Enough people are putting in game consoles in their vehicles as to give the impression that it's as commonplace as CD changers. While we see plenty of rides with PS2's or Xboxes, we know that the vast majority of enthusiasts and general consumers have not incorporated this aspect of multimedia into their cars. Certainly that's not for lack of desire. For a lot of folks it's probably just a matter of seeing how it's done. Hence this how-to. This may be sufficient to get you started on your own. However, if you'd like the easiest way to get PS2 in the car we suggest you follow Mike Le, the owner of the vehicle here, and go to an installer. Let him sweat it while you save your energy for ATV Offroad Fury 2. Speaking of which, check out our review of the game in Soundstage.
 1: Pre-install nourishment...  1: Pre-install nourishment for the guys at Serenity Sound Performance in Fountain Valley, CA. |  2: What a typical CD player...  2: What a typical CD player looks like in a '99 Civic. |  3: The first step is the removal...  3: The first step is the removal of the radio bezel and brackets. |
 4: Here Mike Le has some complimentary...  4: Here Mike Le has some complimentary lunch while eagerly waiting for his system to be installed. |  5: Stealthy and functional,...  5: Stealthy and functional, the Panasonic ghost face resides below the Icon-TV DV7. |  6: Make sure to use the factory...  6: Make sure to use the factory radio brackets for the installation to secure the units in the dash. |
 7: Installing is tough work...  7: Installing is tough work so keeping the energy level high is very important. |  8: The Panasonic CD player...  8: The Panasonic CD player has front and rear sub outputs, but more importantly the auxiliary-in is saved for the sound from the PS2. |  9: What the two units look...  9: What the two units look like from behind. |
 10: Using the power converter...  10: Using the power converter for the PS2 we tap into the cigarette lighter for power. |  11: The key components to...  11: The key components to the PS2 are power play, audio left/right and video (yellow). |  12: The power inverter has...  12: The power inverter has plug-in power for the PS2. |
 13: Video goes into the video-in...  13: Video goes into the video-in 1 on the DV7. |  14: Now go to the auxiliary-in...  14: Now go to the auxiliary-in on the Panasonic and connect left and right audio. |  15: Power from the cigarette...  15: Power from the cigarette lighter plug. |
 16: T-taps are put in place...  16: T-taps are put in place to retain the plug function. |  17: The PS2 is measured for...  17: The PS2 is measured for placement. |  18: A metal strap is used...  18: A metal strap is used to secure the PS2 under the glove compartment. |
 19: A bezel is created to...  19: A bezel is created to dress up PS2. |  20: With the bezel in place,...  20: With the bezel in place, the PS2 is out of the way and hidden from prying eyes. |  21: With everything in place...  21: With everything in place the equipment is activated successfully. |
 22: The Panasonic is a smooth...  22: The Panasonic is a smooth touch screen -- no buttons to be found. |  23: Installer Thai Nguyen...  23: Installer Thai Nguyen. |  24: Another satisfied customer...  24: Another satisfied customer enjoying the fruits of labor of Serenity Sound Performance. |