Defacing the Elise.

EliseR · Post by **EliseR** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 12:15 pm

I know the Elise is supposed to be a raw intense bone shattering driving machine, but I like my creature comforts. I am opting for one of those slide out screens which allows the missus to watch DVD's or Freeview, and gives me a cool navigation system...

Can anyone recommend a fitter who won't rob me? Ray Smith are quoting a £400 install price for a Pioneer unit. Thats without the freeview tuner too which I forgot to mention to them.

Anyone here done something similar to this? Any experience? Realise a few will snigger at my "dafacing" of the Elise, but it can all be undone if I sell it...looking for a reputale fitter at a decent price.

Gary.
Edit:
When I say slide out screen, the whole unit would occupy the space where the standard alpine CD player sits, and the screen pops out and up from there.

Edit 2:
Also I think the PIO unit comes with an external box, and the Freeview would be a second external box - not sure I like the thought of that. Any ideas where they would likely end up being hidden...boot? Then cables would be my next concern.

DDtB · Post by **DDtB** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 12:18 pm

EliseR · Post by **EliseR** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 12:22 pm

DDtB wrote:

It's not decided yet - if I have to sacrifice too much space / cash to get it, then it won't happen - however they are cool units, seen one in action and was amazed.

G.

Rich H · Post by **Rich H** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 12:23 pm

Brave man!

I can't really see it being much more than a standard radio fit though. Do it yourself?!?!

Dominic · Post by **Dominic** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 12:23 pm

Skynet is you man for in car gadgets.

Should the missus not be watching the road / your driving, while you are on a provisional licence?

EliseR · Post by **EliseR** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 12:24 pm

RICHARDHUMBLE wrote:

Brave man!

I can't really see it being much more than a standard radio fit though. Do it yourself?!?!

I can't DIY anything i'm afraid. I would end up shorting the whole car. Where would the two external boxes go?
I will post a pic of them in a second.
G.

EliseR · Post by **EliseR** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 12:25 pm

Dominic wrote:Skynet is you man for in car gadgets.

Should the missus not be watching the road / your driving, while you are on a provisional licence?

Oh of course. We would only ever use it when I stop for a break.

Gary.

EliseR · Post by **EliseR** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 12:27 pm

GWhittle wrote: I will post a pic of them in a second.
G.

This is an older model, but I forgot about the CD changer too. So I think it would be THREE boxes not including the unit which occupies the radio space.

http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop//image ... ACKAGE.jpg

kenny · Post by **kenny** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 12:37 pm

DDtB wrote:

Lovin that smiley

tenkfeet · Post by **tenkfeet** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 12:55 pm

You could play some good in car footage from knockhill and follow the line being used on the TV screen at the same time .

GregR · Post by **GregR** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 1:01 pm

Words fail me.

Please leave.

Ever thought about a Lexus SC430?

RDH · Post by **RDH** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 1:02 pm

GregR wrote:Words fail me.

Please leave.

Ever thought about a Lexus SC430?

Ron · Post by **Ron** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 1:02 pm

Ron

kenny · Post by **kenny** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 1:11 pm

GregR wrote:Words fail me.

Please leave.

Ever thought about a Lexus SC430?

*wipes coffee from monitor*

Harsh but fair

Dominic · Post by **Dominic** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 1:12 pm

tenkfeet wrote:You could play some good in car footage from knockhill and follow the line being used on the TV screen at the same time .

Did Skyenet not try that on the Dukes Pass.... problem is, knockhill's lines don't fit on the Dukes Pass

Sorry Ian