TSX No Nav: aftermarket video screen install
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TSX No Nav: aftermarket video screen install
I don't post much here, hope there are some active TSX guys.
I have a '04 TSX 6MT, no nav. At the time I bought the car there was no advantage to the nav system for me. I added an XM Commander to the factory aux input and it works OK, sound is passable but I hate the tiny display.
I thought about trading for an '06 to get NAV, what I really like is the XM display on the video display. However I also want to add more sources- ipod, etc. I would lose my ass trading my car though, so I'm looking at going aftermarket.
I am looking at putting a 6.5" Alpine touch screen monitor in the lower console, where the DIN pocket and the "not an ashtray is located. Has anybody tried this? I hate the way the flip-out monitors look, I want to have the thing installed permanently and in a way that looks like it belongs there. Is there enough mounting depth, i.e. are there weirdo ECUs or A/C equipment located behind that area?
Once I have the monitor installed, I'm looking at using the Alpine Vehicle Hub adapter. Then I can daisy chain whatever Ai-Net units I want, i.e. XM, ipod, nav, rear camera, DVD player etc. According to my local Alpine dealer, Alpine will be showing a new "Vehicle Hub Pro" at CES that will do exactly what I want and give me touch screen control of all of the sources.
I will continue to route the audio through the factory deck so I can retain the volume controls on the steering wheel, and I like having the OEM six disc to swap discs in and out whenever I want. If I feel like it I might upgrade the audio later. The installer I talked to said they have good luck with the JL Cleansweep, but basically the sound is OK for me. I've had loud stereos before (and I have one in my S2000) and I'm pretty much over 130 db.
Any thoughts? TIA.
I have a '04 TSX 6MT, no nav. At the time I bought the car there was no advantage to the nav system for me. I added an XM Commander to the factory aux input and it works OK, sound is passable but I hate the tiny display.
I thought about trading for an '06 to get NAV, what I really like is the XM display on the video display. However I also want to add more sources- ipod, etc. I would lose my ass trading my car though, so I'm looking at going aftermarket.
I am looking at putting a 6.5" Alpine touch screen monitor in the lower console, where the DIN pocket and the "not an ashtray is located. Has anybody tried this? I hate the way the flip-out monitors look, I want to have the thing installed permanently and in a way that looks like it belongs there. Is there enough mounting depth, i.e. are there weirdo ECUs or A/C equipment located behind that area?
Once I have the monitor installed, I'm looking at using the Alpine Vehicle Hub adapter. Then I can daisy chain whatever Ai-Net units I want, i.e. XM, ipod, nav, rear camera, DVD player etc. According to my local Alpine dealer, Alpine will be showing a new "Vehicle Hub Pro" at CES that will do exactly what I want and give me touch screen control of all of the sources.
I will continue to route the audio through the factory deck so I can retain the volume controls on the steering wheel, and I like having the OEM six disc to swap discs in and out whenever I want. If I feel like it I might upgrade the audio later. The installer I talked to said they have good luck with the JL Cleansweep, but basically the sound is OK for me. I've had loud stereos before (and I have one in my S2000) and I'm pretty much over 130 db.
Any thoughts? TIA.
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I was just looking into doing this for my 06 TSX 6MT. has anyone actually gotten an after-market monitor to fit in the extra single DIN compartment? is it usable with a 6mt?
I was just looking into doing this for my 06 TSX 6MT. has anyone actually gotten an after-market monitor to fit in the extra single DIN compartment? is it usable with a 6mt?
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Yes, you can install a 1-DIN flip-out navi screen in the top storage pocket, with the acura mp3 player trip that adapts it to DIN size, without problems on a stick. I have neither (stick nor flip-out) but I have been in 1 with that setup.
Also, user 'lito' has a setup like that too, check for his treads and pics.
Also, user 'lito' has a setup like that too, check for his treads and pics.
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