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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 03:32 AM
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LCD Headrest with Built-in DVD

Before i put on the flame suit, this mod is for my 4 year old daughter. I would like to know what is the best LCD Headrest with built-in DVD for the G37.

Here are some concerns:

1) Matches the current interior (Graphite Leather with Washi Aluminum)
2) Video inputs for future add-ons (xBox 360, Wii, etc)
3) Video Quality
4) Sound Quality of Built-in speakers
5) DivX support.
6) Installation Difficulty
7) Price

those are some of my concerns from the top of my head...

Thanks for your time and hope to hear some great responses!
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 03:58 AM
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I think it would be pretty sweet as long as it fits okay inside the OEM headrest.
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 06:26 AM
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my dealer sells ones that match the interior. I will get the name and model in a week or so once i get back from russia
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 10:25 AM
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Console DVD instead?

I feel you. Did same for my 9-year old and her friends. Found a console DVD player, which I've since un-installed.

Trust me that it looks better in person than in the pics. You'll see they're preparing for a 3-player Smash Brawl on the NGC; front and back seats.
Attached Thumbnails LCD Headrest with Built-in DVD-100_0719.jpg   LCD Headrest with Built-in DVD-100_0722.jpg  
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by JSG35
I feel you. Did same for my 9-year old and her friends. Found a console DVD player, which I've since un-installed.

Trust me that it looks better in person than in the pics. You'll see they're preparing for a 3-player Smash Brawl on the NGC; front and back seats.
can you open the center armrest with that there?
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 12:49 PM
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you should get an escalade! with the G you won't be able to carry like 6 of her friends!

gl in doing this and keep us updated... seems like a lot of work to make a built in one to the headrest and what not
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 01:05 PM
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you should get an escalade! with the G you won't be able to carry like 6 of her friends!

gl in doing this and keep us updated... seems like a lot of work to make a built in one to the headrest and what not
haha no on the escalade! anyways i saw a bunch of replacement headrest with built in lcd/dvd player but i just wanted to know which one that have the best overall quality, i don't walk to put some generic brand that looks all tacky and cheap in the g. I want it to look OEM and clean and also have great quality to watch, 1080p if possible :P
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by JSG35
I feel you. Did same for my 9-year old and her friends. Found a console DVD player, which I've since un-installed.

Trust me that it looks better in person than in the pics. You'll see they're preparing for a 3-player Smash Brawl on the NGC; front and back seats.
what kind of shiftknob is that?
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 01:58 PM
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I was actually looking into this also cause I have a 5yo that always sits in the back seat. I found these which seem to be pretty good. I dont want to botch the OEM headrests or have someone else mess them up. Not sure though.

Headrest DVD
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 03:43 PM
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I was actually looking into this also cause I have a 5yo that always sits in the back seat. I found these which seem to be pretty good. I dont want to botch the OEM headrests or have someone else mess them up. Not sure though.

Headrest DVD
ya i saw those but $800.00 bucks is way too much...bestbuy ftl
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 03:49 PM
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I would rather pay that much and have a quality headrest that matches and the DVD slides in the slide.
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 04:18 PM
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Yes; I can open the console. Actually, this DVD player was a pretty clever design. The monitor swivels right and left, up and down. When not in use, I was able to fold it "face down" snug against the back (where the ashtray is).
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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Shift **** is by Momo. Don't remember the name but easy to find. Absolutely love it; matches the interior and feels great. Here's another quick pic.
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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i like that shift ****! definately goes really well with the whole interior.
is the shiftknob weighted?
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 05:38 PM
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Weighted? I don't think you can vary the weight.

It has a design on top that looks like a series of bolts. I genuinely don't know if they unscrew and come out. The **** is very heavy, though (since it's metal not plastic). Top is black leather; feels great.

I tried a couple, actually, before settling on this one. Once you get the stock off, it's likely destroyed; so there's no going back!
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