i'm still experimenting with locations

 

That looks like it's gonna be a bumping sound machine..

WheelBrokerAng :

 

car sounds pretty good. i'm enjoying the PXA-H800 flexibility.

A sealed enclosure that is 'glassed to the driver's corner of the trunk is the next plan.

 

58k miles in 2 years


upgraded engine block and battery grounds finally

 

I added deadener, foam, and MLV to the flooring - huge improvement in road noise

starting


cavities stuffed with cotton sound insulation


Raammat BXT II added on the floor


CCF glued to the floor (decoupler for MLV)




MLV applied with gorilla tape on seams


wires secured with tie mounts (glued on)



reassembled

 

i'm super stoked about the next upgrade: swapping the stock with the premium touch screen. this will give me a clean, flat output without the internal DSP of the current stock unit... all while keeping full stock functionality with cameras and info screen.

 

Thanks for such an extensive write up, this is great! I just got a 2013 accord lx and I'm looking into upgrading the stock sound system while trying to retain all the OEM functionality.

Any updates on the premium touch screen install? I've been looking into doing that as well for the exact reason you've stated, having a clean, flat output without the internal DSP of the current stock unit.

 

I did get the touchscreen installed recently. Sounds great - no more DSP issues. But the touchscreen units have a lot of external components (FM Tuner, HFL, XM Tuner, Amplifier, ANC, etc.).





The premium HU is from a 2015 Accord Hybrid, this is the pinout I was able to discern based on the harnesses it came with









click on link for enlarged version: http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e1...m%20203732.jpg

 

I've seen threads about buying the V6 brackets and trays to install a Group 24 battery in the 2.4L cars. I found that a Group 34 fits fine with generic trays and mounts.

Stock battery (with electrical load additions)


Replacement battery with generic mount and tray


Stock removed


Tray replaced (was eventually bolted down)


Because this battery isn't reversed, I had to get the battery monitor connector on the other side, which is easily done by pulling it back in the loom and routing separately. New loom was added.


Stock mounting bolts are used for the aftermarket hold-down.


I previously replaced the stock power and starting cable ends with terminals. I also insulate the aftermarket positive mount with self-fusing silicone tape rated 1000V per layer.

 

another night, another project.

finally time to ditch the MDF box and build a molded fiberglass enclosure in the rear corner.

previously


adding layers of 3M painters tape


outline mostly complete


two layers plus the enclosure outline in green


with the false floor installed. enclosure will allow for removal of the floor for spare tire access.