Headrest monitors installed in Euro Recaro's ....

5speed6 v.2 · 10-16-2007, 06:50 AM

First, let me start by saying, that this was a major pain in the arse.

It's truly amazing how EVERY step of my audio/video project is twice to three times that of any other car.

In most other cars, to install wiring for monitors in the headrest, you would just run a "snake" through the seat, top to bottom.

Here is the step by step process of what I went through:

Because I have a set of "over-engineered" Euro Recaro's, those extremely comfortable

heavy monsters had to be removed from the car, and disassembled.

The lower motorized housing cover was removed:

Side airbag was then removed:

Rivets holding the rear seatback had to be drilled out:

At this point, I was able to pull a snake from the headrest post to the middle of the seat:

Instead of completely taking apart the leather skin to get the rear panel off, I drilled a small pilot hole, and then enlarged it for an exit for the wiring:

With the bottom trim panel back in place, the cable is barely visible:

I then ran the cable through the seat frame at the bottom, and exited out towrds the front.

Finished product:

Playtime....um testing the monitor time :>)

And then the seats were installed back in the car:

Power, ground and video RCA's were then run out to the door sills, and up to the front dash area. The monitors will receive video signal from a dedicated DVD player in the headunit.

Stay tuned for more.

Check my sig for links to previous posts regarding the other work so far.

Boston Driver · 10-16-2007, 06:54 AM

4Driver4 · 10-16-2007, 06:54 AM

...even if we have to pass the hat to buy your gas to get you to drive up.

I'd really love to see this in person.

btruby · 10-16-2007, 07:09 AM

MCH 2.7t · 10-16-2007, 07:12 AM

*C5 AVANT STYLE* · 10-16-2007, 07:17 AM

Press · 10-16-2007, 07:19 AM

5speed6 v.2 · 10-16-2007, 07:41 AM

...NY to Maine, NY to Florida, NY to Texas.

The last trip I took, I 'borrowed' a rear-seat monitor/console... wouldn't have made it without it.

Thank you for the compliments though

**Kris Hansen** · 10-16-2007, 08:24 AM

Press · 10-16-2007, 08:24 AM

coloring and reading is great, but there needs to be some movie watching time as well....

10-16-2007, 06:50 AM	#1
5speed6 v.2 Member Account #: 44347 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 21,926	Headrest monitors installed in Euro Recaro's .... First, let me start by saying, that this was a major pain in the arse. It's truly amazing how EVERY step of my audio/video project is twice to three times that of any other car. In most other cars, to install wiring for monitors in the headrest, you would just run a "snake" through the seat, top to bottom. Here is the step by step process of what I went through: Because I have a set of "over-engineered" Euro Recaro's, those extremely comfortable heavy monsters had to be removed from the car, and disassembled. The lower motorized housing cover was removed: Side airbag was then removed: Rivets holding the rear seatback had to be drilled out: At this point, I was able to pull a snake from the headrest post to the middle of the seat: Instead of completely taking apart the leather skin to get the rear panel off, I drilled a small pilot hole, and then enlarged it for an exit for the wiring: With the bottom trim panel back in place, the cable is barely visible: I then ran the cable through the seat frame at the bottom, and exited out towrds the front. Finished product: Playtime....um testing the monitor time :>) And then the seats were installed back in the car: Power, ground and video RCA's were then run out to the door sills, and up to the front dash area. The monitors will receive video signal from a dedicated DVD player in the headunit. Stay tuned for more. Check my sig for links to previous posts regarding the other work so far. __________________ Click for Stereo Install - Part I - Dynamat Click for Stereo Install - Part II - removal of OEM components, rear speakers installed Click for Stereo Install -Part III - Custom door panels Click for Stereo Install - Part IV - C6 antenna Click for Stereo Install - Part V - Headrest Monitors Click for Stereo Install - Part VI - Front door speakers installed Click for Stereo Install - Part VII - Eclipse head unit install Click for Stereo Install - Part VIII - Disappearing amp rack install Click for Stereo Install - Part IX - Custom Stealth Subwoofer install

