FD stereo Thread

[amurray]

OK guys.. thought i would post this up.... as the recent avalablity of the Facia kits for the FD.. i would think that many people have started/completed/thinking about there stereo systems for the FD.

So this thread is for people to talk about there stereos, share pictures, propose future installs, and to use for a referance in the FD..


Please post up any problems you have and how you overcame them.. i kno many people will have the same problem and might not have the expericance in how to solve the problem..

I will upload a few DIYs for

Installing a Double Din facia kit and headunit
Installing wiring
Upgrading Speakers
Building the perfect 12" box for a FD

If anyone else has some DIYs post them up.. and if you know any easier way of doing somthing dont be afraid to tell me i did it wrong lol.

And also a few pics of my current progect




( Mods i placed this thread in the new civic section instead of the audio section, to try and keep everything with FDs together. )

[dmx]

Ok, let me start with summary of DIY post (Audio)

1. Ipod adaptor installation (by Jace)

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=68964

2. AUX input installation (by Samuel337)

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=70416

3. Headscreen Installation (by Amurray)

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72755&page=2

4. Audio Control Button - 2din dash installation - Audio wire info (by DMX)

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=85272

pls add the link if anyone post DIY audio

[JaCe]

Good work guys. I've stopped mucking around with system since it'll cost a lot (and is very wasteful) if I try to upgrade any further.

Currently using Alpine l/o with a RF 4ch amp, MBQ splits up front, stock rear, and RF P2 sub. Installed by Lifestyle.

[cracker]

i got alpine 12 inch sub wit custom made sealed box with monoblock 2 gauge wiring and 1 farad capasitor thru rca into stock head unit but considering changing that now that the fascia has been released but the problem is double din head units are so expensivve

[dmx]

i got alpine 12 inch sub wit custom made sealed box with monoblock 2 gauge wiring and 1 farad capasitor thru rca into stock head unit but considering changing that now that the fascia has been released but the problem is double din head units are so expensivve
hmm, depend, if u go with china double din, it's cheap..hahaha..LOL:D

[cracker]

hmmmm sounds good

[dmx]

hmmmm sounds good
but the real sound not sure ...LOL

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/7-Inches-In-Dash-Touchscreen-LCD-DVD-Player-TV-Car-370_W0QQitemZ330215631037QQihZ014QQcategoryZ67772Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


http://cgi.ebay.com.au/7-TFT-LCD-16-9-2DIN-CAR-TV-MONITOR-DVD-MP3-PLAYER_W0QQitemZ120228323545QQihZ002QQcategoryZ149 8QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[funkdr]

Wil lbe buyign 2008 FD in the next week or 2

System will be Alpine w202 wiht 701 processer cd changer and bluetooth

Morel Supremo 6 with picciolo tweeters
Infinity Digital 100


Morel Ultimo 12
Focal 1.800

[JaCe]

Haha keep it stock at least for a little while... IMO it wasn't bad for a $25k sedan! You'll appreciate it more as you upgrade it; and that being said, swapping over to the DDIN straight away seems almost stupid since you won't even have time to check the car for rattles or anything.

[amurray]

Rear shelf was my only problem.. but nothing a lilte foam cant fix muahahaha

[Riviera]

i got alpine 12 inch sub wit custom made sealed box with monoblock 2 gauge wiring and 1 farad capasitor thru rca into stock head unit but considering changing that now that the fascia has been released but the problem is double din head units are so expensivve


i believe they come with brackets to not sure, to install single DIN and then u
can buy a $10 storage pocket to go underneath or sumthing

DMX? can u confirm?

[amurray]

Hey guys... thought i post up just a few sneek pics of how my current install has been coming along.. these are heavy construction pics... so not very neet



http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/8261/img6378qc0.jpg


The orange part will be done in silver 2pac paint with blue lights coming out around the sub

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/8955/img6380ur7.jpg



This will be glasses and moulded out to the seal.. all mdf will be done in black swede

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/9193/img6381wz0.jpg

[cracker]

jesus...wow

[Ivan_Y]

nice setup :thumbsup:

[funkdr]

Leave it stock? Unlikely

All gear is coming out of the old car:thumbsup:

Stay tuned for the install its going to be something pretty nice
When working in the audio industry i cant let it sit dromant and a i have bit of experiance with glassing etc







Nice install there amurray cant wait to see it done have fun with the sanding.

[amurray]

ahh yes..... teh sanding... looken forward to that.. gotta love air sanders though.. maken the job easy... i stilll gotta build the amp rack... build the box undernither the fiberglass... finish building the sides.. and do somthing with the flat sides

[funkdr]

What Sound deadener are you using




Mine will be done in dynamat through out.



Is the much airspace behind the side trims in the boot

[JaCe]

lol looks cool! man i still dunno what to do about my system. i realised it's actually very troublesome having such a huge subwoofer and box.. considering trading it in now for a P3 shallow mount.

[JaCe]

Leave it stock? Unlikely

All gear is coming out of the old car:thumbsup:

Stay tuned for the install its going to be something pretty nice
When working in the audio industry i cant let it sit dromant and a i have bit of experiance with glassing etc

.

Haha fair enough. Just be warned that some people have had issues with their Civic, and if you go and pull a chylld (i.e. pull stuff apart whilst it's still new), you may end up getting the flick from the dealer when you try to get it checked. Hope the setup goes well for you!

No offence chylld if you're reading this- you were definitely a pioneer on these forums lol!

[amurray]

What Sound deadener are you using




Mine will be done in dynamat through out.



Is the much airspace behind the side trims in the boot


Its OA silent Armor.. we did tests on it.. its no better or worese then Dynamat extreme.. and 1 hell of a lot cheaper 2.

yea there is a fair bit behind the liners... probly a good 1 1/2 to 2 sq ft behind each side

[jorn]

that looks pretty sweet amurry

im awaiting my facia from dmx, and my new head unit from the states getting a jvc double din 7" with divx...

not sure whether to keep my hertz speakers or change...

Got any DIY on how to take the door apart, i had a look today and i dont see many screws....i saw a post on 8thgencivic and the interior looks a bit different.

What front speakers are u using? issit hard to wire up tweeters on the dash??

[JaCe]

that looks pretty sweet amurry

im awaiting my facia from dmx, and my new head unit from the states getting a jvc double din 7" with divx...

not sure whether to keep my hertz speakers or change...

Got any DIY on how to take the door apart, i had a look today and i dont see many screws....i saw a post on 8thgencivic and the interior looks a bit different.

What front speakers are u using? issit hard to wire up tweeters on the dash??

The 8thcivic DIY guide is the only one I've seen so far. Seems about right based on when my tweeter fell out, I followed the cable and yeh. Should be kinda similar.

[dmx]

for anyone who looking 6.5" alpine w202, hold on !!!!
w502, 7", will coming soon !!!:thumbsup:
http://gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2007/12/alpineiva-w505.png

IVA-W505 – 2-DIN Mobile Multimedia Station

Connectivity Features:

DVD-R/-RW/CD/MP3/AAC/WMA/DivX playback
Built-in PMD-B200 Blackbird™ dock
Direct USB and/or Full Speed Connection™ for iPod® with album art display (if available)
iPod video control,
USB MTP support for MP3 players, mass storage drives
Satellite Radio Ready
HD Radio™ Ready with iTunes® Tagging and multicasting (TUA-T550HD required)
Bluetooth® Ready with voice-activated dialing and streaming audio support (KCE-300BT required)
Full speed auxiliary input to mini-jack cable (KCE-236B required)
A/V input/output, rear camera input single-zone rear seat output with independent source control

Control Features:

7-inch WVGA touch screen display
Quick Search™
Steering wheel remote ready
Remote control included

Audio Features:

24-bit DAC
DVD-Audio 2-channel down-mix
DivX, DVD +/-R/RW playback
Full processor control
DTS®, Dolby Digital® and Dolby Pro-Logic II® support
IMPRINT™ Ready with dual input capability (PXA-H100 audio processor required)
Power Pack Ready (KTP-445 amplifier upgrade required)
3 pre-outs (2V), subwoofer level control
CEA-2006 Power Ratings: 18W x 4 RMS

[JaCe]

for anyone who looking 6.5" alpine w202, hold on !!!!
w502, 7", will coming soon !!!:thumbsup:
http://gizmodo.com/assets/resources/2007/12/alpineiva-w505.png

IVA-W505 – 2-DIN Mobile Multimedia Station

Connectivity Features:

DVD-R/-RW/CD/MP3/AAC/WMA/DivX playback
Built-in PMD-B200 Blackbird™ dock
Direct USB and/or Full Speed Connection™ for iPod® with album art display (if available)
iPod video control,
USB MTP support for MP3 players, mass storage drives
Satellite Radio Ready
HD Radio™ Ready with iTunes® Tagging and multicasting (TUA-T550HD required)
Bluetooth® Ready with voice-activated dialing and streaming audio support (KCE-300BT required)
Full speed auxiliary input to mini-jack cable (KCE-236B required)
A/V input/output, rear camera input single-zone rear seat output with independent source control

Control Features:

7-inch WVGA touch screen display
Quick Search™
Steering wheel remote ready
Remote control included

Audio Features:

24-bit DAC
DVD-Audio 2-channel down-mix
DivX, DVD +/-R/RW playback
Full processor control
DTS®, Dolby Digital® and Dolby Pro-Logic II® support
IMPRINT™ Ready with dual input capability (PXA-H100 audio processor required)
Power Pack Ready (KTP-445 amplifier upgrade required)
3 pre-outs (2V), subwoofer level control
CEA-2006 Power Ratings: 18W x 4 RMS

Damn that sounds good. If only I hadn't spent so much on L/O converters, iPod adaptor, and steering wheel controls with the VTi-L, then I would definitely consider; but it looks like I'll have to wait until my next car before I go all out with aftermarket sound equipment.

