Installed Invision DVD Headrests System...
 

I love this system. It has dual DVD players and security covers.

For those that are interested:
For pricing info contact Brad Martin 623-247-4444. I was told that he can get the absolute best price on these kits for the BMW or any other car. Let him know that Lawerence Siegel (lightbulb) referred you.

They look superb, did you do the install yourself.How much were the 2 units.

Nice!

Ben, can you kindly post pics showing the security covers on.

TIA

I'm curious too....

Here's the pics of the security covers. They are perfect match covers. I think they are great to help conceal the system when not in use...

can you post where u bought then and how hard was the installation? i love it it looks realy nice and wiht those covers

more...

You can either watch two seperate movies or one movie on both screens. You can find more info at www.Invisionindustries.com.

close up

that's awesome!! :thumbup:
really like those covers.

is that a comfort seat? or a sports seat?

please post some pictures of DIY if you have.

Those look great! The covers are an excellent idea too. As an added security measure, do you think that it would be easy to reinstall the original headrests if one is going to park the X5 at an airport, for example, for an extended time?

I'm curious about the cost for the whole shebangabang.

Wow! This is really one of the nicest setups I have seen. :thumbup: I am curious as to the costs for the system and how long it took you for the complete install. Where did you tap for power and where did you mount the FM transmitter. I love the cover for it as this has always been my grip about head rest systems when living in a metropolis. Thanks for sharing and your install looks great! ;)

It's a very interesting add-on :thumbup:

I'm curious about how they get the power.

And about the price, I think it's really expensive: $1600. :rolleyes:

You can check it here http://www.yournissanparts.com/catal...&DeptID=213074


Regards

if your not going to send the sound through the car sound system and just want to use the wireless headphones, I guess you dont need to wire up the FM transmitter.I was just thinking that while the children are in the back watching whatever film, you cant see the screen anyway and then can continue to listen to the usual stereo or even chat to the wife !!!!!!!.
:thumbup: :rofl: :thumbup:

Pretty cool installation.Congrats.
I am going to do a similar thing ,when the supplier eventually sends me he Lcds for my headrests

We install these here at the dealership and they work and look great. We have done quite a few of them and have had no problems at all.

Looks great.......very clean....Does this pakage work with the comfort seats?

It's a sports headrests. You can either get sports or comfort.

With the covers on; its really hard for prying eyes to see this system. The covers are a tight fit but not to tight to where it could scratch the screen. It would be easy to take out but I hide my wires under the carpet and thats where the connects are.

The FM Transmitter is just a wire that you mount to a metal source. I like the fact that you can listen to it through the radio. But I get a headache in the front seat because I'm trying to visualize the picture.

Yeah this system makes me want to sit in the backseat; instead of driving the X.

I didn't really want to cut into my own headrests. Just in case I trade my car in; I could take the system with me.

Yes they come in comfort seats as well.

Thanks for all the comments. All and all, I'm real happy with the system.

Alex / Are you at A & L Motors>?
 

Alex,

Thank you for the complients on the INVISION systems. Do you work for A & L motors w/ Joe Shimko?

Thanks,
Lawrence M. Siegel
Division Manager - BMW
INViSiON Industries Inc.
877-468-4746 ext. 311
cel: 407-557-5767
fax: 407-842-7010
email: [email protected]
www.invisionindustries.com

Hi, all

im from the uk do you know if they can be bought and shipped back to the uk these look the real deal, quality item....

what format does the dvd playback,? i assume region 1 as from usa do they support dvd-r playback ?

cheers
clive:thumbup:

Clive
 

THE INViSiON DVD Headrest system is coded NTSC and PAL (Automatic Detection)

It will play UK formatted DVD's. The system can play DVD,DVD-R,DVD-RW,Super Audio CD, CD-R,CD-RW, MP3, and MP4's.

It is a 64x Speed DVD which is faster than most DVD players found in most home theater applications. It is of the highest quality possible and we sell hundreds of kits daily. Please let me know if you have anymore questions so I can line you up with a dealer who can get you product.

