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Old Oct 24, 2002 | 12:29 PM
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relocating HVAC
has anyone relocated the ac/heat controls on a CLK to the bottom of the radio? i've seen pictures of it. is it hard to do? i wana get tv/dvd but dont wana install it on the bottom.
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Old Oct 26, 2002 | 06:00 AM
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i have done it in a 1999 e320 in order to instal a flip up dvd system. It is not difficult.

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Old Oct 28, 2002 | 06:11 PM
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i have done it in a 1999 e320 in order to instal a flip up dvd system. It is not difficult.

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i am planning to do the same as 'thuged_out' mentioned. did you have to cut any wires? or is the factory wiring long enough?

If you have pictures it would be great
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..........wiring is long enough.

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..........wiring is long enough.

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i'm actually thinking about moving it all the way down to where the cigarette lighter/adapter is... do you think it is long enough for that?

or would I have to cut and extend the cables? Do you see any potential problems with cutting and extending it?
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Old Oct 30, 2002 | 06:25 PM
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anyone? Ted? please.....
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............I try to answer if i am pretty certain of the answer. This one, I am not sure of. I do not remember having any trouble with the length of the cable, but I was not trying to move it as far down as you are planning. There are no fiberoptic cables involved, so as a general matter I do not think that cutting the cable and making it longer should prevent the HVAC from working. I personally will noot do it because of warranty implications.


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............I try to answer if i am pretty certain of the answer. This one, I am not sure of. I do not remember having any trouble with the length of the cable, but I was not trying to move it as far down as you are planning. There are no fiberoptic cables involved, so as a general matter I do not think that cutting the cable and making it longer should prevent the HVAC from working. I personally will noot do it because of warranty implications.


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Yeah, I'm always concerned about the warranty issues too. Maybe I can find a way to run it all the way down there without damaging or cutting anything... i will post my experience when that time actually comes around.

Thanks for your help Ted.
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mmgrad,

What are you planning to install?
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mmgrad,

What are you planning to install?
I was planning to move the stereo (Alpine 7995) up to the current location of the HVAC. Then, with a custom made console, install a fixed Monitor (Alpine TME-M760) where the stereo is now which pretty much occupies both slots, then install the concealed V1 display to the bottom/left of the monitor, and raise the cigarette lighter to be flush with the rest of the console.

I'm also thinking about yanking out the Cup holder, but I haven't decided what exactly to put there. Maybe a fixed cup holder, or just have a panel there for extra buttons (to remotely start a camera or PS2, not sure yet... still in the 'design' stages now)
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I was going to do a similar setup, with Kenwood fix screen and the kenwood z-910 unit...

But I wanted more functions, so I went with the Kenwood KVT- 911 model.

3 more days till I get my car back....
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