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Old 03-18-2006, 03:33 PM
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Richard,

I've just completed a full DVD/headrest system with with connection to the front screen and video in motion.

There are a huge amount of roof mounted systems available and as long as whatever you choose has a video output, you'll be able to connect it to the front screen (I am assuming that the '06 video module is the same/similar to the '02 one that I have).

Have a look here for some example roof units:
http://digitalsounddirect.co.uk/shop...ath/15_19.html

..and here for the TV in motion lead and aux video input for the tuner:
http://www.auto-connect.co.uk/acatalog/BMW.html

I used both of the above suppliers for my install.

It may be worth having a chat with your dealer to see if he can recommend a local fitter if you don't want to do it yourself.

I was quoted £1400 for a headrest DVD system - but did it myself for around £700.

If you use a fitter, be very specific about what you want - there are many ways of doing these installs. And it gets complicated if you want TV in motions and stereo audio through the HIFI - you need to start looking at aux inputs for the radio module etc.


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Originally Posted by RichardPB
I am due to take delivery of a new X5 (UK) and either while still in PDI or when I get it I wish to install a rear entertainment system. I am only keeping the car for 3 years so my budget is limited to about £1.0k (no self install though). I am looking at single DVD player with 10”/12” pop down roof mounted screen/player with IR headphones rather than head restraint mounts - but I’m not really sure what are my best options with a limited budget/life span for the kit – also would want to link OEM digital TV tuner to rear screen/system TV in motion I guess back monitor/s only though!

Some one with recent experience of doing this or anyone who knows a decent ICE specialist in UK Kent?

Thanks

Richard
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