TMadlem84

Hey guys. I don't smoke (who would in these beautiful cars anyways...) & hate having the 'smokers package' ashtray & cigarette lighter. I am just going to find a plug for the lighter (so I can still use it as a power source) but am not sure what to do about the ashtray. I have seen that there is an optional armrest/coin holder that came with some JDM FDs... but those are expensive... & my arm rests behind this (I'm tall, so seat is all the way back).

So... I decided to pull the ashtray out, & discovered that without the ashtray unit in... the space is a nice little storage space (good for extra keys... change... that sort of thing). So what I am wondering, has anybody ever seen (or made) an insert that would take the place of the ashtray, yet leave the majority of the space availible? I like how it functions without the ashtray installed... but the area looks unfinished. Maybe somebody simply made a trim peice (that just goes around the edges) so that the area looks finished, yet the whole space is still exposed.

If this explanation is unclear... please say so & I'll try harder. It's somewhat hard to put into words what I am thinking. Let me know guys, thanks.

potatochobit

iTrader: (1)

Uhhh u can order the JP spec part, has a little bin and a cushion for your arm 85$

Mahjik

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http://www.rx7.com/store/rx7/fdinter...cessories.html

93Efini

its a part thats readily available and only cost $89...other than that or the ashtray you will have to fabricate your own type of custom cover

TMadlem84

After looking at the ashtray a bit more, I think I am just going to Dremel most of the plastic off so that just the border remains... thanks all the same guys.

Semtex

I made a cupholder out of a block of wood/a small paint can and some vinyl/felt and slid her right in

DJK

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I notched the inside of the ashtray to hold my PFC commander. The screen is about the same size as the opening. As far as the cigarette lighter, I took it out and put a digital temp gauge in it's place, but I think I'm going to take it out and put a fuel pressure gauge instead since I already can monitor temps with the PFC commander. Just some ideas if you still want to use them for something funtional.

JConn2299

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I like how it functions without the ashtray installed... but the area looks unfinished. Maybe somebody simply made a trim peice (that just goes around the edges) so that the area looks finished, yet the whole space is still exposed.

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I fill mine with a fragrant arrangement of fresh potpourri.

TURBOTIME

I keep the Trojans in mine

steve burnett

The armrest bit is great, good for keeping keys etc in. Id get thet. You also get a plug type thing for FD in the non smoker FD set.

87GTR

iTrader: (61)

you have mazda part number for this? I wounder if there is a differnet one for RHD FD's I wanna ditch my ashtry too.

Sgtblue

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IIRC, the "non-smoking" package was never offered on the North American models. So all of these are for the RHD cars (opening from the right-side). Despite the compromise, I really like mine.

RX 4 Speed

Right on...

FYI... I have one, and I love it. Though it's made for RHD, it fits really well, though it opens from right to left. I love it and use it a lot, especially as an arm/elbow rest for shifting

TMadlem84

The JDM armrest peice looks nice... if you're short(er). I'm 6-4... so my arm rests well beyond the ashtray area. Oh well.

DaleClark

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I've got the JDM bin/ashtray - also being tall, I don't use it as an armrest, but it's GREAT as a little storage bin. I keep change, mints, and little odds and ends in it. Just ignore the "armrest" bit and get with the "storage bin" bit .

Dale

Julian

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I trimed the ashtray off leaving the sliding lid part, I did this to fit the PC COmmander under. You could do this to make a storage bin, just lift of the cover to access .. stock looking otherwise.


Warning the lid and tray are made of bakelite, very hard brittle plastic .. I used a dremell saw to cut, go slow

87GTR

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Oh ok I will stop by the dealer here see I can find one.

Sgtblue

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LOL, I think you'll like it.
Just as a side note... mine didn't come with the little opaque orange window that allows light in as the ashtray had. I just drilled three small holes (1/8") in mine opposite of the light.

cloead

iPod drops right in there too.

Stronkbad

Do you have the JDM bin/ashtray on a USDM?

Monkman33

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17 years later....

Also, the armrest doesn't drop in perfectly flush on LHD center consoles. At least mine doesn't. The edges stick up.

GoodfellaFD3S

iTrader: (213)

You just have to hit it with your purse, old buddy.



In all seriousness, for those who drive their cars and lean on the armrest, over time it'll depress down a bit and it looks like it belongs there.

Sgtblue

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Mine fit fine from the beginning.

Stronkbad

Yeah, sorry! I was putting mine in over the weekend and realized it didn’t fit properly. I tried researching to see if it was error on my part, but I guess it’s not supposed to fit?

DaleClark

iTrader: (55)

It's not perfect on a LHD car but it's decent. Over time it will fit better.

Dale