[dmx]

Damn that sounds good. If only I hadn't spent so much on L/O converters, iPod adaptor, and steering wheel controls with the VTi-L, then I would definitely consider; but it looks like I'll have to wait until my next car before I go all out with aftermarket sound equipment.
it's already come with ipod controller, steering wheels remote ready also rear camera input :thumbsup: but price :confused::thumbdwn:

[JaCe]

it's already come with ipod controller, steering wheels remote ready also rear camera input :thumbsup: but price :confused::thumbdwn:

I meant that I wish I hadn't spent so much $$ on my current setup which uses the stock HU.

[Frost_FD]

Hey guys, do you think i would have to get an amp if i want to get splits with tweeters for the front and back?

Alpine type Rs?

[ej20i]

yay!!got my double din fascia thanks to DMX..
now im just getting the rest on sat'day
i got Sony head deck from the states for only 100 bux with 3 pre out
now im just getting 2 Kickers 12" Comp subs
400.2 kicker amp
kicker wiring kit
kicker 6" for the rear shelf connected to the amp..
cant wait!!!!

[dmx]

Hey guys, do you think i would have to get an amp if i want to get splits with tweeters for the front and back?

Alpine type Rs?
depend what splits u got. if u put dynaudio split, not enough power.
but if just "normal" splits, alpine would be strong enough.
anyway, i'm not the fans of japanese amps ;)


yay!!got my double din fascia thanks to DMX..
now im just getting the rest on sat'day
i got Sony head deck from the states for only 100 bux with 3 pre out
now im just getting 2 Kickers 12" Comp subs
400.2 kicker amp
kicker wiring kit
kicker 6" for the rear shelf connected to the amp..
cant wait!!!!

sony + kicker set = SPL mate :eek:

[cracker]

question 4 ppl....where did u put ur sub amp? i put mine under seat

[ej20i]

SPL?wad do u mean?

[jorn]

hey EJ20i

make sure the radio is capable of tuning european...otherwise no radio for you...i got a dvd player from the states and been fretting the last few days coz i thought it wouldnt work....

[ej20i]

yeh america sony confirmed that it would work in australia since america and australia has the same "odd" frequency now all i need to get is the adpater from the cvc to the normal jack...where can i get em??if the radio dun work...o welzz...got an ipod hehehe

have u installed it at all jorn??
which car?

[dmx]

SPL?wad do u mean?

sony always produce "rough" bass sound.
and kicker (amp + sub) is good for SPL (Sound Presurre Level).
but don't use these things for SQL (Sound Quality Level) audio :wave:
ps. SPL is kind of the audio like bumm..bum....bumm...:D

[JaCe]

question 4 ppl....where did u put ur sub amp? i put mine under seat

Amp on left side of split seat (in the boot) and sub on the right. Kinda sucks since I can no longer use my split folding seats for their purpose and I also run the risk of crap knocking against the amp in the boot. But it looks good from outside? *shrugs*

[ej20i]

argh...yeah thats wad i like...hip hop and RnB

[jorn]

nah i havent installed it yet, waiting for the dynamatt to arrive, my deck hasnt arrived yet...i hope it works...this is going to FD...

my avatar is my old car...cant forget her hahah.

just a questions, where did u guys put your tweeters? the factory location doesnt seem to ideal...hrmm....not keen on running the system active either...just want a simple system...

[JaCe]

nah i havent installed it yet, waiting for the dynamatt to arrive, my deck hasnt arrived yet...i hope it works...this is going to FD...

my avatar is my old car...cant forget her hahah.

just a questions, where did u guys put your tweeters? the factory location doesnt seem to ideal...hrmm....not keen on running the system active either...just want a simple system...

I used factory location for the 'keeping it stock' look. Not the best stage but does the job quite well.

[jorn]

yeah i was reading the forums in singapore and they said the staging is quite crap...

but these guys were using the focal be..something with the huge ass tweeters...

[dmx]

yeah i was reading the forums in singapore and they said the staging is quite crap...

but these guys were using the focal be..something with the huge ass tweeters...

right, the stock tweeter staging is not best place, cause the tweeter sound would bounce back by the windscreen. the best staging is at A-pillars.
but like Jace said, no choice if u want keep it tidy, have to go to stock place ;)

[cracker]

those A-pillars they block view!!!!!

[dmx]

those A-pillars they block view!!!!!
but not blocking the sound :D

[JaCe]

I've seen some custom A-pillar ones but like all custom jobs, it's really obvious and attracts attention.

[Riviera]

heres a nice job

someone in the U.S i suppose in an accord though but still same idea

http://forum.sounddomain.com/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/1315787/page/1/gonew/1#UNREAD

[JaCe]

heres a nice job

someone in the U.S i suppose in an accord though but still same idea

http://forum.sounddomain.com/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/1315787/page/1/gonew/1#UNREAD


True that one is pretty nice. I've seen a few like that where they integrated the tweeter.

IIRC the new WRX has the tweeter just hanging off the A-pillar....

[Riviera]

tru blue lol mindless

[ej20i]

just installed my sound system
i just installed Sony CDX-GT710,
Kicker ZX300.1 amp,
Dual Kicker 12" comp,
US Audio Gauges (Temp, 2 VU Meter, Volt Meter)(just to take space of the din)
will post up pics soon wen i get the time to take em hahaha
and oh, Kicker badge...gain 6 dB
haha

[warwick108]

wait.. jorn.. u used to have a s2k?..and now ur driving a fd?..
talking about down grading.. lol

[jorn]

hahahha yeah...i use to drive an s2k 2 years ago i really miss it...
had to sell it to buy a house...drove a 500 dollar car for 6months then got a wrx...now an FD

the fuel consumption is ohhh soo good...

[warwick108]

yeah.. a mans gotta put his priority before his ego.. 500 dollar car.. lolz..

[LD_Mart]

Has anyone got a DIY on how to wire up the remote cable and a high to low converter off a stock head deck.

i dont know which cable is the remote.

[dmx]

just installed my sound system
i just installed Sony CDX-GT710,
Kicker ZX300.1 amp,
Dual Kicker 12" comp,
US Audio Gauges (Temp, 2 VU Meter, Volt Meter)(just to take space of the din)
will post up pics soon wen i get the time to take em hahaha
and oh, Kicker badge...gain 6 dB
haha

post ur pics mate ! i want see the gauges ! :thumbsup:
i really want install this ones ! :D

[dmx]

Has anyone got a DIY on how to wire up the remote cable and a high to low converter off a stock head deck.

i dont know which cable is the remote.
not sure if FN2R (UK made) have the same wiring with FD (Thai/USDM) or not. if yes, u can check from the 1st page this thread.

[ej20i]

here we go guys
pics of my install
thanks to DMX for the double din fascia and brackets
first up the sony head unit and the gauges with my iPod
in blue light
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/IMG_3113.jpg
in red light
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/IMG_3115.jpg
all with kicker wiring and pivot raizin voltage stabilizer
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/IMG_3118.jpg
kicker ZX300.1 amp mounted on the rear seat
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/IMG_3107.jpg
dual 12" kicker comp subs
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/IMG_3108.jpg
and still some room for Spongebob
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/IMG_3106.jpg
and oh,
its a civic kicker
limited edition comes with above
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/IMG_3105.jpg
hehehe

[dmx]

here we go guys
pics of my install
thanks to DMX for the double din fascia and brackets
first up the sony head unit and the gauges with my iPod
in blue light
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/IMG_3113.jpg
in red light
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/IMG_3115.jpg
all with kicker wiring and pivot raizin voltage stabilizer
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/IMG_3118.jpg
kicker ZX300.1 amp mounted on the rear seat
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/IMG_3107.jpg
dual 12" kicker comp subs
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/IMG_3108.jpg
and still some room for Spongebob
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/IMG_3106.jpg
and oh,
its a civic kicker
limited edition comes with above
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z257/ej20i/IMG_3105.jpg
hehehe

#$%^&%#@!!%& !!! NICE..NICE ..NICE..:thumbsup:
i really really like the gauges. looks like i will get it for me !!!:cool:
feels like mugen RR !!!
so u did DIY all ?