Thanks,

Lawrence M. Siegel
Division Manager - BMW
INViSiON Industries Inc.
877-468-4746 ext. 311
cel: 407-557-5767
fax: 407-842-7010
email: [email protected]
www.invisionindustries.com

is the system set to region 1 , or is it multi region ?:dunno:

CLive
 

Clive,

The system as set for Automatic Detection between NTSC (USA) and PAL (European) formats. If you insert a european dvd. Like an Ali G DVD, It will automatically detect that it is coded PAL format and play perfectly fine on the Revolution System.

So if you want to call that multi-region then you can call it that. I can also have the system coded for your specific region, but if I do that it won't play NTSC format (USA DVD's).

So if you purchase a standard system it will play both USA and European formats.

Hope this was helpful.

-Law
Lawrence M. Siegel
Division Manager - BMW
INViSiON Industries Inc.
877-468-4746 ext. 311
cel: 407-557-5767
fax: 407-842-7010
email: [email protected]
www.invisionindustries.com

where did they tapped the 12v switched power outlet?

key power. Any cold soure that will shut off with the vehicle.

There is a cable under the drivers seat of every X5 and X3 called XLR power cable.

It is an accessory cable for BMW DVD system. You can tap directly into that or you can use the cigarette power adapter. Every Revolution system comes with 12v power adapter (T-Tap) and cigarette light adapter.

-Law

I am also in the UK and have been looking for a multi region in car system for a while.You have explained that the players sees both NTSC and PAL formats but that is not the issue that concerns me, it is the region coding that is always a problem with USA sourced products, they are always set to region 1 and they may be multi format they are normally coded only for the USA unfortunately, you mention the AliG dvd plays but there are some disc that are uncoded but they tent to be music dvd's.I spoke to vizualogic recently about this exact issue and although they sell their products both in europe and the US they could not supply me with a multi region coded player, they say its technically illegal.Here in England nearly all good home dvd players are multi region and the coding issue seems to have slipped away thank goodness.Most of us who are avid home cinema addicts have disc from all over the place and it is such a pain when all US sourced equipment will only play region 1. :mad: :mad:

Booyakasha!
 

:rofl: Like the good ol' MCP from TRON, I am aware.

The dvd players in your region are actually coded region 0 and convert any and all other formats to region 0 so they can play on your dvd players. I specifically bought an Ali G dvd from a website in England to test this. My Ali G DVD will not work in any dvd player I own except the REV 2 sitting on my desk at work.

(Can't put one in my car because I usually ride my crotch rocket to work REPSOL HONDA CBR600RR.)

SO I will consult my tech on Monday and ask him exactly what you have asked and I will have a more definitive answer for you Monday morning. Thanks for your patience and inquiry.

END OF LINE

-Law

Lawrence M. Siegel
Division Manager - BMW
INViSiON Industries Inc.
877-468-4746 ext. 311
cel: 407-557-5767
fax: 407-842-7010
email: [email protected]
www.invisionindustries.com

Thanks very much, I apreciate your patience with us on this issue.
steve
:thumbup: :thumbup:

Hi, I'd be intererested in joining the UK guys in a possible group buy. Would also really like to solve the region issue first.

Regards,

Another Brit here who can’t get this set up here in the UK.

This looks an excellent set up. It’s just what I need for my new X5 when I get in next month, separate DVD players with screens built in into headrests to keep each child happy as one is 10 and the other 1!

My dealer has offered me a twin screen or roof mounted set-up single DVD of sorts for £1200 ($2.0K+) but not like this! I would be interested in a set on these especially with covers are they supplied also? Just need to find someone skilled enough to fit them?

Can these be ordered for the UK and are they suitable?

Thanks
Richard

Ben, your new system looks awesome!!! I really, really like the covers :thumbup:

Yes, I am the GSM at A&L, i thing we have spoken on the phone in the past. I responded to the other post as well. Cant go wrong with these kits guys, they are great - Jerome Bettis is sporting these in his Range Rover!!

Ben...WOW! Those look sharp and the covers are great. Good for you.

You're killin' me, though--Invision is just down the road--had no idea. Waaay too tempting.

Anything I can do to help. And thanks for the shot out AlexD.

To make things super easy as far as UK customers go... YES the system works with UK DVD's.

-LAw

Lawrence M. Siegel
BMW Division Manager
INViSiON Industries Inc.
877-468-4746 x311

The thing is that there is no region issue. NTSC and PAL is automatically detected and the player will play those dvd's.

