DVD/Nav head unit installed and LEDs

00blkstanggt · 05-16-2008, 03:24 PM

I just installed a Kenwood DDX-512 DVD/NAV unit. It's got a 6.1" screen, plays dvds, iPod, nav, satellite radio, and has a USB port. I had to customize things a bit since I had two single din slots. The unit is in place, but I have to wait until Monday to pick up the 01-04 dash bezel. I also installed blue LEDs in the gauge cluster. Did that a little while ago. They are a deeper blue in person.

00blkstanggt · 05-16-2008, 03:25 PM

A few more

03_GT · 05-16-2008, 04:22 PM

where did you get them LED's from?

caballo · 05-16-2008, 04:54 PM

Noice!

Post up when things are done, please...

00blkstanggt · 05-16-2008, 05:06 PM

LEDs were posted by Mixedbreed awhile ago. Just search through the pictures threads or find his name and search through his threads. He gives instructions on how to install them. It's super simple.

Thanks Caballo. I'll get finished pictures up Monday night or Tuesday. Ford is suppose to get the dash bezel in on Monday so I should be able to just pop it right on and be done. Went to a car audio place just to see what the install price would be and the guy wouldn't listen to me when I tried to explain that a double din would work in my car. He just said it wouldnt fit unless they built a custom fiberglass inclosure for $550 bucks. I want to go prove him wrong.haha

dOcV6 · 05-16-2008, 05:31 PM

sounds like you need to go to a different audio place. how much did that unit cost? i just put in a pinoneer cd player with the wrong hook up so my tweeters and back speaker just work with out any wass at all. i keep on forgetting to go back to the place to get the right wire harness. it works pissa thought. loadest(sp drunk ass hell right now) unit ive ever own before.

B-rett · 05-16-2008, 07:27 PM

did u sand down the back of your gauges or did u just pop in the blue led's, ill be doing this soon since my new headunit has blue lights

StangGT804 · 05-16-2008, 08:06 PM

The blue led gauges look sweet, too bad green is my fav. color and i like stock look! the unit looks great... def. post some pics when you get done...

00blkstanggt · 05-18-2008, 06:40 PM

the head unit was about $550. i didnt need to sand the back of the gauges. there wasnt any green gilm behind them which was odd. green leds are always a possibility.

00blkstanggt · 05-20-2008, 02:50 PM

Well the dash bezel came in and I was able to finish up the install. Here it is.

mustangvsix · 05-20-2008, 03:30 PM

looks great man!!

*4.6 Love* · 05-20-2008, 04:35 PM

Did you forget to put back the rear defrost,fog lights, and traction control buttons?

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PS: Looks good though..

B-rett · 05-20-2008, 06:45 PM

also why isnt ur milage lit up? and did u have to do anything with ur needles to get them lined up correctly again?

B-rett · 05-21-2008, 08:32 AM

ill be doing this got a few questions

1) the bulbs i am looking for at the first on this page right? http://autolumination.com/74.htm

2) did u buy the twist lock things right underneath?

3) how many bulbs do i need to do the cluster and the ac part of the dash?

00blkstanggt · 05-21-2008, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4.6 Love

Did you forget to put back the rear defrost,fog lights, and traction control buttons?

.

PS: Looks good though..

I have a 2000, so no traction control, rear defrost is on the left side below the gauge cluster, and fog light switch is at the center console. I had to buy the dash bezel for an 01-04 to make the head unit fit. I'm going to get plugs to fill the 3 holes. And Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by B-rett

also why isnt ur milage lit up? and did u have to do anything with ur needles to get them lined up correctly again?

Mileage isn't lit up because the car wasn't on. The mileage is the same color it originally was though. Didn't have to take the needles off as I had no need to remove the gauge inlay.

Quote:

Originally Posted by B-rett

ill be doing this got a few questions

1) the bulbs i am looking for at the first on this page right? http://autolumination.com/74.htm

2) did u buy the twist lock things right underneath?

3) how many bulbs do i need to do the cluster and the ac part of the dash?

1) Correct, the very first set on the page.
2) I did buy the twist locks, but I think I used the stock ones for the gauge cluster. You will figure it out once you install them.
3) You will need 5 bulbs for the gauge cluster and 2 for the ac. When you remove the bulbs from the ac, don't worry about the size difference, the new ones will fit fine.

Oh and it is a little hard to see the red parts of the cluster, but it's no big deal. It's a little more puplish now then red because of the blue LEDs

3.8for the win · 05-21-2008, 09:47 AM

looks great! im thinking about maybe doing that.

00blkstanggt · 05-21-2008, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3.8for the win

looks great! im thinking about maybe doing that.

Thanks man. I must say it's pretty sweet having DVD in the car plus being able to play my iPOd videos. I figured spending $550 on it wasn't bad at all.I have to say listening to a DVD while driving isn't all that distracting. At least for me it's about as distracting as checking out a hot chick driving next to you.