10-16-2007, 06:54 AM	#2
Boston Driver AudiWorld Expert Account #: 69482 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lexington, MA Posts: 26,765	...wow... __________________ 2002 A6 4.2 Sport...with a few things added

10-16-2007, 06:54 AM	#3
4Driver4 Tech Guru Account #: 43812 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 27,959	OK. So at this point I think your attendance at the next GTG in Boston is required. ...even if we have to pass the hat to buy your gas to get you to drive up. I'd really love to see this in person. __________________ 4Driver4 "Never give up the throttle until the bitter end." -RC 1990 Coupe Q 1999 A6 Sedan Q 2.8 2000 A4 Avant Q 2.8 1995 Mazda Miata: the anti-Audi 1999 Mazda Miata: Track beotch 1999 Chevy Suburban: the anti-earth :-( 1990 Nissan Pickup: Snow plow/garbage hauler 1981 VW Scirocco: the car I shouldn't own

10-16-2007, 07:09 AM	#4
btruby AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 125349 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4,666	BALLLIN __________________ -Ben Rock over London, Rock on Chicago. Wheaties; Breakfast of Champions.

10-16-2007, 07:12 AM	#5
MCH 2.7t Member Account #: 68483 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,180	Great series of posts! __________________

10-16-2007, 07:17 AM	#6
C5 AVANT STYLE Audiworld Junior Member Account #: 109389 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Italy Posts: 945	for real! __________________ 2000 A6 Avant Quatto mods: H&R coilovers, H-Sports, 20% tint, debadged, independant fogs mods to be installed: RS6 SE exahust tips & 4.2 door blades

10-16-2007, 07:19 AM	#7
Press Yeah, I have a Porsche Account #: 78455 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 20,147	looks great __________________ PSA - Don't post angry "Just living the dream" Autobahn Country Club (North-South-Full), Blackhawk Farms, Daytona International Speedway, GingerMan, Grattan, Mid-Ohio, Milwaukee Mile, Nurburgring, Road America, VIRginia International Raceway, Watkins Glen International "The most fun you can have in a car with your pants on"™ RIP Zipper 08/03/1999 - 05/09/2009 TeamJanicaRacing.com 2004 A4 3.0 USP Avant 1989 Porsche 951 2001 A6 4.2

10-16-2007, 07:41 AM	#8
5speed6 v.2 Member Account #: 44347 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 21,926	reading, coloring, & playing won't cut it for the trips I take... ...NY to Maine, NY to Florida, NY to Texas. The last trip I took, I 'borrowed' a rear-seat monitor/console... wouldn't have made it without it. Thank you for the compliments though __________________ Click for Stereo Install - Part I - Dynamat Click for Stereo Install - Part II - removal of OEM components, rear speakers installed Click for Stereo Install -Part III - Custom door panels Click for Stereo Install - Part IV - C6 antenna Click for Stereo Install - Part V - Headrest Monitors Click for Stereo Install - Part VI - Front door speakers installed Click for Stereo Install - Part VII - Eclipse head unit install Click for Stereo Install - Part VIII - Disappearing amp rack install Click for Stereo Install - Part IX - Custom Stealth Subwoofer install

10-16-2007, 08:24 AM	#9
Kris Hansen Chief of Goat control Account #: 20 Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 66,548,190	Wow, nice install!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

10-16-2007, 08:24 AM	#10
Press Yeah, I have a Porsche Account #: 78455 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 20,147	we use our portable dvd player all the time....nothing like watching a nice movie on a long trip coloring and reading is great, but there needs to be some movie watching time as well.... __________________ PSA - Don't post angry "Just living the dream" Autobahn Country Club (North-South-Full), Blackhawk Farms, Daytona International Speedway, GingerMan, Grattan, Mid-Ohio, Milwaukee Mile, Nurburgring, Road America, VIRginia International Raceway, Watkins Glen International "The most fun you can have in a car with your pants on"™ RIP Zipper 08/03/1999 - 05/09/2009 TeamJanicaRacing.com 2004 A4 3.0 USP Avant 1989 Porsche 951 2001 A6 4.2

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