Or if you want I can have the DVD's coded to multi-region format.

-Law

What's up Alex! I haven't forgotten about you and your gray interior for your little one in the X5. Once I can get Ben Rothsenberger one of these in his 7 or the land rover he got from you then the word will start spreading to the rest of the team.

I think Bettis' Range Rover that we did, is driven by his wife. SO nobody really gets to see it in his circle of Steelers.

did the Security cover come with the units.??? and if so.. how much $$$$..

Security covers are an option on the INViSiON REVOLUTION Series. They do not come with the system but can be purchased at any time. I highly recommend them for detering would be thieves and for protection of the unit(s) themselves!

Contact your local INViSiON Authorized BMW Center for pricing info!

_lawrence

How do I go about finding the prices and ordering a set of these? I would like the option to play from the same source and independently as well. Thanks for any help!

What do you say there BOZO!

I would be happy to help you at any time. Please feel free to call me at the number below up until 7pm EST. I will allign you with a dealer to get you handled ASAP!


Thanks Bro!

-LAW

I just wonder is the DVD Headrest System replaces the orgianl headrest or not, or it just installed on top of my original headrest. Also, if it replaces the original one, how the texture matches the leather of the comfort seat ( in Dakota leather ) ?

This system will replace your headrests all together. You will keep your factory headrests and have the option to restore your car back to it's original condition if you choose to sell it or get out of it.

As far as the leather goes, I buy the material from BMW and it comes with a BMW part number it matches perfectly because it is indeed BMW leather. And yes I have truffle brown and creme beige in the dakota material as well. And considering I sell hundreds of these kits every month to BMW dealerships worldwide, I know they are on point. You will be nothing short of completely satisfied. And your children will be extremely entertained and quiet in your vehicle!

Call me at work and I will allign you with a dealer to purchase my products!

-Lawrence
Lawrence M. Siegel
Division Manager - BMW
INViSiON Industries Inc.
877-468-4746 ext. 311
cel: 407-557-5767
fax: 407-842-7010
email: [email protected]
www.invisionindustries.com

Benathon- wondering why you avoided people's questions about the price of your system?

Lawrence- you probably should be tagged as a vendor here. You really have a great looking product and you will come off in a more professional manner if you're sporting the vendor tag.:thumbup:

JV

Benathon was really taken care of!
 

Benathon avoided price on the forums because he initially had a INViSiON DVD HEADREST kit for a Ford F-150. His kit was still under warranty and he purchased a new X5. He was not getting any help to upgrade his F-150 Headrest shells to a BMW X5 application so I pointed hime in the right direction by going to CO's BMW Center in Colorado. I took care of him right at the dealer level and got him swapped out at no additional cost whatsoever. So if you really look at it he only paid for the reinstallation of the product because I took the extra steps to make sure he was completely satified is remains a happy customer, with very happy children, for life!

Did I answer it right BEN or did you want to add anything?:rofl:

Jv :iagree:


Law, you have at good sale pitch going here by saying that you have sole hundreds to BMW. but I still don't see or here of them being instaledl in the BWM's of any of the Forums (e.i.) 3, 5, or M, X. 7's series. you have the product so what are you bring to the table. a group buy would sound good. Yes???:thumbup:

Hey bro,

Regardless of whether or not you see people talking about having them installed. They are all over the forums, you just haven't been digging hard enough, even in this post BENATHON just had one installed at CO's BMW Center in Colorado. My kits are all over the Country and I am doing a very good thing, I am supplying a quality product to people to help them enjoy their ride in their BMW's even more by giving them "THE ULTIMATE BABYSITTER" that magically silences all children and has a coolness factor of epic proportions

I only deal with New Car Dealers in North America and in Canada. This is because of the level of service I can provide them by offering a 4yr/50,000 mile warranty on my product to match the vehicle warranty and the system is crash tested and FMVSS certfied which means their is zero liability to the dealer for selling and/or using my products. Where are you located? I distribute my product to 43% of the new car market for BMW nationally. What country are you hailing from what volume are you talking about. I only could do business with you if you are set up outside North America and/or Canada...I have to be fair to my clients, who are the dealers.

