| BrianL |
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This is just a taste of what has been done to our MDX More photos soon.
Other stuff in the vehicle:
Headrest Monitors
13.5" Drop down monitor (Third row of seats)
2000 Watts of amplifier power
12" kicker L7 square subwoofer in custom fiberglass box
custom fiberglass amplifier housing
Alpine in dash DVD
DVD based navigation (Alpine)
F#1 Status 7990 headunit
F#1 Status processor (Dobly pro-logic, 5.1, HDCD, M-peg decoder. x-over, equalizer)
Back up Camera
and much much more>>>>>>>>>
Have fun |
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| gokings55 |
Holy Shiznit!
the components look awesome, What's your grand total expended, if you don't mind me asking? Did you do it yourself or take it to a stereo shop? Look forward to more pics and more details on the whole process. Later. |
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| davegood |
Please post many more pictures -- this thing is Awesome!!!!
Unbelievably nice job, too!!!!!
Unreal. |
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| NaNaLi |
| Who made the trims? I'm assuming that's custom? What is it made of? Nice relocation for the OEM Screen/Navi... Please give us the details. I'm pretty sure this is something alot of X'ers will consider doing, including myself. |
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| NaNaLi |
| Can that LCD screen be used for a Navi unit? I have a deposit on a Base/Premium model and was planning on buying an after market Navi unit with the money saved. This is something that might work as DVD/Navi screen. C'mon C'mon, give us some more details and pictures. There's alot of X'ers here thinking of adding after market NAVI. |
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| davegood |
| OK, we'll check out the website, but please post more picts here ASAP.... |
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| NaNaLi |
| Assuming that Center console trim is custom, is it available with matching woddgrain trim? |
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| ghost |
| Brian - extraordinary! Really nice job on the trim work, looks great! More pix! |
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| BrianL |
I am sorry but at this point I really don't have any more good pictures yet. We just finished the project and I wanted to at least let you all get a sneak peak at it. It is not even on our Website yet. The system is very extensive but could easily be scaled way back to meet anybodies criteria. The dash work you see in the photos is all custom and at this point is the only one like it. I have had some interest in replication of the dash but have not actually done it a 2nd time. The reason we went with painted body color is #1 because we hate wood grain (if you notice we changed everything that was wood to body color) #2 it is very durable #3 to replicate the fake wood was cost prohibitive. There is a way but your talking lot's of dough~!~
The screen in the dash is a Kenwood LZ-800W wide touch screen. We currently have the Alpine Navigation plumbed into it but the screen pictured is set up to accept the new Kenwood DVD navigation system. This system utilizes the touch screen to control all of the functions. very very cool.
more to follow....... |
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| DigitalMDX |
I have some more pictures of this MDX that Mark sent to me.
With Brian's permission I will post them.
Thanks,
Jay |
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| BrianL |
Jay
Feel free to post the other pictures. I am not thrilled with the quality of the photography though. We have a Professional shoot coming up and the shots will be awesome.
Brian |
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| DigitalMDX |
Thanks Brian,
Here they are... |
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| DigitalMDX |
| Heres the third picture... |
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| TheWorm |
WOW!
Beyond the A/V, that custom trim looks great. I especially like the re-lo of the trip computer.
That drop-down screen in the 3rd row is gonna attract some serious tailgaters. Does the system include those Yosemite Sam "Back Off" mud flaps? |
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| marne |
BrianL: Awesome! Unreal!! High honors!!!
I am humbled.
--Marne |
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| Mocking-DX |
that's awesome piece of craftwork.
I'm actually planning on the same thing for my wife's highlander. Will be fabricating from a fiberglass also. I'm looking at the kenwood navigation and touchscreen also--better than the alpine. E bay have those screens and navigation for a lot cheaper than in Tweeter store.
I'm waiting for more detail of Brian's work and get some idea. |
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| texrb |
WOW - very nice!!:D
Is the factory NAV unit still in use but being displayed on a diff screen or did you use the factory NAVI display too? |
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| Xtreme MDX |
| Wow, kudos to you and your installer. You have great taste, I also did not like the fake woodtrim but unfortunately is stuck with it, it was a forced option. This is an ingenious design and a great practice of the art of car audio installation. Great choices on gears also. Just plain amazing and coming from an avid car audio nut and a shade tree installer this job is top notch. Congratulations on finding an extraordinary shop!!!!!! Keep your installer close to you and make him your best friend. Don't forget him during the Holidays. |
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| genemish |
| Unbelievable work.. very very very nice.. I like to relocation of the trip screen, the DVD player looks awesome... question, what's the screen in the back for? for 3rd row passangers? |
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| Ronsully |
| Very very nice. I will put this set up on my MD-X-mas list. If I am good maybe Santa will upgrade my X too. |
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| Xtreme MDX |
I was wondering if this kind of modification voids your warranty on the the non-navi screen. My original plan when I started on my install was to move the stock Bose headunit to where you have the non-navi screen but I was afraid to do it because of warranty issues, this install is what I had planned originally, but I decided with what I have now. I still will be rebuilding a whole new center console that will fit the DVD head unit, equalizers and processors plus the Playstation 2 once I get all the gear together.
