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?.

 

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

 

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

 

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

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

 

<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 </TD></TR></TABLE>



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

 

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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.

 

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.

 

<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?

 

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



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

 

That's the one

 

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

 

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

 

gotcha

 

I have an extra one of those

 

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

 

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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

 

are you talking about something like this?

 

^^ yes, here's a better pic

 

Where can I get this above piece?

 

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</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.

 

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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

 

<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.

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So to make clear what dash is this?

 

^^CRX^^

 

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.





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!