As far as what I am bringing to the table here... Well, I have been answering any and all questionsto all end users and also consulting for the dealer groups that are on here. Then I am alligning the end user / customer with the dealer groups in their area. Price is never quoted as that is between the customer and their dealer. As far as getting tagged as vendor..yes I would love that, how do I go about doing that?

-Law

I hope that was informative...

Can you give me a ball park price on this set up before I call to see where it can be installed?:stickpoke

05 X5 comfort seats black.

Wow, certainly there is a MSRP on this product?! I was interested in it until the run-around started... I don't understand what the big deal is! This reminds me, of.......... A car salesman!!!! Hell with this. I'll get a different product.

-- Kelly

Every demographic area is different. Let me know where you are located and I will allign you with the closest dealer to you that carries my product. Is that fair?

Keep in mind INViSiON Industries is the only option that you have for DVD because of the comfort seats in your vehicle. My system still gives you the power headrest feature and full functionality of it. Call me and I will go oer all details with you my friend. Thanks!

-Law

Kelly in response to your comment!
 

Please don't jump to conclusions about what my purpose is here. I am only hear to consult and get you a line on a location to purchase a kit, that is if you are interested. I hardly am trying to sell you a car bro. And if anybody is using sales tactics your "Take Away" strategy is very car salesman like. What would forum posts have anything to do with whether or not you wouldn't buy my product. It is the NUMBER 1 mobile video product in the WORLD! Bold statement...I can back it up. I build this product for both General Motors and Toyota the 2 Giants in the car industry. So I am not worried about quality or service one bit. The reason for my attendance is to make sure my product is completely understood by you, the end user, and make sure that you, the end user, is completely satisfied for the 4yrs/50,000 miles my product is under warranty for.

My friend you are in Texas. You have several options in Texas. Be an educated consumer and shop them all. I guarantee they all are "MSRP"ingthe product differently. You be the judge. Here are 10 options for you!

1) Momentum BMW - John Crispino
2) Momentum BMW West - Randy Baxter
3) BMW of Houston - North - Mike Smith
4) BMW of Houston - Woodlands - David Schaefer
5) BMW of Dallas - Daryl Blackburn
6) BMW of Austin - Arnold Longoria
7) BMW of the Permian Basin - Mitch Miller
8) Moritz BMW - Tim Jenkins
9) Autoplex BMW - Bobby Greenhill
10) Advantage BMW - Tony Townley

Kelly I hope this helps if you have any further questions please feel free to call me at the office at the number listed below.

Same here.. I Agree big time...

my location is Barhain.. 80-100 miles from Kuwait.....


:rofl:

I can code the unit to Region 1 or to Multi-region...Whatever you want. The system will scan and detect an NTSC or PAL code automaticcally and adjust accordingly. Since you are out of America I have to know how customs accepts American built products and a copy of your countries NAFTA agreement to get an adjusted rate fix on shipping.

Your options are

Sea
Air
or Sea-Air

Thanks!

There is another option from a little company called BMW.... Probably costs about the same, and it is integrated with the factory radio. And they will tell me the cost UP FRONT.

http://www.bmwusa.com/Vehicles/X5/44i/Access.htm

You got definitely got the "Little" part all wrong. BMW is a rather large company. You do realize that the BMW kit is a single source dvd player, where mine has 2 DVD players. That BMW kit could never satisfy 2 children with different prefereces in movies and video games. Also the MSRP listed for the BMW kit you hyperlinked is really way higher than most of my dealers sell my product for, but since your such a sleuth, ENCYCLOPEDIA BROWN. Why don't you call the dealers I listed in Texas and ask them what kits they prefer selling... Last time I checked I was selling to the vast majority of the dealers in that state and they prefer my product to the BMW kit which isnt even built by them. Oh and by the way my system integrates to the BMW sound system as well (wirelessly).

Thanks again Kelly!

