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Old 03-03-2005 | 11:46 PM
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here is why i cant see out the rear view...

Old 03-03-2005 | 11:58 PM
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Old 03-04-2005 | 12:00 AM
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here is why i cant see out the rear view...

What monitors are those in the head rests? I'm wanting them for my kids and (even in the pictures) those look pretty clear.
Old 03-04-2005 | 12:04 AM
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i was thinking of getting monitors in the head rests but was very unsure but after seeing that ^^^^^ im totally gonna do it..... Your box is awsome.......
Old 03-04-2005 | 12:10 AM
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thanks...

the headrests are from myron davis....(it comes already mounted in the new headrests...my stock ones are still intact)

monitors are very bright, and have a wide view angle...(helps for the hump rider...)

the rear set is just for show...don't need them, but the traffic behind me gets a free show....
Old 03-04-2005 | 12:16 AM
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This is what mine looks like for now........








the pics arent that good i took them with my beat up cell phone
Old 03-04-2005 | 12:23 AM
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the dual flipdown is a good look...

and you still get to keep the factory dome light...
and the rear view one helps out the front seat riders.
Old 03-04-2005 | 05:43 AM
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someone's gotta add'em to the back of the front seats

like airplane tray tables, covered back side for use or flip it over and latch it back to the seat at a slight angle

comfy viewing angle, stealthy when stowed, ablility to run a larger monitor than a dinky headrest will allow

i am just way too lazy to build this, but it sounds neat
i would buy it if someone built it.....
Old 03-04-2005 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by dgHotLava
here is why i cant see out the rear view...

good god. can i ride in your trunk?
Old 03-04-2005 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by peabe
Originally Posted by dgHotLava
here is why i cant see out the rear view...

good god. can i ride in your trunk?
Ha Ha Yeah that is one nice setup!
Old 03-04-2005 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by peabe

good god. can i ride in your trunk?
Old 03-04-2005 | 07:49 PM
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so nobody wants to try the seatback monitor mounts????
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Originally Posted by TXboxdriver
so nobody wants to try the seatback monitor mounts????
while i agree thats a very cool idea...:::writes this down:::

i think the screens would end up too low...you would end up staring at your knees to watch the screen...
thats not a comfortable viewing angle...2-5 inches down from eye-level has been shown to be the most comfortable angle...

but it would still be a cool show....
Old 03-04-2005 | 11:09 PM
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not if they were 15" or bigger.......

i will do some measurements and toss one of my flat screens in there, I might have to expend some effort though..........
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Originally Posted by TXboxdriver
not if they were 15" or bigger.......

i will do some measurements and toss one of my flat screens in there, I might have to expend some effort though..........
the bigger you go the more you will have to look down...

the screen in my pic above is a 15.4 wide...

now keep in mind there is a support structure thats another inch or two around....
now picture that screen in the seat back in the picture...
start at the top of the seat...come down 5-6 inches for the headrest posts to clear...
now add the 1-2 inch frame of the screen...and you now can see where the monitor will be...
down at your ankles...

smaller screens will bring the viewing angle up to a more comfortable level...
Old 03-05-2005 | 12:32 AM
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ok ok

it sounded better in my head
there had to be a solution though
headrest monitors are too small, personally speaking
and flip-downs are so bulky and NOT hide-able

wait, why do i care what happens back there

I know, I'll get my old friend Ghetto Bob to put one in my steering wheel

GO GO IMAX!!!!!
Old 03-05-2005 | 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted by TXboxdriver
I know, I'll get my old friend Ghetto Bob to put one in my steering wheel

GO GO IMAX!!!!!
too funny...
Old 03-06-2005 | 07:24 AM
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I honestly believe in the "Bigger is Better" concept. altho I wont pay for it. Plus im into the idea of easy concealment.




Measely 8" Sunvisors, 7" Rearview
Old 03-06-2005 | 08:40 AM
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seriously, i have seen it done
the harness has wnough wires

just gotta make a fiberglass mold

it pretty cool, and born in TX
as far as I know..........
Old 03-06-2005 | 08:50 AM
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korbendalis i like you rear view mirror LCD. what are they 7"? I have a 6" widescreen RVM too made by XO Vision...




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