Does anyone have something similar in their Esprit

[techspy]

I am considering installing a head unit with a flip out touch screen monitor, however I am concerned with the binnicle getting in the way. Here is the model I am looking at www.crutchfield.com/S-09xtDvyRVdz/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?a=0&s=0&cc=01&g=129100&id=essential_info&i=113911DVD
Does anyone have anything similar?
I am also considering swaping the location of the radio and a/c controls. This should give the clearance needed. Has anyone done this?

Thanks, John
94 S4
http://24.25.100.254/

[Cargasm]

I´m about to install a DVD and 2 7" widescreen monitors in my Esprit. The problem is to get room for the screens in the car, i did first plan to buy a similar version of the one you linked to but there is not space enough for it so then i decided to get 2 seperat sceens that are mounted in the (dont know the word in english) "sun protection" (?)

When i have installed it all in about a month or 2 i can post some pictures.

www.mds.se/produkt.phtml?id=1512&caraudio_multimedia_sub=LCD+Sk%E4rm&lower=1&upper=8&offset=0&num_recs=8&colls=4&rows=2&sort=&caraudio_multimedia_sub=LCD+Sk%E4rm

[rob.e]

Check out Ernest's site:
www.espritv8.com/multimedia/Alpine.htm

[95lotus]

Hi John,

I wrestled with the same issue last May. I made some rough measurements, and the Alpine CDA-7897 I was wanting just wasn't going to fit...the binnacle was in the way. For something with a relatively small screen, such as the 7897, I don't see why moving the A/C controls wouldn't work unless the knobs got in the way (A bigger screen would likely still hit the binnacle).
The control cables and wires for the A/C will reach the upper slot, but I didn't notice (while I had mine apart) if the mounting bracket is part of the binnacle or bolted in place, so that might be a challenge.
I might be able to save you some time...the large A/C knobs have a hole in them through which you insert a small screwdriver and press in a spring-loaded "button" to release it while you pull on the knob. It took me a while to figure that out...I was looking to unscrew the "button" instead of pressing it in. The smaller knobs just pull off.


regards,
Bill
'95 S4S

[techspy]

Thanks for the info everyone. My biggest requirement is that everything is in one central unit. Meaning, the Kenwood unit is a dvd player, monitor, and digital music player (with the music keg attached), and is all controlled with a touch screen. So installing a monitor in another location is not an option. I think I will try swaping the a/c and radio loacations and do a test fit.
My next big issue is the matter of a subwoofer. I am going to look into possibly installing 8" subs in the 6.5 loactions behind the seats. If not, plan B is to create a sub box in the spare tire location and port it in through the A/C vents.
Anyway, I used to perform custom installs for a living and hope I can figure something out. Once I get it sorted, I will post everything on my website. If anyone has any "trick" ideas or installs in their Esprit, please post them here.

John
94 S4
http://24.25.100.254/

[ErnestM]

On my Esprit "to do" list this year is an Amplifier, a DVD/CD Changer (Alpine) and subwoofer. The guys that did my Alpine install say that they can tuck everything away nicely, so when I get it done I will update the Alpine page...

ErnestM