I did use the search function, but did not really come up with anything.

OK here is the background.....

I am finally able to retire my 95 M3 from daily driver duty and make it a dedicated auto-x car. The car that I intend to make my new daily driver is a MCS. I currently have the Alpine PowerNAV DVD based navigation system installed in the M3 using the Alpine CVA-1005 flip out screen head unit. I want to transplant this system to the Mini.

I know the stock radio in the the Mini is a standard din size but I was wondering how the flip out screen fit and what it looks like in the car. Specifically, will the screen come out all the way, etc.

 

not my car.. these were taken at Atlanta mini birthday party at Rspeed in Atlanta

 

Great, that is what I was looking for. You (or anybody else) would not happen to know if anything special needed to be done to install it so that the screen could come out properly. I looks as if the head unit was not installed completely into the dash.

 

I saw pictures of another one. I don't have the pictures, but I remember that
the screen didn't sit staight up. When it flips up, it hits the ring of the Spedo.
It just didn't look like it fit.
I assume that is they this one is popped out a little bit, to avoid that problem.

 

I have the Eclipse unit and it is adjustabele as far as teh tilt back goes so you can set it to fit perfectly. Additionally if can rotate left or rite a few degrees for optimal viewing. From this angle it looks as if the nav system controls are unusable but you can stil lreach them without lowering he screen. the only real negative is the gas gage is not visable.There are a bunch of pics on my site of the audio install and gear that might help as well, RandyPage Title maxmini audio page

 

Maxmini, you have a sweet car.

How do you like that Eclipse deck? Have you had experience with any others? I myself am looking for an in-dash screen as well...

Anyone else have any pics or input on your decks? Thanks!

 

Great pics!

I'm thinking of having a custom switch put in to alternate the GPS screen into a DVD screen with a switch. Can the DVD head units out there play a DVD without their own LCD being out and up?

Can I get a slot loading DVD player anyplace?
Thanks,
Kurt

PS: I know people will say you can't do this, but I know an installer who will. I haven't talked to him about head units yet so I'm asking here first.

 

Another in dash screen from MINI2 with PS2 on the europarcel shelf (right hand driver)

 

>>not my car.. these were taken at Atlanta mini birthday party at Rspeed in Atlanta
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minihune!!! You rock! Thats exactly what i was looking for DVD/GPS system....

Do you have ANY other information on that setup?!? please!

 

>>I have the Eclipse unit and it is adjustabele as far as teh tilt back goes so you can set it to fit perfectly. Additionally if can rotate left or rite a few degrees for optimal viewing. From this angle it looks as if the nav system controls are unusable but you can stil lreach them without lowering he screen. the only real negative is the gas gage is not visable.There are a bunch of pics on my site of the audio install and gear that might help as well, RandyPage Title maxmini audio page

I'm not sure i understand why you've got both systems? If you've got the factory NAV, why a second one?

 

i see that its a pioneer, that helps me a bit

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pn...006481,00.html

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pn...6_3151,00.html

(copy and paste links)

similar to that setup, GPS/DVD combo. Cept i dont think its GPS, its just navigation. oh well, works for me!

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I looked at Alpine, Pioneer, Kenwood and Sony and a few off brands as well. The eclipse had the fewest beels and whistles , would be very expensive to add a TV module to but the picture quality was far and away the best. They also offer a two year warrenty while all the others are a year or less which tells me a lot about their build quality.After seeing the various screens the choice was clear to me . Good luck,RandyPage Title maxmini home site

 

The picture quality of the Eclipse is much better than the converted Nav system screens. Additionally the head unit does a wonderfull job controlling and tuning the rest of the audio system , amp, speakers and MP3 player.Best of all it dissapears into the dash when i don't want it to be seen.Randy

 

>>minihune!!! You rock! Thats exactly what i was looking for DVD/GPS system....
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>>Do you have ANY other information on that setup?!? please!
It is from MINI2.com in the gallery section personals -check for adam lewin.
http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/gallery_1175.html
It's a seven inch kenwood touch screen and PS 2.

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ALOHA

 

I love technology!! Feel so lucky to be alive in this day & age. Should I get a kido or two one day, I'll get one of those, absolutely :smile:

 

Passenger side PARCEL Shelf?I have never heard of such a thing, or saw pictures of one. Where can I get one?
PM me if you know.

 

on the flip out screens... I would like to keep the stock radio deck and add a screen somewhere in the car... I was thinking under the "switches" however Im not sure there is enough room. The idea is to keep the car looking standard from the outsiders looking in, but have the cool kids toys. Any other ideas of mounting a screen.... I have thought about a sun visor screen set up, but....... I think that impare my driving. Any ideas would be great. Thank you.

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