[luvmyarmada]

Hey folks, this is my first post here. Been doing alot of research though. Thinking about installing two 8" or 9" monitors for rear seats, large enough for third row viewing also. What about overhead support? Is the headliner strong enough? If not has anybody dropped the headliner? Am experienced in this sort of thing but would like some hints if anyone has any. Also what about Pyle PLVRW-900 or Starvision TM-800 monitors? Anybody used either? Good prices, 249 for the Pyle and 189 for the Starvision but wonder about quality.

2004 Armada SE 4X2
Blizzard w/ grey int.
Tow Pkg.

 

[luvmyarmada]

There is no support to speak of. The braket is practically worthless. There is a new bracket that they are putting in with factory DVD to reduce the monitor bounce. I hope to get it done (for my aftermarket) within the next few weeks. While you are driving reach back and feel the headliner and you will feel how much bounce there is. I hoping this bracket helps otherwise I'm going to add some headrest monitors as it gives the rear passenger car sickness trying to watch the bouncing monitor and I just have a 7" monitor.

Reading the service buletin on the roof resonance it doesn't look hard to take down the headliner just need an extra set of hands probably.

Thanks for the info. So you have a 7" monitor installed in the stock location and it is bouncing? Wow! Glad I didn't buy the factory system at their ridiculous price. I guess I'll take a peek under the headliner and see what I can figure out. I really need 2 monitors with dual input capability to try and keep almost everybody happy.

 

[luvmyarmada]

I was planning on sticking 2 8-10"ers in the middle row, after trying very unsucessfully to install an OEM 7" in the factory location (eBay). Unfortunately, after checking two times (completely removing the roof storage/lighting/ac unit), I came to terms with the fact that there is next to no roof liner support. Even if I managed to mount it somehow to the bar running across the roof, I doubt that the epoxy would hold the metal and 2 monitors.. much less 1. I'm no professional, but hey, my $0.02 has to be worth something

Check this out.
http://www.infinitihelp.com/Ownership/Bulletins/Nissan/2004/NTB04-047.htm

I'm going to try spanning the two middle supports front to rear with some metal. Should be able to hold up anything.

 

[luvmyarmada]

This may be easier. The bracket is $100 and dealer install anywhere from free to $200 I've heard. My dealership is putting it in after I buy it...they owe me.

Yeah, it probably would be easier but it doesn't really help my issue with mounting monitors to the headliner on each side. And I don't have a sunroof or factory DVD so I doubt that they would do mine for free.