flip down monitor roof
10-23-2008, 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by de_smet_h' post='700838' date='Oct 23 2008, 03:55 AM
Hi,
I want to install a flip down monitor. Does somebody has experience with this? pictures how to install? which types can be installed, links, ....
I want to install a flip down monitor. Does somebody has experience with this? pictures how to install? which types can be installed, links, ....
I have 2 little ones that ride in the back seat from time to time so DVD entertainment was a must. I made a little unit that sits on the center console and utilizes a portable dvd player. It's a perfect viewing distance for them and it doesn't get in the way of my rearview mirror and the location allows me to easily load different dvds throughout the trip.
If interested I can post some pics later when I get home.
Good luck ~Case
10-23-2008, 09:37 AM
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I have driven a car with that flip down monitor before and I was shocked at how much the rearview mirror was obstructed!! 
I think they make it unsafe to drive the car myself! 
I think they make it unsafe to drive the car myself!
10-23-2008, 10:01 AM
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I believe you will have to look into the headrest monitors rather then the flip down due to the location of the sunroof and rear map light console I don't think there is any room to mount a flip down. tyr looking into the oem bmw headrest monitors for the X5's those might work.
10-23-2008, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Case' post='700984' date='Oct 23 2008, 08:32 AM
I too looked around for this mod awhile back without much luck.
I have 2 little ones that ride in the back seat from time to time so DVD entertainment was a must. I made a little unit that sits on the center console and utilizes a portable dvd player. It's a perfect viewing distance for them and it doesn't get in the way of my rearview mirror and the location allows me to easily load different dvds throughout the trip.
If interested I can post some pics later when I get home.
Good luck ~Case
I have 2 little ones that ride in the back seat from time to time so DVD entertainment was a must. I made a little unit that sits on the center console and utilizes a portable dvd player. It's a perfect viewing distance for them and it doesn't get in the way of my rearview mirror and the location allows me to easily load different dvds throughout the trip.
If interested I can post some pics later when I get home.
Good luck ~Case
please post some pics. my little ones want to watch dvds too
thanks,
will
10-23-2008, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by southgate' post='701200' date='Oct 23 2008, 11:50 AM
I was looking into headrest monitors but I was going to use them rarely,so decided not to get
I was at the BMW dealership the other day and I noticed that they had a headrest display with DVD player that can be a added option. Maybe that can be an option for you.
10-24-2008, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by cleung' post='701289' date='Oct 23 2008, 02:01 PM
I believe you will have to look into the headrest monitors rather then the flip down due to the location of the sunroof and rear map light console I don't think there is any room to mount a flip down. tyr looking into the oem bmw headrest monitors for the X5's those might work.
I think flip downs look tacky unless its a van or a suv. not for coupes or sedans..
Headrest monitors would look 100 times better