2003 Accord EXLV6 Coupe PC Install

mnapoles · 02-10-2006, 10:28 AM

Well this weekend it all begins.
This is a project I have been DYING to do with my car.
If you are reading this im sure you are aware of the problems my car presents with the installation of a screen...

The climate, radio, and clock controls are all built into the same unit and all share the same screen. Removing this functionality is not an option for this install due to the fact that I love the readout for the dual climate controls and such.

This weekend is dissasembly time. We will be removing the dash and stock radio and everything that goes with it so we can start measuring for maximum screen sizes and options. Then during the week I will use my position as an it channel marketing executive to acquire (cheaply) the parts for the build then next weekend installation begins.

If anyone has any ideas for where in the world I can fit a 7'' lilliput screen i would GREATLY appreciate it.

Im hoping that this is what i will be sticking to without too much details

1.) 7'' Lilliput touchscreen VGA
2.) The shuttle PC will be in the trunk
Wireless as way of 802.11G which will also serve as a WAP
Bluetooth for my T-Mobile IPAQ phone
GPS
Media Server (DVD as well as MP3)
3.) All mounting MUST keep the stock look as much as possible
4.) PDA and wireless mouse docking station in the center console
5.) QUICK start up times... (hibernate? windows boot off CF?)
There are alot of options here just trying to pick the best one for this application
6.) Centrafuge front end

Thats all for now... I will take pictures during this weekend of dissasembly to help anyone else that plans an install like this in their Honda.

pip · 02-10-2006, 10:36 AM

This might help: http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/show...ht=accord+dash

mnapoles · 02-10-2006, 10:48 AM

Thanks pip, i saw that last night and was reading through it. all the ones i have seen have looked very aftermarket... im looking for as close to stock looking as i can possibly get. I'm very determined though so keep an eye out on this thread as I WILL get this to look as good as it can possibly look.

found out im getting off early today so im starting to take things apart at ~3pm. should get interesting....

mnapoles · 02-11-2006, 06:48 PM

Started taking my baby apart to find out where i can put what... heres some pics if your curious... and for the record I do not endorse taking apart your vehicle after drinking as much as i did... *reference pictures...*

xbi0s · 02-13-2006, 09:47 AM

Don't drink too many of those beers or your screen cutout will be crooked

warnockm · 02-13-2006, 10:32 AM

Looks like a decent amount of space. How are you mounting it?

kuo · 02-13-2006, 10:34 AM

here's what i did with my fiance's accord
www.kuo.freakstylehosting.com/car.html
if i could do it over again, and i think i might, i would get an aftermarket stereo kit for the lower console and install an aftermarket stereo there. i would then get an aftermarket stereo kit for the upper console (~ $200) and fab the screen in up there, recessed to avoid glare. her car doesn't have dual climate control so i wouldn't be losing any functionality by replacing the stock hu. it would be expensive though.

mnapoles · 02-13-2006, 05:50 PM

As far as drinking too much and mounting it crooked.... hey at least it would have character right

Now to the mounting question....
I have a new stock faceplate on order from Honda. Once it gets here I will be cutting and hacking and bondoing and then some sanding until i get the lilliput faceplate fitted in there as perfect as i can get it.

The only issue i didnt consider and might have to put the project on hold is when my connector will get here to plug rcas into the aux in port on the bottom of the stock head unit.... its also 99$ that i didnt factor into the project but whats a project that doesnt end up being twice what you hoped for anyways...

warnockm · 02-14-2006, 07:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by kuo

here's what i did with my fiance's accord
www.kuo.freakstylehosting.com/car.html
if i could do it over again, and i think i might, i would get an aftermarket stereo kit for the lower console and install an aftermarket stereo there. i would then get an aftermarket stereo kit for the upper console (~ $200) and fab the screen in up there, recessed to avoid glare. her car doesn't have dual climate control so i wouldn't be losing any functionality by replacing the stock hu. it would be expensive though.

yeah, i saw this http://www.crutchfield.com/S-z9nlIgk...sp?i=120997864 but its only single DIN. I wonder if there is a double DIN version of it. then this http://www.crutchfield.com/S-z9nlIgk...sp?i=120997862 would work to put a cd player down below.

Cris · 02-14-2006, 08:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by kuo

here's what i did with my fiance's accord
www.kuo.freakstylehosting.com/car.html
if i could do it over again, and i think i might, i would get an aftermarket stereo kit for the lower console and install an aftermarket stereo there. i would then get an aftermarket stereo kit for the upper console (~ $200) and fab the screen in up there, recessed to avoid glare. her car doesn't have dual climate control so i wouldn't be losing any functionality by replacing the stock hu. it would be expensive though.

That's so nice. Really stealth.

mnapoles · 02-14-2006, 10:20 PM

yeah i have dual climate control so replacing the upper screen isnt an option. i dont want to lose the functionality of that or the a/c in general for that matter.

mnapoles · 02-26-2006, 11:37 PM

A couple updated pictures.....

the screen is all chopped up and mounted (sort of) into the stock harness... i just need to tape it up, Bondo the gapson the top and sides, sand, paint and install...

blacklancer · 02-27-2006, 01:26 PM

nice. looks like a good fit.

mnapoles · 02-27-2006, 09:56 PM

well i just finished cutting the hole into the bottom of the stock bezel so i can squeeze in the lilliput buttons and IR receiver and its all glued it.... in 10 minutes when the glue dries and i can remove the tape i will get some pictures of it.... i think it came out alright... had some clearence issues and had to dremel a bit more then i would like but you guys will see... :-/

mnapoles · 03-11-2006, 11:59 AM

Ok well I ran all the power wires and RCAs through the car...

I fiberglassed the bezel and sanded the hell out of it, but i need to bondo around the buttons. once the bezel is done and the screen is mounted it will be time to add the computer to the trunk! heres pictures in chronological order...