I have a ? can anyone help me? (autobilia you can probably answer this)

Koolman2005

I want to get a flip down screen for my car. Ok well i want to hook a DVD player up to it. does the screen have a hook up on it to plug the DVD player in it?(OR PS2) LMK thanks

Koolman2005

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baird34

yes it should have the hookups coming out the back of the LCD screen u purchase. before you buy it make sure to research the product and ask whoever u are buyin it from any questions you may have.

oh and the cheaper route is probably goin with the PS2 if u want DVD, b/c auto dvd players are not too cheap. plus that way u also have the option of the video games. at least thats what i plan on doing this coming spring . gotta get myself ready for the shows this summer.

autobilia

<< <i>yes it should have the hookups coming out the back of the LCD screen u purchase. before you buy it make sure to research the product and ask whoever u are buyin it from any questions you may have.

oh and the cheaper route is probably goin with the PS2 if u want DVD, b/c auto dvd players are not too cheap. plus that way u also have the option of the video games. at least thats what i plan on doing this coming spring . gotta get myself ready for the shows this summer. >>



they usually have AV Cable plugs in the back of them. I was just looking into the DVD players. Debating on getting a PS2 or a region free DVD player. they have the portable region free DVD players for like $68 on Ebay. I order movies fromt he UK from time to time because they are cheaper, but are region 2. I had Jackie Brown (region 2) over a year before it was released in the states.

autobilia

Here is what I may get (something like this).

Link

Koolman2005

how would u hook that up to a Flip down scree.. that would probably take a lot of work wouldnt it..... thats sweet.. i might get someting like that too

autobilia

<< <i>how would u hook that up to a Flip down scree.. that would probably take a lot of work wouldnt it..... thats sweet.. i might get someting like that too >>



The flip down monitor, depending on what brand, should have AV plugs to hook it into. I am still deciding on which ones I want to get.

Koolman2005

that thing is kool.. but it would probably suck trying to put it in and hooking it up to a flip down monitor wouldnt it?

autobilia

Nope because the flipdown monitor will be behind the driver (against the law for it to be placed where the driver can see it).

Koolman2005

sorry for all the questions but... dont you put that thing in where you usually put a cd player? if you do then how do u hook it up? do u run a cable straight from the thing to the monitor. LMK tanks

autobilia

<< <i>sorry for all the questions but... dont you put that thing in where you usually put a cd player? if you do then how do u hook it up? do u run a cable straight from the thing to the monitor. LMK tanks >>



It all depends. You can't install a PS2 where your CD is. They just mount it between the driver/passager seat or under the seat. The flipdown monitor hangs from the ceiling

Koolman2005

ok.. kool thanks for helping me with all my ?'s

baird34

ill be installing my playstation 2 and lcd monitor in there area where my passanger side air bag is. (cant exactly put it behind me b/c by the time my interior is done... im not gonna have any backseats)

autobilia

hehe.. I prefer passenger space.

battier

what kind of car you have

autobilia

<< <i>what kind of car you have >>



Just bought a 99 Chevy venture minivan (fully loaded). Now I need to add a DVD or PS2, monitor, and get the front 2 windows tinted even darker. I'll be all set.

ScoutDawg

i just finished the stereo and video in my friends car he actually just got back from nopi nationals
instead of getting a flip down just get a nice 7'' or larger lcd monitor and mold it in anywhere you like
and hooking it up is as easy as hooking it up to your tv in your house almost red/white/and yellow plugs
figure on buying an inverter for your ps2 if thats what you are running and you may want to look into a
nice optima battery as well. Remember your ps2 only works 2 ways laying flat or standing on its end
try and put in into something at an angle nd it dosent like to read the disc
hope this helps a bit

autobilia

<< <i>i just finished the stereo and video in my friends car he actually just got back from nopi nationals
instead of getting a flip down just get a nice 7'' or larger lcd monitor and mold it in anywhere you like
and hooking it up is as easy as hooking it up to your tv in your house almost red/white/and yellow plugs
figure on buying an inverter for your ps2 if thats what you are running and you may want to look into a
nice optima battery as well. Remember your ps2 only works 2 ways laying flat or standing on its end
try and put in into something at an angle nd it dosent like to read the disc
hope this helps a bit >>



I prefer a flip down so it won't be in the way. If I install the PS2, it will be mounted in the back.

