Switched out stock deck for alpine w927hd and so glad i did. Was running aftermarket speakers/sub and sounded better but now they sound amazing. I installed two amps with mercmans harness a few months ago and it was a noticable upgrade. saw dannys post and figured i would give it a try. thank you danny and mercman for all your help.
gear equiped as of now.. alpine deck, 12' jl w7, 6 1/2 type r,jl x600 for sub, jl x400 for speakers

 

Did you go with an aftermarket or oem double din bezel?

 

Hey big, went with the metra 95-7805. It was 34 dollars. It's a perfect match for our tsx

 

Looking good!

 

I can't wait until my warranty expires and the wife lets me add a system. JL w7's are beasts. Nice job dude.

 

what warranty you waiting on? you can change the electronics without affecting your drivetrain etc warranty

 

Don't let acura scare you with the warranty..they have to prove that the aftermarket equipment you installed caused whatever issue you have, if any to refuse service.. It's a law from the 70s.. It's called magnuson-moss..

 

Nice headunit ... i was running the same one....now its up for sale with OEM bezel.

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...3#post14934673

 

Nice, what are you going to put in it next?

 

I believe he is selling the car.

 

damn man you spent 350 on the Double DIN kit? i spent 45

 

^ that was with the JDM hazard button + $ exchange rate at the Paris Honda Dealer.
I already sold the car so this is up for sale.

 

so what happens with the top display? just doesn't give radio info and that's it?


and Dan your bezel does look a little better....Metra looks generic.

 

The top factory display will only show the HVAC modes

 

This is extremely helpful.

I was wondering how the Hell I would put in an aftermarket CD player.

It has to be Double DIN and use a Metra 95-7805 bezel to achieve these results? I've installed many CD players but this one just looks like a pain.

I'm researching specs on that CD player now.

Thanks for the post.

 

There is a single din dash as well... 99-7805CH
Rather easy install for double din though.

 

Where did you buy the double din dash for only $34? I see it for $50 everywhere.

 

On eBay :-)

 

This install only works for Base models right? Or can it work for those w ELS?

 

Technically, this should work for those with the TECH package as well.

Problem is, the HVAC modes will be lost when doing this conversion on a TSX w/ tech because they reside on the tiny screen that the non-tech TSXs don't have. AFAIK, you will have to find a place to relocate the tiny screen if you want to keep displaying the HVAC modes.

Sadly I own a TSX w/ tech and I don't really feel like there's a good place to relocate the smaller screen. Feeling kind of stupid getting the tech package now... especially because the tech feels so outdated and clunky the way it works. I'd much rather have a base/SE and do this mod.

 

can you retain the functionality of the steering wheel buttons (volume up / down, FFWD/RWD, BT etc) with this?

 

I think so... check CU2 Dan's build thread. He mentions what works and what doesn't with his setup. I think the only thing that didn't work via the steering wheel was the BT.

 

DAMN. I have the tech package too and now wishing i didn't.... i wonder if there's any work-around for this.

Or maybe might just have to deal with no HVAC display..

 

i have this mod done, using the PAC SWI RC you can maintain vol up/down, channel up/down, and mode. I dont believe anyone has gotten the handsfree stuff to work as that is a different wiring setup completely as thats all handled through your dash screen and respected computer.

 

What about the factory Aux input in the Armrest? Can that be attached to new unit?

 

I popped factory one out and just ran the new one thru that spot. Pops off super easy.

 

Is there anyway to keep the time and direction displayed on the top screen?