[Metallicar]

Originally Posted by nik0502

Hi Metallicar,

I am also planning to get a Civic. I don't think there was a screen offered in any of the Civics. However for V variant you can distinguish by looking at the fog lamps. The Fog lamps were oval shaped in facelifted one. Apart from that the grill is different in both the variants. If you look at the rear the tail lights in the facelifted one are hexagonal in shape and round on the prefacelifted one. On the inside the facelifted one had cruise control switches in both the variants on the steering wheel and an option for USB. And the top of the line model had got a sunroof sometime in 2011. Hope these pointers help. And best of luck for your search.

Originally Posted by rr_zen

With respect to the music system the only differences are that the pre-facelift model (models manufactured before Nov-Dec 2009) had a 6 CD changer while the face-lifted model did away with that and upgraded the system for mp3 compatibility. Another addition the face-lifted version was the inclusion of a USB port and the AUX. Hope this helps.

Can you tell me whether the screen in the picture attached has been sourced from outside ? It looks so well fitted that I thought the newer models of 2011-2013 came with it.

[nik0502]

Originally Posted by Metallicar

Can you tell me whether the screen in the picture attached has been sourced from outside ? It looks so well fitted that I thought the newer models of 2011-2013 came with it.

Looks to be an aftermarket unit. There are bezels available in the market for almost every car.

nIk

[rr_zen]

Originally Posted by Metallicar

Can you tell me whether the screen in the picture attached has been sourced from outside ? It looks so well fitted that I thought the newer models of 2011-2013 came with it.

This is certainly not OE and is an after-market one.

[saket77]

Originally Posted by rr_zen

With respect to the music system the only differences are that the pre-facelift model (models manufactured before Nov-Dec 2009) had a 6 CD changer while the face-lifted model did away with that and upgraded the system for mp3 compatibility. Another addition the face-lifted version was the inclusion of a USB port and the AUX. Hope this helps.

All in agreement with your post except the fact that even the pre-2009 car's ICE came with MP3 compatibility. In short, the pre-2009 car had a 6 CD changer with MP3/ WMA compatibility.

Regards,
Saket

[rr_zen]

Originally Posted by saket77

All in agreement with your post except the fact that even the pre-2009 car's ICE came with MP3 compatibility. In short, the pre-2009 car had a 6 CD changer with MP3/ WMA compatibility.

Regards,
Saket

This is news to me. But AFAIK the pre facelift version didnt have MP3 functionality. If what you have stated is correct, I stand corrected.

[binand]

Originally Posted by rr_zen

This is news to me. But AFAIK the pre facelift version didnt have MP3 functionality. If what you have stated is correct, I stand corrected.

My 2007 Civic plays MP3 CDs quite nicely. In fact, those are the only kind of CDs that I have now. :-)

[saket77]

Originally Posted by rr_zen

This is news to me. But AFAIK the pre facelift version didnt have MP3 functionality. If what you have stated is correct, I stand corrected.

Speaking from my personal experience with my ' 07 car.

Originally Posted by binand

My 2007 Civic plays MP3 CDs quite nicely. In fact, those are the only kind of CDs that I have now. :-)

Same here. Most of CDs in my car are MP3s as well.

Regards,
Saket.

[joshiviv]

I got it from a parts dealer in Chandigarh. You could also try your local parts dealers or even try contacting Roulunds from their websites to find out their authorized dealers.

Originally Posted by civic-dk

Any inputs on where to source it from?

[parthkhatau]

So i have been experiencing a fair amount of lag in my 2008 Civic VAT when i accelerate. The acceleration seems a bit strained and the car dosent feel as eager to dart forward like it did earlier. What could be the problem?

[srsriharsha]

My 2008 system has a 6 CD changer and also an aux port built in

[sgiitk]

Originally Posted by parthkhatau

So i have been experiencing a fair amount of lag in my 2008 Civic VAT when i accelerate. The acceleration seems a bit strained and the car dosent feel as eager to dart forward like it did earlier. What could be the problem?

I suggest you put a petrol additive in. Also, I think all Honda ATs are plagued by the lag. The S mode may reduce the lag - please test that out!

[parthkhatau]

Yes I have driven in S mode often but obviously that sips a lot more petrol.
I was wondering if it could be an issue with the fuel injector ( it may just need cleaning) or the battery or spark plugs . What do you think?

[sgiitk]

Originally Posted by parthkhatau

Yes I have driven in S mode often but obviously that sips a lot more petrol.
I was wondering if it could be an issue with the fuel injector ( it may just need cleaning) or the battery or spark plugs . What do you think?

If the lag is not that much in the S-mode then it is the nature of the beast. I have an AT in my Brio based on the Civic/City AT (non-CVT) and found the same problem. Then my son (docanurag) pointed out that this is common to the Honda AT. Also, D3 reduced the lag very significantly. So the suggestion was more the establish whether the lag is due to the nature of the AT or something else.

[joshiviv]

Thanks for the suggestion, never done this with my petrol cars before. Any additives that you would suggest?

Originally Posted by sgiitk

I suggest you put a petrol additive in. Also, I think all Honda ATs are plagued by the lag. The S mode may reduce the lag - please test that out!

[sgiitk]

Originally Posted by joshiviv

Thanks for the suggestion, never done this with my petrol cars before. Any additives that you would suggest?

I use System G every half a dozen tankfuls or so. IOC have their own which should be equally good.