Head Unit changing the radio - Page 2

The Phantom · 2nd August 2007, 16:41

So does anyone know of a RHD version of this facia plate?

I've had a rake around but as usual there is nothing for this model fo Civ.

czechplastik · 2nd August 2007, 17:20

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Originally Posted by baillieswells

Am I odd, but to me a car is simply something to get me from A to B as safely, comfortably and as fast as possible. That is why I bought the cheapest model I could with the components I wanted. i.e. a 1.8 SE i-shift.

That's not enough for me, hence why I bought an EX, money wasn't an issue and I wanted something high spec.

If every car was exactly the same they would be very boring.

pete23 · 2nd August 2007, 17:24

pioneer definitly do one, the part no from them is 12.301130-08 and its avaiable in two colours, anthracite/ taupe and piano black(12.301130-07). i havent had a visual from them yet but hopefully this is the correct part.

WavyD · 2nd August 2007, 20:44

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Originally Posted by baillieswells

I cannot understand why anyone should want to attempt hi-fi in a car. Engine noise, tyre noise and wind noise in my opinion preclude any serious music. I have hi-fi in my living room at home, and that's good enough for me. Nothing is more irritating than walking along our country lanes and have someone drives past, with windows open and radio blaring. I have noticed in this forum that people are forever going on about making changes, new wheels, larger wheels, extra this, extra that etc. Am I odd, but to me a car is simply something to get me from A to B as safely, comfortably and as fast as possible. That is why I bought the cheapest model I could with the components I wanted. i.e. a 1.8 SE i-shift.

My Mitsi' 4x4 Truck (long gone!) had Multi Player CD/DVD with a full Surround Sound DSP install. It was fantastic even playing CD's, but DVD's where something else. Don't Dis' something until you have experienced it at is very best. Only put it down when you hear it at its worst!

BERT · 12th August 2007, 21:36

if you do a search for facia you will find a post about a right hand drive facia plate that honda already make the part numbers and pictures are in the post hope this helps

type901 · 15th August 2007, 17:27

If replacing the radio, what about controls on the steering wheel ? What about display on the main screen of the car ? How do you set up the clock then ?

The Phantom · 16th August 2007, 13:33

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Originally Posted by type901

If replacing the radio, what about controls on the steering wheel ? What about display on the main screen of the car ? How do you set up the clock then ?

There has to be a way round this.

Afterall doesn't the base spec come without at CD player? Does this mean they don't get a clock or temperature display either? I doubt it.

There must be a little circuit board that controls these things.

type901 · 16th August 2007, 14:50

In the base model, there are buttons under the display screen to set up the clock. But when radio installed, clock buttons move to the radio !

Greedy · 16th August 2007, 16:58

The base model came without stero at the start and had a blanking panel instead - you can get these from the stealer and then mod to take your HU. Think it may even have been preped to be modified for a 1/2 dim unit. Speak to the stealer - he'll go through the parts catalogue with you.

As to the radio receiption 3rd honda mentions, it is related to the glass antena - same problem in the Accord - certain area it's crap - nothing to do with the head unit (It's guite a good Panasonic unit actualy) just a bad ariel design for the UK's coverage. Wife's Jazz with a bee sting has no problem in the same areas. So if you want to improve it, fit an antena.

But I agree with baillieswells. You can't appreciate the quality of a good system in a car with out cranking it up to an un-socialble level. And if you do well.... you've got your answer.

czechplastik · 16th August 2007, 18:50

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Originally Posted by Greedy

But I agree with baillieswells. You can't appreciate the quality of a good system in a car with out cranking it up to an un-socialble level. And if you do well.... you've got your answer.

It's the speakers that let things down.

FWH · 16th August 2007, 19:22

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Originally Posted by Greedy

just a bad ariel design for the UK's coverage.

not just the UK, greedy

The Phantom · 16th August 2007, 22:47

The Panasonic head unit may be a reasonable quality but it is far too limited.

