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garysteen · Dec 30th, 2004, 02:13 PM

With my car on order till March I have nothing to do but think of things to change/modify when it arrives

I quite like the look of the following Centurion screens and DVD player for around £399.

http://www.mncgroup.co.uk/products/d...pro60dvd/1205/

A couple of questions for the wise :

The DVD player can run on 12V but I'm not sure about the power requirements for the screens.

Does the Cooper S have a 12V power adaptor in the boot ?

What is the easiest power source for the LCD screens ?

Anyone fitted anthing similar ? pictures/comments ?

Cheers

Gary

Rakey · Dec 30th, 2004, 02:19 PM

recommend you speak with Mikey the MINI

garysteen · Dec 30th, 2004, 02:24 PM

Spoke to Mike via another post about MFSW adaptors for my CD player.

Mike has posted a previous solution but it was over a £1000 if I remember correctly.

I'm sure the quality would be better via Mike but I was hoping to fit it my self if possible as it's a huge saving if you can.

mikeythemini · Dec 30th, 2004, 03:48 PM

What size are the screens?
You will only get 5" widescreen ones in mini headrests without major surgery.

garysteen · Dec 30th, 2004, 04:30 PM

The default size in the kit above are 6" but the sell 5" as well.

These are available at £179 each

dietcokeplease · Dec 30th, 2004, 07:45 PM

I originally bought a Centurion single LCD package to use in my Zafira. The whole package was a mish mash of wires galore. The main problem that I had was that the DVD unit is not DIN sized and we struggled to find somewhere accessible to install it. In the end I took it back for a refund.

I went for a proper install of some VDO Dayton screens to integrate with my SatNav. On my Beemer I use a Nextbase Tablet DVD player which attaches to the headrest with straps.

Rakey · Dec 30th, 2004, 08:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by dietcokeplease

I originally bought a Centurion single LCD package to use in my Zafira. The whole package was a mish mash of wires galore. The main problem that I had was that the DVD unit is not DIN sized and we struggled to find somewhere accessible to install it. In the end I took it back for a refund.

I went for a proper install of some VDO Dayton screens to integrate with my SatNav. On my Beemer I use a Nextbase Tablet DVD player which attaches to the headrest with straps.

DVD's and straps, sounds about right for you

dietcokeplease · Dec 31st, 2004, 06:50 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey

DVD's and straps, sounds about right for you

Lucky for you, Jo has asked to borrow the DVD's and straps.

Rakey · Jan 20th, 2005, 10:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by garysteen

With my car on order till March I have nothing to do but think of things to change/modify when it arrives

I quite like the look of the following Centurion screens and DVD player for around £399.

http://www.mncgroup.co.uk/products/d...pro60dvd/1205/

A couple of questions for the wise :

The DVD player can run on 12V but I'm not sure about the power requirements for the screens.

Does the Cooper S have a 12V power adaptor in the boot ?

What is the easiest power source for the LCD screens ?

Anyone fitted anthing similar ? pictures/comments ?

Cheers

Gary

Not sure if you have already brought this system, but this thread might interest you

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...96#post1318496

Dec 30th, 2004, 02:13 PM	#1
garysteen I want that one in blue.. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cheshire, England Local Time: 11:51 PM Posts: 53 Offline	Headrest LCD Screen DIY With my car on order till March I have nothing to do but think of things to change/modify when it arrives I quite like the look of the following Centurion screens and DVD player for around £399. http://www.mncgroup.co.uk/products/d...pro60dvd/1205/ A couple of questions for the wise : The DVD player can run on 12V but I'm not sure about the power requirements for the screens. Does the Cooper S have a 12V power adaptor in the boot ? What is the easiest power source for the LCD screens ? Anyone fitted anthing similar ? pictures/comments ? Cheers Gary

Dec 30th, 2004, 02:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 11:51 PM Posts: 51,167 Offline	recommend you speak with Mikey the MINI The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?
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Dec 30th, 2004, 03:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 11:51 PM Posts: 9,269 Offline	What size are the screens? You will only get 5" widescreen ones in mini headrests without major surgery. Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Dec 30th, 2004, 07:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
dietcokeplease Official MINI2 Fluffer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spearmint Rhino Local Time: 10:51 PM Posts: 5,315 Offline	I originally bought a Centurion single LCD package to use in my Zafira. The whole package was a mish mash of wires galore. The main problem that I had was that the DVD unit is not DIN sized and we struggled to find somewhere accessible to install it. In the end I took it back for a refund. I went for a proper install of some VDO Dayton screens to integrate with my SatNav. On my Beemer I use a Nextbase Tablet DVD player which attaches to the headrest with straps. There is just one moon and one golden sun; And a smile mean friendship to ev'ryone; Through the mountains divide, and the oceans are wide; It's a small world after all.

Dec 30th, 2004, 08:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 11:51 PM Posts: 51,167 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by dietcokeplease I originally bought a Centurion single LCD package to use in my Zafira. The whole package was a mish mash of wires galore. The main problem that I had was that the DVD unit is not DIN sized and we struggled to find somewhere accessible to install it. In the end I took it back for a refund. I went for a proper install of some VDO Dayton screens to integrate with my SatNav. On my Beemer I use a Nextbase Tablet DVD player which attaches to the headrest with straps. DVD's and straps, sounds about right for you The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

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Dec 30th, 2004, 02:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
garysteen I want that one in blue.. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cheshire, England Local Time: 11:51 PM Posts: 53 Offline	Spoke to Mike via another post about MFSW adaptors for my CD player. Mike has posted a previous solution but it was over a £1000 if I remember correctly. I'm sure the quality would be better via Mike but I was hoping to fit it my self if possible as it's a huge saving if you can.

Dec 30th, 2004, 04:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
garysteen I want that one in blue.. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cheshire, England Local Time: 11:51 PM Posts: 53 Offline	The default size in the kit above are 6" but the sell 5" as well. These are available at £179 each

Dec 31st, 2004, 06:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
dietcokeplease Official MINI2 Fluffer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spearmint Rhino Local Time: 10:51 PM Posts: 5,315 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey DVD's and straps, sounds about right for you Lucky for you, Jo has asked to borrow the DVD's and straps. There is just one moon and one golden sun; And a smile mean friendship to ev'ryone; Through the mountains divide, and the oceans are wide; It's a small world after all.

Jan 20th, 2005, 10:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 11:51 PM Posts: 51,167 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by garysteen With my car on order till March I have nothing to do but think of things to change/modify when it arrives I quite like the look of the following Centurion screens and DVD player for around £399. http://www.mncgroup.co.uk/products/d...pro60dvd/1205/ A couple of questions for the wise : The DVD player can run on 12V but I'm not sure about the power requirements for the screens. Does the Cooper S have a 12V power adaptor in the boot ? What is the easiest power source for the LCD screens ? Anyone fitted anthing similar ? pictures/comments ? Cheers Gary Not sure if you have already brought this system, but this thread might interest you http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...96#post1318496 The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

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