Author Topic: New Honda City with built in CD player - how to change? (Read 3333 times)

kevyeoh · « **on:** September 27, 2007, 09:17:47 AM »

guys...

assuming there is no aftermarket faceplate replacement for the built in, can we do anything to replace the HU?
like manually cut out the dash panel to replace the HU?

i heard that for the honda civic, we can just replace the panel with 1 DIN panel right? what about the new City VTEC?
thanks.

calvinhpk · « **Reply #1 on:** September 27, 2007, 08:12:05 PM »

you can find wherever empty space and mod that area to put your HU and retaining your existing HU.

gocitygo · « **Reply #2 on:** September 27, 2007, 09:19:39 PM »

Quote from: calvinhpk on September 27, 2007, 08:12:05 PM

you can find wherever empty space and mod that area to put your HU and retaining your existing HU.

wow. can listen to 2 cds at one time.

gocitygo · « **Reply #3 on:** September 27, 2007, 09:23:19 PM »

Quote from: kevyeoh on September 27, 2007, 09:17:47 AM

guys...

assuming there is no aftermarket faceplate replacement for the built in, can we do anything to replace the HU?
like manually cut out the dash panel to replace the HU?

i heard that for the honda civic, we can just replace the panel with 1 DIN panel right? what about the new City VTEC?
thanks.

kev, the 3G's 2-DIN panel cannot use? you may want to check with honda SC.

calvinhpk · « **Reply #4 on:** September 27, 2007, 10:43:34 PM »

either Radio & CD or 2 CDs at 1 time no problem.....
stock wacking the rear speakers and front tweeter :D

kevyeoh · « **Reply #5 on:** September 27, 2007, 11:33:15 PM »

wow calvin...not bad...very nicely done...

hmm... then kena cari lobang liao to put the HU... hahaha...

gocitygo, what you mean by 3Gs?

chinhan · « **Reply #6 on:** September 28, 2007, 10:14:58 AM »

Quote from: calvinhpk on September 27, 2007, 08:12:05 PM

you can find wherever empty space and mod that area to put your HU and retaining your existing HU.

Bro, nice man!

kevyeoh · « **Reply #7 on:** September 30, 2007, 04:33:57 PM »

but then calvin..i just went to check out civic today...looks like beneath the HU built in dash panel, it's a hollow space...so probably that's how you can insert another HU slot there...
for city, no lubang already... hehehe

netken · « **Reply #8 on:** September 30, 2007, 04:59:24 PM »

and wanna buka the glovebox under the HU is very difficult ...

calvinhpk · « **Reply #9 on:** September 30, 2007, 08:38:14 PM »

Quote from: kevyeoh on September 30, 2007, 04:33:57 PM

but then calvin..i just went to check out civic today...looks like beneath the HU built in dash panel, it's a hollow space...so probably that's how you can insert another HU slot there...
for city, no lubang already... hehehe

then got to find another way lo.....

wengweng · « **Reply #10 on:** October 01, 2007, 12:45:52 AM »

wait for JBL MS8 or Alpine PXA650. Seems like every kuailow is waiting for the release

kevyeoh · « **Reply #11 on:** October 01, 2007, 04:13:26 PM »

wwert eezz diz? HU ?

Quote from: wengweng on October 01, 2007, 12:45:52 AM

wait for JBL MS8 or Alpine PXA650. Seems like every kuailow is waiting for the release

wengweng · « **Reply #12 on:** October 02, 2007, 12:24:22 PM »

Its claimed to be the most advance processor. Those cleansweep etc, you can use it with your stock HU to improve the signal and have some processing power. Now with the MS8 or PXA650, the even more powerful processor will tune for you. The JBL engineers say that it is not like those old built in tuner like in old alpine and pioneer HU. It is instead equipped with tools like 512 band EQ etc.

Sounds like marketing talk ? But Gary Biggs wins the world champion with the MS8 in the JBL team car, using the new BMW 3 series stock HU.

Rumoured to be retailed for US$800 for the MS8 and $300-400 for the PXA650 IIRC. The 9887 also has the same feature with PXA650, but you need to buy the tuning kid.

For more info, you can go to carsound.com and search for MS8. The marketing manager started a thread there with very detailed info.

kevyeoh · « **Reply #13 on:** October 03, 2007, 09:03:18 PM »

but if you buy also, where u going to put it?

calvinhpk · « **Reply #14 on:** October 03, 2007, 10:52:07 PM »

wengweng....still remember zapco processor??? when getting?? hahaha

wengweng · « **Reply #15 on:** October 03, 2007, 11:22:44 PM »

kev, Its like the Alpine RUX. You can put at the boot I guess

calvin, I'm planning my downgrade, so no more zapco or anything.....hehehe, changing to cheap amps, and later cheap speakers....hahahaha

cykosis · « **Reply #16 on:** October 04, 2007, 12:51:30 PM »

Quote from: kevyeoh on September 27, 2007, 09:17:47 AM

guys...

assuming there is no aftermarket faceplate replacement for the built in, can we do anything to replace the HU?
like manually cut out the dash panel to replace the HU?

i heard that for the honda civic, we can just replace the panel with 1 DIN panel right? what about the new City VTEC?
thanks.

the new honda city should have the replacement for the HU cos only the city VTEC comes with the integrated HU. The IDSI model still has the single DIN HU. Just need to get the parts from Honda. Could be expensive though. The same goes for the new Civic. I have seen one in Singapore with the replacement panel for the HU. Another way is to do what Calvin did.

kevyeoh · « **Reply #17 on:** October 04, 2007, 01:48:41 PM »

the thing is...i called up Honda SC....and they told me...the old single din HU panel does not have the same 'leg' or screw slot in other words...compare to the new built in HU....so anyone here confirm can change and do it before...do let me know...

thanks!

