Removing stock radio

[Hondaman1990]

Any tips on the best model radio to get? Im not looking for some big Screen one. Just one that plays cd's and can conect ipods.

[SPLCB7]

Any tips on the best model radio to get? Im not looking for some big Screen one. Just one that plays cd's and can conect ipods.

The jvc's are not bad for a cheaper deck or Alpine's, pioneer's, there's lots of compadable decks its really about what you would prefer.

[crazymikey]

I'm not a fan of JVC at all. Had 3 of their decks and hated every one.

I've been partial to Sony, Pioneer and Alpine decks myself.

[Hondaman1990]

The jvc's are not bad for a cheaper deck or Alpine's, pioneer's, there's lots of compadable decks its really about what you would prefer.

Alright ill check out a few of those at best buy.

[platinumb]

You can pull the 8mm bolts that hold the factory radio without taking any of the dash apart with a flexible 1/4" drive extension (the kind that looks like a spring) about 8-10" long. Stick an 8mm socket on it and with a light you can see up behind the radio and get the bolts. It helps to be laying on your back on the passenger floor. Done like that it usually takes me about 10-12 min to pull the factory deck and install a new one. Although I don't think I've had one of these in the shop with the factory deck still in it in over a year.

[TheNewt10]

Here's a very good guide for removing the radio (in PDF format)

http://www.accordinglydone.com/data/90-93accord.pdf

Would these steps work If I have the original stock cd player on it?

[Hondaman1990]

You can pull the 8mm bolts that hold the factory radio without taking any of the dash apart with a flexible 1/4" drive extension (the kind that looks like a spring) about 8-10" long. Stick an 8mm socket on it and with a light you can see up behind the radio and get the bolts. It helps to be laying on your back on the passenger floor. Done like that it usually takes me about 10-12 min to pull the factory deck and install a new one. Although I don't think I've had one of these in the shop with the factory deck still in it in over a year.

Ya i dont think i have a flexible extension. Ill probably just take out the four screws holding the center console down. but thanks for your input!

[BIGRICH]

if you go purchase a metra 99-7898 dash kit....it comes with a manual that will tell you exactly how to remove the stock radio.

[Hondaman1990]

Its alright. I think ive got a pretty good idea now. It doesnt seem to hard if youve got the right tools!

[BIGRICH]

Its alright. I think ive got a pretty good idea now. It doesnt seem to hard if youve got the right tools!

the story of my life....never seem to have the right tool when working on the car....even with 4000 in tools and box here at my shop

[BurninCB7]

Alpine makes awesome decks. I have had my IDA-x001 for about 3-4 years and never had any problems. It has an ipod/flash drive connection and I can control the ipod from the deck. No CD player, I suppose we should not be fumbling with cds anyway....

Just thought I'd throw that in there

[Hondaman1990]

Alpine makes awesome decks. I have had my IDA-x001 for about 3-4 years and never had any problems. It has an ipod/flash drive connection and I can control the ipod from the deck. No CD player, I suppose we should not be fumbling with cds anyway....

Just thought I'd throw that in there

thanks man, ya i was taking a look at Alpine. They seem to be a pretty good brand

[BIGRICH]

thanks man, ya i was taking a look at Alpine. They seem to be a pretty good brand

alpine is way overpriced and underpowered when compared to kenwood or pioneer

[Hondaman1990]

alpine is way overpriced and underpowered when compared to kenwood or pioneer

I pretty much want a decent deck that can play my ipod touch wirelessly

[BIGRICH]

I pretty much want a decent deck that can play my ipod touch wirelessly

not sure whats coming out until next week....ces was his past week and all the new stuff is being revealed. as for bluetooth wireless audio, none of the 2011 models had it but the 2010 models did. only 2011 models with bt audio were double din nav units, pretty much. bt audio is terrible and alot of quality is lost in the transmission. i strongly suggest using a usb input for the ipod...it will charge it at the same time too