nbennettksu's First of Two Summer Proj's
nbennettksu's First of Two Summer Proj's
07-02-2008, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by evan03CL
did it come with all the wire pigtails and harnesses? or are you hand making them? Do you have a dash bezel?
and got the new dash bezel on the way from an oem acura parts website... along with 03 door handles
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07-02-2008, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by nbennettksu
came with the harnesses, but they were cut off at about two inches, came with all the brackets
and got the new dash bezel on the way from an oem acura parts website... along with 03 door handles
and got the new dash bezel on the way from an oem acura parts website... along with 03 door handles
07-02-2008, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by TOPHER33884
What did your 03' handles cost ya bro? Looking at doing this, and getting rid of my chromies........but scared to mess with taking off the inner door trim!
07-02-2008, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by TOPHER33884
What did your 03' handles cost ya bro? Looking at doing this, and getting rid of my chromies........but scared to mess with taking off the inner door trim!
07-03-2008, 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by TOPHER33884
What did your 03' handles cost ya bro? Looking at doing this, and getting rid of my chromies........but scared to mess with taking off the inner door trim!
07-03-2008, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by cltypeSLOW
just have a paint shop paint over the chrome. as long as they prep/sand it good you dont need to buy new ones.
07-03-2008, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Echo42987
Why not buy an aftermarket navi?
Instead of somethin' that is based off of such an old technology?
-Nick-
Instead of somethin' that is based off of such an old technology?
-Nick-
07-07-2008, 12:07 PM
#22
Originally Posted by nbennettksu
Well nick, because. Because its oem. Because the double din, cut plastic to make something fit that's not supposed to be there, with an aftermarket headunit -- that look just isn't for me anymore. Because I don't want a suction cup on my windshield. That's why, nick. Because. Hope that answers. So what if its not the newest technology? It still works and serves the purpose right? Yes. I like the clean, oem look of things.
took me a summer but its better than oem and looks oem...
07-07-2008, 01:55 PM
#24
Originally Posted by nbennettksu
Well nick, because. Because its oem. Because the double din, cut plastic to make something fit that's not supposed to be there, with an aftermarket headunit -- that look just isn't for me anymore. Because I don't want a suction cup on my windshield. That's why, nick. Because. Hope that answers. So what if its not the newest technology? It still works and serves the purpose right? Yes. I like the clean, oem look of things.
thank you. this is exactly how i feel, sometimes whats supposed to be there, just looks right. (not hating on aftermarket items, but you guys get the picture) different tastes for different people!
07-07-2008, 03:05 PM
#26
Originally Posted by Onese1f
If you don't mind me asking how much did it set you back? Been looking to do the conversion myself.
• Acura DVD-ROM Navigation Drive
• Acura Navigation Touch-Screen
• Climate Control unit
• Wire Harnesses
• Screws
• Bracket for DVD-Rom Drive
$30 Shipped from BM
• 2003 Acura DVD-ROM Disc
From Acura Automotive Parts
• Acura CL NAV Dash Bezel ($81)
• GPS Antenna ($107)
Any Auto Store
• 40ft of wire to go with the Wire Harness ($20)
Time
• I plan on spending all day from sun-up to sun-down
Total
• $588 +/- a few bucks
07-07-2008, 03:06 PM
#27
Originally Posted by LIPPSTUH
i have my pioneer in the stock navi position...
took me a summer but its better than oem and looks oem...
took me a summer but its better than oem and looks oem...
hey LIPP, would you post a pic of it?
Originally Posted by thevikas87
one question i've always had is, will the steering wheel controls still work for the volume with aftermarket units?
unless you could possibly hardwire? just don't think its possible
07-08-2008, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by thevikas87
thank you. this is exactly how i feel, sometimes whats supposed to be there, just looks right. (not hating on aftermarket items, but you guys get the picture) different tastes for different people!
07-08-2008, 04:10 PM
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i installed the avic d3 with unclad's dash kit and i think i looks a hole lot better than stock and i have the new technology...the only down fall is not having the steering wheel control but theres a module out there that can fix that... and i think it looks flush to me...pics are posted in phot gallery...but to each their own....its all about what YOU like...so much respect to this project....let us know how it goes...
ps: i got the head unit and dash kit for about 700 and the install was so much easier...only took about 2 hours if that....1 to install, another 1 to read the wiring diagram for the harness and get trashed....lol
gl and def take pics...
ps: i got the head unit and dash kit for about 700 and the install was so much easier...only took about 2 hours if that....1 to install, another 1 to read the wiring diagram for the harness and get trashed....lol
gl and def take pics...
07-08-2008, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by AcUrAge703
gl and def take pics...
And by the way, I wasn't ragging on the double-din and aftermarket look. I just came from my last vehicle with that setup. How I am, I like to change shit all the time (hence I'm on my 4th set of wheels after having the car for a little over a year)... and with aftermarket stuff I get bored. So it was just a best fit for me to do OEM
07-08-2008, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by nbennettksu
Thanks man, I will for sure
And by the way, I wasn't ragging on the double-din and aftermarket look. I just came from my last vehicle with that setup. How I am, I like to change shit all the time (hence I'm on my 4th set of wheels after having the car for a little over a year)... and with aftermarket stuff I get bored. So it was just a best fit for me to do OEM
And by the way, I wasn't ragging on the double-din and aftermarket look. I just came from my last vehicle with that setup. How I am, I like to change shit all the time (hence I'm on my 4th set of wheels after having the car for a little over a year)... and with aftermarket stuff I get bored. So it was just a best fit for me to do OEM
i can see after doing aftermarket to go oem with style is more interesting...much respect to the project...
07-10-2008, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by TLy2522
How did you make it work??? I have an aftermarket Unit and it isn't compatible i guess.. HELP!!!!!!
i had to man sorry.