[johnprocter]

why do you face the subs towards the seats? not towards the boot?

[LD_Mart]

Got enough cables hahaha... Clean some of that up...
with the amp i had all my cables running under the back seat cover then sliced with a stanley knife next to where the cables popped out...looked heaps cleaner...but just a suggestion...
Love your gauges looks heaps nice...

[ej20i]

yup
and another civic as well...did it in 13 hours straight...whad a dae
head a few probs here and dere but all come clean.
the other civic has A8004GT Audibahn amp and dual 15" Rockford Fosgate P1s
with JVC DVD receiver head unit but no gauges...

[ej20i]

when i put the sub facing out wards the boot rattle like crazy plus get more bass for me in the front...but feel sorry for the rear passenger.hehehe
and how do i take the reat seat of so i can feed the power cable?

[dmx]

yup
and another civic as well...did it in 13 hours straight...whad a dae
head a few probs here and dere but all come clean.
the other civic has A8004GT Audibahn amp and dual 15" Rockford Fosgate P1s
with JVC DVD receiver head unit but no gauges...
my experience, 2 x 15" the volume of the box (read: size of the box) need very big to reach full capacity of 2x 15" sub. need to make the box until covered the whole ur boot. if not, the sound of the sub would wierd.
remembered my past (long long ago;) ), compete with 2x15" JL Audio sub but the box only half of the boot, with mine, 2x10" RF but with max box required for 2x10" size. mine won unbeaten :D


why do you face the subs towards the seats? not towards the boot?

towards the seat would get better better bass sound and clearer (from my ears), compare facing upward, rearward, and downward or free-air sub.
for my 7 years audio exp in the past, sub in sealed box with port and toward is the best.:thumbsup:

[ej20i]

yeh, u should see the dam port on this thing...MASSIVE!!!!
i can fit my frikin feet in it

[dmx]

yeh, u should see the dam port on this thing...MASSIVE!!!!
i can fit my frikin feet in it
means u only put 1 port and not sealed inside between those 2 subs ?

[ej20i]

well its a kicker box...so im pretty sure its the right fitting for it...it was made for that particular subs

[dmx]

well its a kicker box...so im pretty sure its the right fitting for it...it was made for that particular subs
wow.. even the box u get kicker box too ?so good:D
pardon me, my knowledge is an old and up-dated since 1998:o
btw, anyone want 6 ch audio fuse box ? 18K gold plated guarantee.(used) :-)

[funkdr]

Dude tidy those cables up :P

[ej20i]

yea, i got the box too..hehehe
told u...kicker edition.lolz
i wuld tidy up the cables if i knew how to open up the rear seat so i can fit it under it...any1?

[funkdr]

yea, i got the box too..hehehe
told u...kicker edition.lolz
i wuld tidy up the cables if i knew how to open up the rear seat so i can fit it under it...any1?

Rear is ok


Just tidy your engine bay up a bit ur mechanic will hate it

[dmx]

yea, i got the box too..hehehe
told u...kicker edition.lolz
i wuld tidy up the cables if i knew how to open up the rear seat so i can fit it under it...any1?
i think u put the amp at rear seat, and when u put back the rear seat, means all the cables would disappered, right ? u will see only when u fold down the rear seat :confused: so don't woory then.


Rear is ok


Just tidy your engine bay up a bit ur mechanic will hate it
don't think all the cables at engine bay can be much more tidy than this.
it' s always messy when u put pivot stab. plus he also put kicker cables box :eek:

[ej20i]

oh the engine bay...man the fds bonnet is so small to work with!!!hahahha...but thanks for the input guys..

[Riviera]

wait.. jorn.. u used to have a s2k?..and now ur driving a fd?..
talking about down grading.. lol

cant impress 4 other people inside the car in an S2k...
but on the other hand lol u can impress thousands of others on the street....
but then back to the seats, u can fit more chicks in the FD more subs and monitors lol

[Riviera]

very nice install, but....... im with everyone else lol

the engine bay is a mess, the most u can do to get room is probably
remove the plastic radiator cover to get some more work space...


yea, i got the box too..hehehe
told u...kicker edition.lolz
i wuld tidy up the cables if i knew how to open up the rear seat so i can fit it under it...any1?

what u mean open up the rear seat?? like get inside it, just run them down to the bottom grove then along to the side,
down under the seat, under the carpet running up to the firewall and such



its just the engine bay thats messy...

[LD_Mart]

how did u wire your remote cable up....

[sKy.xD]

Hey guys ... I need some help with audio system setup and any input would be great. This is my first car and all .. so learning all their is to mod a car xD.

I want to keep the stock header and speakers ... but put an amp and sub in ( pretty much what jace did, as i find the stock speakers to be alright). Can anyone tell me how much for alright setup and where in melb for professional job? How much all up? Is it hard for DIY? as i know some mates who have done audio setups.

[JaCe]

When I got my system done, I think I was one of the first (well considering my FD1 was from the first delivery... and I installed the sub pretty quick) so I didn't want to go to some local JB Hifi setup... went to Lifestyle. I think nowadays you should be looking approx $1100 if you want brand name gear professionally installed (i.e. Rockford sub, amp, and all the wiring plus labour).

[sKy.xD]

When I got my system done, I think I was one of the first (well considering my FD1 was from the first delivery... and I installed the sub pretty quick) so I didn't want to go to some local JB Hifi setup... went to Lifestyle. I think nowadays you should be looking approx $1100 if you want brand name gear professionally installed (i.e. Rockford sub, amp, and all the wiring plus labour).

1100 k :O ... just for sub and amp wow lol. Definetly didnt expect that much ... I dont want like the best gear .. just one that will do the job .. as im 18 .. going uni soo dont exactly earn alot rofl. Originally was willing to spend around 700 but i guess i have to raise that a bit lol.

[JaCe]

Well considering that the car is not so new and people in general have more experience with it, I'd say if you went to say JB Hifi, you'd probably be looking at somewhere around the $500-$700 mark for a pretty decent Pioneer amp and sub with all necessary wiring and whatnot, fully installed.... but this is a pure guesstimation.

[ej20i]

yea i'll take a look agen on fixing the grounding
the remote?umm from the headunit to the amp?!?!
wad do u mean on how do i connect the remote?

[sKy.xD]

Well considering that the car is not so new and people in general have more experience with it, I'd say if you went to say JB Hifi, you'd probably be looking at somewhere around the $500-$700 mark for a pretty decent Pioneer amp and sub with all necessary wiring and whatnot, fully installed.... but this is a pure guesstimation.

thanx jace for the input man. I guess ill be going down to the nearest JB-HIFI to get a quote. btw how does the system feel for you now ? Does the stock speakers still giving you the satisfaction? or you thinking of upgrading in the near future :S.

[ej20i]

too bad sKy.xD u live in vic
i work in JB Hi-Fi.

[sKy.xD]

too bad sKy.xD u live in vic
i work in JB Hi-Fi.

hehe np mate. I just forgot my mate has a contact in car audio in maribyrong JB in melb. Lets hope for discounts =D

[bangers178]

here my clean and simple boot.
im running
x2 12' MB Quart referance series Subs with RF power 5001 amp
MB quart referance series Splits
head unit im unsing is the Alpine CDA 9887
1 gauge stinger wires

[dyljoy]

Looks great!! how much for those incl set up?



here my clean and simple boot.
im running
x2 12' MB Quart referance series Subs with RF power 5001 amp
MB quart referance series Splits
head unit im unsing is the Alpine CDA 9887
1 gauge stinger wires

[bangers178]

the splits were 700
subs were 1k
the 2 amps 1300
and the custom work i did myself - around 50 bucks.

[dmx]

the splits were 700
subs were 1k
the 2 amps 1300
and the custom work i did myself - around 50 bucks.
r u sure those acrylic only cost 50 bucks ?

[JaCe]

thanx jace for the input man. I guess ill be going down to the nearest JB-HIFI to get a quote. btw how does the system feel for you now ? Does the stock speakers still giving you the satisfaction? or you thinking of upgrading in the near future :S.

I upgraded to MBQ splits a while back. All good. Wouldn't mind a bit more bass but it's pretty good as it is.


here my clean and simple boot.
im running
x2 12' MB Quart referance series Subs with RF power 5001 amp
MB quart referance series Splits
head unit im unsing is the Alpine CDA 9887
1 gauge stinger wires

Nice subs. I saw them at Lifestyle lol... are they facing inwards?

[ej20i]

nice set up!!man i was going to go like that...but the experience i had with my impreza..meh not worth it...no boot space at all even to put a bag

[bangers178]

nice set up!!man i was going to go like that...but the experience i had with my impreza..meh not worth it...no boot space at all even to put a bag

thank for the comment dude. in terms of the space, i mounted the amps so that i have enough room to put stuff in the boot. theres enough room for to slabs for beer so thats more than enough roo!:p

[ej20i]

oh ok...thats good den...

