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banditelvis721
05-11-2010, 10:22 AM
http://forum.grrrr8.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=7599i will post DIY pics sooooooooooo easy!!!.
now i just need a cheaper VIM solution.

thanks
perry
blackoutgt
05-11-2010, 12:57 PM
What's underneath in the little cubby? is that the WD TV box?
2StepsAhead
05-11-2010, 02:40 PM
What's underneath in the little cubby? is that the WD TV box?

Yeah thats the WD MINI, if you put it in the glove box you have to use an ir repeater to use the remote so some people mount it there to make it work with the remote at anytime.
blackoutgt
05-11-2010, 04:07 PM
Cool. What was the cost on the box?
GRRRR8
05-11-2010, 04:08 PM
That is pretty slick! Look forward to the DIY write up.
jeppsG8
05-11-2010, 04:15 PM
This is interesting. Looking forward to the write-up.

And the cheaper VIM!! I hope Chris is listening.
banditelvis721
05-12-2010, 06:02 AM
Cost $59.99 from amazon. also got a 12v, 2amp, car adapter for it from radio shack $9.99, and bought velcro from radio shack, to put up mini.
Ran the car adapter from arm rest cigarette lighter, to cubby hole, i will take pics to show you how i actually ran it.
The car adapter is great, it actually has a on/off switch. Also mini comes with a remote.
Yesterday was having lunch in my car and watching a movie!! so awesome!! and also extremely cool!!!
This car is just the best!!! i love this car so much!
kevinm0131
05-12-2010, 06:26 PM
OK. I'm out of the loop. What is WD TV?

Thanx,
Kevin
banditelvis721
05-12-2010, 06:46 PM
you use a memory stick, or portable hard drive, plug into the USB port of this device, and you can watch movies, photos, even listen to mp3's.
banditelvis721
05-16-2010, 04:09 PM
DIY pics!!
Identity Crisis
06-22-2010, 11:59 AM
Awesome! I like this a lot.
firstdue
06-22-2010, 04:47 PM
Is the unit small enough to keep under the armrest? instead of the glove box?
nifong08iom
04-03-2012, 02:28 PM
What's underneath in the little cubby? is that the WD TV box?

See that little cubby in the picture blackoutgt is referring to? My 2008 G8 GT does not have the flip up cubby door, am I missing it??? is there supposed to be one on every G8?
nifong08iom
04-03-2012, 02:31 PM
http://forum.grrrr8.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=7599i will post DIY pics sooooooooooo easy!!!.
now i just need a cheaper VIM solution.

thanks
perry


Ok...I am missing the little flip up door over the cubby below the stereo by the cigarette lighter, is there supposed to be a flip up door like the one pictured here in our G8's? Mine is gone! sorry if a dumb question..
LDM
04-03-2012, 02:39 PM
Ok...I am missing the little flip up door over the cubby below the stereo by the cigarette lighter, is there supposed to be a flip up door like the one pictured here in our G8's? Mine is gone! sorry if a dumb question..

I don't think that's a door, I think that's the top surface of the WD TV that you're seeing. The smoker's package did come with a door for the ashtray:

http://paceperformance.com/images/M15180920.gif

And then there's the full cubby door available with the trim kits Crazy Paul offers:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/GPS%20mod/R1010024.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/GPS%20mod/G8-GT-523.jpg

But stock, there is no door, just an open cubby.
nifong08iom
04-04-2012, 10:21 AM
is the console in the last picture Stock? Or is that the smokers package with a full door? Or is this with the trim kit from CP? Sorry if that's confusing...

Yeah, mine is an open cubby, but if you reach your hand above the cubby it feels like something is missing, there is an open hole there. Is that supposed to be open?
LDM
04-04-2012, 10:32 AM
That last picture is from CP. You can get a Holden smoker's kit to go with his trim kit that has a full door, different from the Pontiac smoker's kit. Here's a picture of the cubby on my own G8 when it was stock, the way all G8s came.

http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz352/lenmartin23/G8/P3270065.jpg
hikeskool
06-03-2012, 06:55 PM
Nice, what kind of features does this thing offer?
hazer396
06-27-2012, 06:54 PM
dont you have an alternator whine?

and you can get the WDTV Live, and have netflix, pandora, youtube etc!
travis gore
06-28-2012, 01:37 AM
ok I am confused. Do you use the wd instead of the VIM?
Daniel Linnett
06-28-2012, 05:26 AM
Need more info. And can we set this up to work while driving? Would make kids happy.


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lightguypro
08-01-2012, 03:08 PM
so how was it actually installed into the head unit? sorry for newb question...but confused here
VF1000R
08-14-2012, 08:19 AM
Nope , TV won't work while moving , unless you have a special tuner AND you live in an area that has Mobile TV being broadcast. 90% of the country does not.
Tuclis
08-14-2012, 10:49 AM
dont you have an alternator whine?

and you can get the WDTV Live, and have netflix, pandora, youtube etc!

Not sure how youll get pandora on that without internet service.

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hazer396
08-16-2012, 01:37 AM
Not sure how youll get pandora on that without internet service.

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Wi-Fi hotspot on my phone!
702jesusfreak
10-23-2012, 03:11 PM
Is that the stock screen?
LoadToad2W1
12-01-2012, 09:47 AM
Same question, how is it hooked up to the head unit?
fengstang
12-01-2012, 09:58 AM
ok I am confused. Do you use the wd instead of the VIM?.
mkoz
12-01-2012, 12:45 PM
I've been running the same setup in my van for almost two years and it works great. Van has factory roof mounted screen and aux input so that makes it super easy. I velcro'd a slim 500gb usb hard drive to the wdtv and loaded it with media. Absolutely great for the kids on long trips, no messing with DVD's etc. In the G8 you may want to add rear headrest screens.