5th Gen Headunit replacement questions (update)

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Originally Posted by Bol

Ok thanks.

I'm getting 6 1/2 inch splits with mounting depth of 65 mm.


Do you think something like this will do the trick.


(hey are 6 inch but might still work :? )

http://www.strathfield.com.au/Product.asp?ProdID=230

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yeh u'll need a new spacer. dunno if thats the exact one u'll need, but something along those lines.
i had custom spacers made up for me by the ppl who installed my audio gear. (a friend of mine).

[quote="Dominik"]
Anyway, my next question is whether there is any tutorials or info on doing installs in Accords?quote]

http://www.installdr.com/InstallDocs/Honda/Accord.html

Raz (it's close!)

Sweet, thanks!

you dont need to cut a hole in the arm rest area, the transfer of bass is good enough as it is. Low frequency waves travel through that thin metal no problems :)

Easiest wiring route i found was through the main loom. Its on the drivers side, look behind the fuse box in the engine and you'll see where the wiring goes. I have routed everything that goes from the engine bay to inside the car through there.

hey guys
i am installing my headunit tonight..(yes again for the 5th time in 4 months)
i'll post up pictures of the install
(yes i do it at home)

cheers guys

Ken

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Originally Posted by Calvo

u can fit 6in splits in the stock door pods, but u'll most likely need a custom spacer, and also watch out wat kinda speakers u buy coz u dont have much depth to play with. make sure magnet isnt too big or ur windows aint gonna come down. i think i measured 46mm or so in depth from the stock spacers to the window when its wound down.

the stock tweeters rnt clipped in, they r just placed on corner of ur front windshield. just lift em and they will pop out. they r a bit awkward to reach, but do-able. dont think u'll fit any aftermarket tweeters there tho.

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I put 170w kenwood splits in my 5th gen and i had to cut the back off the speaker baffle ( so there was space for the magnet ) and i also mounted the tweeters to the factory tweeter covers. the crossovers i put behind the kick panels.

kenwood 2 way 6x9 170w in the rear parcel shelf. the biggest jaycar 4 channel amp mounted to the back of the rear seat ( takes up a good part of the seat lol) 4 g power lead and fuse from battery, Pioneer 12" sub in the boot.

i have the sub running off 2 channels bridged and the speakers running off the other 2 channels in parallell.

Got a JVC mp3 player i picked up O/S for an awesome price.

Setup sounds pretty good for the amount of money ive spent on it ......wouldnt you agree Calvo?

Thanks Ken and Poid... I'll start wiring the amp power cables and RCAs today, and hopefully i can complete the headunit install this weekend (i am looking forward to your pics Ken!)

I do remember with my mate's accord that the bass was much louder when the rear sear was folded down. Thats why i figured i would help the sound transfer with the hole!

As for my system, it will be a Kenwood mask unit powering the stock speakers (for now!), and an RF Punch40 (oldschool extra low impedance model - had power ratings down to 1/4ohm listed on the box!), running bridged, and 2 boxed Kenwood 12" subs running parallel on that output (1ohm load to the amp).

For visuals, that will be a surprise - hoping to get it done by the cruise, but i have a few other things i want to do first! (lowering... Poid??)

Dom - i reckon u should experiment with the arm rest panel on first, then if you're not satisfied, cut it out. that way, you wont regret cutting the arm rest panel out. :)

i reckon the bass transfer is sufficient thru the metal. :)

i find i've got enuff, but then again, i've got a 15" sub. :lol:

yeh cam, ur system sounds good for wat ya got.

here u go guys..
pictures of my installation..
dam.. pioneer do make good headunits..
i am in love with this one..
its got everything i need. simple.. classy..
:D

http://img71.photobucket.com/albums/...d/DSC01178.jpg
here is a picture of the console.. after taken out the old headunit... omg.. watta bad sight.. :(

http://img71.photobucket.com/albums/...d/DSC01179.jpg
here is a picture of the bracket.. notice theres no holes or anything for u to bolt ur headunit onto this thing..

http://img71.photobucket.com/albums/...d/DSC01180.jpg
so my dad came up with this "asian" idea.. do it the easy way..
drilled holes into the thing.. and bam.. stay on the console stiff..
also made is harder the the thiefs(even impossible)

http://img71.photobucket.com/albums/...d/DSC01181.jpg
another view of the bracket holding the headunit..

http://img71.photobucket.com/albums/...d/DSC01184.jpg
and heres the finished product..
(closed mode)


http://img71.photobucket.com/albums/...d/DSC01186.jpg
Open mode!!!

http://img71.photobucket.com/albums/...d/DSC01185.jpg
close up!!

well its done by me..
i didn't expect it to be 100% perfect..
so yeh..

:P~~~
i like it tho

thankz for reading

Ken

You have a silver console? Mines black.

And where is says "Accord" is that storage or what?

And what does that button do to the right of the clock?

yep mines painted silver...

accord used to be a compartment..
but its just cardboard with accord symbol
and last.. not least.. thats no button on right.. its the alarm Diode

:D

ken