[JaCe]

Even with my setup the boot spae is limiting. It's okay for a roadtrip for the weekend or carrying a bunch of auditors bags, but not much else. Carrying furniture when moving house is a no-no (even with seats down, my amplifier sits on the back of the seat so can't put things on it), and picking up my bodykit requires someone elses' car.

[ej20i]

of corz...moving house u need a van man...hehehehe not an FD!

[denot]

JaCe, do you think lifestyle ppl can install them so its easy to detach whenever you need it? My friends euro has similar installation to yours and he sed if he needs to pickup sum1 from airport, he just detach the cables and take the whole "Fake walls" off the boot... kinda handy eh?

[JaCe]

JaCe, do you think lifestyle ppl can install them so its easy to detach whenever you need it? My friends euro has similar installation to yours and he sed if he needs to pickup sum1 from airport, he just detach the cables and take the whole "Fake walls" off the boot... kinda handy eh?

My subwoofer is set up like that but the thing is; that requires me to undo the cables and detach the whole thing so I guess as a last resort I could, but it's more trouble than it's worth (easier just to drive my sister's car). Amplifier can't be removed though.

[ssr]

OMG you guys! does anyone here mod there cars so they have more room??? If u wanna put a sound sysem in ur car, obviously ur goin to have less room. if you guys want more space buy a hiace

[dmx]

OMG you guys! does anyone here mod there cars so they have more room??? If u wanna put a sound sysem in ur car, obviously ur goin to have less room. if you guys want more space buy a hiace
can't mate, hiace is about 30k basic model, much more expensive than basic FD...:D

[ssr]

can't mate, hiace is about 30k basic model, much more expensive than basic FD...:D

who said new?

[denot]

Rephrase: cant... with 30k u can get a NEW basic FD, but with Hiace only 2nd hand basic model :p

[ssr]

wait hold on..... who's complaining about space. the end of the day, if you want boot space don't do a custom boot. if your looking for more room strip everything out if you want.
what your saying; you have find a chick with big ****, but you complain they're too big.....
its an easy concept buddy, just quit complaining

[bangers178]

lol! nice one ssr.
u have a good piont!

[denot]

well what I sed is we should mod the boot in someway so you can enjoy your sound system and, when needed, you still can get more space.

[Riviera]

well thats usually the reason why people place there amps on the backs of
there seats, or under the driver or passenger seat not even in the boot.

i use to have my amp under the drivers seat, but then moved it to the boot

then it comes down to the subs do u want 1 or 2 or some more lol

having 2 is awesome but one does a good enough job, personally i have
one 12" sealed and 2 amps in the boot can detach the sub at any time but
never need to cause i can move it around, mind you its not an FD boot.
but the thing is the FD boot is probly the same size as a CD5 accord boot..
just different shape lol

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u148/Riviera001/19032008049.jpg

[cracker]

what your saying; you have find a chick with big ****, but you complain they're too big.....
its an easy concept buddy, just quit complaining

hahahahahaah:thumbsup:

[kelvin00010001]

very detail and useful, thanks

[johnprocter]

hahahahahaah:thumbsup:

OBEY THE SYSTEM!

[nny911]

:)Got my Fascia from DMX

running 1 monoblock Audiobahn Amp A8000T
2 X 15inch Rockford Fosgates for that DEEP DOOF DOOF
and JVC DVD player

setup done by ej20i and myself. :D

[LD_Mart]

This is for a different car but some one might be able to tell me...

how do u wire up a high to low converter so u can run an amp of the stock head unit???

ive wired up everything such as power cables and remote wire jsut need to do this for the RCAs but car audio in hornsby wanna charge me 65 bucks just to do that little high to low converter what a joke...

[denot]

...car audio in hornsby wanna charge me 65 bucks just to do that little high to low converter what a joke...

Strathfield will do this for free... if you buy the amp from them :p

[dmx]

:)Got my Fascia from DMX

running 1 monoblock Audiobahn Amp A8000T
2 X 15inch Rockford Fosgates for that DEEP DOOF DOOF
and JVC DVD player

setup done by ej20i and myself. :D
sold so many facia, why only 1ppl (ej20i) posted the pics ? where's the others ? now ur turn mate !;)


This is for a different car but some one might be able to tell me...

how do u wire up a high to low converter so u can run an amp of the stock head unit???

ive wired up everything such as power cables and remote wire jsut need to do this for the RCAs but car audio in hornsby wanna charge me 65 bucks just to do that little high to low converter what a joke...

if just wire up (not adjusting the sound), u better try JB or strathfld, may be cheaper than prof car audio shop.

[lyd]

yes its quite easy, where the seat belts came from the junction of back rest and seat, in the middle there is a 10 mil screw which tied the seat from moving. so first unscrew the 10mil screw and click the left and right on each of the button under the seat and it will pop out. i just did my sound last weekend and thats how i found out.

[lyd]

yea, i got the box too..hehehe
told u...kicker edition.lolz
i wuld tidy up the cables if i knew how to open up the rear seat so i can fit it under it...any1?

Yes, its quoite easy to remove the seat. look where the seat belts came from joint between the seat and back rest, there is a 10 mil screw which u need to take it out first in able to release the two clip under the seat. then it will be able to remove the seat easily. for the front engine, yes u can tidy up by putting all the cables into crimp tube...i did mine last weekend and run all the cables under the carpet..not an easy task, but looks more neat...

[ej20i]

thanks guys

[jumz]

hey guys...

i'm upgrading the audio on my new fd and was just wondering if anyone had the wiring diagram for the wires that come out of the stock head unit and what they do?

i'm connecting a rockford fosgate 3sixty.1 and need to know which wires are for the speakers?

thanks heaps!

[Brescia]

Did anybody get the optional "Bass works sound system"?

From the honda website -

This audio performance pack includes two special low-frequency rear speakers, which guarantee high-quality sound in the lowest and low-mid frequency range. Applicable for all Civic variants.

Does this mean it replaces the standard rear speakers?

and what is the control unit below?
where does it go?
http://www.honda.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/46df18004600ccdb9b209f823e4d2e7c/car_civicaccess01.jpg?MOD=AJPERES

[jumz]

Did anybody get the optional "Bass works sound system"?

From the honda website -


Does this mean it replaces the standard rear speakers?

and what is the control unit below?
where does it go?
http://www.honda.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/46df18004600ccdb9b209f823e4d2e7c/car_civicaccess01.jpg?MOD=AJPERES


i enquired about it...

yes - it replaces rear speakers... the amplifier thing gets mounted under the parcel shelf...

imo for $500 its not worth it... you're better off getting something after-market... dealer didnt think that much of them either

[Brescia]

$500 :thumbdwn:

there goes that idea,
thanks for the info

[LD_Mart]

i got it for free when i had my FD. It was ok but so not worth it.

[markCivicVti]

Yep i got the bass works speakers as well. Definitly can do better wth aftermarket parts... but since i got it for free... i think it sounds good. But definitly do aftermarket.

[dmx]

hey guys...

i'm upgrading the audio on my new fd and was just wondering if anyone had the wiring diagram for the wires that come out of the stock head unit and what they do?

i'm connecting a rockford fosgate 3sixty.1 and need to know which wires are for the speakers?

thanks heaps!

sorry for late reply, my HDD folders are mess up :thumbdwn:

HARNESS 1 - mainly for audio system (you might need this much)

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u283/jasperdmx/ozhonda/harness1.jpg

HARNESS 2 (VTI-L and sport only) -mainly for steering control audio button & AUX

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u283/jasperdmx/ozhonda/harness2.jpg

please see how the harness facing and point the number carefully
Wire's color may vary.

:honda::honda::honda::honda::honda:

[jumz]

awesome! cheers mate!

[cracker]

that must be the most complicated thing ive ever seen in my life

[jumz]

for everyone with splits, where did you mount the tweeters?

i'm trying to figure out where i want to mount them... the spot near the windscreen where the oem ones would go if i had them doesnt look like the best place to put it so i'm wondering what everyone else did...

[denot]

for everyone with splits, where did you mount the tweeters?

i'm trying to figure out where i want to mount them... the spot near the windscreen where the oem ones would go if i had them doesnt look like the best place to put it so i'm wondering what everyone else did...

OEM ones??? do we got OEM Tweeters now??? :eek:

[jumz]

OEM ones??? do we got OEM Tweeters now??? :eek:

haha.. i don't know?! i'm bad at explaining things... i meant where the oem ones would go if they were available...