I think I may have discovered why my signals been so bad on radio reception recently. I had my Bluetooth GPS plugged into the rear socket and sitting in the middle of the parcel shelf. The electrical interference from the power cable must have effected the signal.

Similar to the heated windscreen problem that some folk have reported.

type901 · 17th August 2007, 09:09

Same symptoms !

I noticed that when the DVD player of my boy was connected to the rear DC supply, the radio reception was particulary poor ....

any advice ?

FWH · 18th August 2007, 08:16

I have my snooper (on the dash) powered by an extention cord from the rear power socket. Will test disconnecting to see if there is a differance.

What route does the ariel cable take from the HU to the rear window?

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This thread is about: changing the radio, it's in Ipods, MP3 Players and ICE at the Honda Civic forum Civinfo; So does anyone know of a RHD version of this facia plate? I've had a rake around but as usual there is nothing for this ...

2nd August 2007, 16:41	#21 (permalink)
The Phantom Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 18th March 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 236 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	So does anyone know of a RHD version of this facia plate? I've had a rake around but as usual there is nothing for this model fo Civ.

2nd August 2007, 17:24	#23 (permalink)
pete23 Valve Cap Join Date: 21st July 2007 Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	pioneer definitly do one, the part no from them is 12.301130-08 and its avaiable in two colours, anthracite/ taupe and piano black(12.301130-07). i havent had a visual from them yet but hopefully this is the correct part.

12th August 2007, 21:36	#25 (permalink)
BERT Valve Cap Join Date: 13th September 2006 Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	if you do a search for facia you will find a post about a right hand drive facia plate that honda already make the part numbers and pictures are in the post hope this helps

15th August 2007, 17:27	#26 (permalink)
type901 Valve Cap Join Date: 9th July 2007 Location: Bordeaux, France Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	If replacing the radio, what about controls on the steering wheel ? What about display on the main screen of the car ? How do you set up the clock then ?

16th August 2007, 14:50	#28 (permalink)
type901 Valve Cap Join Date: 9th July 2007 Location: Bordeaux, France Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	In the base model, there are buttons under the display screen to set up the clock. But when radio installed, clock buttons move to the radio !

16th August 2007, 16:58	#29 (permalink)
Greedy Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 29th June 2007 Location: Swindon Posts: 210 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The base model came without stero at the start and had a blanking panel instead - you can get these from the stealer and then mod to take your HU. Think it may even have been preped to be modified for a 1/2 dim unit. Speak to the stealer - he'll go through the parts catalogue with you. As to the radio receiption 3rd honda mentions, it is related to the glass antena - same problem in the Accord - certain area it's crap - nothing to do with the head unit (It's guite a good Panasonic unit actualy) just a bad ariel design for the UK's coverage. Wife's Jazz with a bee sting has no problem in the same areas. So if you want to improve it, fit an antena. But I agree with baillieswells. You can't appreciate the quality of a good system in a car with out cranking it up to an un-socialble level. And if you do well.... you've got your answer.

16th August 2007, 22:47	#32 (permalink)
The Phantom Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 18th March 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 236 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The Panasonic head unit may be a reasonable quality but it is far too limited. I think I may have discovered why my signals been so bad on radio reception recently. I had my Bluetooth GPS plugged into the rear socket and sitting in the middle of the parcel shelf. The electrical interference from the power cable must have effected the signal. Similar to the heated windscreen problem that some folk have reported.

17th August 2007, 09:09	#33 (permalink)
type901 Valve Cap Join Date: 9th July 2007 Location: Bordeaux, France Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Same symptoms ! I noticed that when the DVD player of my boy was connected to the rear DC supply, the radio reception was particulary poor .... any advice ?

18th August 2007, 08:16	#34 (permalink)
FWH Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 4,838 Thanks: 3 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	I have my snooper (on the dash) powered by an extention cord from the rear power socket. Will test disconnecting to see if there is a differance. What route does the ariel cable take from the HU to the rear window?