Has anyone installed an in-dash TV/DVD unit without the use of the double-din modification?

I want to install it where the navigation is on nav-equipped models, but since I don't have nav there's just a pocket there with a flip cover. Has anyone else done this, and if so, got any pics?

 

like this ?

 

what screen is that? is it motorized?

 

Looks like one of the Alpine TME monitors. It may be motorized, but it's not an in-dash DVD unit. Nice job though, keeping the flip top in tact.

But I'm looking for an in-dash setup. The in-dash will be installed horizontally whereas that monitor was probably installed vertically, which is how the pocket is designed. The in-dash will require a little modification.

 

for the money youll spend on that you might as well just get the DD .... and if your intention is to be original(like be the only one w/ it).... there are a couple people that have flip outs in the little cubby ...

 

Not trying to be original. I just prefer the in-dash unit better. And I'd rather have the monitor higher than where the DD places it. I just want to see others that have done it so I can see the end result and if it was hard to do. As for the money, are you talking about the cost of the unit or the cost of modification/install?

Thanks for the replies and how much did your setup cost including install? I'm assuming your monitor is motorized, correct?

 

my install was like $110 ... so ... ive read that its a little mission to put a flip out in the cubby .... by all means if you have the money you can do w/e you want !

tv=$450 (2 years ago)
dvd=$115
install=$110

but i did all this over a year and a half ago, when the dd was like $500... so i didnt want to spend it ... but ive sold all of that and went the dd route for $283 + the kenwood DD unit .... total was about 1k

 

the DW screen goes into the cubby and can be used for video as well as PC

 

My install will be free because my friend is a professional installer. The only thing I'm worried about is how hard it's going to be because I don't wanna mangle the cubby up for it to work.

 

What are you referring to?

 

VVV See signature VVV The 2005 compatible model is still in development though.

 

I see, that is a beautiful looking setup. But again, at this time I'm looking into those who have installed an in-dash unit into the cubby. I still prefer the in-dash unit over other technologies and that's why I want it. I'm sure if it doesn't work out, I will opt for the DW setup or something similar. I have an 05 so that gives me time to figure out if the way I want it will work before the DW setup is completed anyway. But thanks for giving me other options.

Now, does ANYONE have pics of an in-dash unit installed into the cubby?

 

Theres a couple on g35driver or here http://24.90.124.208/g35mods/

In any case you only have about 5 inches of depth to work with and a head unit isn't gonna fit and allow the cover to close unless you forcefully make room. I.e. cut out either the duct work or part of the stock head unit.