radio relocation?

[sheepdog]

I was wanting to install my new hu down lower in the console where the tape player is. Y shop said that the cables (antenna/power...) are long enough for that. It keeps it more hidden (big plus). has anyone tried this?

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[hb pickup]

The antenna cable in mine reached almost to the shifter. The stock radio wire harness wouldn't reach much beyond the stock radio position but the adapting to aftermarket extends it. I don't know where the tape player is in yours but a stock CX has the climate controls below the radio & a curved panel below that to the cup holder. I hadda make a mount for my equalizer to stick outta that curved piece.

[sheepdog]

That is not my dash, but a similar dash. the "Honda" blank plate is where the current radio is and the white headunit in front of the shifter is where the tape player is (currently)

[OCDjG]

What would you put in place of the radio now if you do drop the HU down there?

[gearbox]

just put a plastic cover piece

[sheepdog]

I would keep the stock radio in the dash, even if it only powered on, but the radio didn't work. the more that it looks stock the better.

[sql_civic]

Originally Posted by OCDjG

What would you put in place of the radio now if you do drop the HU down there?

I would mount some gauges there.

[sheepdog]

interesting idea, but I would still prefer to keep it looking stock inside. less of a temptation for thieves...

[gearbox]

thats a good idea. they will see the factory radio and think its a regular civic.