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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 07:49 PM
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does anyone know if the rsx dash will bolt into en EM2. i looked it over vaguely comparing and dimentions and mounting points look very similar. anyone have links or info on this? thanks guys.
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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 08:22 PM
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I would say it's possible, but I don't know about how well the dash will match the front windshield, because they are different.
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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 08:33 PM
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seen it done on an eh2 and dc2, it might fit on em2
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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 09:07 AM
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how about a dc5 gauge cluster in an em2?
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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 09:11 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rick1574 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how about a dc5 gauge cluster in an em2?</TD></TR></TABLE>

its not a direct fit, you need a custom bezel
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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 09:24 AM
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You could do it, it woulld just be a case or cutting the rear section where it meets the screen to the same shape and probably cutting to fit length ways.
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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 01:33 PM
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does anyone have a link to a DIY?

i've been searching...can't seem to find one.
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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 01:35 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rick1574 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">does anyone have a link to a DIY?

i've been searching...can't seem to find one.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I have yet to see a DIY for this.
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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 09:58 AM
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it will fit but only if you cna do some cutting, very minamal though
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 12:10 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by toyomatt84 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

I have yet to see a DIY for this.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Matt do you have a service manual of DC5, i will try to figure out how do it.
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 12:51 PM
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Uhm, i got a service manual of RSX from mikey of xproductionz....
I'm thinking of another DIY
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 03:50 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jivi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Matt do you have a service manual of DC5, i will try to figure out how do it.</TD></TR></TABLE>

No, I do not. Although, it probably could have come in handy for the swap.
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 06:54 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jivi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Uhm, i got a service manual of RSX from mikey of xproductionz....
I'm thinking of another DIY </TD></TR></TABLE>
that would be fantastic. rsx cluster &gt; em2 IMO. i've wanted to do this for some time, but i can find any information on it.

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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 09:30 PM
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I'm on the process of doing it...bear with me.
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 07:16 AM
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i have this S2000 cluster layin around from an old EF/H22 i had id love to mock that thing up
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Old Oct 6, 2007 | 09:14 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jivi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm on the process of doing it...bear with me.</TD></TR></TABLE>

any luck?
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Old Oct 7, 2007 | 11:51 AM
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s2000 cluster is better!
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 09:39 PM
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Is the connectors for the DC5 cluster the same as the stock cluster?
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 11:38 PM
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A member named Cranny on K20.org has done a RSX Dash conversion.



I'm working on converting my interior from tan to black on my white em2. During the process I had some custom bezels made to fit the RSX cluster.

Things needed: RSX Cluster, the two harness connectors that plugs into the RSX Cluster because they are different from the em2's cluster. Pin outs from both vehicles to wire it up. You will also have to make a custom bracket to mount the cluster and a custom bezel to make it look factory. Three people have done this already and I'm almost done with mine.






The cluster shown above is the 05-06 RSX-S cluster. I still have to adjust the mounting bracket a little to lower the cluster.

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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 05:22 AM
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Originally Posted by rlmedin1
A member named Cranny on K20.org has done a RSX Dash conversion.
Cranny (K20A.org), is blackKready here on Honda-Tech. That might help explain things for you.
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 09:55 AM
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Nice... Looks real good and clean. Thumbs up!
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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there is a diy on here on how u do the rsx i was juss lookin at it couple days ago!!!
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 06:32 PM
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if u no anyone that has a rsx cluster for sell tell them to pm me and we will talk asap
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 04:09 PM
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i have done it on my em2...i was told that the dash frame that lies underneath the dash shell would have to be swapped out as well, which is not necessarily true. you will have to cut off about an inch from the from end of the dash that sit up against the windshield in order for it to sit in place...the air vents match up at that point...i used an electric dremel and just went to town on it...the glove compartment sits at an angle in an rsx...so our dash frame needs to be trimed about1/2 inch just in that section along the glove compartment to allow it to close...but other than that it sits just fine. i put two screws with bolts and washers on each side to raise it up just a bit and for it to hold super firm.
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