[denot]

hahaha true2... ^_^ I believe in other country the civic sports comes with OEM tweeters... or maybe not :p

[cracker]

yeah...we've been thru this...they're playn with us...it looks like ther are tweeters in there but there actually isnt...just an optical illusion

[dmx]

for everyone with splits, where did you mount the tweeters?

i'm trying to figure out where i want to mount them... the spot near the windscreen where the oem ones would go if i had them doesnt look like the best place to put it so i'm wondering what everyone else did...
few options :

1. A pillar
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/rascal407/Pods/09072007002rx4.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/rascal407/Pods/30062007277.jpg

2. mirror triangle (scarifice)
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c92/calvinhpk/DSC00150a.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c92/calvinhpk/DSC00151a.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c92/calvinhpk/DSC00152a.jpg

3. Mirror triangle - non scarifice but messy
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd141/rascal407/Pods/TWEETERCOVER.jpg

4. The best :thumbsup: Mirror triangle -custom pod

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d31/eeee78/DSC09337.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn201/95595500/Image036.jpg

[ej20i]

how bout the oem spot??i rekon that wuld look nice and wont attract B*****Ds like thieves

[lyd]

for everyone with splits, where did you mount the tweeters?

i'm trying to figure out where i want to mount them... the spot near the windscreen where the oem ones would go if i had them doesnt look like the best place to put it so i'm wondering what everyone else did...

i put mine in the tweeter bay next to the front windshield.....all u have to do is flip off the cover and there is a bracket to snug the tweeter in..i m using the alpine splits and they fit quite nicely...

regards
lyd

[dmx]

how bout the oem spot??i rekon that wuld look nice and wont attract B*****Ds like thieves
1. oem spot too far, the sound won't be max
2. the tweeter would be facing upward, and the sound would reflex to windscreen and bounce back.
3. oem spot sometimes too small to fit good tweeter (read : big size)
4. we need the tweeter to face to us to get best sound.
:honda::honda::honda:

[jumz]

1. oem spot too far, the sound won't be max
2. the tweeter would be facing upward, and the sound would reflex to windscreen and bounce back.
3. oem spot sometimes too small to fit good tweeter (read : big size)
4. we need the tweeter to face to us to get best sound.
:honda::honda::honda:

thanks guys... as what dmx said, it wouldn't sound the best using oem spot... gonna see how much it'lll cost to get professionally fitted

[jumz]

what do you guys think of this?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230265644245&indexURL=

i'm going to be upgrading head units and want to get a double din - so i figure i might as well go with in dash dvd, with blue tooth, i-pod control, etc...

i've never bought anything no-name before... do you think i should spend a little bit extra and get something branded or should would the one shown above be sufficient?

cheers!

[denot]

what do you guys think of this?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230265644245&indexURL=

i'm going to be upgrading head units and want to get a double din - so i figure i might as well go with in dash dvd, with blue tooth, i-pod control, etc...

i've never bought anything no-name before... do you think i should spend a little bit extra and get something branded or should would the one shown above be sufficient?

cheers!

Too expensive... i bought one for my friend from ebay for $360 + 50 delivery... it even has GPS with Oz map, inbuilt TV antenna, usb and sd card slots, etc etc...

[dmx]

thanks guys... as what dmx said, it wouldn't sound the best using oem spot... gonna see how much it'lll cost to get professionally fitted
but have to admit, OEM spot is the cheapest and neatness is top.


what do you guys think of this?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230265644245&indexURL=

i'm going to be upgrading head units and want to get a double din - so i figure i might as well go with in dash dvd, with blue tooth, i-pod control, etc...

cheers!
LOL.. ur 2din dash is on the way ...:D


Too expensive... i bought one for my friend from ebay for $360 + 50 delivery... it even has GPS with Oz map, inbuilt TV antenna, usb and sd card slots, etc etc...
willing to share where to buy ?

[JaCe]

1. oem spot too far, the sound won't be max
2. the tweeter would be facing upward, and the sound would reflex to windscreen and bounce back.
3. oem spot sometimes too small to fit good tweeter (read : big size)
4. we need the tweeter to face to us to get best sound.
:honda::honda::honda:

That's all true- sound stage isn't the best (so that means points 1,2 and 4 are identical!)... but as you mentioned as well, it's neat and tidy- and people outside who look in, won't know you've modified your sound system and it's less likely to attract attention from bystanders. That's the biggest reason why I did it that way too.

[cracker]

yeah the reason i dont have the ddin dash is cuz im tryn to keep the stock look...not cuz im cheap

[denot]

willing to share where to buy ?

its from Ebay DMX... but doesnt have the link to the product no more... I'll have a look later...

[jumz]

i ended up ordering a soundstream double din dvd unit with bluetooth, ipod control, and all the other standard features like sub control etc for $700

[denot]

btw regarding the ebay links... this is the one we won:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360070518644&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:AU:1123

[dmx]

btw regarding the ebay links... this is the one we won:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360070518644&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:AU:1123
CHEERS :thumbsup:

[denot]

CHEERS :thumbsup:

still need to find one for mine though :p

[Frost_FD]

Hey guys i have just installed my facia and head unit, just wondering has any one connected their steering wheel controls to the after market head unit? Mine is Alpine btw. If any one is considering to change their head unit and run the subs and speakers of that, it is well worth it.. the sound quality increased big time! compared to running my amp and sub from stock head unit.

Also if any one is interested where to get the antenna adapter i got it from an AUS company http://www.egear.com.au/

Its called the Scosche Honda 2005 + Antenna adapter Part number is HAAB

I got my old ipod interface which connects to the stock head unit if any one is interested, its the USA spec hon2y which is the neolink which they have rebadged it to sell as neolink.

[funkdr]

I hav an alpine unit i mine an u can keep the steerign wheel controls you need to add a PAC controller swi-jack is the model i am pretty sue pm me if you need one

[bodaas]

btw regarding the ebay links... this is the one we won:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360070518644&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:AU:1123

thats very good price i have seen, but i've never heard the brand

did you buy one yet? if yes, tell me whats your review of the product

[denot]

^^^ bodas, I didnt get one... but my friend have it. Its ok for a non-brand product though... cant really find any problem with it... Its like... I prefer to buy this made in China product for less than $500 rather than buy a $1000++ pioneer which is made in Indonesia

[bodaas]

^^^ bodas, I didnt get one... but my friend have it. Its ok for a non-brand product though... cant really find any problem with it... Its like... I prefer to buy this made in China product for less than $500 rather than buy a $1000++ pioneer which is made in Indonesia

i am scare of when you buy no brand or simlar cheap brand
you play cd music, sometime the music sound cut out or stop, while you driving

i dont know about this one, so what do you think is this one?

[amurray]

i thought i might bring this thread back from the dead.

How about we get a list going of people that have TermLab ( spl tested ) there cars.... And there results

Ill start.. last night

145.9 db off 5000wrms with a crack in my box

[Zedski]

i believe they come with brackets to not sure, to install single DIN and then u
can buy a $10 storage pocket to go underneath or sumthing

DMX? can u confirm?

also wondering this, can anyone confirm?

:p

[dmx]

also wondering this, can anyone confirm?

:p

hmmm..confirm what ??? ..lol
brackets ?? yes, they (2pcs) come together with 2din dash.
$10 pockets ?? hmm.. seems very hard to find.
FYI. OEM Honda single din drawer (not pocket) about $90-100
sony single drawer with AUX jack inside the drawer (for ipod ?) about $50-60 at supercheap auto (forget the series, i think Sony RM-700 ??)

[Zedski]

arrr great thanks mate..

yer im looking to replace the stock HU in my FD1 but cant afford a 2din unit at the moment.
got a nice alpine single for it but didnt know if the 2din dash supported singles.

do you know if its possible to obtain wiring harnesses for the stock HU's? if i take out my stock i don't wanna snip snip my wiring just yet (even though i will probably rewire the car as i upgrade the rest of my gear)

;)

[dmx]

do you know if its possible to obtain wiring harnesses for the stock HU's? if i take out my stock i don't wanna snip snip my wiring just yet (even though i will probably rewire the car as i upgrade the rest of my gear)

;)
http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?g=103000&i=120701722&tp=2977

[Zedski]

cheers mate, exactly what i'm after ;)

[sKy.xD]

Does anyone know the maximum size the factory tweeter location can hold? The speakers i want are either MB quart ref or premium, but i was told the premium tweeters wont fit in the stock location(premium tweeter size is 1.6") . If that is true then i will just get refs, so does anyone know?

Im pretty sure someone has put in type R splits and they have 2" tweeters. Just need confirmation before i start buying.

[Wayne]

anyone here DIYed their FD for sound deadening/sound proof like Dynamat? =)

[funkdr]

I have about 25 sheets and a box of dynapad in mine

[Wayne]

DIYed? got pics?

[funkdr]

I have pics somewhere i did it myself but i am an audio installer

[Wayne]

i see.. how much it usually cost if i asking a shop to install for me? =)

[amurray]

Simple DIY. pull apart car. sound deaden all panels with dynamat.. including roof... put car back together lol...

i used 3 bulk packs of dynamat.

[sKy.xD]

yeah simple lol. Did you do the bottom of car?

Im about to get a quote on just front doors and the boot. It was estimated at like $900ish when i asked last time. DIY saves so much money but that's if you can be bothered.

[amurray]

well a bulck pack costs around 300.... it would do boot and doors... probly take 3 - 4 hours of your time.. can u justify paying 150 - 200 a hour to get it done?