One last question. What kind of reinforcement did your installer use to mount the flip down screen? |
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| Emerald01 |
| Are those headrests custom? The shape of them don't look like mine. I puchase a 5" LCD screen and it looks like it will have problems fitting with the trim plate installed. |
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| MDXplosion |
This setup has you sitting as top dog in A/V installations....for sure that X will be featured in many magazines to come....great job Brian and your installers....well deserved.
Now go out there and represent for X's around the country....:D
As the rest, I await for more details and perhaps a similar installation....let us know!
My goodness....speechless. |
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| MDXtrous |
| There's a reference to a web site by BrianL. Could someone post what the web address is? |
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| TechnoMage |
Their website is http://www.innovativeaudio.com/. They've done work on a couple of my cars and will be doing the work on my MDX as soon as I figure out exactly what I want done.
These guys are incredible. They managed to cram a 10" sub, a pair of 6.5" midranges, a pair of 1" tweeters, and two amplifiers into my Miata and I didn't lose any storage space. To be honest, you can't even see that anything is different which is exactly what I wanted.
I've seen the Me-De-X in person and if anything, the pictures don't do it justice. Incredibly sweet job.
-Ron |
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| Zrelaxed |
Simply an incredible system!
Has anyone ever had any problems with fiberglass custom trim, where the paint peels or cracks? I'm looking at having similar custom work done on my MDX and would hate to have to do any type of replacement/refinishing work on a routing basis...any thoughts out there on custom trim work??? |
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| sharky |
WoW!!
Oh My God! This is so Awesome!! Now I want to paint all the fake wood trim body color. Does anyone know how to remove them? I'm think of removing all the pieces and taking them to a body shop to have painted. Any thoughts?? |
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| srpbep |
1st -- Awesome, simply AWESOME.
2nd -- Someone asked what it cost, but I haven't been able to find the answer. I have heard it said that "if you have to ask, you probably can't afford it!!". This is probably true for me, but have to ask!! Could someone please indicate what that setup cost?? Approximate would be just fine ....
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| JL889 |
| OMG Bryan you are my new hero. I mean damn. I was about to just put a Clarion touchscreen in my car but dang i am impressed Hook me up wit some info bout what ya got. That is so clean. |
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| renov8r |
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Originally posted by srpbep
1st -- Awesome, simply AWESOME.
2nd -- Someone asked what it cost, but I haven't been able to find the answer. I have heard it said that "if you have to ask, you probably can't afford it!!". This is probably true for me, but have to ask!! Could someone please indicate what that setup cost?? Approximate would be just fine ....
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If you get out your calculator (and do some web searching...) looks like there's about $10-15K worth of VISIBLE equipment alone. The MSRP on the brand name LCD panels is still very high, especially the widescreen units.
Next, consider labor. Somebody had to draw up the plans for the enclsoures, create mock-up for test fitting, fabricate the enclosures, begin installation, do fianl trim, tune the system. Well over 400 hrs of work. Assume AT least $50/hr for those costs. :6:
Pretty much the cost of the vehicle... :31:At least the MDX was kinda pricey to start with, I've seen similar amounts of cash be spent on PT Cruiser installs! |
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| KaCee |
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Originally posted by sharky
WoW!!
Oh My God! This is so Awesome!! Now I want to paint all the fake wood trim body color. Does anyone know how to remove them? I'm think of removing all the pieces and taking them to a body shop to have painted. Any thoughts??
I'm interested too.....I will have a single din install and the factory Navi.....I'm thinking about getting a second trim bezel...have the headunit area modified for a custom fit and then have all of it painted silver....I would also replace all of the other wood trim pieces.....Can anyone help us out with some info on the finish process? What is the most durable method....concerned about scratches etc.
Does anyone have access to a headunit removal diagram? Please post a link if available. I am considering just buying a second complete set of these trim pieces...keep the originals to put back to stock if needed...I will check out the prices and post when I find out for those who are interested.
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I am currently talking to my installer and he will get back to me about finish options....but basically the trim pieces run about $200 for the trim bezel around the navi/HU, L and R door switch pieces and the trim bezel around the shifter area. These four trim pieces are the only four that are definitely woodgrain....all others are black so you could do more pieces if it enhances the look. |
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| mdxxxx |
| :6: :6: :6: :6: :6: |
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| mdxster |
| Where did you get those headrests from? |
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| JL889 |
| I don't think this guy is still a part of the forum. I think i saw his MDX for sale the other day on a carsite. |
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| Pauls MDX |
| Amazing systems, I love those extra-large headrests! |
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| Gladiator |
| Simply amazing work... I don't usually like so many extras but this set up looks surprisingly clean. :29: very nice. |
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| luvdodo |
Truly Amazing!!
Please post in some prices. Does anyone do this kind of work in DC/Metro area ?
Thanks. |
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