MaxJ
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Hi all -
First, I know the issue of installing a double din unit in a DC5 is one that has been covered many times, but I have searched hard and I think I have an issue that's yet to be covered.
Before Christmas I bought a DC5 as I moved closer to work and it came up at a very good price. The car seems really good - needs a service, but apart from that is ready to go. It came with some cool parts too, including Enkei NT03+m wheels, a 5Zigen cat-back and Ohlins coilovers. Here's a few really low qulaity pics!!
Anyway, after getting undersealing done I thought it would be a good idea to install a double din unit. I've never owned a DC5 before, but I presumed this would be quite easy. Bought an RSX dash kit for the surround, and then got to taking the existing unit out, only to see this:
Like I said, never done this before, but surely there's got to be some sort of standard cage/structure in there that looks like it's been snapped out for by some bright spark. So, if anyone can shed any light on this (and possibly post a pic of how it's supposed to be) that would be much appreciated! Having to get a new dash would be a massive pain!
Thanks in advance,
Max
First, I know the issue of installing a double din unit in a DC5 is one that has been covered many times, but I have searched hard and I think I have an issue that's yet to be covered.
Before Christmas I bought a DC5 as I moved closer to work and it came up at a very good price. The car seems really good - needs a service, but apart from that is ready to go. It came with some cool parts too, including Enkei NT03+m wheels, a 5Zigen cat-back and Ohlins coilovers. Here's a few really low qulaity pics!!
Anyway, after getting undersealing done I thought it would be a good idea to install a double din unit. I've never owned a DC5 before, but I presumed this would be quite easy. Bought an RSX dash kit for the surround, and then got to taking the existing unit out, only to see this:
Like I said, never done this before, but surely there's got to be some sort of standard cage/structure in there that looks like it's been snapped out for by some bright spark. So, if anyone can shed any light on this (and possibly post a pic of how it's supposed to be) that would be much appreciated! Having to get a new dash would be a massive pain!
Thanks in advance,
Max
I imported mine with no stereo and it didn't have a big hole shaped like that, definately should be more structure to it and have a cage or somewhere to at least fit a cage. I agree, looks snapped out to me, Maybe someone stole the old radio and broke it that way... Looks like the fastening points for the stereo/cage have gone with that broken area. Out if interest where is your hazard light switch too? That should be to the left of the radio.
