I purchased a Microvision 7 inch lcd from redmax and I am going to put it in my dash in place of my stock bose HU and then put an after market single din head unit below it in the space where the compartment is. Could someone give me a direct link to the cheapest place to buy the install plate and any other adapters that I may need to install this into that compartment. Also are there any other parts that are needed to install an after market HU into a 4 gen maxima, other then the wiring harness? Any help would be appreciated because the search is down and I would like to purchase all this stuff today if possible. I thought of one more thing regarding the install of the micro vision screen. Do I need to get an FM modulator to use with this 7 inch lcd, or is it possible to directly connect it to the back of my HU? Anybody know a good place to get a antenna for the car to work with this screen, that gets good reception?

 

ok if you buy an aftermarket head unit. you want to buy one with an auxilary output, that way you dont need an fm modulator. if u get one that doesnt have an auxilary output then you need an fm modulator. as far as installing the single din head unit it fits perfectly in the bottom compartment where the pocket with the door used to be just screw it in from the side. and as far as the screen goes you will have to cut off the side plastic pieces from the frame so they can fit around the bracket. first remove the screen from the housing. after you cut the side pieces the screen will fit in that space and you can use a hot glue gun to hold it in place its very simple. i`ll see if i have any pics i took and email them to you or post them. hopes this helps.

 

how exactly do you cut the plastic off. What tool did you use?

 

i used a dremel. it`s much easier than u can imagine.

 

a dremel with which attachment. One of the little stone wheels or a metal one with pointed spikes. I am sorry to be asking os many questions I just don't want to screw this **** up because I know that this sort of thing probably voids the warranty.

 

its the attachment that`s round about the size of a quarter it`s for cutting plastics and wood.

 

Last question hopefully. I just look at the lcd, and I can't really tell where I need to cut to get that plastic piece off?

 

ok 1st you have to remove the screen from the housing that it comes in. after that you will see the 2 side flat pieces. your just basically cutting off just the sides nothing else.

 

I am stupid. How do you remove it from the housing?

 

yes remove it from the housing.

 

I don't know how to remove it. Is there a certain way to do it? It seems to be attached real well.

 

you removed the screen from the housing it came in right? just stick a flathead screwdriver in and pop it out.

 

yeah I removed the screen. Now what do you cut with a dremel? It doesn't seem liek theres anythign to cut?

 

i did not drilling or anything. I just put it in between the bracket and the dash piece and it fits perfectly. and i just tapped the back.

 

then what are these guys talking about that needs to be cut with a dremel?

 

this is the way i and many others have installed it. i tried doing what HTownMaxSE did and it didnt fit.

 

i used tin snips and a plyers to cut the plastic casing. it wouldnt fir with out cutting

 

i used a dremel and i dont know how people put this in without cutting the sides

 

so what your saying is the black plastic goes back too deep so you have to cut it? (If so how much did you cut off. Or the whole thing won't fit in the double din space so you have to entirely cut the black plastics sides off so you just have the front lcd part and the circuitboard? Damn I wish Redmax had explained this in depth before I bought this. I am no good at this **** i thoguht he said it would just fit.

 

so what your saying is the black plastic goes back too deep so you have to cut it? (If so how much did you cut off. Or the whole thing won't fit in the double din space so you have to entirely cut the black plastics sides off so you just have the front lcd part and the circuitboard? Damn I wish Redmax had explained this in depth before I bought this. I am no good at this **** i thought he said it would just fit. I have pmed redmax with no response. This is bothering me.

 

ok DR0832 dont get worried i`ve got pics i`ll post them later on tonite.

 

how much did you pay for the 7" LCD SCREEN? and can you use anyone or just the micro vision ones?