Hi Guys

I've upgraded my R33 to an R34. I have the stock tv LCD screen on top of the dash in the R34. The screen works fine, but I don't like the stock audio setup.

Basically, I want to remove the stock radio and buy a single DVD/DivX/mp3/CD deck and run video's off the the factory LCD screen. I don't want to run an iPod setup. Also, I was hoping to hook the new deck directly to the stock screen. I don't want to use the head-phone jack inputs on the front.

I understand that the stock screen is running on a NTSC signal, so I would probably upgrade the screen to a PAL one that fits into the stock mechanism as I would like for it to remain hidden and keep the car as original looking as possible.

Has anybody done something like this already? Can somebody recommend something to me?

Nick

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where are you??

I have the pop un screen in my 34 too. I have seen other 34s on the forum with aftermarket head units but they don't have the screen. I have been to JB HI-FI and Straithfield and they panic when they screen. No body wanted to touch it. Apparently the screen and the CD/Casset player are all integrated togeather and it is a costly exercise to rewire the whole set. On top of that they have to create a new face for the din because thay dont have any that fit in the 34s V shape console.

Id be interested to know if anybody with a screen has been able to change their sound system besides the speaker set up?

good luck

screen is usable- if it works properly then replace the radio with a DVD unit that has NTSC output and you are set (sort of). find someone that understands integration in your are (I do this but I'm in brissy.) done. its not really a DIY job unless you know EXACTLY what you are doing.

i took mine off and change it to 5 inch clarion screen, rewire the whole of inside so still can go up and down with a switch without the gps thing,
working pretty good

Hey Chris

I'm in Melbourne. Where bouts you?

brisbane

Hmmm sounds interesting. I like the idea of using a switch. Have u got any pics of your setup, with the switch? Also, any more details about the wiring to get the mechanism to go up and down?

How much do you think is a reasonable price to get this job done?

Hi Chris

I was wondering if I'd be able to get your mobile number to give you a buzz to discuss, if possible. I would call you during the day only 9-5. I've rad a few articles and you seem like the go to guy for advice. I would appreciate it very much.

Nick

depends. you need to find someone in your area that knows what they are doing and have the time to fiddle with it.

clcik my website then the contact tab. when you call mention the SAU thread. I'm usually doing a 1000 things at once so I may not click initally.

can you please recommend someone who could do this job for my R34? I think there's something wrong with the pop-up mechanism so it stay's jammed sometimes. so that has to be fixed too, and then replaced with a really good audio and a LCD screen

sorry cant recommend anyone cause not sure who will do it..
i did it myself with my dad.. take a few days to get the unit go up and down without the controller..
putting the new clarion screen is not that hard..

I too am looking at replacing the standard radio/cassette player from my R34 .. I have the factory lcd screen/cd player above the aircon too. Is there a simple unit out there that can replace the factory cassette/radio player that would work in conjunction with the factory cdplayer/lcd ?

I'd like to be able to play mp3 cds (or dvds even better ..more storage) but also use the cdplayer joystick+lcd as with the factory unit. Any drop-in units out there that are comptible?

in short - yes. anything will work with it BUT you need to have a AUX in on the rear of it.from there you need to be able to rework the DIN lead to spit the audio out.

if I get time I'll make a patch lead for it and off it up for sale.

how do you guys want it - DIN-> male RCA or DIN ->3.5mm jack?