Koolman2005

i plan on getting an expedition... i cnt wait... i just got my temp I.D. today.. I looked messed up in the pictre. lol

autobilia

<< <i>i plan on getting an expedition... i cnt wait... i just got my temp I.D. today.. I looked messed up in the pictre. lol >>



I was thinking SUV until I heard how much insurance was. Your insurance will be the same or more than your note.

Koolman2005

i have good grades and i plan on getting an alarm so hopefully that will lower it... plus i am a boy so it is higher... well anyways it is free tl im 18... i hope it doesnt get too expensive.. i might gt a blazer now (would insurance be cheaper on that)?

autobilia

<< <i>i have good grades and i plan on getting an alarm so hopefully that will lower it... plus i am a boy so it is higher... well anyways it is free tl im 18... i hope it doesnt get too expensive.. i might gt a blazer now (would insurance be cheaper on that)? >>



Doesn't matter. You are single and under 25. To put everything into perspective, let me break it down for you. I haven't had any accidents, over 25, took driver's ed in high school, and the SUV I was going to get had an alarm on it. Insurance on a 1998 Toyota 4Runner was $358 down, $269/month. This is for a 98, not brand new and it still was high. Insurance companies see under 25 (especially 18 and under) a high risk. Alarm on vehicle cuts it down very little because that has nothing to do with wrecks or vehicle damage. Call a car insurance company and get a quote on a SUV.

battier

269.00 is crzy a month for insurance

Koolman2005

Dang.. thats a lot... ill have to get it under my parents insurance.. but ill shop around when i get out of High School.

autobilia

<< <i>269.00 is crzy a month for insurance >>



It's always high if you haven't had insurance in the last 6 months. And since he is under 18, it's going to be high.

memphis

when you hook up your cables make sure you use a S-Video cable for your pic. and use a Monster cable, its the best for sound and pic.

Mike

Koolman2005

thanks

ilya

buy it at Car Toys or something and have them install it..

talk to them to get the price down... it works cuz they're paid by commission, so you can knock off like 40 bucks, like i did on my $250 cd player.. i got it for $210..

autobilia

I'm buying from Ebay and already know of a place locally that will install everything for $175.

Koolman2005

me too

baird34

im probably gonna end up buyin thru ebay too... but why pay for installation when it is so fun to install yourself

oh and if anyone was wondering... i only drive a 2000 Ford ZX2. nothing big, but im havin fun.

Pic of my car

if anyone is interested... here is a link to my MODs list...

Team ZX2 PA Mod List

autobilia

<< <i>im probably gonna end up buyin thru ebay too... but why pay for installation when it is so fun to install yourself >>



Because my warranty is not as good as a professional installer. I have other things to do for fun. That's like saying why pay a professional to do electrical work on the house when it's fun to do it myself.

baird34

ah... but if u know what u are doing... its an easy way of saving some $$. plus its give you a good feeling to see the finished product. not to mention my dad is an electrician, he did wire his house. lol

Cyphilissb

While we are on the topic of car stuff, what mtx 12" subs are the best value, i saw on ebay you can get 2 for 300 of the 8000 series or 4 of 6000 for the same price. I want to put 4 subs in but i don't no dittley about the difference in the mtx models. Is there really that huge of a difference. to compound matters my friend runs 4000 series mtx's and they sound great and he told me thats what he recommends. (Im confused)if someone could answer me that would be great. P.S. Im 18 with an accident and a ticket and my insuarnce is over 300 a month, in a 99 4runner ltd.