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Stage 3 of Ody AV Installation: Drop Down and DVD Player

Necvox RE-1569, Rosen R5602, and IR Headphones... Click on this link to Odyclub.com to read commentary about the install/development process.
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Cut headliner exposing crossbeams. Note I've used factory holes for #10 rivet nut inserts.
Cut headliner exposing crossbeams. Note I've used factory holes for #10 rivet nut inserts.		 Close up of the insert; instead of tapping into the sheet metal, I used these rivet nuts, which create a strong threaded attach
Close up of the insert; instead of tapping into the sheet metal, I used these rivet nuts, which create a strong threaded attach		 The tool: Astro Rivet Nut Kit
The tool: Astro Rivet Nut Kit		 Close up of the tool and some practice samples.
Close up of the tool and some practice samples.
Here's a first practice/adjustment sample; the washer (sheet metal) is trapped by the barrel as it deforms to create a flange.
Here's a first practice/adjustment sample; the washer (sheet metal) is trapped by the barrel as it deforms to create a flange.		 A closer look at practice samples. The first one had the clamping depth way too shallow.
A closer look at practice samples. The first one had the clamping depth way too shallow.		 I used strings and tape for alignment and precise cutout for the bezel in order to get this as flush as possible.
I used strings and tape for alignment and precise cutout for the bezel in order to get this as flush as possible.		 I trimmed the bezel's lip down ~0.5, sanded, primed, and painted it to match the interior trim of the vehicle.
I trimmed the bezel's lip down ~0.5", sanded, primed, and painted it to match the interior trim of the vehicle.
Plate installed and hole completely cut.
Plate installed and hole completely cut.		 Notice that I use a total of 6 attach points. Three were existing holes (#10) the others I drilled holes for #6 Rivet Nuts.
Notice that I use a total of 6 attach points. Three were existing holes (#10) the others I drilled holes for #6 Rivet Nuts.		 Here's how to drill into the cross member without fear of damaging the roof: use duct tape to limit drill depth.
Here's how to drill into the cross member without fear of damaging the roof: use duct tape to limit drill depth.		 Side view of temporary DVD player mount. I wanted it under the head unit in the double opening; but it's a tad too deep.
Side view of temporary DVD player mount. I wanted it under the head unit in the double opening; but it's a tad too deep.
Top view of DVD player. It's moving to the cupholder slot once I get parts.
Top view of DVD player. It's moving to the cupholder slot once I get parts.		 Screen closed, completed install.
Screen closed, completed install.		 View of closed screen from front seat.
View of closed screen from front seat.		 From the rear hatch, screen open. (sorry flash)
From the rear hatch, screen open. (sorry flash)
View of the screen from 3rd row. Screen quality is quite good; though night and flash make the screen seem dim.
View of the screen from 3rd row. Screen quality is quite good; though night and flash make the screen seem dim.		 Rear view in mirror: NONE.
Rear view in mirror: NONE.		 Economy Bravo IR headset performs very well; sound quality is very decent.
Economy Bravo IR headset performs very well; sound quality is very decent.		 I recommend this product for smaller kids. They fit kid's heads better and I also found they crank up louder than the other.
I recommend this product for smaller kids. They fit kid's heads better and I also found they crank up louder than the other.
2 types of IR headphones I'm using.
2 types of IR headphones I'm using.		 Regular cheap headsets work great.
Regular cheap headsets work great.		 This is the kid friendly model, smaller cup and band.
This is the kid friendly model, smaller cup and band.		 Kid's headset folds up for storage.
Kid's headset folds up for storage.
My little guy models the kid friendly headset.
My little guy models the kid friendly headset.		 SJ (shinjohn), Rob (hachiroku), Ron (02SSNAVI) @ the Aloha Festival, 8/6/05
SJ (shinjohn), Rob (hachiroku), Ron (02SSNAVI) @ the Aloha Festival, 8/6/05		 Cup-to-DIN bezel modified to fit my DVD player.
Cup-to-DIN bezel modified to fit my DVD player.		 I used JB Weld to attach some pieces of trim plastic.
I used JB Weld to attach some pieces of trim plastic.
Finished bezel.
Finished bezel.		 Had to modify the mounting holes of the bracket to get everything aligned properly.
Had to modify the mounting holes of the bracket to get everything aligned properly.		 The back of the player touches the very back of the bracket.
The back of the player touches the very back of the bracket.		 Ready to go in.
Ready to go in.
Installed and looks great!
Installed and looks great!		 Very subtle, almost factory look.
Very subtle, almost factory look.
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