I was thinking of installing my new VDO Dayton MS 5500 Navigation unit in the center A/C vent area (since there's no other slot available for it). Is it possible?

I really don't care if I can't get air from the center vent as long as it is possible to remove the vent and replace it with the nav unit. My monitor will be from Audiovox LCMR6CT replacement rear view mirror with temp and compass.

 

I don't see why not. I'm sure there will be a good bit of fabrication required to a) seal off the duct, b) make a bracket to hold the stereo, and c) make the stereo/dashboard interface look good, but if you take your time it should turn out OK. Remember: Measure twice, cut once.

 

cyril...this has been done. the forum members name was chrisg. i saw the car in person...it looked great!

here is the posting (pics no longer exist)... but i could request some if you wish.

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ead.php?t=6057

 

Thanks Andrew and it'll be good to have all those photos re-posted again in this forum, for the benefit of the new members.

I'll check with my installer if they can do it with less surgery in my XFIREX. I'll probably have them remove the AC vent panel only to accommodate the Nav receiver.

 

here you go... (center vents are no longer)

chris's system info:
NEW gen version 2
Ibase 890i MB, w/ 1.6 pentium M processor, 40gig hd, 512meg, Catalina SC, Sprint 4950 phone for internet, 4 port non-powered usb hub, slot load dvd/cd rom, windows XP home, MediaCar boot to Shell, XMPCR playable thru Mediacar as linein feature, BU-303 USB mouse rust bucket GPS sat. antenna mouse (on my second one, opened itup to silicone joints and etc), ITPS, OSK virtual keyboard, frodo routis launch warning box closer exe, tons of wiring etc.





a stock set-up: (below)

 

Andrew, that is a real first-class installation! Looks like it was done at the factory.