emergency brake just dont connect it! it also allows you to make adjustments to the navi while driving.

Good info! Did you do the install yourself?

 

[Bad azz Cruiser]

Good info! Did you do the install yourself?

no, i had it installed by a local shop he gave me the option.

 

[dnp]

I've been looking at the Pioneer AVIC N1, because I really like all the features. However, looks like the Eclipse has a much cleaner installation (the screen is already up and there's no need to have it come out and flip up) Anyone have an opinion/personal experience on how this unit compares with the Pioneer AVIC N1?

http://www.avic-n1.com/

dnp

 

[Bad azz Cruiser]

I've been looking at the Pioneer AVIC N1, because I really like all the features. However, looks like the Eclipse has a much cleaner installation (the screen is already up and there's no need to have it come out and flip up) Anyone have an opinion/personal experience on how this unit compares with the Pioneer AVIC N1?

http://www.avic-n1.com/

dnp

eclipse has dvd and more features like rca jacks to hook up gameing or vtr also has back up cam option! not sure all the pioneer options it has but don't think it has all the option eclipse does i would really take a close look at both and see what options work for you! as for me i couldn't be happier with my eclipse!!!!