05-16-2008, 03:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
00blkstanggt Hot, Nasty, Bad ass speed Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Livermore, Ca Posts: 1,641	DVD/Nav head unit installed and LEDs I just installed a Kenwood DDX-512 DVD/NAV unit. It's got a 6.1" screen, plays dvds, iPod, nav, satellite radio, and has a USB port. I had to customize things a bit since I had two single din slots. The unit is in place, but I have to wait until Monday to pick up the 01-04 dash bezel. I also installed blue LEDs in the gauge cluster. Did that a little while ago. They are a deeper blue in person. __________________ Sound clip of my car http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-MhgSI-owQ

05-16-2008, 03:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
00blkstanggt Hot, Nasty, Bad ass speed Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Livermore, Ca Posts: 1,641	A few more __________________ Sound clip of my car http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-MhgSI-owQ

05-16-2008, 04:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
caballo Exceptional Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: NE CO Posts: 530	Noice! Post up when things are done, please... __________________ My eyes!!! I can't see my eyes!!!

05-16-2008, 05:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
00blkstanggt Hot, Nasty, Bad ass speed Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Livermore, Ca Posts: 1,641	LEDs were posted by Mixedbreed awhile ago. Just search through the pictures threads or find his name and search through his threads. He gives instructions on how to install them. It's super simple. Thanks Caballo. I'll get finished pictures up Monday night or Tuesday. Ford is suppose to get the dash bezel in on Monday so I should be able to just pop it right on and be done. Went to a car audio place just to see what the install price would be and the guy wouldn't listen to me when I tried to explain that a double din would work in my car. He just said it wouldnt fit unless they built a custom fiberglass inclosure for $550 bucks. I want to go prove him wrong.haha __________________ Sound clip of my car http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-MhgSI-owQ

05-16-2008, 05:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
dOcV6 2002 Mustang V6 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: E.B. MASS. Posts: 88	sounds like you need to go to a different audio place. how much did that unit cost? i just put in a pinoneer cd player with the wrong hook up so my tweeters and back speaker just work with out any wass at all. i keep on forgetting to go back to the place to get the right wire harness. it works pissa thought. loadest(sp drunk ass hell right now) unit ive ever own before. __________________ I Have Nothing! Go Me!

05-16-2008, 04:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
03_GT Smoke Tires....Not Drugs. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 593	where did you get them LED's from?

05-16-2008, 07:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
B-rett BMC Member# 03209 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: north ridgeville, ohio Posts: 1,638	did u sand down the back of your gauges or did u just pop in the blue led's, ill be doing this soon since my new headunit has blue lights __________________ ---35th Anniversary--- 265 rwhp 288 rwtq

05-16-2008, 08:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
StangGT804 Shut Up & Lift Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 1,281	The blue led gauges look sweet, too bad green is my fav. color and i like stock look! the unit looks great... def. post some pics when you get done... __________________

05-18-2008, 06:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
00blkstanggt Hot, Nasty, Bad ass speed Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Livermore, Ca Posts: 1,641	the head unit was about $550. i didnt need to sand the back of the gauges. there wasnt any green gilm behind them which was odd. green leds are always a possibility. __________________ Sound clip of my car http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-MhgSI-owQ

05-20-2008, 02:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
00blkstanggt Hot, Nasty, Bad ass speed Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Livermore, Ca Posts: 1,641	Well the dash bezel came in and I was able to finish up the install. Here it is. __________________ Sound clip of my car http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-MhgSI-owQ

05-20-2008, 03:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
mustangvsix 4 point 6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Flagstaff, Az / Los Alamos, NM Posts: 2,373	looks great man!! __________________ 2001 True Blue Cobra Convertible 1 of 292 #935 built on 4/20/01

05-20-2008, 04:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
4.6 Love Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mexico Posts: 6,145	Did you forget to put back the rear defrost,fog lights, and traction control buttons?. PS: Looks good though.. __________________ Go Cowboys! X pipe and flows

05-20-2008, 06:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
B-rett BMC Member# 03209 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: north ridgeville, ohio Posts: 1,638	also why isnt ur milage lit up? and did u have to do anything with ur needles to get them lined up correctly again? __________________ ---35th Anniversary--- 265 rwhp 288 rwtq

05-21-2008, 08:32 AM	#14 (permalink)
B-rett BMC Member# 03209 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: north ridgeville, ohio Posts: 1,638	ill be doing this got a few questions 1) the bulbs i am looking for at the first on this page right? http://autolumination.com/74.htm 2) did u buy the twist lock things right underneath? 3) how many bulbs do i need to do the cluster and the ac part of the dash? __________________ ---35th Anniversary--- 265 rwhp 288 rwtq

05-21-2008, 09:47 AM	#16 (permalink)
3.8for the win 2000 torch red sixer Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,094	looks great! im thinking about maybe doing that. __________________ 2000 v6 mustang mods mac cat-back mach 1 chin spoiler smoked clear corner headlights FR500s black center caps 8inch shorty antenna what will be next?

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