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1st gen center dash hole - what to put in?

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Old 01-06-15, 01:35 PM
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1st gen center dash hole - what to put in?

Well, after installing my HU, I am left with an ugly hole that used to be equalizer opening(marked with an arrow on the photo). What to put in, can you point me to a cubby/pocket thingy online(Ebay would be nice) - please with links or purchase info...how is it called, part number or something.... Thank you!
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Old 01-06-15, 01:58 PM
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The storage cubbys that fit that hole aren't available new but there's usually someone on the classifieds that will have one for sale.
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Since 1st gen Miatas seem to share some interior bits with 1st gen rx7s, I would see if the miata
console has a similar size hole. I know on my SA the miata cupholder is a perfect fit in the
console when it replaces the ashtray.
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I cant help with your problem, but I love your seats.
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These pockets are from a first gen. I'm not sure either will fit you dash hole, but if they will I will sell them cheap. Just sitting in my office.

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Consider it a "blank canvas". You could fabricate a panel and install gauges, switches, and extra power outlets. Every Rx7 could use additional power outlets.

Agree, seats are awesome.
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Love the seats, I would go with a gauge panel
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Haha those seats are really cool for sure. I put a gauge panel there in mine and it worked out alright, I have a pocket in the current car and it is useful for sure. You can just buy a universal kit off of eBay and fabricate it to fit.
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Originally Posted by project7s
I cant help with your problem, but I love your seats.
Yes, this.

Also what about an auxillary gauge of some sort? Something that doesn't need a ton of room behind it like EGT?
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Old 01-18-15, 06:54 PM
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You can get a new pocket from Mazdatrix. Only $13.99

Scroll down to the bottom of the page https://www.mazdatrix.com/in-stere.htm

Or follow this link:
https://www.mazdatrix.com/getprice.a...5-231C-1363-00
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If you had posted this 2 weeks ago I would have just given you mine. My console fell apart on me so I just ripped it all out and went full on metal.
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Thanks for the website!!! I'm restoring my Rx7 and I'm getting all new parts and the console it's one of the most important ones.

Anyone knows where I can get a clock??? Doesn't matter if it's digital or analog.
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