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Is this just too tacky?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by jrod81, Jun 21, 2009.

  1. jrod81

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    Hey guys,
    My wife and I are gearing up for a nationwide roadtrip (63 days). I wanted to get the LockPick for the DVD option while we were driving (mostly for her and then for nights that we are camping), but the temptation to watch a movie while I am driving would be too great. So I was thinking about going with something like the link below, but what do you guys think- is this just too tacky and more than likely just too crappy?
    7 INCH SUNVISOR TFT LCD CAR MONITOR + DVD PLAYER, GRAY:eBay Motors (item 150352706521 end time Jun-20-09 17:43:40 PDT)
     
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    I think it's kinda cool :)
     
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    The fact it's specifically set for the passenger and would be a perfect for your passenger with some earbuds, or a headset. The driver would have a hard time viewing it, so that's a safety plus!! I think this could be a winner!!!
     
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    yeah to be honest i kinda like it... like it alot... just don't want to look like a 16 year old kid or something i guess- then again who cares...
    the main thing i want to know is if there is a way to run it to the aux input bc i hate fm transmitters... they never work
     
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    The sunvisor mounted monitors are the safest way to allow someone in the car to view a monvie without distracting the driver. I don't see it as tacky at all. It is a good choice. Better than the Lockpick.
     
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    cool... if anyone has done this option could you chime in and let us know about the aux input and if the disc skips or anything of that nature
     
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    I can't speak for the dvd skipping or anything, but I don't see why you can buy a double headphone jack :(Gold-plated dual headphone adapter | Cable Adapters | TheSource.ca)
    Thats the wrong size but you get the point. You only need that if you plan on using the aux in for 2 items as I do.
    If you ran a headphone extension cable to the aux and to the screen it would work fine.
    If the screen has a rca jack, then you'd need one of these to convert it:
    Evolution Stereo Y Cable | RCA Audio/Video | TheSource.ca

    These links are just examples...it's late and I can't find the ones I'm looking for.

    I'm looking at getting sunvisors with built in speakers, however you'd still need a dvd player for them.
    I'm going with a half din size to go under the stereo.

    If you haven't done your installation before me I'll let you now how it's gone.
     
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    yeah man let me know how that all works out
     
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    No problem, I've ordered both the half din dvd player now and the 2 screens. So maybe in about 2 weeks I should have it in.
    I'll post back here and show you...maybe I'll make a video of it all finished.
     
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    A nice write up with pics or a video would be very helpful. I think you would be the first on the forums to do this mod. :)
     
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    How is the quality of the hinge? This is a project that I have considered doing in another car (and after your write-up am now considering for the Prius). I hesitated because I was concerned that the weight of the monitor+speaker+whatever else is in there would stress the hinge to the point of the sunvisors no longer staying in position.

    BTW, good job!
     
    #13 TabbedOut, Jul 12, 2009
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    Nice work! :)

    You've likely inspired a bunch of people to do this mod now!
     
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