Front Mount LCD Install - Page 2

noregret4life · 07-10-2006

Here are a few pics of the wiring already in place.

The LCD harness is in the middle of the dash pic, then all the RCA cables for are all tucked inbehind. Its a really tight fit back there. and i wish i had better access to it.

I am thinking of removing the Command. As i am afraid of blocking its fan in the back.

Can someone post up the steps to do so. I know it's not an easy process, however i think i might need to do this regardless

**-1-** · 07-11-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by noregret4life

Here are a few pics of the wiring already in place.

The LCD harness is in the middle of the dash pic, then all the RCA cables for are all tucked inbehind. Its a really tight fit back there. and i wish i had better access to it.

I am thinking of removing the Command. As i am afraid of blocking its fan in the back.

Can someone post up the steps to do so. I know it's not an easy process, however i think i might need to do this regardless

noregret4life - you're a bad boy with those mods. Me no taka me SLK apart. Interesting, someone has to be a trend setter.

**alroumi** · 07-12-2006

Noregret to life, I hope you accomplish what you are aiming for

myslk230 · 07-12-2006

well i can still be the first with it in the r170

noregret4life · 07-12-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by alroumi

Noregret to life, I hope you accomplish what you are aiming for

Thanks for all the support.

The project is progressing.

Current situation : the diversity antennas for the TV tuner arrived. Now i am trying to figure out where i can put them to get the best reception, and the least exposure. Also the 3.5mm (headphone jacks) on the antennas are a bit long to fit into the crammed space. So i ordered 90 deg. angled extenders which will do the trick.

Whats left to do:
I need to tap into an ACC line
Connect to Constant (+)
Connect to reverse light in the trunk
Attach the cameras (picking up the rear plate cam today)

Any easy suggestions other then sig lighter for an ACC line?

**alroumi** · 07-12-2006

I am very impressed is it me or the Dashboard looks kind of Over worked

; Just joking congrats on the new mod and I hope you enjoy

noregret4life · 07-12-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by alroumi

I am very impressed is it me or the Dashboard looks kind of Over worked

; Just joking congrats on the new mod and I hope you enjoy

HaHa... agreed. I decided to start taking parts off to make the car a little lighter... who needs front vents anyway

My Vario Roof module arrived! OH HAPPY DAYS!

Now i can wire it all in at once since the door sill is off

**alroumi** · 07-12-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by noregret4life

HaHa... agreed. I decided to start taking parts off to make the car a little lighter... who needs front vents anyway

My Vario Roof module arrived! OH HAPPY DAYS!

Now i can wire it all in at once since the door sill is off

Cool man , I like where you are going with the mods

*easty* · 07-12-2006

Well while your tapping in your vario mod power you can tap that into the same place. I used the thin red wire in that runs by the canbus you tap the Vario mod into for both my vario mod and my radar. it's constant feed.

noregret4life · 07-12-2006

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Originally Posted by easty

Well while your tapping in your vario mod power you can tap that into the same place. I used the thin red wire in that runs by the canbus you tap the Vario mod into for both my vario mod and my radar. it's constant feed.

easty, thanks for the idea. I will do so for the constant. I actually have the "new version" of the Vario Module with the already attached fuse holder that just plugs into the fuse block in the side panel. So no searching for the "middle sized wire"

Is there an ACC line thats easy to get to in the area other then the Cig lighter plug?

**etyu** · 07-12-2006

You can also utilize the ATO add-a-circuit (Pep Boys) to tap into the fuse box at the left side of dashboard for your constant (if all the slots in the fuse box have been taken).

The MB technician I talked to before (while trying to obtain info on tapping the fuse box for the Varioroof module) recommended to check the fuse box for power with the keys off the ignition, and then with key in position 1, to find out which one is constant, and which one is live only with key in position 1 or 2 .

You may want to check the other fuse box in the engine compartment. Find the circuit that feeds to the cigarette lighter.

How about the circular light switch, could you tap into the AUTO part of the light switch so that the accessory is on only with key in ignition 1?

noregret4life · 07-12-2006

I actually have an empty spot (test to be constant) in my fuse block inside the car.

Going to take a trip to Pepboys to find that right angle Add a fuse and take it from the main fuse box under the hood for the ACC.

Thanks!

Also, i picked up my Black metal rear plate camera. WOW... very impressive. Heavy duty metal, camera is sealed in a cylinder and rotates up/down to get best angle. The connector is tiny and comes with a rubber sealer, so i am planning to run it similar to the RADAR install, except i am thinking of drilling through the rear plate lamps instead of the opener, But we'll see.

I saw the camera working in a display at the store, and was very impressed with the picture quality.

