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#314103 - 15/09/2008 18:54 2008 Honda Ridgeline
clsmith
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Registered: 15/01/2002
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After more than 4 months I finally got off my arse and installed my mk2a in my Ridgeline.

Since there was a (useless) DIN-sized pocket underneath the factory radio I decided to install the player there and run the stock deck aux-in to the empeg. This way I didn't have to struggle with Honda's proprietary antenna cable and I have the CD player as a 'just in case'.

Unfortunately, I got so caught up in the install that I forgot to take pic's as I went along. frown Here's a few of my player's new home:





I'm still playing around with the button colors. I like the way the Dark Smoke lens looks. smile


Edited by clsmith (15/09/2008 18:55)
Edit Reason: edited for spelling
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#314114 - 16/09/2008 00:26 Re: 2008 Honda Ridgeline [Re: clsmith]
Robotic
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Very nice work!
Is it easy to read the display?
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#314117 - 16/09/2008 02:18 Re: 2008 Honda Ridgeline [Re: Robotic]
clsmith
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Thanks. smile

As always, in direct sunlight it's practically impossible to see.

As compared to the other vehicles its been mounted in:
94 Isuzu Amigo- Green Lens,
93 Pontiac Grand AM- Red Lens,
98 Dodge Ram- Blue Lens,
05 Scion tC- Amber Lens,
02 Toyota Tacoma- Red Lens
I don't have much luck with vehicles blush

This is by far the best! The Dark smoke lens is new so that could play into it as well.
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#314128 - 16/09/2008 11:25 Re: 2008 Honda Ridgeline [Re: clsmith]
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Nice job! cool
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#314131 - 16/09/2008 14:25 Re: 2008 Honda Ridgeline [Re: robricc]
sein
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Registered: 07/01/2005
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That space is just perfect. Looks great!
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#314136 - 16/09/2008 15:46 Re: 2008 Honda Ridgeline [Re: robricc]
clsmith
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Registered: 15/01/2002
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Originally Posted By: robricc
Nice job! cool


Thanks.

Originally Posted By: sein
That space is just perfect. Looks great!


The funny thing is that Honda actually offers an optional "MP3 Player" to fit in that slot. In truth it's a glorified CD player that just happens to include the functionality that the stock radio is inexcusably missing. All for a low price of ~$320. shocked

I like my setup better. wink
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