Replace dash with Type R parts???

Ham'sCivic · 11th March 2007, 20:10

Evening all, my 'first post' cherry is about to be 'popped'!

I have the age old problem with a scratched dash, something which my local dealer isn't going to sort out (i've been there many times with them).
They say write to Honda, which I still may do, but....

Has anyone thought about getting the dash replaced with the Type R parts, which don't look shiny and scratchable...?

Is this a DIY job if the parts can be purchased?

Anyone with a Type R out there, or who have seen one in the flesh, does the material look better for cleanability/non-scratchability??

Many thanks for all help/advice, i'm not going to to try for direct replacements, even through Honda, I just may try to fight for Type R parts with Honda CS.

Cheers all and hope you've had a good weekend, Ian

Pottsy · 11th March 2007, 20:24

Have a look here:

Scratched trim

Ham'sCivic · 11th March 2007, 20:39

Pottsy, I have the EX, so no dial for adjusting headlight level, they are self leveling, which by my reakoning, means i'll have a huge hole in my dash.

Why do the Type R's come with the cheaper non self leveling headlights anyway??

Only other option I suppose is to buy the dash, and a switch for leveling headlights, but just cut the wires or not connect them??

Seems daft I know but only way to get this look and not have a huge hole!

I really don't want to replace like with like, I was so hoping this would be the solution..

What if a Type R owner orders Xenon lights that don't need adjustment, is this possible, which would mean two versions of Type R dash, as there is for 'normal' Type R owners??

Cheers!

Pottsy · 11th March 2007, 20:43

Ham,

No UK Type R comes with HID lights, and it's not an option either. So you're either going to have to buy the switch or make a blank. Or use the switch to control something else....

Power_of_Dreams · 11th March 2007, 20:45

although, we've built them with HIDs in RHD..hmm...

czechplastik · 11th March 2007, 20:52

No use if you have an EX though sadly.

Ham'sCivic · 11th March 2007, 20:56

Thanks guys, so Power Of Dreams, the cars are out there with HID's and therefore without the extra dial for adjusting lights?

I'm well annoyed, I thought the Type R's would come with HID's as standard, but have looked at Pics and Pottsy you are so right!

Anyone got a Type R with HID's????????

This dash prob is really affecting my enjoyment of the car, espec with summer on the way and brighter days!

Ham'sCivic · 11th March 2007, 21:00

PS Pottsy, on a different tangent, i'm confused with your post about stickers, do you have any at all available at the moment??

czechplastik · 11th March 2007, 21:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ham'sCivic

Anyone got a Type R with HID's????????

Type-R doesn't come with HID's, not even as an option.

Ham'sCivic · 11th March 2007, 21:05

Ok, I may have to go for the dash buy the switch, and basically have it there as a 'fake', i'm not techy enough to hook it up to anything else....

Anyone know if this is a DIY fit??? I have had the bottom half of the dash off already to try and cure a rattle behind the starter button.....

czechplastik · 11th March 2007, 21:07

It was a DIY fit on the other thread, have a read of that!

Ham'sCivic · 11th March 2007, 21:12

Only got pics of the part though....

I am now emailing my local dealer, i'm on first name terms with head of service due to all the problems!

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This thread is about: Replace dash with Type R parts???, it's in General Discussion at the Honda Civic forum Civinfo; Evening all, my 'first post' cherry is about to be 'popped'! I have the age old problem with a scratched dash, something which my local ...

11th March 2007, 20:24	#2 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Civinfo master Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 5,470 Thanks: 22 Thanked 166 Times in 97 Posts iTrader: (0)	Have a look here: Scratched trim

11th March 2007, 20:39	#3 (permalink)
Ham'sCivic Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 13th February 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Pottsy, I have the EX, so no dial for adjusting headlight level, they are self leveling, which by my reakoning, means i'll have a huge hole in my dash. Why do the Type R's come with the cheaper non self leveling headlights anyway?? Only other option I suppose is to buy the dash, and a switch for leveling headlights, but just cut the wires or not connect them?? Seems daft I know but only way to get this look and not have a huge hole! I really don't want to replace like with like, I was so hoping this would be the solution.. What if a Type R owner orders Xenon lights that don't need adjustment, is this possible, which would mean two versions of Type R dash, as there is for 'normal' Type R owners?? Cheers!

11th March 2007, 20:43	#4 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Civinfo master Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 5,470 Thanks: 22 Thanked 166 Times in 97 Posts iTrader: (0)	Ham, No UK Type R comes with HID lights, and it's not an option either. So you're either going to have to buy the switch or make a blank. Or use the switch to control something else....

11th March 2007, 20:45	#5 (permalink)
Power_of_Dreams Wheelnut Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: Swindon Posts: 95 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	although, we've built them with HIDs in RHD..hmm...

11th March 2007, 20:52	#6 (permalink)
czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,671 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	No use if you have an EX though sadly.

11th March 2007, 20:56	#7 (permalink)
Ham'sCivic Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 13th February 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys, so Power Of Dreams, the cars are out there with HID's and therefore without the extra dial for adjusting lights? I'm well annoyed, I thought the Type R's would come with HID's as standard, but have looked at Pics and Pottsy you are so right! Anyone got a Type R with HID's???????? This dash prob is really affecting my enjoyment of the car, espec with summer on the way and brighter days!

11th March 2007, 21:00	#8 (permalink)
Ham'sCivic Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 13th February 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	PS Pottsy, on a different tangent, i'm confused with your post about stickers, do you have any at all available at the moment??

11th March 2007, 21:05	#10 (permalink)
Ham'sCivic Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 13th February 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Ok, I may have to go for the dash buy the switch, and basically have it there as a 'fake', i'm not techy enough to hook it up to anything else.... Anyone know if this is a DIY fit??? I have had the bottom half of the dash off already to try and cure a rattle behind the starter button.....

11th March 2007, 21:07	#11 (permalink)
czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,671 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	It was a DIY fit on the other thread, have a read of that!

11th March 2007, 21:12	#12 (permalink)
Ham'sCivic Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 13th February 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Only got pics of the part though.... I am now emailing my local dealer, i'm on first name terms with head of service due to all the problems!