Quote from: cykosis on October 04, 2007, 12:51:30 PM

the new honda city should have the replacement for the HU cos only the city VTEC comes with the integrated HU. The IDSI model still has the single DIN HU. Just need to get the parts from Honda. Could be expensive though. The same goes for the new Civic. I have seen one in Singapore with the replacement panel for the HU. Another way is to do what Calvin did.

calvinhpk · « **Reply #18 on:** October 04, 2007, 11:29:32 PM »

kev......i got 1 solution for u....

go get the old city then....hahah.....

cykosis · « **Reply #19 on:** October 05, 2007, 10:42:14 AM »

Quote from: calvinhpk on October 04, 2007, 11:29:32 PM

kev......i got 1 solution for u....

go get the old city then....hahah.....

No just buy the new IDSI model. still new car

kevyeoh · « **Reply #20 on:** October 05, 2007, 01:50:02 PM »

got ask... no more stock....

hehe... can consider idsl but then...some things i like not available at idsl...dark interior, steermatic etc....

Quote from: calvinhpk on October 04, 2007, 11:29:32 PM

kev......i got 1 solution for u....

go get the old city then....hahah.....

gocitygo · « **Reply #21 on:** October 19, 2007, 12:59:50 PM »

how bout this way

calvinhpk · « **Reply #22 on:** October 19, 2007, 09:58:38 PM »

Quote from: gocitygo on October 19, 2007, 12:59:50 PM

how bout this way

pengsan

kevyeoh · « **Reply #23 on:** October 20, 2007, 09:23:08 AM »

i actually saw that pic somewhere else before... but it will be weird to always load the cd at the top...and what about the wiring?
;)

netken · « **Reply #24 on:** November 19, 2007, 07:43:52 AM »

Quote from: calvinhpk on September 27, 2007, 08:12:05 PM

you can find wherever empty space and mod that area to put your HU and retaining your existing HU.

calvin,

there has been an original moulding for 1din or 2din replacement panel already ...

its sold by Kah Motor Singapore for about sgd150.00 - maybe there is 20% discount ...

as you can see, it is much more cleaner and saves the hassle of fibering and also avoiding cramp space at the front box ...

kevyeoh · « **Reply #25 on:** November 19, 2007, 10:21:30 AM »

yeah...i'm waiting for this type of dash installation kit for honda city as well...

come on baby... gimme gimme... gimme gimme....
sigh....

Zenn · « **Reply #26 on:** November 19, 2007, 02:10:46 PM »

that one look like new civic only, here also dash kit available for several months oledi....

netken · « **Reply #27 on:** November 19, 2007, 03:54:29 PM »

how much issit mr.zenn? wonder why calvin go do fibre .. maybe that time it wasn't available ..

bear in mind the pic i posted is original from Kah Motor Sg ..

kevyeoh · « **Reply #28 on:** November 19, 2007, 07:41:36 PM »

confirm it's available in malaysia la cause recently i went to Golden (shop at penang) and i was told the dash kit installation already available for civic...

netken · « **Reply #29 on:** November 19, 2007, 08:00:00 PM »

Quote from: kevyeoh on November 19, 2007, 07:41:36 PM

confirm it's available in malaysia la cause recently i went to Golden (shop at penang) and i was told the dash kit installation already available for civic...

berapa ringgit malaysia?

calvinhpk · « **Reply #30 on:** November 19, 2007, 09:03:41 PM »

Quote from: netken on November 19, 2007, 03:54:29 PM

how much issit mr.zenn? wonder why calvin go do fibre .. maybe that time it wasn't available ..

bear in mind the pic i posted is original from Kah Motor Sg ..

i saw this long time ago, and was choosing either using this replacement panel or fibre glass it..... and end up fibre it...
reason is....i don't like the look of the HU at the top of the dash.... looks ugly to me.... unless it's a big LCD screen, then it look nice....
so .... end up did the fibre...which looks nice to me at the bottom of the dash, although it's very near the gear

Zenn · « **Reply #31 on:** November 19, 2007, 09:17:51 PM »

how much aaa? i think RM2++ la...

calvinhpk · « **Reply #32 on:** November 20, 2007, 11:52:22 PM »

that time i was searching, costing around RM300++

kevyeoh · « **Reply #33 on:** November 22, 2007, 11:25:23 AM »

back to the original topic...if any of the new city owners already managed to change the front dash panel to the old type with 1-DIN slot, pls let me know...
or if any new city owners manage to find a 3rd party dash installation kit, let me know as well...

arigato !!!!!