-Law

Look -- It's not about the product. I'm sure your product is a fine one. I'm sure the dealers love it because they can charge whatever they want, since there is no point of reference for pricing. My problem with this entire thread is that you are very elusive. We share information here... Check out the DIY section of the board! Most of us spend an outrageous amount of money on our cars, and even more on accessories. The question was a simple one -- how much? There doesn't seem to be anyone else on the board that has purchased your DVD system other than the one person that started the thread, and he has not answered the question either. I have to wonder if he was a plant -- especially since you showed up, by chance, to promote the system shortly thereafter?! Do you even own a BMW? How is it that you have so much time to chat on this board since you are running such a large global company??? Maybe I'm just skeptical, but I've seen too much crap like this in the past. If you want to sell your stuff, support the board by becoming a sponsor. Otherwise, answer the question or leave.

-- Kelly

Kelly,
I appreciate your skepticism, as a matter of fact I get it all the time. Maybe for some reason you are not understanding that I am not allowed to discuss price with the general public because I don't sell to them. Also with respect to my BMW Dealers, yes they all are different and charge different prices. Plus you cannot acquire my product any other way. Yes it sucks for the general public, but this is the way my company works. The reason I have time to surf to threads is because I am extremely passionate about my product and my company and I want to make sure that anybody who is interested in the REVOLUTION SYSTEM receives the correct information about my product, this way you guys aren't speculating what is fact and what isn't. I also greatly appreciate the fact that you think I have a quality product. It is a good feeling to know people love the product. But if you guys spend so much "ridiculous" money on your vehicles, which I can see, spending somewhere around $2000 for a video system shouldn't send you into a tailspin. As far as sponsorship it I have no problem going ahead and getting a premeire membership, but in my opinion your threats to either get a sponsor or leave sounds like a sales ploy to me. So Touche'! Don't threaten me Kelly, I have been extremely helpful and respectful to you and even tried to explain myself via private message for you to be a man and call me at my office. That way I may be able to explain myself better over the phone, but you obviously won't grant me the courtesy. No I don't drive a BMW right now, I am waiting for the E90 Coupe to come out next year which I will fly to NEW YORK and purchase from BMW of the Hudson Valley, but I really enjoy my Honda CBR600RR Repsol which is a lot friendlier on gas and faster than 99% of vehicles on the road today!

Kelly if you have anything left to say call me don't waste my time, I would never want to waste yours.

Later,
Lawrence

So, about $2000. Great -- That's all we were asking. [Come on, I couldn't let you have the last word..... ;) ]

-- Kelly

Bro,
The majority of those dealers I sent you would destroy that MSRP of the BMW kit. By far! Call up ol Momentum BMW and see what they are willing to offer you. ask for John Crispino, tell him I sent you.

-Law

Wow; seven pages and I haven't really posted anything past the 2nd or 3rd page...

First off; Lawrence is a top notch guy. I contacted him though email and he helped me out a bunch with swapping out headrests for the X5 at no additional costs. I'm in Colorado and he's in Florida and I have just talked to this guy over the phone and he's basically bent over backwards to help me out throughout my process. It was rather frustrating but Lawrence made everything work for me as if I were a personal friend. That's how he treats his customers; as personal friends. He went above and beyond any customer service I have experienced.

On pricing; you can really shop around for these kits. It really depends on the dealership to tell you the truth. What I found is that (correct me Lawrence if I'm wrong) the more volume a dealership has the better turnover prices become. I've contacted a bunch of dealerships about these and got a wide range of prices from $1000 all the way to $1700. I suggest you take Lawrence's advice on where to call for the best prices... I dodged the price question because I really don't remember my exact price; and the range is so wide from dealer to dealer. If I disclose an estimate; thats how much you guys would expect spending and nothing more. So I didn't think that was fair. By calling around; you can find the best price. If I had to make an estimate I would say around $1400? But that's just a rough one.

I did indeed have a kit for the Ford F-150. I wanted this in the X and kept getting a run around. I finally got in touch with Lawrence and he kindly told me he would switch the headrests for me free of charge (well I paid for the shipping of course). The monitors are basically interchangeable. He overnighted the proper headrests for me. During installation; a problem was found in the monitors (I guess something went wrong when I unplugged the units and reconnected them) but I got the monitors replaced with no questions asked. I got a few follow-up calls from Lawrence about this system afterwards; basically him checking to see if I was happy and if I had any questions.

