Difference between FD2 models?

[tonex]

Hey guys,
I'm looking to buy a FD2 (8th gen civic sport).
I was just wondering if there is any difference in models?
I've heard that 2006 model does not have an aux port and has 16 inch wheels, whereas the 2007 and 2008 has an aux port and 17 inch wheels.
Can anyone confirm this?

[jprak]

2007 and upwards came with AUX ports as 2006 doesnt


for the wheels im unsure but if youre chnging wheels then it shouldnt matter.

[LetsDuDiss]

Hey guys,
I'm looking to buy a FD2 (8th gen civic sport).
I was just wondering if there is any difference in models?
I've heard that 2006 model does not have an aux port and has 16 inch wheels, whereas the 2007 and 2008 has an aux port and 17 inch wheels.
Can anyone confirm this?

You are correct, sir

Just to be accurate. Late 2006 models (2nd or 3rd batch) have AUX. I can confirm Dec 2006 FD2 has AUX because I have one hehe :)

Generally, they are almost the same. There are only 2 biggest differences. One is the 2009 and up FD2s are facelift model which has a different front bumper, the rest is the same. And other thing is the AUX thing and thats about it.

Wheels, just get steelies LEL, then get aftermarket wheels.

[tonex]

Thanks for the reply dudes!
And a side question, is the head unit easy to replace?
I'm really sick of using an fm transmitter for my music. :(

[LetsDuDiss]

Thanks for the reply dudes!
And a side question, is the head unit easy to replace?
I'm really sick of using an fm transmitter for my music. :(

Nah bro, its a pain in the ass. You will have to buy a double din face which is like $150.

There is an alternative unit (just a small box) that you can buy for about $70 that plugs to a jack behind the stock head unit. You can choose to buy a bluetooth or iphone compatibilty or whatever you want with that unit

Don't use FM transmitter. That's trash in your ears

For me, I just keep my head unit stock as a rock. Then I bought an iPhone cable that has both USB and AUX output and made a little DIY dock. Then I plug my USB to the cig lighter and AUX to AUX jack. And there I have my functional iPhone compatible headunit. Kinda LOL

[iou]

and 1 more thing but i think nobody take a notice :-)
i dont know from what year they have it, but my car is 09 and my boot lid is opened by a remote control

[LetsDuDiss]

and 1 more thing but i think nobody take a notice :-)
i dont know from what year they have it, but my car is 09 and my boot lid is opened by a remote control

Oh wow, that's cool. You can buy mods and install that though. Speaking of which, do you know how to make windows close automatically when I lock my car like the euros? LOL would love that

[NeedVtec]

Also facelift has black leather interior compared to that grey/brown

[iou]

Oh wow, that's cool. You can buy mods and install that though. Speaking of which, do you know how to make windows close automatically when I lock my car like the euros? LOL would love that

cool man, how???

[fitme]

09 and up has different bumper and tail light, with 17 wheels like the ep3, smoked headlight, remote boot

[tonex]

Nah bro, its a pain in the ass. You will have to buy a double din face which is like $150.

There is an alternative unit (just a small box) that you can buy for about $70 that plugs to a jack behind the stock head unit. You can choose to buy a bluetooth or iphone compatibilty or whatever you want with that unit

Don't use FM transmitter. That's trash in your ears

For me, I just keep my head unit stock as a rock. Then I bought an iPhone cable that has both USB and AUX output and made a little DIY dock. Then I plug my USB to the cig lighter and AUX to AUX jack. And there I have my functional iPhone compatible headunit. Kinda LOL

Do you know what that small box for $70 is called? I want to do some research :)

[LetsDuDiss]

cool man, how???

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Add-on-Boot-Trunk-Release-Feature-for-Honda-Civic-FD-/150729158176

DIY guide: http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?95107-DIY-Boot-trunk-remote-release-for-civic-FD


Do you know what that small box for $70 is called? I want to do some research :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBV5KPsYPYA

This is the $70 one: http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/parramatta/audio-gps-car-alarms/factory-radio-ipod-iphone-aux-adaptor-interface-for-car/1030639744

It doesn't have bluetooth, unfortunately. But i know it is possible to get bluetooth connectivity with this sort of unit (I came across one with bluetooth as I was looking for a solution for in car entertainment back then). Look for CD3 connector iPhone/iPod audio car kit or something LOL

[tonex]

After looking around, I've also found a Honda OEM aux input.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMq8tKoyxrE
It looks nice because its mounted in the console instead of having a floating remote/box. But I can't seem to find where to buy one.

Another alternative I've found is these cheap ebay cables:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Male-Jack-3-5mm-AUX-Input-Audio-Cable-Adaptor-for-HONDA-MP3-iPod-iPhone-5-5S-5C-/251551064230?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AHonda&hash=item3a919ca0a6&_uhb=1
But I'm really cautious of cheap ebay stuff because last time I put a cheap ebay thing in my car, it blew a fuse hahaha.

[LetsDuDiss]

LOL that OEM jack takes up too much space, for me anyway, since I want my car to feel spacey, especially with the compartments. But that's up to you really.

I've never had a problem with ebay stuff. 10 bucks for a cable is pretty pricey for haha because im cheap. But yeah, if youre bothered to buy an OEM jack for AUX, might as well look for a car that already has the jack factory installed. If you wanna use the CD3 interface, look for something good because you can use the control panel on your steering wheel with CD3. An aux cable won't let you do that, some do, some don't. I'm sure this one doesn't.

So if I were you and looking for such a mod and can spare a few snacks, I would look for something like this:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Car-Iphone-Radio-CD-Interface-Cables-Adapter-With-3-5mm-AUX-In-Input-Fit-Honda-/191178473633?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c832000a1&_uhb=1

You can make your dock with it, charge while you listen to music, and can skip tracks without touching your phone

[tonex]

LOL that OEM jack takes up too much space, for me anyway, since I want my car to feel spacey, especially with the compartments. But that's up to you really.

I've never had a problem with ebay stuff. 10 bucks for a cable is pretty pricey for haha because im cheap. But yeah, if youre bothered to buy an OEM jack for AUX, might as well look for a car that already has the jack factory installed. If you wanna use the CD3 interface, look for something good because you can use the control panel on your steering wheel with CD3. An aux cable won't let you do that, some do, some don't. I'm sure this one doesn't.

So if I were you and looking for such a mod and can spare a few snacks, I would look for something like this:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Car-Iphone-Radio-CD-Interface-Cables-Adapter-With-3-5mm-AUX-In-Input-Fit-Honda-/191178473633?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c832000a1&_uhb=1

You can make your dock with it, charge while you listen to music, and can skip tracks without touching your phone

Haha the main reason I'm asking these questions is because I've found a 2006 FD2 for $9000 as opposed to 2007-2008 going for around 10-13k. Since the only real difference is the aux port, putting out a bit of money (under $100) for the OEM aux port one is no problem LOL :P

What you linked looks very functional and all that, but I'm just super anal with how my car looks. If I get it, I'll look for a way to mount it or hide it somewhere. I don't have an iphone either, so what I just need is the AUX for the music from my Samsung S4. But maybe I can find one that has AUX + USB port instead of the majority of them which are for iphone/ipod use.

[curtis265]

How about this
http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/diy-honda-civic-audio/136459-diy-adding-usb-port-2006-civic-dx-lx-ex-si.html

[jprak]

mount it on the side of the armrest console on driver side. my friend got the same unit and did the same thing. its a cheap alternative...cant be that picky man,


later down the track just get a aftermarket double din. im planning to do that. which makes my AUX useless after that lol.