New Head Unit Angle...

aircivic · 05-29-2007, 10:53 AM

For the people who installed new HU's to their cars, how is the angle of the HU??? The way the civic's dash is laid out, it would seem like its facing up and that would make it difficult to read the display or putting CDs in. Just wondering...thanks.

ameuba10 · 05-29-2007, 12:49 PM

im kinda wondering the same but i think you could probly work with it to be level.

**ImTheVoiceOfGod** · 05-29-2007, 12:54 PM

The best way I've found is to put the HU in the lower din and the pocket on top.

bikinpunk · 05-29-2007, 03:05 PM

^^ That's what I did. To me, with the h/u on top it just doesn't look good.

Like someone else said, you can play with the angle some. I have mine angled to be more level than it would have been simply by making new holes in the mounting brackets that attach to the dash kit. Then I used those new holes to put the screws for the headunit in to. Pretty straightforward.

aircivic · 05-29-2007, 03:26 PM

Looks like that would be the route to take. Thanks for all the input!

spocheld · 05-29-2007, 03:32 PM

CD's? You still use those? The iPod was the death of the CD.

ameuba10 · 05-30-2007, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spocheld

CD's? You still use those? The iPod was the death of the CD.

well they arent a tracks..

Bootsie · 05-31-2007, 10:41 AM

I have mine in the top din, and I do not have any problems reading it. Other than my polarized sunglasses, those things make it impossible!

aircivic · 05-31-2007, 11:03 AM

Did you have to level it in any way...and may I ask what head unit you have?

reelbigfish241 · 05-31-2007, 11:13 AM

that's how I did mine. The angle is just fine. The only problem I have is the screen sometimes gets flushed out by the sun because of the huge windshield. But that's when this becomes handy:

ffswizzlestick · 05-31-2007, 11:54 AM

I personally hate the angle, so I plan on getting a double din. But with that said if you get a radio that you can adjust contrast or angle down you should be fine. Loading cds isnt a problem with the angle.

aircivic · 05-31-2007, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reelbigfish241

that's how I did mine. The angle is just fine. The only problem I have is the screen sometimes gets flushed out by the sun because of the huge windshield. But that's when this becomes handy:

Where did you get the din w/the cover from...I've been trying to look for one with no luck. I think that looks much better than just an empty slot. Also, what dash kit are you using? Thanks.

reelbigfish241 · 05-31-2007, 05:54 PM

PM'ed, but the pocket is from a 2001 Civic EX.

Quote:

Originally Posted by aircivic

Where did you get the din w/the cover from...I've been trying to look for one with no luck. I think that looks much better than just an empty slot. Also, what dash kit are you using? Thanks.

aircivic · 05-31-2007, 07:52 PM

Thanks.

***rpm824*** · 06-03-2007, 01:24 AM

I like that setup... I think I shouldve went with the tw fa5 w/o navi and did a setup on my own... instead i got the nhbp w/ navi... haha oh well i guess when it gets old or something I'll put something else in

watupjoe · 06-09-2007, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reelbigfish241

that's how I did mine. The angle is just fine. The only problem I have is the screen sometimes gets flushed out by the sun because of the huge windshield. But that's when this becomes handy:

Did you have to cut a hole and take the stock head unit out? Here's a picture of mine:

How would you put an after market headunit in this (07 Civic Sedan)? Help. Thanks

reelbigfish241 · 06-09-2007, 09:17 PM

Nah, the whole panel around the radio and a/c controls pops out and you replace it with a new one.

here's a DIY:

DIY: Aftermarket radio Install in an EX

that person uses Honda OEM parts, I used an aftermarket Scosche kit. I would recommend the OEM parts because the Scosche kit doesn't match perfectly and fitment would be better with the OEM parts.

good luck!

***sgtpruitt*** · 06-09-2007, 11:09 PM

Get a double DIN. So sexy.

