Double DIN for Euro?

**EuroSteve** · 13-12-2007 03:31 PM

Hi All,

I've just picked myself up an 05' Euro Lux. 6sp. This is my first Honda and so far i'm loving it!!

I'm a bit of a geek and i'm interested in installing a CarPC, but need a place to mount the screen. I'm not interested in bodgy'ing my Euro's console, so i'm after a proper Double DIN fascia to replace the "cubby hole" in front of the gear shift.

I've done a little research (including searching these forums), and it appears that Honda (in the US at least) have a genuine double DIN fascia available!

Please see here http://www.collegehillshonda.com/hon...lectronics.htm and http://www.collegehillshonda.com/sto...mp3playerb.jpg

It looks like they are available in the US, Part #08B06-SDA-100

Does anybody know of any dealers selling them in Aus.? I phoned up spare parts at Southside Honda here in Brissy, but they really had no idea!?

Any help is greatly appreciated!

-Steve

UPDATE: I've pointed so many people to this thread, I thought I better update this first post:
-> Do not use the US Double DIN kit, the fascia itself fits, but one of the brackets in the kit don't!
-> A genuine Double DIN kit is available in Australia, Part# 08B06-SDE-700, $70-$80
-> Jump ahead to page 5 for photos of my install: http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...t=80668&page=5
-> Info on the Euro's Audio Harness Pinouts can be found here: http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=83611

**johnprocter** · 13-12-2007 03:35 PM

Umm dude thats a 2003-2005 Honda Accord Sedan not accord EURO... in america accord euro's are called "acura tsx"

**Pumped** · 13-12-2007 03:38 PM

Originally Posted by johnprocter

Umm dude thats a 2003-2005 Honda Accord Sedan not accord EURO... in america accord euro's are called "acura tsx"

The american accords have the same dash as ours,

Acura TSX has a different dash..

the Stinger dash kit is for an american accord, it fits our euro perfect..

That add on looks the same as the Add on you get if you opt to buy the Honda MP3 player.
it'll probably be hard to buy that dash piece without the mp3 player In Aus.

Does that site post?
looks pretty sweet, that would be a good solution!

looks good

**EuroSteve** · 13-12-2007 03:51 PM

Originally Posted by Pumped

Does that site post?
looks pretty sweet, that would be a good solution!

I've sent them an email, awaiting response. I hope they do!

S.

**EuroSteve** · 14-12-2007 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by EuroSteve

I've sent them an email, awaiting response. I hope they do!

S.

UPDATE: Three US dealers I emailed have responded and all WONT ship to Aus.

Looks like Honda have some strict rules preventing US dealers shipping parts to Aus. (I guess that makes sense).

Anyway, i've executed Plan B. I've called in a favour from a mate living in the US, and he's going to buy one and ship it over. US$56...not bad!

Now that i've solved the fascia problem...time to find a touchscreen! The adventure continues....

S.

**EuroSteve** · 14-12-2007 01:33 PM

Quick question for those still monitoring this thread (I didn't think it was worth starting another).

One thing I forgot to ask the seller when I bought my Euro was; what is the radio security code?

However, looking through the manual, I see no reference to a security code, do the 05' Euro Lux.'s have one?

Thanks,
Steve

**EuroSteve** · 13-12-2007 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by johnprocter

Umm dude thats a 2003-2005 Honda Accord Sedan not accord EURO... in america accord euro's are called "acura tsx"

That maybe true, but that dash -> http://www.collegehillshonda.com/sto...mp3playerb.jpg looks almost exactly like my Euro (see below).

S.

**Pumped** · 13-12-2007 03:57 PM

Im gunna go out on a limb here and say it'll fit for sure

lol

**johnprocter** · 13-12-2007 08:27 PM

ooo didnt know thanks for that

**crinchi** · 14-12-2007 12:21 AM

ud rather get the xcarlink and use usb flash disks to play mp3s than rather have a cd mp3 player... as ive heard that honda parts like those especialli through dealers are quite expensive....

**johnprocter** · 14-12-2007 07:06 AM

he wants a computer PC he said

**one4spl** · 14-12-2007 08:25 AM

Also theres a total stereo replacement kit that seperates the AC controls from the stereo, but only single DIN -

http://www.ryda.com.au/Aerpro-Accord...p/fp997864.htm

and heres the thing you are talking about, a double DIN that replaces the CD box under the OEM stereo-

http://www.ryda.com.au/Best-Kits-Hon...bkhonk823h.htm

Annnd theres a DIN bay on TOP of the dash, too, and some after market kits form the US use this as well for DVD screens etc.

This is a pic from my car-

More pics - http://picasaweb.google.com.au/luke....RadioConnector