Dvd Overhead Install Help.......

matthew barry · 04-09-2008, 02:09 PM

I want to install a flip down unit in my 05 r/t but I think I will run into a problem with the sun roof. Has anyone installed a flip down unit with a sun roof and was it a hard process?

Forcedfed · 04-09-2008, 02:11 PM

I'm glad you asked that! I was wondering the same thing.

matthew barry · 04-09-2008, 04:53 PM

i guess not

lilcardwell · 04-09-2008, 06:47 PM

I was hoping to do the same thing, but I too have a sunroof. Looks like it may not work because I believe you need some support brackets to hold the unit to the roof.

matthew barry · 04-09-2008, 06:54 PM

MDF works wonders and will fit. I just found out that there are 2 tracks that the window slides on and that a piece of MDF can be glued in place then you screw your dvd/tv to that. Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet.

TheFOSS · 04-09-2008, 09:30 PM

Sounds like a plan@! it should work if you make some measurements and take your time@! I also have the sunroof in an 05 R/T, but i think i may go with the headrest deal... just so i don't block the rearview...

MadDad · 04-10-2008, 04:54 AM

I don't have a sunroof so I didn't post --- I have 10" Alpine flip down DVD player that I put in. It doesn't block my rear view too badly. I used some stock aluminum bars run between the bracing to mount mine. Here's some pictures
Headliner Removed

Mounting rails

Test mount

Finished

DA HNIC · 04-10-2008, 05:57 AM

I have a sunroof AND the 10.2" flip-down monitor with the built in DVD player BUT I didn't install it myself, BestBuy did.

With the sunroof in a Mag you have the sliding sun shade that slides into the hadliner. Well that part of the headliner that comes down enough to allow the shade to slide in is low enough and strong enough to allow you to connect the over head unit right there! You can also run the wires with no problems as well.
This is an old pic before I added a double-din NAV unit to the dash but when I did that, there were even MORE wires that had to run to the overhead unit.
All those wires basically run straight across the inside of the headliner to the B-pillar on the PASSENGER side, along the upper part of the door sill and down the A-pillar. Or, the wires can go down the B-pillar to the bottom of the door sill and along the scuff plate under the carpeting.

matthew barry · 04-10-2008, 09:22 AM

Thanks for the info guys, i plan on the install for next week. one in my mag and one in the womens truck. pics to follow.

Pure Eight Clothing · 04-10-2008, 10:01 AM

Good luck... i would love to get a dvd player!

04-09-2008, 02:09 PM	#1
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lilcardwell Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Odenton, MD. Posts: 1,329 iTrader: (0)	I was hoping to do the same thing, but I too have a sunroof. Looks like it may not work because I believe you need some support brackets to hold the unit to the roof.
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04-09-2008, 06:54 PM	#5
matthew barry Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ocala florida Posts: 210 iTrader: (0)	MDF works wonders and will fit. I just found out that there are 2 tracks that the window slides on and that a piece of MDF can be glued in place then you screw your dvd/tv to that. Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet.
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04-10-2008, 05:57 AM	#8
DA HNIC 24's and AWD? Absolutely! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cary, IL Posts: 1,588 iTrader: (1)	I have a sunroof AND the 10.2" flip-down monitor with the built in DVD player BUT I didn't install it myself, BestBuy did. With the sunroof in a Mag you have the sliding sun shade that slides into the hadliner. Well that part of the headliner that comes down enough to allow the shade to slide in is low enough and strong enough to allow you to connect the over head unit right there! You can also run the wires with no problems as well. This is an old pic before I added a double-din NAV unit to the dash but when I did that, there were even MORE wires that had to run to the overhead unit. All those wires basically run straight across the inside of the headliner to the B-pillar on the PASSENGER side, along the upper part of the door sill and down the A-pillar. Or, the wires can go down the B-pillar to the bottom of the door sill and along the scuff plate under the carpeting.
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04-09-2008, 02:11 PM	#2
Forcedfed Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 224 iTrader: (0)	I'm glad you asked that! I was wondering the same thing.

04-09-2008, 09:30 PM	#6
TheFOSS Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,711 iTrader: (0)	Sounds like a plan@! it should work if you make some measurements and take your time@! I also have the sunroof in an 05 R/T, but i think i may go with the headrest deal... just so i don't block the rearview...

04-10-2008, 04:54 AM	#7
MadDad BWAAAAAAHHHHH! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Christiansburg, VA Posts: 4,235 iTrader: (0)	I don't have a sunroof so I didn't post --- I have 10" Alpine flip down DVD player that I put in. It doesn't block my rear view too badly. I used some stock aluminum bars run between the bracing to mount mine. Here's some pictures Headliner Removed Mounting rails Test mount Finished

04-10-2008, 09:22 AM	#9
matthew barry Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ocala florida Posts: 210 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the info guys, i plan on the install for next week. one in my mag and one in the womens truck. pics to follow.
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04-10-2008, 10:01 AM	#10
Pure Eight Clothing The Stone White Specter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Oldest City, Florida Posts: 236 iTrader: (0)	Good luck... i would love to get a dvd player!
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