[Wayne]

omg.. since shop quote so high price.. how about i pay u.. u DIY for me with lower price? hehe.. =)

[sKy.xD]

Yeah but then again that's the same with professional car audio installs, just paying to get it right and done properly. I reckon i can get it down quite abit as im doing everything with them. When they quoted me 900ish yeh at the time im was thinking no, but if its around the 700 mark i most likely will do it.

[Wayne]

so the 900 is just labour charge or include the material?

[ktvin09]

Here're some pics of my custom (home) made tweeter holders:

http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/1929/dsc03250um5.th.jpg (http://img392.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc03250um5.jpg)http://img392.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)

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http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/7229/dsc03254vt8.th.jpg (http://img392.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc03254vt8.jpg)http://img392.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/9715/dsc03255cs6.th.jpg (http://img237.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc03255cs6.jpg)http://img237.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/550/img7668mx8.th.jpg (http://img237.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img7668mx8.jpg)http://img237.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/9405/img7676ae4.th.jpg (http://img237.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img7676ae4.jpg)http://img237.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)

http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/6773/img7682kg5.th.jpg (http://img392.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img7682kg5.jpg)http://img392.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif (http://g.imageshack.us/thpix.php)

Read alot of tutorials before attempting to do this being my first fibre glassing "project", but all turned well! The idea came from a post by DMX a while back, so thanks to DMX!

So in brief, steps involved are pretty simple: I took out the original plastic panel, wrapped it with cling wrap and two layers of foil paper then build fibre glass on it. This allowed me to make a duplicate of the original part (i.e I can keep the original panel and put it back on if things go wrong). Next step is to create the MDF ring and fix its position onto the fibre glass duplicate panel, then layer the fibre glass on it. Finally just sand it and put carpet on it using contact adhersive. Comments welcomed!

[amurray]

i like it man.. the idea is really good... the ones im making are simmilar but they have a 4" mid range and two tweeties..

[amurray]

Yeah but then again that's the same with professional car audio installs, just paying to get it right and done properly. I reckon i can get it down quite abit as im doing everything with them. When they quoted me 900ish yeh at the time im was thinking no, but if its around the 700 mark i most likely will do it.



Thats very true.. i have had alot of experinace around audio and making cars nice and loud. just remember.. if there are gaps between the pieces or dynamat.. it wont work.. you will have wasted time and money.. if nessesary.. overlap the pieces. and keep the peices in as big a sections as u can. less joins the better.

[amurray]

O and on a side note... my civic is up to 146.9 db :) gettin louder every time.

If anyone wants any box designs that hit hard in the FDs.. let me know :)

[ktvin09]

i like it man.. the idea is really good... the ones im making are simmilar but they have a 4" mid range and two tweeties..

Building sth like this?
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b138/bikinpunk/civic%20install/Spring%2008%20Overhaul/07-15-08_0853.jpg

The pic is taken from this site: http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/i-c-e-electrical-security-navigation/120343-bikinpunks-complete-install-thread.html

[ej20i]

o wad...IMHO...it looks ugly...it may sound good but dam...looks like frankenstine

[ktvin09]

If you check out the guy's whole installation (the above link) eventually he will put a cover over the speakers

[Wayne]

wow.. what speaker is that? scans?

[amurray]

QUOTE=ktvin09;2009317]Building sth like this?
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b138/bikinpunk/civic%20install/Spring%2008%20Overhaul/07-15-08_0853.jpg

The pic is taken from this site: http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/i-c-e-electrical-security-navigation/120343-bikinpunks-complete-install-thread.html[/QUOTE]

sort of but no really lol... ill post up some pics.

[kptn82]

Hi guys,

Do you know if the tweeters below will fit into my front stock location? tweeter location i believe its right in the corner of the windscreen. I remember reading thats not ideal, however i jsut want a stock look, don't want too much changes.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/New-INFINITY-Reference-605cs-6-5-2-Way-Component-Set_W0QQitemZ190271311076QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car _Parts_Accessories?hash=item190271311076&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

Also, I want to use the stock HU for amp, speakers.

Do i need an RCA cable? and what brand/ price range you recommend?

Amp wise, if I buy those speakers there and buy something similar in term of RMS, do i need a stronger amp?

for example if i choose clarion brand from lifestyle, do i need to get the apx4361 or apx4241 is sufficient power

http://www.lifestylestore.com.au/products/categories/car/Amplifiers/4-Channel-Amplifiers/


Btw JaCe, lifestyle quoted me around $1500 for 4 Channel Amp (i think he quoted the RF p4004 amp, 2 sets of MBQ speakers (front & rears) + installation, and that's way too much i reckon, with the stock HU, its not worth it IMO

[amurray]

u will need to use a Line level converter ... i suggest stinger rca's.

[TGS79]

Just wondering does anyone know where to get a dash kit for the Type R?

[happy]

Just wondering does anyone know where to get a dash kit for the Type R?
Type-R ? FD2R, contact DMX, 185. FN ???

[amurray]

just an update.. FINALY. 150.2 db at last nights sound off... BUT.. i blew a sub lol... so that kinda sucks

[dannybubu]

im looking to get some splits for my car...just need some help deciding which ones...is it the higher the watts the better? or what? coz some are only 150W where as there are some that are 300+ watts...

[bonestorm]

Hey guys, I have an 06 Civic and I'm thinking of replacing the stock head unit. If I want to run a usb cable from the back of the hu, where is the best place to run it to? Not sure I can get it in the glovebox. Or do I need to use connectors at the front?

[TGS79]

Hi Guys just wondering how hard is it to access the factory tweeter location?

[denot]

Hi Guys just wondering how hard is it to access the factory tweeter location?

there's no factory tweeter on FD...

[jckidz]

Hey guys, I have an 06 Civic and I'm thinking of replacing the stock head unit. If I want to run a usb cable from the back of the hu, where is the best place to run it to? Not sure I can get it in the glovebox. Or do I need to use connectors at the front?

I have an Aftermarket 2Din unit with usb cable running from the back of the HU. With mine, I routed the cable to the glovebox. Hope that helps..

[cracker]

Hi Guys just wondering how hard is it to access the factory tweeter location?

the location is empty, but its hard lol

[TGS79]

Thanks for the heads up Cracker.

[Zedski]

Hey guys, I have an 06 Civic and I'm thinking of replacing the stock head unit. If I want to run a usb cable from the back of the hu, where is the best place to run it to? Not sure I can get it in the glovebox. Or do I need to use connectors at the front?

i ran my ipod cable from my HU down under the dash through to the center console. i found a lot of room to run it that way. providing you cable is long enough. mine was 5ft :P

[bonestorm]

Ok thanks for the feedback guys.

[liquid23]

Hey guys, I have an 06 Civic and I'm thinking of replacing the stock head unit. If I want to run a usb cable from the back of the hu, where is the best place to run it to? Not sure I can get it in the glovebox. Or do I need to use connectors at the front?

there is a gap between the glove box and the headunit. plenty of space to run it through.

[bonestorm]

Cool. One other thing, are there any suggestions on where to pick up a double din fascia? JB were quoting $200 for one.

[BC8]

hey guys

what is stock speakers in the front and rear of the FD1.

Can you guys confirm if its 6" in the front and 6.5" in the rear

Looking at upgrading the stock speakers and the headunit.

Also, whats ur experience with the type s/type s alpine range install on the FD? Fitments without any adjustments.

Thanks

[sKy.xD]

Cool. One other thing, are there any suggestions on where to pick up a double din fascia? JB were quoting $200 for one.

Ask JB where the double din was made from. A few months ago a Jap one was around 180 and the thai one was either 150-160.

Prices might have changed as it was last year, and i know audio places sell them for even more then 200, so its probably a good price. Saves trying to import yourself.

[sKy.xD]

hey guys

what is stock speakers in the front and rear of the FD1.

Can you guys confirm if its 6" in the front and 6.5" in the rear

Looking at upgrading the stock speakers and the headunit.

Also, whats ur experience with the type s/type s alpine range install on the FD? Fitments without any adjustments.

Thanks

I can confirm the fronts will fit 6.5" and most probably the rears. I currently have 6.5" and i remember another member stating he had some in the rears also.

I had mine installed, so most probably spacers were used but they don't need much adjustments or any screwing into the car body.

Im guessing your not going to amp the speakers? Type S should be fine then as anything above type R would be a waste if your not amping, but don't expect alot of improvements over the stock speakers.

[FDBenni]

Type S should be fine then as anything above type R would be a waste if your not amping, but don't expect alot of improvements over the stock speakers.

I'm considering changing the front speakers, so you rkn that there isn't much difference between the Type S and stock speakers?

[sKy.xD]

I'm considering changing the front speakers, so you rkn that there isn't much difference between the Type S and stock speakers?

There would be a difference but probably not that noticeable. Headunit amp just doesn't give enough power to hear a big difference.

There are even cases where the actual speakers sound worse then stock because of that. I forgot who but someone here has type s speakers, not sure which member but he has a fd1 also. Hopefully he might have a better answer for you.

