Brad2274
Well-Known Member
04/06/14
adding posts in last page, doing some finishing touches on the swap
(new pics towards bottom)
(older)i know DH48 made a great DIY for this but im doing a second build/diy thread for mine, i could only get a 2003 TL base dash, digital ac not navigation, should fit in my 99 coupe but im gonna try to get the rear passenger ac vents to work as well(cl didnt come with them)
here's what i got for the swap
-2003 tl dash pad w/all small panels + frame with all wiring
-blower box(might not be needed)
-ac actuators
-6 disc oem bose stereo with amplifier behind it(might use my aftermarket)
-tl gated shifter
-tl console with woodgrain trim and rear ac vents
-base tl cluster(until i buy a type s one)
-dash airbag cover
-steering column covers
-hood release latch and trim piece
oh and i managed to get everything for $100
here's some crappy pics i took real quick, when i start the swap ill post more
09/19/13 update, FINISHED! well just about
ok so the swap itself, it's done but panels are loosely fit because i need to remove the cluster again and ill be adding the cls e brake and cupholder soon. these are also cell phone pics, ill get the camera tonight because it has good diy pics of the airvents and such and of the car without dash
Started off with this
stripped it down to this
removed that and replaced it with this
fun wiring
all finished up
perks of tl dash, still need to be hooked up though lol
adding a double din soon, single looks funny, and panels are still loose fit in these pics
fitment with frame is nice
another shot
gated shifter with 07 TL shift knob
temp cupholder solution
picked these up last week to fix the elephant in the room lol.
Things to know about this swap- Pros and cons and things i still have to fix:
-for some reason i dont have fuel or temp(fuel says empty temp says full hot) but the cluster might be bad so ill get a type s and test it out, if not its my wiring(fixed, needed 99 tl cluster).
-Everything works on the ac(on/off, recirc, auto, temp, fan, defrost) except mode controls, still trying to figure it out but i dont mind it right now
-stock accord seats rub the sides of console
-black dash doesnt match interior code X (accords wants-to-be-black charcoal color) very well, i have side sills in charcoal but it looks off, my flat black painted door panels match perfectly though(managed to get the acuras black hood release latch with trim in black with the deal heheheh)
buuut
-you get an extra accessory outlet
-bigger console box with light
-adjustable armrest
-gated shifter fits perfectly, awesome upgrade, nice feel
-feels like a newer car, i think im in a jet plane
-big low fuel light
-outside temp in cluster(still working on that)
-that fancy card or whatever holder above the radio
-ac vents in the rear(ill hook them up with some hose soon, theyll be super useful living in florida)
-interior doesnt look like a civic.
make sure you get EVERYTHING you can, if i got all the ac boxes itd be much easier, i still need a bracket from a tl for the center console to hold it down. and i have to order the CLS center console stuff. ill post more pics soon of in between stuff since i know this is a very vague page lol.
thoughts, comments, criticism, and questions welcome!
adding posts in last page, doing some finishing touches on the swap
(new pics towards bottom)
(older)i know DH48 made a great DIY for this but im doing a second build/diy thread for mine, i could only get a 2003 TL base dash, digital ac not navigation, should fit in my 99 coupe but im gonna try to get the rear passenger ac vents to work as well(cl didnt come with them)
here's what i got for the swap
-2003 tl dash pad w/all small panels + frame with all wiring
-blower box(might not be needed)
-ac actuators
-6 disc oem bose stereo with amplifier behind it(might use my aftermarket)
-tl gated shifter
-tl console with woodgrain trim and rear ac vents
-base tl cluster(until i buy a type s one)
-dash airbag cover
-steering column covers
-hood release latch and trim piece
oh and i managed to get everything for $100
here's some crappy pics i took real quick, when i start the swap ill post more
09/19/13 update, FINISHED! well just about
ok so the swap itself, it's done but panels are loosely fit because i need to remove the cluster again and ill be adding the cls e brake and cupholder soon. these are also cell phone pics, ill get the camera tonight because it has good diy pics of the airvents and such and of the car without dash
Started off with this
stripped it down to this
removed that and replaced it with this
fun wiring
all finished up
perks of tl dash, still need to be hooked up though lol
adding a double din soon, single looks funny, and panels are still loose fit in these pics
fitment with frame is nice
another shot
gated shifter with 07 TL shift knob
temp cupholder solution
picked these up last week to fix the elephant in the room lol.
Things to know about this swap- Pros and cons and things i still have to fix:
-for some reason i dont have fuel or temp(fuel says empty temp says full hot) but the cluster might be bad so ill get a type s and test it out, if not its my wiring(fixed, needed 99 tl cluster).
-Everything works on the ac(on/off, recirc, auto, temp, fan, defrost) except mode controls, still trying to figure it out but i dont mind it right now
-stock accord seats rub the sides of console
-black dash doesnt match interior code X (accords wants-to-be-black charcoal color) very well, i have side sills in charcoal but it looks off, my flat black painted door panels match perfectly though(managed to get the acuras black hood release latch with trim in black with the deal heheheh)
buuut
-you get an extra accessory outlet
-bigger console box with light
-adjustable armrest
-gated shifter fits perfectly, awesome upgrade, nice feel
-feels like a newer car, i think im in a jet plane
-big low fuel light
-outside temp in cluster(still working on that)
-that fancy card or whatever holder above the radio
-ac vents in the rear(ill hook them up with some hose soon, theyll be super useful living in florida)
-interior doesnt look like a civic.
make sure you get EVERYTHING you can, if i got all the ac boxes itd be much easier, i still need a bracket from a tl for the center console to hold it down. and i have to order the CLS center console stuff. ill post more pics soon of in between stuff since i know this is a very vague page lol.
thoughts, comments, criticism, and questions welcome!
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