How To: HVAC Double Din Mod
Aug 8, 2010, 07:59 PM
#31
Can we see some install pictures? I was actually staring at my dash the other day thinking this would work! But I thought it would look retarded with the controls tilted down, not up... but then I was driving another evo with the triple lower gauge pod... and they are tilted up... Not sure if you could manipulate them enough to fit properly, but it's an idea.
This is the piece I'm talking about:
http://www.streettunedmotorsports.co..._lower_pod.htm
This is the piece I'm talking about:
http://www.streettunedmotorsports.co..._lower_pod.htm
It'll take me at least a week, assuming it's not raining and my 16 hour shifts are over. I'll show the whole process, from cutting to paint and polish. If you have the time, the weather and the tools, you should be done in no time. I do all of this by hand... No machines, no molds, just a dremmel, some bondo, sanding paper and paint.
The "Orbital Kit", which was the original 2 DIN kit for Lancers and EVOs, was sold for $295 plus shipping. Now, take into consideration that they build them in ABS plastic. By using ABS with molds, they were able to reproduce many at a time. In my case, I bought the factory parts needed from the dealer ($45 at the most) and built the bezel from scratch. The cons: takes longer time to build and the most I did was 3 at a time. The pros: fitment, fitment, fitment.
If you have seen the "Orbital" kits throughout the web, you've probably noticed some insane gaps between the bezel and the OEM dash. Obviously, on their website and vendor posts they look awesome, but I've seen many that needed some tweaking to get a proper fit. Since I use factory parts, you can be sure that the part will align properly with dash, leaving no gaps.
When I finish the part, I'll list it at ebay for $125 plus $12 for shipping within the US. For the 2 DIN radio bezel, click here: http://japanparts.com/db/partslist.p...ey=180-042-001. These people ship fast, but be sure to click on "How To Order" before proceeding so that you understand how they work.
As for the HVAC decals, no trimming will be necessary with my bezel, but if you want to have other options, check out this site: www.caribbeancustomdesigns.com. They'll build them to your taste.
And some more pics:
You might see some bumps or rough parts on the bezel. This was my "mold". This was my practice part to take measurements and check on fitment before I started selling them.
Anyways... Just give about a week or two and I'll provide an update.
Last edited by cyanide; Aug 25, 2010 at 04:11 PM.
Aug 25, 2010, 12:36 AM
#33
theres a how-to on relocating the hvac to the bottom, theres a metal bracket you need to cut to make a hole for the cable to pass through, you'll know which one to cut when you're down there. after buying the jdm bezel, you need to drill new holes to lower the headunit down a bit, i would say... 1/4 inch or so, just measure twice and drill once.
oh i also got a double din trim plate from scoche for a honda civic to fill in the gap
oh i also got a double din trim plate from scoche for a honda civic to fill in the gap
Last edited by DE31; Aug 25, 2010 at 12:48 AM.
Aug 25, 2010, 03:58 PM
#34
theres a how-to on relocating the hvac to the bottom, theres a metal bracket you need to cut to make a hole for the cable to pass through, you'll know which one to cut when you're down there. after buying the jdm bezel, you need to drill new holes to lower the headunit down a bit, i would say... 1/4 inch or so, just measure twice and drill once.
oh i also got a double din trim plate from scoche for a honda civic to fill in the gap
oh i also got a double din trim plate from scoche for a honda civic to fill in the gap
Using these:
2 DIN headunits come with various holes for using the OEM mounts:
By doing it this way, no drilling or measuring is required. Just put the OEM munts on the 2 DIN unit and the 2 DIN Bezel from JapanParts.com will fall in place and centered with the unit.
Sep 1, 2010, 11:58 AM
#41
I just got home from work. I've decided to start a new thread, so I'll get into that once I've settled. I should have it ready by tonight, so I'll post the link in this thread.
This one was built for someone and I'm waiting for his payment. He's mailing in his OEM dash parts so that I send him this one and start building a new one.
As of now, there's a guy asking me for the next one, but I have no concrete answer about him buying or not. If this goes through, and this guy mails in his OEM dash parts, I'll build another one and so on. If you want one just let me know. I'll see what I can do.
It takes me about a week for the whole process because I have a full time job working shifts and the wifey needs attention as well, so I work on it during my free time.
You'll see the whole process in new thread.
This one was built for someone and I'm waiting for his payment. He's mailing in his OEM dash parts so that I send him this one and start building a new one.
As of now, there's a guy asking me for the next one, but I have no concrete answer about him buying or not. If this goes through, and this guy mails in his OEM dash parts, I'll build another one and so on. If you want one just let me know. I'll see what I can do.
It takes me about a week for the whole process because I have a full time job working shifts and the wifey needs attention as well, so I work on it during my free time.
You'll see the whole process in new thread.