[BC8]

I can confirm the fronts will fit 6.5" and most probably the rears. I currently have 6.5" and i remember another member stating he had some in the rears also.

I had mine installed, so most probably spacers were used but they don't need much adjustments or any screwing into the car body.

Im guessing your not going to amp the speakers? Type S should be fine then as anything above type R would be a waste if your not amping, but don't expect alot of improvements over the stock speakers.

Im going all the way man

Amp the speakers and a small subs as my rear boot is used often. Most likely going Type R's. I mean, if your replacing speakers over stock, having an amp is important for better improvements. I use to use jaycar kevlar, precision range for my splits, rears, amp and sub and it went hard for the value.

Thanks for the confirmation, will need to check if spacers are needed.

[NightRyder]

is there is DIY to these double din fascia's?..a friend of mine is looking to get a double din for his FD.


Ask JB where the double din was made from. A few months ago a Jap one was around 180 and the thai one was either 150-160.

Prices might have changed as it was last year, and i know audio places sell them for even more then 200, so its probably a good price. Saves trying to import yourself.

[liquid23]

is there is DIY to these double din fascia's?..a friend of mine is looking to get a double din for his FD.

It is pretty easy
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1561346&postcount=2
shows you how to remove the dash + other things.
all you have to do is just unscrew the vent and a/c things and attached it back onto the d-din and add your own player.

[sKy.xD]

Im going all the way man

Amp the speakers and a small subs as my rear boot is used often. Most likely going Type R's. I mean, if your replacing speakers over stock, having an amp is important for better improvements. I use to use jaycar kevlar, precision range for my splits, rears, amp and sub and it went hard for the value.

Thanks for the confirmation, will need to check if spacers are needed.

Ah sorry you never mention amping so I only assumed lol whoops. Type R sub goes alright. I was going to have type R subs but then went on to better things

I reckon if possible try going for the type R speakers as well ... The sub bass might drown out the speakers. Probably least go have a listen and compare :p

[NightRyder]

thanks for that liquid23. I sent this to my mate to see but he is now asking if there is another DIY which shows you exactly how to remove the radio from the air con unit considering they made the radio and air con appear to be in one whole panel?..How would you split it?

Thanks :)


It is pretty easy
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1561346&postcount=2
shows you how to remove the dash + other things.
all you have to do is just unscrew the vent and a/c things and attached it back onto the d-din and add your own player.

[happy]

Ask JB where the double din was made from. A few months ago a Jap one was around 180 and the thai one was either 150-160.

Prices might have changed as it was last year, and i know audio places sell them for even more then 200, so its probably a good price. Saves trying to import yourself.

Just got from DMX 3 weeks ago, $195 for genuine Honda japan made, include postage and 2 brackets :thumbsup:
Pm him, he might still have some left

[liquid23]

thanks for that liquid23. I sent this to my mate to see but he is now asking if there is another DIY which shows you exactly how to remove the radio from the air con unit considering they made the radio and air con appear to be in one whole panel?..How would you split it?

Thanks :)

the a/c unit should be held on by 4 screws.
http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/4851/dash1.jpg

vent on the side

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/1329/dashm.jpg

screw the a/c unit and vent back onto the double din fascia and then install a double din player or single din with the brackets that come with the 2din.

here is a link to show 2din and single din
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=84708

[ryanc]

ne1 installed carputer? thinkin of doin it to my fd, just not sure which lcd screen to go for

[Stig]

currently running

headunit: alpine iva-w502ev
subwoofer: 2 x alpine sbr-s122v
monoblock: jl audio 1000/1
cap: rockford fosgate rfc1d
wires: rockford fosgate rfk4

waiting to get
front: alpine spx-17pro
rear: alpine spx17pro
amp: alpine pdx-4.150
wires: rockford fosgate rfk4d
and sound deading! rear shelf rattles like a bitch

[sKy.xD]

currently running

headunit: alpine iva-w502ev
subwoofer: 2 x alpine sbr-s122v
monoblock: jl audio 1000/1
cap: rockford fosgate rfc1d
wires: rockford fosgate rfk4

waiting to get
front: alpine spx-17pro
rear: alpine spx17pro
amp: alpine pdx-4.150
wires: rockford fosgate rfk4d
and sound deading! rear shelf rattles like a bitch

Please tell me your running a cap because you think its pretty :(

I definitely also need sound deadening for the rear shelf. It rattles just where the brake light on the shelf.

I was told just to remove the rear parcel shelf and put foam under. Though i will still be obviously doing front doors and also boot.

Running:

headunit: Alpine 9887
front: Focal 165KRX2
rear: none (no bloody need!)
subwoofer: 2 x Rockford Fosgate T1 12"
monoblock: Rockford Fosgate T15001bd
4 channel:Audison lrx 4.1k
Battery: Optima Yellow Top D51R
wiring: Stinger Pro 0awg
sound deadening: Dynamat Xtreme (coming soon)

[cracker]

i use a 1F cap 4 my setup too. i need it otherwise it wont mask my dimming lights...everylight...but it also looks pretty :) and yeah i got dynamat xtreme sound deadening...it sounds SO much better!!!! makes its soudn cleaner.

[sKy.xD]

Bandaid to the real problem! Go get a better battery and upgrade your big 3!

What areas did you dynamat? I definitely need some as my door and rear shelf rattles like crazy! I'm even considering doing my whole boot as well.

[cracker]

yeah big 3 battery and alternator would be an ultimate solution, thats why i said it masked the problem. but i did a trunk kit so yeah pretty much all around the boot, not including the plastic areas. it pretty much took care of most of the rattle!...then i put sum blue tack behind the number plate because i noticed it rattled too, thats what you get when you play with alpine x types

[Stig]

sound deading the rear shelf, two front doors and boot lid is a must for me! I HATE THAT RATTLING!! my mate with a impreza rs, we installed his sub and man, his car does not rattle... shows you how well civics are built...

[black8thgen]

my front left door rattles with the stock sound system lol..... =.=

[Stig]

i think everyones left door rattles with a stock system lol

[sKy.xD]

lol, get some sound deadening for a stock system.

[.k.]

sorry if this has been covered before but can someone please let me know:

what size are the speakers F+R? - 6/6.5" Splits/co-ax up front?
what size rear speakers into shelf? - ? 6x9's for a bit of extra bass as i dunno if i wanna run a sub or not?
4ch amp to run all the speakers?
what size speaker wire would be suitable for a half-decent system?

and lastly, what brands should i be looking at?

I think i've covered everything right? - i also need to look into getting a dvd hu as i already have a screen, so altogether i need:
dvd HU (already have screen)
double-din fascia kit
speaker wire
tweeters
front splits
rear speakers
4ch amp?

amirite? - thanks in advancce for any help!

[black8thgen]

but mine didnt use to before.. retarded =/, maybe i just didnt notice it before lol.

hmm im so interested in getting a full custom sound system done but the cost is toooo tooo much =[

[sKy.xD]

sorry if this has been covered before but can someone please let me know:

what size are the speakers F+R? - 6/6.5" Splits/co-ax up front?
what size rear speakers into shelf? - ? 6x9's for a bit of extra bass as i dunno if i wanna run a sub or not?
4ch amp to run all the speakers?
what size speaker wire would be suitable for a half-decent system?

and lastly, what brands should i be looking at?

I think i've covered everything right? - i also need to look into getting a dvd hu as i already have a screen, so altogether i need:
dvd HU (already have screen)
double-din fascia kit
speaker wire
tweeters
front splits
rear speakers
4ch amp?

amirite? - thanks in advancce for any help!

First thing is you must come up with a budget and also if your going to diy or get it professionally installed.

Speaker sizes are 6.5" pretty sure both front and back. You can still put 6x9's in rear shelf i think but you have to play around, dunno about cutting (unsure on this).

I reckon you should just run a sub. If you have ever had a proper sub in a car you know that you 6x9's will never satisfy.

If you don't have enough for your budget just get some decent front splits and a sub all powered by a 4 channel amp. That's what most car audio places would suggest in terms of smaller budget.

Hey stig have you ever sound deadened a car? Sounds like you have. Since we both from Melbourne maybe we should get together and sound deaden them at the same time.

Ive never done it before so would be good to learn from someone who has :P. Beats paying an installer $800 for whole car i got quoted :O

[.k.]

Thanks for ya help mate.. not a big budget on car stereo - probably around the 1k mark.. would that be enough for a decent amp+splits+tweeters+HU?

never really been big stereo fan lol, my last car was a starlet gt all it had were 2 seats and a whole lotta rattle lols

[Stig]

Hey stig have you ever sound deadened a car? Sounds like you have. Since we both from Melbourne maybe we should get together and sound deaden them at the same time.

