Will all overhead DVD/LCD players obstruct rear vision?

[artofwar]

Will all brands/models of overhead DVD players/LCD (while down) obstruct the driver's rear view vision while driving? If not, what brand/model and size screen do you have?

[POPP]

Yup. Have to go with headrests to keep mirror vision

[skinny2]

I've never owned one (all with OEM) that didn't block the view somewhat. Of course so do a bunch of heads.....so doesn't seem like a big deal to me. I don't use that mirror all that much anyway.

[degetel77]

I have a 15" dvd player and I see absolutely nothing in my rearview mirror. But again, the guy at the shop told me that before he installed it. The kids are happy and I'm just more cautious when I drive.

[famcar]

Originally Posted by degetel77

I have a 15" dvd player and I see absolutely nothing in my rearview mirror. But again, the guy at the shop told me that before he installed it. The kids are happy and I'm just more cautious when I drive.

What type of dvd player do you have installed? I'm thinking about getting one but not sure which to get.

[degetel77]

I have an Overhead TView T1591DV-GR. If I'd have to do it again I'd probably get the headrest ones considering the loss of visibility for the overhead one.
I don't know what to say, it depends on how much you want to spend, I guess.

[freesat]

Originally Posted by degetel77

I have a 15" dvd player and I see absolutely nothing in my rearview mirror. But again, the guy at the shop told me that before he installed it. The kids are happy and I'm just more cautious when I drive.

Thanks for the info... If only 15" will totally block your sight, I might consider go with 22" one.

[ACS Rob]

i went with headrest monitors in my SE. another plus with headrest is it's easily reversible to go back to stock if you need to.

here's my 9" led lcd monitors with custom white stitching to match the SE's interior. DVD feed from the alpine w910 headunit or ipod hookup.

driver's side



passenger


HU with alpine dash kit/harness

[famcar]

I agree in that the rear view mirror is almost useless, in my opinion. If I'm going to get a roof mount dvd player, might as well go big -- either way, the rear visibility will be compromised (at least when the monitor is down).

So, do you have any issues with the TView dvd player? Any gripes that I should be aware of?

Please advise.

[zaper]

I installed a Rosen Z10, and the rear mirror is still functional.

Just returned from a 1,000 miles trip with happy kids and parents