07 Full audio system install (updated as I have time)

[MECPFORYOU]

GREAT POST , but i would highly not recommend to ground the amp or any other accy. where you did. #1 a solid ground should be under 12" and to solid metal not metal welded to metal. Just throwing it out there if any one was curious. late

[STevoVIII]

metal welded to metal? good luck. hope your battery is within 12" of you amp if you don't want to do that. haha.

if something is questionable, just use your d.v.o.m. and compare it to an oe grounding point near by.

[veasnachham]

dude i really dont know how the hell you pulled off but AWESOME JOB bro, A+++ will do when i have that equip...

[dtr20]

ok first off, again great diy. now for questions.

i have an 07 civic si sedan. for equipment, i have an alpine cda-9831, kicker amp to power two diamond audio 10" subs, stinger 1 farad capacitor, and an alpine 4 channel amp. i really want to use my 4 channel amp, but if i do, am i going to lose my tweeters or do they get powered through the door speakers? my old celica's tweeters ran off of the front main speakers, so you never had to worry about how to power them.

thanks for the info

[csansom]

Originally Posted by dtr20

i have an alpine cda-9831, kicker amp to power two diamond audio 10" subs, stinger 1 farad capacitor, and an alpine 4 channel amp. i really want to use my 4 channel amp, but if i do, am i going to lose my tweeters or do they get powered through the door speakers?

I wont even go into the 'why do you have a cap' question. Obviously somebody's marketing was effective on you.

As for the tweeters, yes, you would lose the tweeters. The factory amp has a crossover circuit and feeds the tweeters. If you replace the stock amp with your alpine 4 channel amp (and I WOULD!), you'll just need to get 2 little crossover's and you'll be able to wire the tweeters from the door speakers. The Front left and Front right wire feeds will first hit the crossover which then has connections for the door AND the tweeter.

With all the other equipment you are replacing I'm not sure why you're not replacing the speakers as well. Component speakers (separate woofer and tweeter) usually come with there own prewired crossover to use. Google the 'Infinity Kappa 50.9cs' speakers for an example of what I'm describing.

Good luck!

[dtr20]

i have a cap because i went through 3 alternators in a year, and i was getting tired of replacing them, the cap helped a lot.

[dtr20]

sorry cant edit my previous post. i do plan on replacing the speakers, i have some diamond audio 6.5's that i am going to put in there, but i was more concerned about how to do the rest the equipment, mainly the amp. thanks for the info. i have a set of kicker tweeters somewhere and they came with the crossovers, so i am all set there, should i replace the tweeters with my kicker tweeters? would it be worth it, if so, then how hard would it be to even do. thanks again.

[Ceto21]

i have stock navi and the navi doesnt work so im deciding on changin out my Navi...do i have to rewire the speakers thruout the car? what happens to tweeters and the sub? this is f***** up. someone HELP!

[sullirock]

Did you create a DIY for installing component speakers w/crossovers yet? All I can seem to find is speakers and tweeters installation guides.

[chrismo16]

Quick q: If doing the same setup as the first post can I completely remove the factory amp?

[premierplayer]

anyone know where i can find one of those metra smart cables for the honda 09 civic? i cannot splice wires and have the other end of the metra smart harness for my radio I just need the one to connect into the default car wires.

[Fouch MaGouch]

Haha man your a wiring genius, I wouldnt even know where to start, congrats!

[jucrazy13]

I'm getting this set up.
I ALREADY have a Kenwood ddx812
Kenwood
2- Kfc-w3012
1-Kac8105D (1000watt mono amp)
1- Kac-6104D 500watt amp for speakers
Any suggestions on fuses or compasitors. And please send me a link on how to DIY(IMA BE BROKE)

[jucrazy13]

I'm getting this set up.
I ALREADY have a Kenwood ddx812
Getting Kenwood
2- Kfc-w3012
1-Kac8105D (1000watt mono amp)
1- Kac-6104D 500watt amp for speakers
Any suggestions on fuses or compasitors. And please send me a link on how to DIY(IMA BE BROKE) any one in Va wants to help let me know

[Nishbish]

I have a 2010 Honda Civic EX (No nav) I am getting an aftermarket radio but I would have to change the center panel and get a one that comes with space for Nav. Where did you get your's from??

[Thorpedo]

Originally Posted by Nishbish

I have a 2010 Honda Civic EX (No nav) I am getting an aftermarket radio but I would have to change the center panel and get a one that comes with space for Nav. Where did you get your's from??

I just bought one from here.

Genuine Honda Parts Catalog

part number is in OPs post

[Neonelson03]

Thanks man. This was an awesome post. Couldn't find a good enough DIY forum telling you how to comepletely take apart the dash. Awesome!

[mazhar]

xxfrozen what about the steering wheel control installation? we are anxiously waiting for it

[10SIvic]

Originally Posted by DSMKLR

I salute your use of solder! No body every does that anymore and then they complain when the butt connecters come undone. Great work! Install looks clean!

Good to see some other people do things right too

[Azphat12]

Ok, just want some clarification before I start with my install.

I need the factory dash kit. Going to order from Honda.
Honda Part List
Center Panel Gray (Part # 77250-SNA-A01ZA)/Center Panel Tan (Part # 77250-SNA-A01ZB)
Passenger Side Radio Bracket (Part # 77255-SNA-A00)
Driver Side Radio Bracket (Part #77256-SNA-A00)
DIN Pocket (Part # 08B60-SCV-100)

I have a Alpine CDA9887 HU so I need...
Scoche Radio Harness (HA10B)
Honda Antenna Adapter Motorola Male to OEM Female (Item # 12040HD10)

Lastly, I have upgraded all of my speakers with component sets.
I have ran 12 gauge wire to all locations and back to an aftermarket amp.

Do I need the amp bypass? I think no, but just want to double check.

Am I missing any other parts?