New Double Din Install With Vent Modifications - Page 4

e36 emthree · 03-27-2006, 09:51 PM

thanks

ca1242 · 03-28-2006, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by bigjae1976

Nope, you're good. I had to cut off a corner of the louver on the side. You haven't f*cked up....yet

You can get ABS from home depot. I used a heat gun to put a 90 degree bend in the ABS. Worked out good.

I have never seen ABS @ Home Depot before. In what section do they have it? I normally get mine from Select Products, but it is a good thing to know when I am out and are in a hurry.

bigjae1976 · 03-28-2006, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ca1242

I have never seen ABS @ Home Depot before. In what section do they have it? I normally get mine from Select Products, but it is a good thing to know when I am out and are in a hurry.

You've never seen it there? All the home depots have it. I can't believe and idiot like you can't find it.

J/k...I meant to say parts express. So that makes me the idiot

rcurley55 · 03-28-2006, 10:19 AM

just search the yellow pages for a plastic supply house - someone who cuts plexiglass should have it...

ca1242 · 03-28-2006, 11:17 AM

You could also stop by a local stereo shop. If they are nice, they might sell you/give you a piece.

ekboi83 · 03-29-2006, 12:24 AM

nice work dude..

xxcosmicxx · 03-31-2006, 01:10 PM

Once you modify the A/C vents, do you have to fabricate a custom bracket to mount these...

... I am not talking about the bexel on the sides of the face plate, I mean the brackets that the unit would sit in.

Thanks

rcurley55 · 03-31-2006, 01:39 PM

^^yes

xxcosmicxx · 03-31-2006, 01:46 PM

Any pics or advice on this...

bigjae1976 · 03-31-2006, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by xxcosmicxx

Any pics or advice on this...

It depends. Some will come with a cage and/or brackets which makes things very easy. Otherwise, look at how Rcurley55 did his. He basically make a piece of MDF, attached it to the head unit. You will need longer screws...go to home depot.

Then he made some MDF brackets that were screwed to the carrier from the top. Then he screwed the brackets together. The time consuming part is lining the head unit up with the trim. You actually have to angle the head unit slightly downward.

Cutting the ductwork is the easy part.

x10s · 04-19-2006, 10:17 PM

Ive been debating between a pop out head unit and this double DIN, this definately seals the deal. Looks so clean, I hope to have the same up soon. Awesome work.

rcurley55 · 04-19-2006, 10:56 PM

I never angled mine downward - this is because I chose to recess my head back further then most. The trim piece could then make up the distance - I think it looks best that way rather then some of the other installs I've seen - just a personal opinion.

bigjae1976 · 04-20-2006, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by rcurley55

I never angled mine downward - this is because I chose to recess my head back further then most. The trim piece could then make up the distance - I think it looks best that way rather then some of the other installs I've seen - just a personal opinion.

I had to on mine to get the antenna plug to clear the vents. I could have cut the vents a little deeper but oh well.

Also, I had a real bad glare, so angling it downward cut down on the glare slightly.

rcurley55 · 04-20-2006, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bigjae1976

Also, I had a real bad glare, so angling it downward cut down on the glare slightly.

This has always been my concern with these units - I know the issue is there in carputers, I guess it's also the same with car audio specific gear

makes sense considering the touchscreen technology isn't any different.

SrCsTc · 04-20-2006, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by rcurley55

This has always been my concern with these units - I know the issue is there in carputers, I guess it's also the same with car audio specific gear

makes sense considering the touchscreen technology isn't any different.

It's not a problem with all. I had an alpine flipout when I first got my E46 and it sucked worse that a carpc lcd. then i got a Pioneer and the difference was amazing. It was perfect during the day. All the Pioneers I've tried have been great.

rcurley55 · 04-20-2006, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SrCsTc

It's not a problem with all. I had an alpine flipout when I first got my E46 and it sucked worse that a carpc lcd. then i got a Pioneer and the difference was amazing. It was perfect during the day. All the Pioneers I've tried have been great.

hmmm - good to know - I'm really concerned about this. I had originally intended to keep the factory head, but after driving my brother's 330 with that POS icelink in there (I just can't stand the interface - and I'm no numbskull) I think I need another way of integrating my ipod - the alpine high speed connection seems to be the best out...so I may go to widescreen sooner then I originally thought.