In conclusion; I've been a member here well over a year and I'm glad I've been able to generate some intrests with this mod. Lawrence is a person that acts again like a personal friend that does whatever he could to make a customer happy. I'm sure he has given the impression with the recoding and such that he will take extra steps for ANY customer. This guy keeps his word. I can't say that with a lot of people; especially one that I've never met. The only thing Lawrence didn't help me with is the TV tuner... Grrrr!!!

I'm guessing that Bahrain isn't part of "NAFTA." :tsk:

Thanks for the kind words Ben! I hope Ben answered questions I was unable to answer with respect to pricing and service.

I hope you all heed his words and have the same opportunity as he did to experience my products and services. Ben had his system installed by a close friend that works at CO's BMW Center in Colorado.

Ben I hope you and your family have a tremendous holiday weekend and thanks again for all the kind words. :thumbup:

Ben if you ever come to Florida please give me call.

-Law

Invision vs. OEM
 

I just ordered the Invision Revolution III system after being about a heartbeat away from ordering the OEM system. The system looks AT LEAST as good as the OEM system, is SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper (at least it was from the dealer Lawrence referred me to) AND more versatile. Since I already UNDERSTOOD that Lawrence didn't retail the systems, I didn't bother to ask him how much they were. Instead, I just asked the Parts Manager he referred me to - and she told me.

I don't know how long Invision has been producing these for BMW's, but they've apparently been producing video systems for other SUV's for a while. Since all they need is power and matching leather (both pretty easy) I figured a long track record specifically with BMW wasn't really all that necessary.

I am also working with Lawrence and a dealer here in western Canada to get this system installed. Lawrence seems to be trying to make these installs happen while ensuring customers are satisfied. I'll report back on results.

Looks Like I have the Final word!
 

Looks like I proved you wrong Kelly. I make time for all my customers and now I am tagged as vendor...are you happy now? Now it looks like 3 satisfied customers in one thread. It's funny how everything works out isn't it?

-Law

I got the final word now-;)

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: As long as there FPO/APO. is can get anything I wish to order.. and from any part of the world....:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Ok but how does Iraq's Customs feel about importing American built and assembled products and can you get me a shipping label to put on a box to ship to Iraq?

Don't get me started again...... I can be relentless if you keep prodding?!

-- Kelly

Kelly <<<
 

Agreed, then we will part as friends and gentlemen! Have a great Memorial Day weekend.

Drive safely, I will try to as well....
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-Law
:thumbup:

Who can I go to in the Milwaukee area?? Send me a PM. Thanks

Call me direct at the number below, I will line you up bro!

-Law

Lawrence M. Siegel
Division Manager - BMW
INViSiON Industries Inc.
877-468-4746 ext. 311
cel: 407-557-5767
fax: 407-842-7010
email: [email protected]
www.invisionindustries.com

"ROFL" all you want. I said "Bahrain" not APO/FPO. I stand correct.

since you advert.. the symbol USN.. I GUEST U FORGOT THE what APO/FPO is.... but never the less.. "THAT A RAP"...............

What an odd thread. :)

I see the pic and it looks good. I read this run around call a dealer stuff from LS and now I am annoyed. :) lol...


so where on the web can I buy this? I think I have seen the dual vids from around $1500.

I have zero interest in going to the dealer (no overcharges and kickbacks for me ;) ). A simple DIY.


sooooooo anyone here purchase this setup from an online retailer.

First one to say that "ohhh but oh ahh the dddealer will warranty your system" gets shot. :)

Hey Lawrence...the dealer is fixing me up with a Revolution II. Some folks here are talking about ordering the Revolution III. What's the difference (it's not very obvious from your website)??

Iraq's Customs is not my concern... I just trying to see if you can ship the product direct to me.. and I'll DIY.. is that a problem..

I lived in Japan for three years. Didn't forget.
You never said it was going to an APO/FPO:

As the idiot Rome would say, "Rack 'em." ;owned;

Wood56 you are going to have to call me direct so I can get all your information and get a unit sent out to you. Thanks!

-Law

:rofl: :rofl:

Intel >> I want to help you acquire a system, but you are going to have to do it through the proper channels. Fact of the matter is, you can attain a system through web-surfing, but you run a higher risk of disappointment if something were to not be perfect about your delivery or your kit. I am not going to say what you dread hearing, but if you call me I promise I will be able to shed some light on your search!

-Lawrence