Review on SCOSCHE HA1561DGB Single/Double DIN Car Stereo Dash Kit for 2006-UP Honda Civic - Enhance Your Honda Civic's Audio System with this High-Quality Dash Kit! by Christian Byrd

Some background information: My car: 2008 Honda Civic EX with premium sound without navigation. My goal is to replace the factory head unit and amp behind the switch. Verdict: Ahhh, I'd happily buy another brand or part from Honda. later you will see why--------------------------------------------- -------- ------------------------------ ------------ -------- ------------------------------ -- Let's start with the good. The color match was exact for me. I held the OEM panel next to this one and they looked almost exactly the same (the original has faded a bit from the last decade's sun). I bought the gray version, If you are interested. ), two side brackets (black), single and double size pads (black, NON-GLOSSY), single din pocket (black), and some screws for single din pocket. -------------------------------------------------- ---- ----------------------- -------- Now to the problems I encountered when installing the Pioneer 80 PRS (single - noise). Firstly, the plastic screw's screw holes are extremely thinner than the OEM plate! I split the first one with very light pressure as the hardware used in the OEM is what I believe to be a #8 1/2" screw. I didn't have enough screws in my spare baskets so a quick trip to the only Walmart store saved me Store that opened at 7:30pm I bought a set of #8 and #6 1/2" screws for comparison, so I don't have to go back again. (They're about 97 cents each, about $3.) The #6 1/2" screws worked great and I no longer had problems with the plastic tearing. However if you have a problem my advice is to take some super glue or craze glue and tighten the screw a bit until the crack opens up. Then apply some glue to it and into the crack while slowly unscrewing the screw. Leave it and be as good as new. Like. Another problem. When I was about to install the shield for my radio, I found that the plastic clips that came with it got in the way, so I had to install without the shield. It works but I'm not very happy with it, so I'm going to order passenger and driver side mounts from Honda ($30 each) to fix this problem. *Note: If you plan to keep the included plastic brackets, widen the holes that bolt to the metal frame underneath the radio booth, or just use a smaller bolt. *Decoration/Mounting Brackets: For me, this was the worst part of this kit. My Pioneer has a gloss finish and a gloss finish. However, I have to use the decorative pieces that came with it, otherwise I have gaps and the top half is glossy and the bottom half is matte. Finally, the most frustrating problem I had was installing my AC control board. It worked fine at first until I checked it in the car! Luckily I didn't use the clamps as I was just testing a few things. It turned out that the rear window demist and air recirculation buttons were stuck after being pressed. You can sand down the hole they go in, but that would require painting the scratched surfaces, which I didn't want to do. I tried various methods of tightening two screws more than the other but all failed as the knobs rotating for the AC fan and temperature would snap but the temperature would pull the entire control board more towards the panel and the keys would get stuck again. If this happens to you, my advice is to get some washers large enough to lightly hammer the end of the screwdriver on the opposite side where you will be driving the screws. My solution was 1 washer at the top (closest to the radio housing) and 2 washers at the bottom (closest to the bottom of the panel when you view it while sitting on the dash). This made all buttons work as usual. but left me with a very difficult turn of the temperature control. Glad I don't use it that often! *A/C fan knob worked well too, didn't seem to have any pressure issues like the temp knob. *Conclusion: Is this a good dashboard? Depends on what you are looking for. If you want something that will be great but requires more effort? Then yes, it will work. However, I recommend another brand or even buying the part from Honda. Other parts you'll need to purchase extra: #6 1/2" screws (about 15 will do, so if you lose one, don't frantically hunt for it!) Washers (will try to get the size I have used and upload pics when I sort this out to upgrade to better mounts) Honda passenger/rider mounts for a more solid install Drill or screw 2x smaller to attach the bottom two mounts to the metal under the dash , LOTS OF TIME I still rate this product a 3 because in the end it works, not perfect but it works I have attached the following photos; Drill or screw twice smaller to attach the two lower brackets. to the metal under the dashboard. LOTS OF TIME. I still rate this product a 3 because in the end it works, not perfect but it works. I have attached the following photos; Drill or screw twice smaller to attach the two lower brackets. to the metal under the dashboard. LOTS OF TIME. I still rate this product a 3 because in the end it works, not perfect but it works. I have attached the following photos; Drill or screw twice smaller to attach the two lower brackets. to the metal under the dashboard. LOTS OF TIME. I still rate this product a 3 because in the end it works, not perfect but it works. I have attached the following photos; Drill or screw twice smaller to attach the two lower brackets. to the metal under the dashboard. LOTS OF TIME. I still rate this product a 3 because in the end it works, not perfect but it works. I have attached the following photos;