SrCsTc · 04-20-2006, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by rcurley55

hmmm - good to know - I'm really concerned about this. I had originally intended to keep the factory head, but after driving my brother's 330 with that POS icelink in there (I just can't stand the interface - and I'm no numbskull) I think I need another way of integrating my ipod - the alpine high speed connection seems to be the best out...so I may go to widescreen sooner then I originally thought.

Do yourself a favor, get the Z1!!

bigjae1976 · 04-20-2006, 06:38 PM

My Pioneer flipout never had a glare issue.

I'm about to chuck this POS Eclipse iPod adaptor out my window. Don't buy an Eclipse with the hopes that they have a great iPod interface. Although it does display the entire title.

torresmd · 04-20-2006, 07:45 PM

I can't wait to install my Z1. Just waiting for the bezel....hurry Rich!

FlyingPen · 04-20-2006, 08:47 PM

You can also get antiglare screen protectors from www.boxwave.com

03-28-2006, 10:19 AM	#64
rcurley55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: SF, CA Posts: 1,621 My Ride: 2001 IR M3 Coupe View My Garage	just search the yellow pages for a plastic supply house - someone who cuts plexiglass should have it... __________________ *Life's too short not to be M-Powered*

03-28-2006, 11:17 AM	#65
ca1242 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 7,580 My Ride: 2003 330i View My Garage	You could also stop by a local stereo shop. If they are nice, they might sell you/give you a piece. __________________

03-31-2006, 01:10 PM	#67
xxcosmicxx OEM BMW Parts Specialist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Eastern Seaboard Posts: 2,796 My Ride: RD Sport Tornado 3.0 View My Garage	Once you modify the A/C vents, do you have to fabricate a custom bracket to mount these... ... I am not talking about the bexel on the sides of the face plate, I mean the brackets that the unit would sit in. Thanks __________________

03-31-2006, 01:39 PM	#68
rcurley55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: SF, CA Posts: 1,621 My Ride: 2001 IR M3 Coupe View My Garage	^^yes __________________ *Life's too short not to be M-Powered*

03-31-2006, 01:46 PM	#69
xxcosmicxx OEM BMW Parts Specialist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Eastern Seaboard Posts: 2,796 My Ride: RD Sport Tornado 3.0 View My Garage	Any pics or advice on this... __________________

03-27-2006, 09:51 PM	#61
e36 emthree Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Diego / Bay Area Posts: 319 My Ride: e46 TiAg 330ci View My Garage	thanks

03-29-2006, 12:24 AM	#66
ekboi83 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: nc Posts: 14 My Ride: 2004 m3 View My Garage	nice work dude..

04-19-2006, 10:17 PM	#71
x10s Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 9 My Ride: 325Ci Jet Black View My Garage	Awesome Ive been debating between a pop out head unit and this double DIN, this definately seals the deal. Looks so clean, I hope to have the same up soon. Awesome work.

04-19-2006, 10:56 PM	#72
rcurley55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: SF, CA Posts: 1,621 My Ride: 2001 IR M3 Coupe View My Garage	I never angled mine downward - this is because I chose to recess my head back further then most. The trim piece could then make up the distance - I think it looks best that way rather then some of the other installs I've seen - just a personal opinion. __________________ *Life's too short not to be M-Powered*

04-20-2006, 06:38 PM	#78
bigjae1976 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: S. Korea Posts: 9,187 My Ride: 04 330Ci Mystic Blue View My Garage	My Pioneer flipout never had a glare issue. I'm about to chuck this POS Eclipse iPod adaptor out my window. Don't buy an Eclipse with the hopes that they have a great iPod interface. Although it does display the entire title. __________________ Active Autowerke /// UUC /// Vorshlag /// Bilstein /// Magnaflow /// ICE by Ascendant, Sundown, Oz, and Audiocontrol My Car Domain Page My Garage Sale

04-20-2006, 07:45 PM	#79
torresmd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 40 My Ride: 2004 Imola Red Cab View My Garage	I can't wait to install my Z1. Just waiting for the bezel....hurry Rich!

04-20-2006, 08:47 PM	#80
FlyingPen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 82 My Ride: M3 01 Vert View My Garage	You can also get antiglare screen protectors from www.boxwave.com

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