Navigation & Audio upgrades?

[tomherbst]

I'm thinking about putting one of the big Pioneer or Kenwood double DIN navigation units into the GX.

But for the big tank in the trunk, it looks like a regular LX which is well cover on the web.

Is there no room for speakers on the desk under the back window? I'm not sure I want anyone cutting or drilling around the CNG tank in any case.
Anything special for running wires in the trunk?

What have people done?

[freedml]

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I have surface mounted speakers on the rear deck. Works well.

[kierandill]

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I installed this Pioneer unit - AVH-P4000DVD - (got the new double-din dash bezel piece from College Hills Honda. )

You can still get them, though I believe Pioneer has discontinued them.
I ran the rear speaker wires down the passenger side under the sill covers and then passed through the bulkhead that is behind the rear seat. Then up to a pair of these (Pioneer TS-X200):

Also put a pair of 6.0" Kicker DS600 coax in the front doors to replace the jokes that were there.

[moore101]

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It looks like Honda now offers a Navigation unit on the 2010 Civic EX. The bezel is available for 2006-2010 Civics to add any double DIN headunit to our GX's. The honda part number is: 77250-SNA-A02ZA and it's available online for $28
http://www.bernardiparts.com/SearchO...7250-SNA-A02ZA

Here is a part diagram, item #14:

I have a Kenwood DNX7120 in my Camry and it works well. When the car needs to be replaced I'll get a GX and go this route. In dash navigation is a must have!

[freedml]

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Link didn't work. You need to paste the Honda part number 77250-SNA-A02ZA into the part number field. The link pastes the sku number in that field, which is invalid.

The Bernardiparts website doesn't even list the GX as a trim type!

[tenspeedy]

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Wow. I added rear speakers by simply adding 1 inch spacers and cutting holes for the magnets. I really think these work great. Good luck!P1030838.JPG

[moore101]

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Link fixed

[tedmalone]

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I ordered the double-DIN dash components and mounting brackets from an '11 EX. I'm going to try to DIY this one! For the rear deck, I'm going to try the cut & lower mount. I don't like the look of the raised speakers.

[John Mitton]

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Probably goes without saying but be extra careful with the CNG tank guys. Don't let anything rub against it.

[Curtis]

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Also keep in mind that adding the factory nav is really not an option, as it is integrated into way more than just the radio. It would be a MASSIVE undertaking to remove and reinstall one in a GX, or any Civic model.

[billdog7632]

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Did you do this yourself Ted, or have it done at a shop? How did it come out?

[PolishedMetal]

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I just got my 2011 and instead of the in-dash Nav, got a tomtom and had the lighter plug connected inside- I can replace the tomtom and I have real traffic, updated maps- Big help. I just got Viper arm and working on sounds....

[raskell]

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I have the Kenwood DNX-9960 in my '09 GX. I actually purchased the rear deck cover to fit an aftermarket EX so it has the factory speaker cover look. My local audio shop did the install with 6 1/2's in the rear. A little bit of work cutting them into the rear but it looks perfect when finished.

[ILoveMyNGV]

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When I purchased my 2009 Honda Civic GX, I opted to have the navigation system put in, below is a picture of my setup.

It is a Kenwood DDX 812 with Bluetooth.
So it is very possible to add a navigation system to a GX.

[rtaylor]

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I picked up the Rosen Nav/head unit. It looks factory and works pretty darn well. The only issue I have is with the Bluetooth. Everybody tells me that when I use it to make a call that it sounds like I am at the bottom of the ocean.