View Full Version : Honda S2000 - Fitting 7" LCD into the dash.
xrapidx
27-03-2008, 03:21 PM
Does anyone know a place in Cape Town that could do a decent job of fitting a 7" LCD into the dash of my S2000? I'd like to do this and run the cable to underneath the passenger seat to a CarPC.
I can then connect that to GPS, the OBII Connector, AMP, etc....
I need some respectible that isn't going to screw up the dash, or the wires behind it, someone that'll take responsibilty for their work, I can get the LCD myself...
No reply yet?
I wonder if Hi-Fi Corp are any good? I was thinking of getting them to fit a screen into my car.
They charge R440 (iirc) for a roof mount and 2 or 3 hundred for a dash mount.
xrapidx
28-03-2008, 10:39 AM
No reply yet?
I wonder if Hi-Fi Corp are any good? I was thinking of getting them to fit a screen into my car.
They charge R440 (iirc) for a roof mount and 2 or 3 hundred for a dash mount.
They'll send you to an installer, AFAIK they don't do it themselves.
My installation requires cutting away at the dash, hence the concern, here's an example from S2KI (http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=142163&st=175):
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f363/jdmcrave/IMG_2487.jpg
I see your predicament. For my car it is just matter mounting the screen to the roof, I would do it myself but I am not sure how to run the wires. I guess that it would involve removing one of the side pillar covers and part of the roof lining, I can just see myself messing that up nicely :(
That Honda is a nice car btw.
alf101
28-03-2008, 11:28 AM
There's a place at N1 City, right next to Hi Q that does good work.
Can't remember the name now.
xrapidx
28-03-2008, 11:41 AM
I'll want to get the LCD myself though, I need a special one thats sunlight visible, don't think I'd be able to get it locally.
Dohc-WP
28-03-2008, 07:27 PM
There's a place at N1 City, right next to Hi Q that does good work.
Can't remember the name now.
Radio Autosonic :)
xrapidx
28-03-2008, 08:55 PM
Radio Autosonic :)
You think they can do what I need?
Dohc-WP
28-03-2008, 11:30 PM
Yeah ! they used to be pretty neat and tidy with their work ! Its under new management now so I dont know if their standards are still that high !
PostmanPot
29-03-2008, 10:19 AM
You think they can do what I need?
Seriously doubt it. At least not the Plumstead branch. :p
Look up "Fastcar" and go speak to them about it. Branch in Kenilworth and Maitland.
Juggy
29-03-2008, 11:54 AM
Radio Autosonic :)
Noooooooo, don't do. They ****ed up an install for me before.
You in Jozi or CT?
If you're in CT go to a place on Blauwberg main road called Loud And Clear. Speak to a guy named Mark and tell him exactly what you want. I've had good experiences there and have seen a few awesome installs come out of that shop.
Fudzy
30-03-2008, 04:11 PM
Eish, why do you want to put a screen into your car? :(
Make sure you find a good installation guy, messing with the dash can leave you with alot more unwanted rattles.
xrapidx
30-03-2008, 05:24 PM
Eish, why do you want to put a screen into your car? :(
Make sure you find a good installation guy, messing with the dash can leave you with alot more unwanted rattles.
Satelite Navigation/Music/OBII Connector.
Went and saw Musical Cars in Wynberg, they're suggesting molding something specifically for the dash instead of cutting...
Fudzy
30-03-2008, 09:11 PM
Thats a better option. Also when it comes to selling the car, you can take the screen out without leaving a large gash in the dash.
xrapidx
31-03-2008, 09:37 AM
Thats a better option. Also when it comes to selling the car, you can take the screen out without leaving a large gash in the dash.
They're still going to have to drill holes in the dash for mounting and cabling (I think)
V_Tech
02-04-2008, 08:41 PM
Radio Autosonic can do neat work, go to the one in Durban Rd. Speak to Fritz, that’s if he still works there. I'll check tomorrow. We used to do competitions together.
Just remember: Good Job = Time & Money.
xrapidx
02-04-2008, 08:43 PM
Radio Autosonic can do neat work, go to the one in Durban Rd. Speak to Fritz, that’s if he still works there. I'll check tomorrow. We used to do competitions together.
Just remember: Good Job = Time & Money.
Someone else at work also recommended them today...
Money is not an issue, as long as it's reasonable... Time might be, I don't want to be without my car for long... I've been without it for a week already :(
Highflyer_GP
02-04-2008, 08:48 PM
xrapidx be sure to post a piccie for us when it's done :)
V_Tech
02-04-2008, 08:50 PM
Ask Fritz if you can borrow his M6, but I don't think so. He might have an corsa bakkie you can use.
xrapidx
02-04-2008, 08:53 PM
Ask Fritz if you can borrow his M6, but I don't think so. He might have an corsa bakkie you can use.
I have a second car... I just get withdrawal symtoms... need to go into VTEC at least once a day...
xrapidx
02-04-2008, 08:54 PM
xrapidx be sure to post a piccie for us when it's done :)
I will... I'll pop round on the weekend for a quote.
jetpacman
08-04-2008, 08:45 PM
Ask Fritz if you can borrow his M6, but I don't think so. He might have an corsa bakkie you can use.
I've seen than M6 standing outside Radio Autosonic in Durban Road. Is there so much money to be made in a Radio Autosonic?