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<blockquote data-quote="ocdetective" data-source="post: 152116" data-attributes="member: 2344"><p>Thanks for all the feedback guys. Vanguish, the D310 was definitely another option I was considering. The drawback is that the screen would block the vents when in use - however I was considering to relocate the a/c to the lower position (sunglasses tray) and insert the D310 where the A/C is now and maybe have a blanking plate above that (where the radio is now). I am not sure however if the single din in that lower position would be obstructed by some of the internal vents?</p><p>The other drawback to the D310 is obviously it doesnt look as integrated into the dash as the W200 would - however once the double din bezel (USD 250) and the extra cost of hacking the vents and relocating the A/C are taken into consideration I dont expect much difference between the 2 systems in price.</p><p>Popeadrian the A/C is not rewired, you merely relocate it below its existing position in the sunglasses tray and use the same wiring (its long enough). It doesnt trigger off any warnings as this retrofit has been done many times by those installing carputers with a double din screen and lately IVA-W200 and Pioneer double din Avics.</p><p>BTW where exactly is LeFleur audio in SS3 - I can go along and sound them out.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ocdetective, post: 152116, member: 2344"] Thanks for all the feedback guys. Vanguish, the D310 was definitely another option I was considering. The drawback is that the screen would block the vents when in use - however I was considering to relocate the a/c to the lower position (sunglasses tray) and insert the D310 where the A/C is now and maybe have a blanking plate above that (where the radio is now). I am not sure however if the single din in that lower position would be obstructed by some of the internal vents? The other drawback to the D310 is obviously it doesnt look as integrated into the dash as the W200 would - however once the double din bezel (USD 250) and the extra cost of hacking the vents and relocating the A/C are taken into consideration I dont expect much difference between the 2 systems in price. Popeadrian the A/C is not rewired, you merely relocate it below its existing position in the sunglasses tray and use the same wiring (its long enough). It doesnt trigger off any warnings as this retrofit has been done many times by those installing carputers with a double din screen and lately IVA-W200 and Pioneer double din Avics. BTW where exactly is LeFleur audio in SS3 - I can go along and sound them out. [/QUOTE]
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