Ive never done it before so would be good to learn from someone who has :P. Beats paying an installer $800 for whole car i got quoted :O

nah i have never sound deadened a car LOL i was just planning to do it myself, isnt that hard, just grab some dynamat off one of the ebay stores for around $250, i assume we'll need around 2 sets so $500 all up.

then just pull off the front door, slap it on the whole door on both sides, put it back. same thing with the boot lid and the rear shelf i have to figure out, but i think it shouldnt be that hard, just time consuming

was planning to do it once i get all the speakers so i could do the whole thing at once :)

[.k.]

lookup diy under user '53XXX' he has a red eg which shows u how he sound-deadened his car.

[sKy.xD]

Thanks for ya help mate.. not a big budget on car stereo - probably around the 1k mark.. would that be enough for a decent amp+splits+tweeters+HU?

never really been big stereo fan lol, my last car was a starlet gt all it had were 2 seats and a whole lotta rattle lols

If you weren't adding a sub then probably would be enough. I would have a look at mobile electronics and check out beginners forum and there are heaps of threads with budget systems which you may help.

When you planning on getting speakers? It is pretty easy but there are small things you just gotta know such as some parts you dont meant to dynamat and also opening apart doors certain ways to do it.

I don't think you will need 2 bulk kits unless you were doing all around the boot and multiple layers. In a bulk kit there are 9 large sheets. Prob need a bulk and possibly at most trunk as well.

[Stig]

well the dollar is going up so im pretty happy, maybe after i get my tax return back or something which gives me some money to spend, only a student yo :(

ill prob end up buying just one bulk and see how much that gives me and if i need any more ill get more, cant wait to get rid of this rattling though, can only max my volume at like 10 before it starts rattling

[TGS79]

Although there are no tweeters in the factory position does anyone know how hard it would be to run speaker wire up there for installing aftermarket tweeters?

[black8thgen]

Although there are no tweeters in the factory position does anyone know how hard it would be to run speaker wire up there for installing aftermarket tweeters?
i've heard that job is veryvery hard lol. don't know anything about how its done though.

[ekdez]

.. i was told that there were tweeters in my dash LOL..
or am i imagining it.. up in the corners..

[sKy.xD]

There isn't any. Think everywhere else in the world they got tweeters but since our civics are Thailand made they didn't put any in.

[black8thgen]

yeah thats where tweeters are, u can see the mesh thingy haha, but i think its empty LOL

[cracker]

theyre empty lads. apparantly installing in those spots are also uber hard

[.k.]

One of my mates has his tweeters there so I'll ask how he did it. He has the tweeter sticking up out of those two areas and the mesh is gone I think.. I'll try get a picture.

Now I'm not bing lazy, I wanna learn how car audio works and I will look It up more once I finish exams. Could someone please like make a list of a decent stereo setup that can be had for about 1k?

HU - pref a pioneer dvd, so the harness is easier to hookup to my pioneer screen (?)
Front splits - 6/6.5"?
Tweeters? Or dw cos of my budget?
Amp - 4ch?
Speaker wire?
Can my budget allow for rear speakers or sub?

Thanks a bunch!
Also, where can I go to have a look and see what products are "good"? Like which brands have a good reputation for quality + performance?

[cracker]

depending on the standard of product you want to buy, can tell u if u can get the sub brah

[.k.]

I don't necessarily want a sub, even though I listen to a fair bit of techno/hardstyl etc I want a system that's able to deliver clear sound (loudly =p) haha. I'd need the best of quality/price/performance.. Are there any products like Hu's, speakers, amps etc that have proven to be the best bang for buck?

That's what in after.. Bang for buck, end of the day I want to be able to listen to clear music not like the nubs who roll with the epic doof doof boot rattle lol

[sKy.xD]

If you want sound quality you don't want to be getting rear speakers as they just mess up the clarity. Unless you have constant rear passengers then you would possibly want to but other then that no point.

Pro's themselves just fade the back out and either leave the stock speakers or get cheap coaxials (That's for SQ comps). Majority of the money is spent on the front splits for speakers, so if you don't have a budget over 2,000 don't even worry about rears.

300 on head unit - probably alpine or even eclipse 3200.
350 on front splits - old MB Quart discus (new name is MYSTRO) rated one of the better speakers under $500.
350 on 4 channel - If you want something really good you can get decent stuff 2nd hand. With a smaller budget that's the best you can do. Have a look on MEA website forums for 2nd hand stuff. Everything on there is good stuff.

If you really want something new then the best bang for buck is probably jaycar. For wiring look for the brand Aeropro. Very good and cheap budget wiring.

I would heavily suggest getting a sub afterwards. Have you ever had a sub in a car? Honestly i couldn't live without it. I had $1100 dollar focal splits in my car without subs for 2 weeks, and i couldn't stand it. You cant really go without a sub for bass. The boot rattle isn't so bad for the civic so don't worry.

[black8thgen]

when u guys talk about front splits... are u talking about the front door speakers?

[liquid23]

when u guys talk about front splits... are u talking about the front door speakers?

yes speakers are called "splits".
can get in 2-way or 3-way front splits with crossover or not.
i'm getting some utopia be XD

anyone know a good quality sub? my budget is 1.5k a sub.
i'm currently thinking of Focal 33WX2, apparently won subwoofer of the year for SQ

[sKy.xD]

A bloody great sound quality sub! Just make sure you make the right enclosure for it, as if you don't it will sound fairly shit. If you prefer softer subs and SQ this is definitely the right sub.

Also you might want to have a listen to them first. We all love to achieve sound quality to an extent but don't expect a massive amount of bass, as in they won't sound very loud.

I was close to snatching one of these cheap but i still love the heart thumping bass.

[black8thgen]

whats difference between 2way and 3way? and what does crossover offer compared to just normal?

[sKy.xD]

2 way is a woofer and a tweeter. 3 way adds a mid range tweeter. Each play the low, mid and high frequencies. Crossovers separate the frequencies to the separate speakers.

If im wrong someone correct me :confused:

[black8thgen]

ohh i see, so obv crossover would be more sound clarity in each range?

ah thx for clearing it up =D.

[ekdez]

1.5 g can be spent in such a better way..

mm i wasted 2.5 grand on my old entry level system.. regretted it straight away.
not worth it at all.. im so happy i sold it for the same price a month later
i got over it so fast.

if your goign to do it make sure you have a decent amp to run it.. :thumbsup:

[liquid23]

i'm running Audison Thesis Quattro (4channel) with Bit One processor (high level). Was thinking of getting 2 x 33WX2 subs running off Thesis Uno.

[TGS79]

[QUOTE=.k.;2300114]One of my mates has his tweeters there so I'll ask how he did it. He has the tweeter sticking up out of those two areas and the mesh is gone I think.. I'll try get a picture.

Anymore info on this?

[cracker]

atm i only have a high powered sub and it is satisfying all my needs, both audio and sexually. i'd only upgrade the speakers and whatnot once i blow them, if i ever do. i really cant see why you guys want speakers so badly? i was under the impression our stockies werent that bad? someone said it was made by a subsidiary of alpine or alpine themselves.

[sKy.xD]

I think most of us got that impression when first jumping into our car. Once you get into a car with a decent sound system of course then you will notice a difference.

Put our stock speakers on a board with aftermarket speakers and you will definitely notice a difference then haha. Some people are really into their audio so stock speakers will never be enough.

Also just because its made by alpine doesn't mean they will be good. Their own aftermarket speakers aren't so good either.

[black8thgen]

yeah im thinking to just get a sub and an amp? cos the stock speakers seem pretty clean and give some base. =].

[sKy.xD]

Yeah that's fine. I had 2 x alpine type s subs and they were alright with the stock speakers. If you get really good subs that's when they will drown out stock speakers.

What amp and sub were you looking to buy?

[black8thgen]

well with sub i was thinking of alpine type s ones, as for amp, i really have no idea on what specs im gonna need to power the sub efficiently enough =/

[.k.]

to the person which asked me for more info on the tweeters, picture speaks a thousand words so i'll catch upto my mate after exams are over and i'll get the picture =]

[TGS79]

Thanks that would great

[amurray]

Im Getting my car back with new Dyn 3 way's installed either tonight or tomorrow will post up some pics of the custom work.

[aero]

holy crap, amurray is back!


Yeah that's fine. I had 2 x alpine type s subs and they were alright with the stock speakers. If you get really good subs that's when they will drown out stock speakers.

What amp and sub were you looking to buy?

what amp did u have with your type s subs?

[sKy.xD]

holy crap, amurray is back!



what amp did u have with your type s subs?

I'm not sure. That was my old system which was awhile ago and forgotten the amp. I can find out if you want? It was an older alpine amp is all i remember.

[amurray]

holy crap, amurray is back!



what amp did u have with your type s subs?


lol indeed i am... i been away in the mines for a while now... back to my little project i will try and get some pics of my new A Pillers today they look AWESOME and sound it unbeleavable

!!!

[cracker]

new a pillars!?

[curtis265]

Pics or it didn't happen!

[sKy.xD]

Show us! Very interested in seeing pictures of the A pillars. Am about to possibly do the same as the focal ones which are in the stock location reflecting off the glass makes it friggin harsh.