2006 Honda Civic Breaking Ground (What Warranty?)

LUWE SYGABU · 01-19-2006, 04:20 PM

Well, I just got my new car this week, it's time to break it in with some mods Here is the car, it's a 2006 Honda Civic LX:

Also you'll see what my car looks like now, and the photoshop concept of what it might look like. I will keep this thread updated as I go.

LUWE SYGABU · 01-19-2006, 04:34 PM

Here are some pictures of the computer I put together to mount under the poodle shelf in the trunk.

It is a PIII 866 MHz, w/ 384 MB RAM, 80 GB, 250watt power supply. Haven't decided front end yet. I basically just took an old case and cut it up into this thing. It is 8.5" x 4.5" x 13". Big, but it will work

Now all it will take is some time and effort to get it all done. Any suggestions on layout?

romul · 01-19-2006, 04:56 PM

Nice work, I had to do a sidebyside comparison just to know what you cut from your dash and where you filled it in haha. Im thinking of doing the same to a 99 civic dash any suggestions?

By the way is that a AMD heatsink on your processor?? (looks abit like one)

turbocad6 · 01-19-2006, 05:22 PM

if your half as good at fabricating that dash, as you are with photoshop this should be really nice

looks like a bit of a challenge, but if you don't cut the bottom of the dash & have the bezel overlay the lower you should be fine..... still looks like it'll need some chopping though.... good luck with it.....

binary.h4x · 01-19-2006, 07:48 PM

have you thought about getting the bezel for the lcd
navigation upgrade?

LUWE SYGABU · 01-19-2006, 08:41 PM

Thanx guys, it will be a challenge no doubt, it's all mapped out in my mind. We'll see, I did consider getting a NAV bezel, but I want to keep the factory stereo. I like the way it looks and operates. Not much power, but that can always be fixed with some amp action. I'm fiberglassing a 10" sub box right now for the corner of the trunk. I'll post some pics when that moves forward a little.

~Syg

Wetzel · 01-23-2006, 08:20 PM

I've had my Civic long enough now that I don't cringe too much when I think about cutting the dash to install a screen. (It's my first new car) I'm looking foward to see what you get done, the concept looks awesome.
Any plans to hook into the CAN?

Wetzel

Wetzel · 01-25-2006, 01:49 AM

I just found some diagrams you might find helpful. PM me and I'll email it too you. I have it in a PDF. We have the same car down to the color so I'll be watching how yours goes.

Wetzel

justintime · 01-25-2006, 06:48 AM

Nice car, and nice color. Good choice, I love the new Civics. Keep us posted!

Quattro · 01-26-2006, 02:27 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by turbocad6

if your half as good at fabricating that dash, as you are with photoshop this should be really nice

good luck, can't wait to see it finished.

EsKALad · 01-26-2006, 02:34 AM

wow the car is soo clean and new. you better buy an extra dash peice and work on that instead of taking your whole dash out and driving without it lol

JongCivic · 01-29-2006, 04:27 PM

Why not just buy the NAV Dashboard and put a touchscreen behind it?

LUWE SYGABU · 01-30-2006, 11:36 AM

Thank you for the suggestion. I've thought about getting a nav bezel as an easier route. But, I do like the factory HU. Besides, what fun would that be?

I will be starting on fabricatioin this week. The computer is installed and running beautifully. And the car isn't clean anymore after being torn apart.