My AVIC D3.

reelbigfish241 · 06-09-2007, 11:12 PM

double dins are definitely more sexy, I just couldn't afford one.

I thought about upgrading but my pioneer is just fine and I have a garmin gps, so meh!

If you have the cash, go double din!

***sgtpruitt*** · 06-09-2007, 11:15 PM

They make double dins that aren't NAV. Much cheaper.

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ameuba10 Senior Member Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 919 Posts: 2,773 iTrader: 5 / 100%	im kinda wondering the same but i think you could probly work with it to be level.

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ImTheVoiceOfGod Soup-R-Charged! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Camp Buehring Age: 27 Posts: 27,336 Corsport Fanboi iTrader: 18 / 100%	The best way I've found is to put the HU in the lower din and the pocket on top.

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bikinpunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Age: 26 Posts: 3,097 Erin iTrader: 3 / 100%	^^ That's what I did. To me, with the h/u on top it just doesn't look good. Like someone else said, you can play with the angle some. I have mine angled to be more level than it would have been simply by making new holes in the mounting brackets that attach to the dash kit. Then I used those new holes to put the screws for the headunit in to. Pretty straightforward.

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aircivic Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Looks like that would be the route to take. Thanks for all the input!

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spocheld Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fresno, CA Age: 25 Posts: 1,358 Jeff iTrader: 2 / 100%	CD's? You still use those? The iPod was the death of the CD.

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Bootsie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UT Posts: 917 Brooklynn iTrader: 0 / 0%	I have mine in the top din, and I do not have any problems reading it. Other than my polarized sunglasses, those things make it impossible!

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aircivic Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Did you have to level it in any way...and may I ask what head unit you have?

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reelbigfish241 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Darien, Illinois Age: 22 Posts: 1,922 Jason dSLR Squad #27 iTrader: 5 / 100%	that's how I did mine. The angle is just fine. The only problem I have is the screen sometimes gets flushed out by the sun because of the huge windshield. But that's when this becomes handy:

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ffswizzlestick Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lisle, IL Posts: 1,126 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I personally hate the angle, so I plan on getting a double din. But with that said if you get a radio that you can adjust contrast or angle down you should be fine. Loading cds isnt a problem with the angle.

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aircivic Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 13 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thanks.

06-03-2007, 01:24 AM	#15 (permalink)
*rpm824* FA Crew #083 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Age: 25 Posts: 458 Raymond iTrader: 0 / 0%	I like that setup... I think I shouldve went with the tw fa5 w/o navi and did a setup on my own... instead i got the nhbp w/ navi... haha oh well i guess when it gets old or something I'll put something else in

06-09-2007, 09:17 PM	#17 (permalink)
reelbigfish241 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Darien, Illinois Age: 22 Posts: 1,922 Jason dSLR Squad #27 iTrader: 5 / 100%	Nah, the whole panel around the radio and a/c controls pops out and you replace it with a new one. here's a DIY: DIY: Aftermarket radio Install in an EX that person uses Honda OEM parts, I used an aftermarket Scosche kit. I would recommend the OEM parts because the Scosche kit doesn't match perfectly and fitment would be better with the OEM parts. good luck!

06-09-2007, 11:09 PM	#18 (permalink)
*sgtpruitt* VIP Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Spooner Street Posts: 3,089 Tim iTrader: 7 / 100%	Get a double DIN. So sexy. My AVIC D3.

06-09-2007, 11:12 PM	#19 (permalink)
reelbigfish241 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Darien, Illinois Age: 22 Posts: 1,922 Jason dSLR Squad #27 iTrader: 5 / 100%	double dins are definitely more sexy, I just couldn't afford one. I thought about upgrading but my pioneer is just fine and I have a garmin gps, so meh! If you have the cash, go double din!

06-09-2007, 11:15 PM	#20 (permalink)
*sgtpruitt* VIP Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Spooner Street Posts: 3,089 Tim iTrader: 7 / 100%	They make double dins that aren't NAV. Much cheaper.