I will post pictures of it and the next steps soon. Damn rain here is killing me.

chris_m · 07-13-2006

noregret4life> Sorry i can't really help you with any advise, but i do really like what you're doing here and can't wait to see the end product (that's assuming that you'll draw a line and stop at some point!)

noregret4life · 07-13-2006

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Originally Posted by chris_m

noregret4life> Sorry i can't really help you with any advise, but i do really like what you're doing here and can't wait to see the end product (that's assuming that you'll draw a line and stop at some point!)

I apretiate all the support

Last night i installed the Vario Roof Module. Total time: 45min. The fuse holder gave me some trouble as it did not fit into the empty slot i had in the fusebox in the sidepannel. However after i clipped a couple of pieces of plastic off, it attached ok. No searching for the "red wire" made this an even easier task!

I also installed the ATO add-a-circuit for the ACC line and also tapped the constant. Almost all the wireing is done. Only thing left is the Diversity antennas... The ones i ordered do not work very well though. So i may exchange them for new ones.

Next up is the rear cam plate install and the wiring for the Antennas.

Front nightvision camera is ordered... headlight missles, hovercraft kit, and ejection seats are on backorder, darn! going to have to wait

myslk230 · 07-13-2006

how much is all of this?

noregret4life · 07-13-2006

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Originally Posted by myslk230

how much is all of this?

Thus far here are the prices:
LCD - $380
Rear plate cam - $144
Front cam - $61
Diversity TV antenna - $36
Antenna wire extensions - $17
Misc wires,connectors,fuseholders - $30

Total = $668

Then you can always tack on a DVD player, PS2, XBox, CarPC... sky is the limit once you get the AV inputs...

*easty* · 07-13-2006

When you have the carPC and your browsing www.SLKworld.com from your driving seat I think you have achieved mod supremo level!

noregret4life · 07-13-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by easty

When you have the carPC and your browsing www.SLKworld.com from your driving seat I think you have achieved mod supremo level!

Give it a week... HAHA

cyberdrakon · 07-13-2006

What type of camera are you using for nightvision? will it also double as parking aid? i have night vision (infrared) in my SEC with the carpc (8 inch touchscreen in dash, 7 inch in sunvisor) but i couldn't find any fish eye lenses to use it as parking aid, nor could i use it for driving due to the low mount and the glare....i love your install so far though.

I suggest going all out and installing carPC though, defintely worth it....and the V1 via USB is awesome.

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easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	Well while your tapping in your vario mod power you can tap that into the same place. I used the thin red wire in that runs by the canbus you tap the Vario mod into for both my vario mod and my radar. it's constant feed. __________________ "I'm not a roman mum, I'm a kike, a yid, a heebie, a hook-nose, I'm kosher mum, I'm a Red Sea pedestrian, and proud of it!" Life of Brian To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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noregret4life Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Vehicle: '05 SLK350 Posts: 1,092 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	I actually have an empty spot (test to be constant) in my fuse block inside the car. Going to take a trip to Pepboys to find that right angle Add a fuse and take it from the main fuse box under the hood for the ACC. Thanks! Also, i picked up my Black metal rear plate camera. WOW... very impressive. Heavy duty metal, camera is sealed in a cylinder and rotates up/down to get best angle. The connector is tiny and comes with a rubber sealer, so i am planning to run it similar to the RADAR install, except i am thinking of drilling through the rear plate lamps instead of the opener, But we'll see. I saw the camera working in a display at the store, and was very impressed with the picture quality. I will post pictures of it and the next steps soon. Damn rain here is killing me. Last edited by noregret4life; 07-12-2006 at 07:18 PM.

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myslk230 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: US, alabama Vehicle: 1998 slk 230 kompressor Other Toys: 98 jaguar xj8 Posts: 131 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	well i can still be the first with it in the r170

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chris_m Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London, UK Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 171 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	noregret4life> Sorry i can't really help you with any advise, but i do really like what you're doing here and can't wait to see the end product (that's assuming that you'll draw a line and stop at some point!)

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easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	When you have the carPC and your browsing www.SLKworld.com from your driving seat I think you have achieved mod supremo level! __________________ "I'm not a roman mum, I'm a kike, a yid, a heebie, a hook-nose, I'm kosher mum, I'm a Red Sea pedestrian, and proud of it!" Life of Brian To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,399 Country: Thanks: 24 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts	What type of camera are you using for nightvision? will it also double as parking aid? i have night vision (infrared) in my SEC with the carpc (8 inch touchscreen in dash, 7 inch in sunvisor) but i couldn't find any fish eye lenses to use it as parking aid, nor could i use it for driving due to the low mount and the glare....i love your install so far though. I suggest going all out and installing carPC though, defintely worth it....and the V1 via USB is awesome.