mazda 3 head unit install

saxyrican · 10-18-2007, 06:46 PM

ive seen some headunits installed below the oem unit where the ash tray is. does anyone know how to do this? is it a complicated install? will the original radio still function or will it just be there for looks? ive through about getting a kit, but it really looks crappy to me. i want somethin a little more clean.

Notladstyle · 10-18-2007, 08:14 PM

not worth it, its never as clean as the pics you see online.

**P057** · 10-19-2007, 03:30 PM

We pretty much sit in a similar boat. There's no way in hell I'll ever get a faceplate thing to accomodate an AfterMarket Headunit into my dash, it just looks fucking hideous.

Plan on saving up some cash to get an in car PC and a 3sixty or cleansweep.

GradeA_TireFryer · 10-20-2007, 10:12 AM

that looks like the wave of the future with more car models designing the radio into the dash intergrated with other systems - upgrading your stereo system looks like you will have to use the factory radio! this is going to change the way installs are done.

saxyrican · 10-20-2007, 12:15 PM

Is there any device I can hookup to use a usb flash drive? I don't feel like gettin an iPod and getting all the accessories just to listen to music. My Pioneer unit in my other car can use the usb flash drive which is soooo sweet.

**P057** · 10-20-2007, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by saxyrican

Is there any device I can hookup to use a usb flash drive? I don't feel like gettin an iPod and getting all the accessories just to listen to music. My Pioneer unit in my other car can use the usb flash drive which is soooo sweet.

Audio Link USB MP3 Player Integration Kit for Mazda - Revolution Performance Motorsports! Your source for aftermarket performance parts!

I'm thinking of just getting one to hold me over until I can build a carPC...

saxyrican · 10-21-2007, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by P057

Audio Link USB MP3 Player Integration Kit for Mazda - Revolution Performance Motorsports! Your source for aftermarket performance parts!

I'm thinking of just getting one to hold me over until I can build a carPC...

That thing is awesome and exactly what I've been looking for, thanks!

**P057** · 10-21-2007, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by saxyrican

That thing is awesome and exactly what I've been looking for, thanks!

I know I'm the shit, you're welcome.

10-18-2007, 06:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
saxyrican Registered User Car: My TRGarage Brandon, FL : 46018	mazda 3 head unit install ive seen some headunits installed below the oem unit where the ash tray is. does anyone know how to do this? is it a complicated install? will the original radio still function or will it just be there for looks? ive through about getting a kit, but it really looks crappy to me. i want somethin a little more clean.

10-18-2007, 08:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Notladstyle King of Ricers Car: = My TRGarage Tampa : 199523425	not worth it, its never as clean as the pics you see online.

10-19-2007, 03:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
P057 is a street vacuum Car: 2007 MazdaSpeed6 My TRGarage South Tampa, Northdale. : 581959160	We pretty much sit in a similar boat. There's no way in hell I'll ever get a faceplate thing to accomodate an AfterMarket Headunit into my dash, it just looks fucking hideous. Plan on saving up some cash to get an in car PC and a 3sixty or cleansweep.

10-20-2007, 10:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
GradeA_TireFryer All American, rice eater! Car: 70 chevelle, 03 f150, My TRGarage : 78159956	that looks like the wave of the future with more car models designing the radio into the dash intergrated with other systems - upgrading your stereo system looks like you will have to use the factory radio! this is going to change the way installs are done.

10-20-2007, 12:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
saxyrican Registered User Car: My TRGarage Brandon, FL : 46018	Is there any device I can hookup to use a usb flash drive? I don't feel like gettin an iPod and getting all the accessories just to listen to music. My Pioneer unit in my other car can use the usb flash drive which is soooo sweet.