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Bomar
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Yes in my 04 LX there are radio controls
aaronrules
Coolest person you know!
Subbed for third row A/C blanks or reroute
BenCC
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Make 2 V2: BTB (Ball-to-ball) Mount
(This is the updated design. I will remove this line once this thread is completed. For now, I am just posting some pictures.)
In the previous design, the face plate was fixed to the factory panel through three thermal inserts and three nylon screws, as shown in the following picture. I was worried about that in very low and high temperatures, thermal inset may have problem providing secure fixture. The portion of the factory panel where the face plate is fixed is very thin, which is another concern.
The new design uses a bracket to reinforce the factory panel. The three new fixture point are much stronger. The following screen shot shows the overview of the new design.
This is the bracket which mounts at the back of the panel.
This shows a prototype of the bracket installed on the factory panel. All fasteners are 18-8 stainless steel and will be provided.
Three #4 Flat Head Thread-Forming Screws for Plastic
Two 10-24 Nylon-Insert Locknuts (Black-Oxide)
Two 10-24 Socket Head Screws (Black-Oxide)
The design was tested with my scale. It handled 25 lbf like a champ.
(This is the updated design. I will remove this line once this thread is completed. For now, I am just posting some pictures.)
In the previous design, the face plate was fixed to the factory panel through three thermal inserts and three nylon screws, as shown in the following picture. I was worried about that in very low and high temperatures, thermal inset may have problem providing secure fixture. The portion of the factory panel where the face plate is fixed is very thin, which is another concern.
The new design uses a bracket to reinforce the factory panel. The three new fixture point are much stronger. The following screen shot shows the overview of the new design.
This is the bracket which mounts at the back of the panel.
This shows a prototype of the bracket installed on the factory panel. All fasteners are 18-8 stainless steel and will be provided.
Three #4 Flat Head Thread-Forming Screws for Plastic
Two 10-24 Nylon-Insert Locknuts (Black-Oxide)
Two 10-24 Socket Head Screws (Black-Oxide)
The design was tested with my scale. It handled 25 lbf like a champ.
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Bomar
SILVER Star
So awesome
You got it right... I was looking for the one you pointed out.
I don't know if you can control the Tesla unit from there. Maybe extend a USB from the radio.
This is perfect...
You have what I had in mind... I was refering to my search words.
I didn't see this because my search was: "rear radio controls"
BenCC
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jLB
Another one followed me home. Can we keep it?
Make 2 V2: BTB (Ball-to-ball) Mount
(This is the updated design. I will remove this line once this thread is completed. For now, I am just posting some pictures.)
In the previous design, the face plate was fixed to the factory panel through three thermal inserts and three nylon screws, as shown in the following picture. I was worried about that in very low and high temperatures, thermal inset may have problem providing secure fixture. The portion of the factory panel where the face plate is fixed is very thin, which is another concern.
The new design uses a bracket to reinforce the factory panel. The three new fixture point are much stronger. The following screen shot shows the overview of the new design.
View attachment 2290758
View attachment 2290788
This is the bracket which mounts at the back of the panel.
View attachment 2290760
This shows a prototype of the bracket installed on the factory panel. All fasteners are 18-8 stainless steel and will be provided.
Three #4 Flat Head Thread-Forming Screws for Plastic
Two 10-24 Nylon-Insert Locknuts (Black-Oxide)
Two 10-24 Socket Head Screws (Black-Oxide)
View attachment 2290756
The design was tested with my scale. It handled 25 lbf like a champ.
View attachment 2290752
BenCC
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Make 22: Kenwood TM-D710G Remote Head Mount
1 Overview of the Final Product
2 Introduction
This is modeled based on a request from @bub64 . It mounts the head unit of TM-D710G.
3 Design and Fabrication
This head unit is huge compared to everything I have ever mounted in the overhead console. For good visibility, the unit is not fully recessed into the mount and a tilt angle is used. It may block the rearview mirror a little bit. Have to comprise sometime. I don't have a radio on my truck but I am seriously considering this model.
The unit has many contours to match. It took about 15 design iterations. The one in the upper left corner is the first prototype. The white one in the right lower corner is the final prototype.
4 Purchase List to Complete the Installation
None.
9.5 Purchase Link
$50 + USPS Priority. PM for direct Paypal payment.
1 Overview of the Final Product
2 Introduction
This is modeled based on a request from @bub64 . It mounts the head unit of TM-D710G.
3 Design and Fabrication
This head unit is huge compared to everything I have ever mounted in the overhead console. For good visibility, the unit is not fully recessed into the mount and a tilt angle is used. It may block the rearview mirror a little bit. Have to comprise sometime. I don't have a radio on my truck but I am seriously considering this model.
The unit has many contours to match. It took about 15 design iterations. The one in the upper left corner is the first prototype. The white one in the right lower corner is the final prototype.
4 Purchase List to Complete the Installation
None.
9.5 Purchase Link
$50 + USPS Priority. PM for direct Paypal payment.
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cboyd
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Ben, this 710 mount is awesome. I’ve had my radio there for years with some hacks I did a long time ago. I like your visibility angles much better! This is going on my list!
wonder if anyone knows if the 710G and previous 710 heads have the same mount configuration?
wonder if anyone knows if the 710G and previous 710 heads have the same mount configuration?
Make 2 V2: BTB (Ball-to-ball) Mount
(This is the updated design. I will remove this line once this thread is completed. For now, I am just posting some pictures.)
In the previous design, the face plate was fixed to the factory panel through three thermal inserts and three nylon screws, as shown in the following picture. I was worried about that in very low and high temperatures, thermal inset may have problem providing secure fixture. The portion of the factory panel where the face plate is fixed is very thin, which is another concern.
The new design uses a bracket to reinforce the factory panel. The three new fixture point are much stronger. The following screen shot shows the overview of the new design.
View attachment 2290758
View attachment 2290788
This is the bracket which mounts at the back of the panel.
View attachment 2290760
This shows a prototype of the bracket installed on the factory panel. All fasteners are 18-8 stainless steel and will be provided.
Three #4 Flat Head Thread-Forming Screws for Plastic
Two 10-24 Nylon-Insert Locknuts (Black-Oxide)
Two 10-24 Socket Head Screws (Black-Oxide)
View attachment 2290756
The design was tested with my scale. It handled 25 lbf like a champ.
View attachment 2290752
Holy COW! That is looking AMAZING! Can't wait!
Hi Ben- put me on the list when this is ready (Make 2 V2: BTB (Ball-to-ball) Mount)
