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04-18-2006, 07:17 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Los Angeles
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uk dash
Quote: Originally Posted by DLe
man, i just finished my install this weekend and i have to say that i'm upset with the monitor and it's location. i have to chastize honda for making the factory stereo at the worst possible location and angle.
you will find out about what im talking about soon enough nameeri. it's tough to see the monitor without glare from the sun and also it's just a bad angle. you're going to be looking at it from the side and all the images are inverted.
im currently in the process of figuring out a way in which i can change the angle altogether; which may ultimately mean that i will have to hack away at that trim further to offset it at a different angle. it looks so good and oem, but it's not fscking utilitarian.
I was thinking to change the HU dash with an uk version like this: 
and that would bring the screen closer and also change the lcd angle.
I would rather have the screen closer then the ac controls. If I'll install the screen like you did I would have to reach for it every time...
The question is where to buy the dash from?
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04-18-2006, 08:41 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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Quote: Originally Posted by hondapc
I was thinking to change the HU dash with an uk version like this:
and that would bring the screen closer and also change the lcd angle.
I would rather have the screen closer then the ac controls. If I'll install the screen like you did I would have to reach for it every time...
The question is where to buy the dash from?
probably some UK dealer that ships to US or wherever you live.
btw, that won't fit your LHD car, it's a complete mirror image of your car so the dash kit is a mirror image of ours, it won't fit. look closely
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04-18-2006, 01:29 PM
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#48
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 160
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 it would be awesome if they made that for our cars...that would work perfectly. it looks like some fabrication is required.
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04-19-2006, 01:22 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Los Angeles
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Quote: Originally Posted by fventura03
probably some UK dealer that ships to US or wherever you live.
btw, that won't fit your LHD car, it's a complete mirror image of your car so the dash kit is a mirror image of ours, it won't fit. look closely
I don't know, it looks symmetrical to me:
I can't tell for sure, it might be different... more pics in this thread or here or here or here
Last edited by hondapc; 04-19-2006 at 01:48 AM.
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04-20-2006, 12:36 AM
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Low Bitrate
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 83
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Quote: Originally Posted by Wentzvillian
I have an 05 Civic SI and the dashes are almost identical. I did mine a little differently though, it was a lot harder because I went with the cheaper 7" TView touchscreen. Yours looks great and has a factory look to it, Keep up the good work!
I have a 05 civic si. ive been reading on these forums for almost a year now and still havent started. im ordering my screen this week though so this is the begining.
BTW very nice install nameeri that looks clean as hell. if only my install turns out as nice as yours. im wondering if your dash kit will fit my si cuz on ebay it says will not fit si model?
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04-20-2006, 01:12 AM
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Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: SoCal
Posts: 308
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Yeah, the 05 si has that crazy shifter on the console. i dont think that the dash is the same. Im sure it still has the double din opening though, so you should be able to find the same trim piece that DLe and myself used, but for your Si dash. It costs like 15 bucks. Once you have that in hand, you should be able to fit the 7" monitor in the factory opening (double DIN) with a lot of cutting (of the bezel around the monitor).
Last edited by nameeri; 04-20-2006 at 01:14 AM.
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04-20-2006, 01:15 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: SoCal
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It does look pretty close doesnt it? ****, might as well try it and see if it works, if it doesnt, you are only out 15 bucks. But if you can find one for the Si, go and get that one and you are all set.
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04-24-2006, 10:38 PM
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#54
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Low Bitrate
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 83
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@nameeri
But if you can find one for the Si, go and get that one and you are all set.
thats the problem i cant find one and im not to sure if they make one or not. i work at best buy Car Audio, and we can usually order anything from our catalogs but i cant find it. so im gonna have to take measurements of that kit and see if it fits. cuz i have a bunch of 05 si single din with pocket kits laying around but they will need alot more chopping up and fabricating. it will look alot better n cleaner with the double din.
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04-25-2006, 03:31 AM
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#55
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Newbie
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 11
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uk dash bezel with 8" lcd ?
I've found this picture
on this thread. it's the civic si. I want to get the ex dash bezel, uk version, and install an 8" 4:3 800x600 res lcd touchscreen. I need to find out if the uk dash will fit my car and how much do I have to chop the dash bezel to fit an 8" lcd (do if I have to relocate the buttons on the bottom?). If the uk dash won't fit then I have to modify my own. I have seen only a few 8" lcd installs and I wonder if it's worth the hassle...
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04-27-2006, 09:59 PM
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Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: SoCal
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I would say stick with a 7" wide screen. the 7" screens can run 800X600 no problem, and it doesnt look bad at all. I have mine set up that way, and it looks very nice. The text is still readable, even when im just interacting with the regular desktop.
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05-26-2006, 01:20 AM
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Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: SoCal
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05-27-2006, 10:43 PM
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FLAC
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Wow, this thread has been a huge help for me and my build on my 2005 Civic. I got lots of ideas, and that bezel.....man, that's pimp. I'm going to order one today so it gets here with my Xenarc. Awesome work, guys, but how did you mount the screen into the bezel exactly? Do you just mount the screen in the dash and then put the bezel in?
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05-29-2006, 12:47 AM
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#59
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Variable Bitrate
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: SoCal
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That bezel is just a trim piece and nothing else. Functionally is serves no purpose at all. The real important thing is the bezel from the xenarc. Whats left of it after its cut up anyways!  That along with the lcd brackets, touchscreen, lcd and the lcd controller are what are mounted into the double din opening. These are held in place with screws and clips from the back. You can sort of make it out in one of the pics that i have posted.
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05-29-2006, 03:24 AM
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FLAC
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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I have to cut up a piece on my $600 monitor?  
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