Best way for Double Din in EF civic = crx dash swap?
 

As the topic says...I would really like a DD headunit in my EF hatch. Is the CRX dash swap the only way to do this and look somewhat clean?.

http://is.rely.net/1-92-30009-l-tEzP...BTGi0jOCgA.gif

Re: Best way for Double Din in EF civic = crx dash swap? (KillBot)
 

Definatekly NOT.

There is an optional audio console for your civic. It looks like the oem crx console except it isn't angled toward the driver. Someone will chime in with a picture of this. You can put the double din in there https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif

this piece you refer to came stock on all special edition 88-91 hatchbacks.

Re: Best way for Double Din in EF civic = crx dash swap? (thevtecnician)
 

Thank for the info, guys. As for the optional console for the civic, was it only made for the JDM guys? (per the qoute)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by thevtecnician &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">looks like the oem crx console except it isn't angled toward the driver.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Or are we lucky enought that the EDM guys got this as well, and a LHD version exists?

Re: Best way for Double Din in EF civic = crx dash swap? (thevtecnician)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by thevtecnician &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Definatekly NOT.

There is an optional audio console for your civic. It looks like the oem crx console except it isn't angled toward the driver. Someone will chime in with a picture of this. You can put the double din in there https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif</TD></TR></TABLE>

https://i9.ebayimg.com/06/i/000/f5/4b/1881_1.JPG

That's what popped into my head after reading your post, but it looks like HVAC and single din, no?

Re: Best way for Double Din in EF civic = crx dash swap? (I'mStock)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by I’mStock &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

That's what popped into my head after reading your post, but it looks like HVAC and single din, no?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I think that is the single din with the JDM/EDM optional lower pocket. Thanks for the reference. https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif

Re: Best way for Double Din in EF civic = crx dash swap? (KillBot)
 

I pulled one from the local junkyard last year, LHD and had a single din on the bottom where the ashtray/lighter is. I figure if you can find one (goodluck) you can somehow relocate the heater/ac controls to the optional piece and do the double din up top.

Re: Best way for Double Din in EF civic = crx dash swap? (24TEN)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 24TEN &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">LHD and had a single din on the bottom where the ashtray/lighter is. I figure if you can find one (goodluck) you can somehow relocate the heater/ac controls to the optional piece and do the double din up top.</TD></TR></TABLE>

like this piece?

https://img81.imageshack.us/img81/2497/dscf0004mq4.jpg

I searched some more and found an old thread...

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1853610

No one answered, so I guess no one has tried this yet, but I have heard of EG consoles working...along with the better fitting DC and EK

https://www.icbmotorsport.com/pics/JDM/eg_console.jpg

The optional lower console

Install instructions...anyone see an obvious problem?

http://www.hondaautomotivepart....html


Modified by KillBot at 5:49 PM 6/12/2008

Re: Best way for Double Din in EF civic = crx dash swap? (KillBot)
 

That's the one https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...es/emsmile.gif

Re: Best way for Double Din in EF civic = crx dash swap? (24TEN)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 24TEN &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">That's the one https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...es/emsmile.gif</TD></TR></TABLE>

Really? The pic is for an EG, but I think it would fit with trimming and whatnot

Re: Best way for Double Din in EF civic = crx dash swap? (KillBot)
 

The one above it, the one that's in the EF.

Re: Best way for Double Din in EF civic = crx dash swap? (24TEN)
 

gotcha

Re: Best way for Double Din in EF civic = crx dash swap? (KillBot)
 

I have an extra one of those :)

https://honda-tech.com/attachment.ph...1&d=1267995983

Re: Best way for Double Din in EF civic = crx dash swap? (Deetz)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Deetz &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have an extra one of those minus the ashtray https://honda-tech.com/forums/images...s/emsmilep.gif </TD></TR></TABLE>

you can use the ashtray from an early 90s prelude. the one with the pop up lights. its in the back

Re: Best way for Double Din in EF civic = crx dash swap? (Zaakro)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Zaakro &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

you can use the ashtray from an early 90s prelude. the one with the pop up lights. its in the back</TD></TR></TABLE>

Oh wow, i had no idea, thats great news, thanks for the heads up https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif

Re: Best way for Double Din in EF civic = crx dash swap? (KillBot)
 

are you talking about something like this?

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...04_2383153.jpg

Re: Best way for Double Din in EF civic = crx dash swap? (GSR CRX)
 

^^ yes, here's a better pic

https://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg...._1872_34589324

Re: Best way for Double Din in EF civic = crx dash swap? (Deetz)
 

Where can I get this above piece?

Re: Best way for Double Din in EF civic = crx dash swap? (Rockgate)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rockgate &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Where can I get this above piece?
</TD></TR></TABLE> the website is on the picture. its http://jdmland.com

in all honesty, ive done the 94 integra center console, and also done the crx dash

never done the center piece i talked about above... but this is the ticket... love it.

https://i34.tinypic.com/aph79t.jpg

Re: Best way for Double Din in EF civic = crx dash swap? (KillBot)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by KillBot &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

https://img81.imageshack.us/img81/2497/dscf0004mq4.jpg</TD></TR></TABLE>

these came in Canadian 90-91 Si's too. my friend from canada brought his with him. ill try to get more pics if youd like

Re: (welfarepc)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by welfarepc &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">in all honesty, ive done the 94 integra center console, and also done the crx dash

never done the center piece i talked about above... but this is the ticket... love it.

https://i34.tinypic.com/aph79t.jpg</TD></TR></TABLE>

So to make clear what dash is this?

Re: (ImportechPerformance)
 

^^CRX^^

Re: (b16a1eg6)
 

I don't think it's gonna work in a hatch. The only double din I have seen for a single electronics unit is in the CRX.

The problem with the civic is that you remove the ashtray part of the console and then attach the optional piece that connects the console to the plastic shifter housing. That optional piece has only one din space..enough for a glove box, or equalizer/radio.

Here is how I did mine.

https://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e...x/DSCN1942.jpg

https://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e...x/DSCN1944.jpg

So IMO, YES the only way you're gonna get a clean looking double din setup in your hatch is to do a CRX dash swap...unless an aftermarket company makes a special kit for the hatch(which I have never seen).

Good Luck!