Erf_Em2

Hey guys, about two months ago I replaced the Double Din OEM Radio that comes with the Special Edition EM2s with a Pioneer-AVHX1500DVD double din radio using the OEM cage and an aftermarket dash kit.

Here is my situation.

1)Tried installing an American Industrial Dash Kit the guy at the local car audio place sold me, and it turned out the label said "Not for Special Edition models or something like that" I could see why, because the tabs would not match up.

Installed radio without a dash kit.

2)Read reviews on Amazon on the Scosche (however you spell it) and Metra Dash Kits, got the Metra Dash Kit for 01-05 Civics



Now despite what the Amazon product page says "Not for Special Edition Models" I thought it would work because I have a regular EX Coupe that had the single DIN radio replaced with a Double Din, so I bought it and the tabs popped fine in place, but there was a 1-2mm gap and the tabs were subtle to movement and popped out of place. Maybe there is not solution to this.

3) Installed Metra Dash Kit, , and it does not even look flush!

I have seen people on these forums with great dash kits, and even despite people complaining about the color of the dash kit not matching the console (I could care less) I just want something that will flush mount.

I had to use a hot glue gun to mount the Metra Dash Kit to the console frame because the four tabs on the dash kit would pop out with the slightest movement. Maybe my Civic model uses a different model?

My Civic is not special edition it is EX. The previous owner had installed a double din OEM radio into it, with the double din metal mounting cage.

All I ask is does anyone know the solution to flush mounting a dash kit onto EX Civics? Has anyone ran into the same problem as me?

Right now, my head unit has the Metra Dash kit installed, but the problem is the dash kit had to be hot glued and despite being firmly in place, there's about 1mm to 2mm between the dash kit and console face, and it looks ugly.

Help.

drhawkinz

do you have a pic? i have the following kit, i think.


and it seems to fit fine in my EX.

Erf_Em2

This is the one I bought!!! Metra 95-7899 Double DIN Installation Kit for 2001-2005 Honda Civic Vehicles Excluding SE
Follow link 1 to see the one thats in my car

1.)
*Picture coming soon of it in my car*

Then there is a Scosche Dash Kit for 2001 - 2005 Honda Civic Double Din

2.)
My head-unit is a Pioneer AVH-x1500DVD 6.1"

See how yours is flush and fit? Mine sticks out by 2-3mm and it sucks despite filling gaps.

Erf_Em2

Here is the Metra Dash kit I currently have. notice the unflush fitment. Only from the front it looks flush. -_-

drhawkinz

have you tried using different mounting holes to see if it fits any different?



they make this special bracket to fit some cars but I can't find a list of what cars it fits. But I would drill some extra holes in the mounting bracket until you get the fitment right. http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...ents/ADT-VA133

Erf_Em2

I have not tried that. Next week I plan on working on my car to give it a try. Will keep you updated