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[hr]Originally posted by: InDashMP3
How did I not see that???? Oh well! I was gonna say, "Damn, that dash kit is all recessed and stuff...cool!"
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Seriously though, you didn't have any problems with how far back the unit sits?? Cabling O.K.?[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: InDashMP3
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[hr]Originally posted by: bhaz413
Honda makes the mounting kit for the deck [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG] I didnt buy a mounting kit, I mearly used the stock location. Bolts in fine, and sets it back so I could attached the fake face plate.
I dont secure it with anything, just pops on and stays.[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: bhaz413
Honda makes the mounting kit for the deck [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG] I didnt buy a mounting kit, I mearly used the stock location. Bolts in fine, and sets it back so I could attached the fake face plate.
I dont secure it with anything, just pops on and stays.[hr]
How did I not see that???? Oh well! I was gonna say, "Damn, that dash kit is all recessed and stuff...cool!"[IMG]i/expressions/laugh2.gif[/IMG]
Seriously though, you didn't have any problems with how far back the unit sits?? Cabling O.K.?[hr]
ok thats the best security ive ever seen
even if some idiot breaks in your car, they prolly wouldnt even think of stealing your factory playerhave to say one of the best ideas yet
even if some idiot breaks in your car, they prolly wouldnt even think of stealing your factory playerhave to say one of the best ideas yet 
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Rep Power: 0 i actually saw this in a show car a couple of months back, and was thinking about doing this myself, now that i am finally getting around to replacing the stolen system... any ideas on how to recess the working hu faceplate, and make the lite blink on the oem one, i have figured out how to motorize it, but it won't do too much good if it doesn't look exactly like the oem one when the car is powered off.... any ideas?
If you have a stock cassette player the DIY would roughly be something like this.
1. Take off 2 to 4 screws around the face.
2. Use a screwdriver to pry apart the face from the unit.
3. Rip out the circuit boards being careful not to crack the LCD screen.
4. If you did crack the LCD screen like I did, use black paint to cover it up.
5. Install your real hu further back.
6. See how the fitment is with the face.
7. Cut off pieces to make it fit.
8. Put glue on the back of the stock hu if there is anything that may fall off easily.
9. You are done!
Took me about 15-20 minutes to get all this done on my car.
When people first get into my car they notice that I am in need of a CD player.
I then use my remote to have my in-dash screen come out.
It pushes the face cover off and amazes alot of people. =)
1. Take off 2 to 4 screws around the face.
2. Use a screwdriver to pry apart the face from the unit.
3. Rip out the circuit boards being careful not to crack the LCD screen.
4. If you did crack the LCD screen like I did, use black paint to cover it up.
5. Install your real hu further back.
6. See how the fitment is with the face.
7. Cut off pieces to make it fit.
8. Put glue on the back of the stock hu if there is anything that may fall off easily.
9. You are done!
Took me about 15-20 minutes to get all this done on my car.
When people first get into my car they notice that I am in need of a CD player.
I then use my remote to have my in-dash screen come out.
It pushes the face cover off and amazes alot of people. =)
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Originally Posted by LiKEaFeRiO
If you have a stock cassette player the DIY would roughly be something like this.
1. Take off 2 to 4 screws around the face.
2. Use a screwdriver to pry apart the face from the unit.
3. Rip out the circuit boards being careful not to crack the LCD screen.
4. If you did crack the LCD screen like I did, use black paint to cover it up.
5. Install your real hu further back.
6. See how the fitment is with the face.
7. Cut off pieces to make it fit.
8. Put glue on the back of the stock hu if there is anything that may fall off easily.
9. You are done!
Took me about 15-20 minutes to get all this done on my car.
When people first get into my car they notice that I am in need of a CD player.
I then use my remote to have my in-dash screen come out.
It pushes the face cover off and amazes alot of people. =)
1. Take off 2 to 4 screws around the face.
2. Use a screwdriver to pry apart the face from the unit.
3. Rip out the circuit boards being careful not to crack the LCD screen.
4. If you did crack the LCD screen like I did, use black paint to cover it up.
5. Install your real hu further back.
6. See how the fitment is with the face.
7. Cut off pieces to make it fit.
8. Put glue on the back of the stock hu if there is anything that may fall off easily.
9. You are done!
Took me about 15-20 minutes to get all this done on my car.
When people first get into my car they notice that I am in need of a CD player.
I then use my remote to have my in-dash screen come out.
It pushes the face cover off and amazes alot of people. =)
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Originally Posted by J187
If your motorized screen is pushing the faceplate off when it comes out, expect that the motor will probably burn out much earlier than it should. The strain that a small electronics motor faces when it pushes something, even light weight, will cause that puppy to fry. Even people that were simply leaving lense caps on when they powered up their digital cameras were buring the motors out. Just an FYI
I think motorized units in general are hit and miss. Some models are sturdy and some flimsy. It also probably depends on relative mass of the attached piece and the piece normaly motorized.
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Originally Posted by mugenman
for my stash i used 2 pop the glove box outta place works mighty fine
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Originally Posted by 2K1Civic17"Gabe
I rip the center console apart by my E-Brake. Since it pops in and out in like 5 seconds. They could never find it there, and there is a little tray you can even set some stuff on, so it doesnt get lost down there. hehe I need to check out the steering wheel as well
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Originally Posted by tbaleno
I don't know how true that is. Probably depends on the overhead of the motor and how much it is ment to push vs how much it is pushing. I have a not so light piece of pvc attached to my head unit and the motor has been working fine for over 2 years now with no sign of failure.
I think motorized units in general are hit and miss. Some models are sturdy and some flimsy. It also probably depends on relative mass of the attached piece and the piece normaly motorized.
I think motorized units in general are hit and miss. Some models are sturdy and some flimsy. It also probably depends on relative mass of the attached piece and the piece normaly motorized.
Originally Posted by J187
True that it certainly depends on the motor and manufacturing. But nevertheless, its an unaccounted for strain. It could very well cause problems and I certainly wouldn't want to burn my motor earlier than I had to. Just depends on what risks you are willing to take.
Motor is still strong =)
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