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Old 11-08-2010, 12:09 AM
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Default Anyone has upgraded their head units? -noob

Hi All,

This maybe a noob questions, but I have an 07 f150, and I'm planning to upgrade to in-dash dvd and this is my first time to do something like this, for my wife's birthday present (yes she uses my truck and i use hers) this is also good since we love long drives.

Any advise on where to start would be appreciated.

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o ok this is easy as pie just where the center cupholder grab there and pull out then the dash trim will be off then there sould be 4 swers undo them a harniss un plug and an atana then from there go to best buy and get a trim kit that is what makes the raido fit then and ask for a wiring harness the harnes is easy just connect the matching colors and then plug it and just put every back to gether easy as pie
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if you and the wife plan on using the DVD for your drives, be forewarned that in most states, it is illegal to have a DVD playing when in view of the driver.
Most DVD players have a safety mechanism that prevent the unit from playing while in motion. Certain brands can be overriden easily (those that attach to the parking brake). Others can not be bbypassed easily (mine has nav and will not play when the GPS recognizes mvement).
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You might also want to read up on posts in the "stereo/audio" forum on this site. Lots of good posts on what folks are using as replacement head units in their trucks.
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I will surely take all your advise in consideration.
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good advise, I'll have to check in Arizona if they do not allow these things, although when I was in seattle couple friends of mine has 1 installed in their car, just gotta be carefull i guess.

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