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Canadian 2009 Fit Owners Looking to Install Navi

Old Jun 14, 2009 | 11:16 PM
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Canadian 2009 Fit Owners Looking to Install Navi

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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 11:36 AM
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You are my hero for taking all the good quality pics, well done!

So, I am going to do this now that Im confident the Honda parts etc all work as advertised

The trim piece is much needed, let us know if you find one that fits in there and LOOKS RIGHT. I hate when things look dodgy!!! great job!
 
Old Jun 15, 2009 | 11:47 AM
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man...that loooks soo good.
im thinking of doing the same when my fit comes in..
 
Old Jun 15, 2009 | 12:24 PM
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You say the Trim Piece does not fit... is that the trim piece that came with the Alpine unit? Can you specify what it is about it that does not fit? pics?

From your pics it appears the unit sticks OUT from the cavity, instead of sitting flush. Is this what is becoming a problem? Im thinking you can add some spacers before attaching the unit to the bracket, so that it will sit 'back' a little bit... if you add enough nylon spacers it will eventually sit flush. no?
 
Old Jun 15, 2009 | 03:26 PM
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Ok, I think I got it now. Well, that is a bummer... I think I may have to go with the Metra kit, which supposeddly has a trim and all fits tightly together. Awaiting pics of that from the other thread... I really preferred the Honda OEM centerl panel to keep it all stock
 
Old Jun 18, 2009 | 08:21 AM
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Looks damn clean, good job!

I prefer Alpines high resolution screens (800x480), but as you said the Navi sucks. I like Kenwood's Garmin navi system, but their screens are such low resolution its a shame... Seems the perfect system is not out there yet. Must keep on waiting.
 
Old Jun 22, 2009 | 03:32 AM
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nice set up man! im planning on installing mine this weekend x]

just wondering what is that little dot on the dash kit? looks kinda like an LED? @_@

again nice set up *thumbs up*
 
Old Jun 22, 2009 | 01:23 PM
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Dude......repped. Very nice work here.
 
Old Jun 23, 2009 | 12:29 AM
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wow man it looks great! This is pretty much what I wanted to do! LOL thanks for the tips!
 
Old Jun 23, 2009 | 02:45 AM
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Originally Posted by mugen666
Thanks for the kind words of support. I'm working on speakers now. I have it figured out and have nearly all the parts needed. The weather is not cooperating, however. I don't have use of the garage as I moved into a new house recently and have been living out of boxes. The garage is up to the ceiling with boxes. My poor Fit is out in the rain and the elements.

Once the weather settles down, I will go ahead and install the speakers. I will, for sure, upload pics of the speaker install. I found speakers that are not only easy to install, but sound gorgeous to boot. Morel Dotech II 6 inch components. They are a little pricey, but what the heck. I commute almost two hours a day. A good sounding system is just what the doctor ordered. LOL.
Cant wait man
 
Old Jun 23, 2009 | 07:53 PM
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I found speakers that are not only easy to install, but sound gorgeous to boot. Morel Dotech II 6 inch components. They are a little pricey, but what the heck.
DAYum dude, those are some nice ass speakers. Looking forward to this install/writeup!
 
Old Jul 22, 2009 | 08:07 AM
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You get the prize for CLEAN INSTALL! Awesome post and great work, thanks for sharing!
 
Old Jul 27, 2009 | 12:04 PM
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dammn man! great job! exactly what i wanted to do but couldnt lol haha. keep up the good work
 
Old Jul 27, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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Love the conduit idea, I am going to have to use that.
 
Old Aug 8, 2009 | 02:27 PM
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Damn! that's a clean ass install. I would love to add a second battery. The factory battery is a JOKE!
 
Old Jun 25, 2012 | 08:07 PM
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Sorry to revive an old thread. Just wondering why the first post is deleted.

Seems like this would be a useful thread as I am also a Canadian wanting to put a navi into my dash.
 
Old Jun 25, 2012 | 10:21 PM
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^http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3347674/2009-honda-fit


Originally Posted by fit4afit
nice set up man! im planning on installing mine this weekend x]

just wondering what is that little dot on the dash kit? looks kinda like an LED? @_@

again nice set up *thumbs up*
You are right. The dot is an LED. For the Compustar alarm
 

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