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Can anyone explain it in detail or upload a pic of how to do it? They do a very good job of making the seams invisible.
Thanks
Thanks
How do i remove the radio surround? (bezel)
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Check out these Honda radio installation instructions. Ignore the fact that this is for the DX. The parts and procedures you are inquiring about are the same.
http://www.handaaccessories.com/element/elementdxtuner.pdf
http://www.handaaccessories.com/element/elementdxtuner.pdf
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Also be very careful when prying off the radio trim piece, your knuckles and finger nails can actually very easilly chip or scratch the metallic paint. Trust me it happened to the installer who put in my radio and they replaced some pieces for me and after the fact i did some slight dammage that could have been avoided by using thin soft gloves. I know to some people this would not really matter but I'm anal retentive.
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mine is the new ex, and i dont see any grooves in the audio panel to put my scewdriver. i just got it 3 weeks ago. Should i pry from the top??
That's because there are no grooves, you simply have to find the seam and force the screwdriver into it. Honda knows this procedure will slightly mar the area and that's why they are telling you to do it in such an inconspicous place.
Don't pry from the top.
Don't pry from the top.
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Thanks!
Emass what are you looking for in car audio? Im lookin for SQ and its been a while since ive been in the game. My ears are much better than they were when i got started. Im looking for flat response in head unit, got any suggestions?
Emass what are you looking for in car audio? Im lookin for SQ and its been a while since ive been in the game. My ears are much better than they were when i got started. Im looking for flat response in head unit, got any suggestions?
[quote:2d0a0056c4="cbastriani"]Thanks!
Emass what are you looking for in car audio? Im lookin for SQ and its been a while since ive been in the game. My ears are much better than they were when i got started. Im looking for flat response in head unit, got any suggestions?[/quote:2d0a0056c4]
I also sit firmly on the SQ side of the fence and you are correct in trying to achieve the flattest response possible. A lot of people don't understand that basic principle.
There are a number of great head units on the market these days namely; Alpine, Clarion, Pioneer, and others - and all have a relatively flat response but I have a personal affinity to Eclipse based on their price, performance, and aesthetics. They are not however, the most relaible units on the market. That being said, I've never once had to shell out even a dollar to get one fixed since the warranties are so good.
I think my second preference would be to the Clarion line. Again, these units have fairly flat response, decent pricing, performance, and the higher end models are really nice looking. I've never had a Clarion unit fail once.
My third choice would be Alpine - IMHO the SQ on Alpine in general is a little colored - they seem to sound more bass heavy than others. Anyway - these are not the ultimate in flat response. I do give Alpine really high marks though for the nice features they include even on thier mid-range models such as spatial time delay, dsp, etc. Prices are moderately high though and the units are about as reliable as Eclipse. Warranties are only good though.
If I have some time later on, I'll post pics and model numbers of some of the units I think are good for the E.
Emass what are you looking for in car audio? Im lookin for SQ and its been a while since ive been in the game. My ears are much better than they were when i got started. Im looking for flat response in head unit, got any suggestions?[/quote:2d0a0056c4]
I also sit firmly on the SQ side of the fence and you are correct in trying to achieve the flattest response possible. A lot of people don't understand that basic principle.
There are a number of great head units on the market these days namely; Alpine, Clarion, Pioneer, and others - and all have a relatively flat response but I have a personal affinity to Eclipse based on their price, performance, and aesthetics. They are not however, the most relaible units on the market. That being said, I've never once had to shell out even a dollar to get one fixed since the warranties are so good.
I think my second preference would be to the Clarion line. Again, these units have fairly flat response, decent pricing, performance, and the higher end models are really nice looking. I've never had a Clarion unit fail once.
My third choice would be Alpine - IMHO the SQ on Alpine in general is a little colored - they seem to sound more bass heavy than others. Anyway - these are not the ultimate in flat response. I do give Alpine really high marks though for the nice features they include even on thier mid-range models such as spatial time delay, dsp, etc. Prices are moderately high though and the units are about as reliable as Eclipse. Warranties are only good though.
If I have some time later on, I'll post pics and model numbers of some of the units I think are good for the E.
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Thanks for your quick response. I have an affinity to pioneer units. i have been looking at the deh-7500mp it has all the stuff im lookin for without being too pricey. I however havent heard this unit in a nice car or audio house. Im sure itll sound good though
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The good news is that it will only cost $14.00 to replace the radio bezel and about $35.00 to replace the entire metallic finised console cover piece. I was at the Honda dealer getting my oil changed and I wanted to inquire because I will be replacing mine because of dammage soon after I complete my system. So If you do some dammage that you find to be so annoying that you can't live with It, It's not a VW which means these parts are very reasonably priced.
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