I have to fill in alot of dead space. As far as I know there isn't a mounting kit for the FD is there?

Also, I assume I have to cut that separator bar between each DIN correct?

Here is what it looks like





Thanks a bunch

 

Ok since no one is helping! I started to test fit things and doubled check that I spliced the wires together correctly. All I need to do is to do the patch to get the bose amps to turn on.

There is one constant with this car. There is absolutely NO SPACE!!! I thought I would have enough but its going to be tight.

Does anyone know if I can cut that rear metal piece????

here are some pics.

 

I used a chisel to take off that metal piece but you gotta remount the ground wire that attaches to it.

 

Thanks. I saw the ground wire. I have a ground wire going from the gauges so its not a problem.

I was wondering what you use to "support" the unit. That is, do you ISO mount it? Find a universal installation kit and modify it?

 

Sorry I only got a single din dvd but needed to remove that bar for clearance. The cage holds my single din well.

 

thanks for the info. I really think I need to remove that piece also.

 

what did this run you? any info?

 

too much!

At least I preordered it and got $500 off. I figure it would be cheaper than building a system and have all of the benefites of a "deck" without the draw backs of a custom carputer. That is, the power on issue and hibernation, radio, etc...

I ordered it at MP3car.com if you want to check out the monetary damage.

 

alittle more progress on the software front.

Just making sure everything works before trying to button things up....or sending it off to a stereo install store for them to do it!

 

Wow I just checked out the price and thats hardcore alright!

 

There is a Mazda kit available, but I have to warn you, it is a pain in the ***. When I used to do installations at Circuit City, we were tested on this kit. Basically, if you can put this kit together you can do any kit. The kit is made by Metra, and it was a universal Mazda kit for that time period. It is an orange package, I forgot the part number

 

Correction: this is the kit I was refering to: http://www.autotoys.com/x/cust/produ...productid=2765

YOU DO NOT NEED IT!!!. I forgot the FDs were ISO mounted, you can make your own bracket and than use ABS board for the trim.

 

ok this where I need help.

just basic direction. How would you make the bracket? I mean just some aluminum sheets?

and umm...what's ABS

 

ABS = plastic

 

This is tricky, toyotas have the best bracket, you can get them from the dealer for $12-15. The holes will be off, but this is where the customizing omes in. I removed my radio from my FD a long time ago, I can't remeber what I did, I will try to look over it over the weekend.

 

hey i hav a 1990 rx 7, just bought recently , need some help on instaling a blow off valve, and what type or brand u would recommend...

 

Omg!!!!! Lol

 

hijacked!!!

lol

rhrx, you should check the second gen section and do a search.

anyways, I stopped by a local install shop and will probably have them install it. They do fiberglass work so they can make the bezel.

will keep ya posted.

 

that looks soo slick. I wanted to go with a carputer, but my gf at the time gave me a whole sound system for free, dvd player, jbl speakers, amp and sub for christmas..so i couldnt complain. Either way the setup looks very slick man. Would live to see it when it's done..also love the wifi!

 

Very Nice! Can't wait to see the finished install!

 

^Any updates on this? I went to the G4 user forum and the comments are brutal. Seems like most people feel they plunked down $2,000 to be a beta tester. Had to smile when I read the responses from the G4 engineers - "it's designed to work like that" or "just learn how to touch the screen differently". Brings me right back to memories of my software company and some of our lame responses

 

nope not yet....

work getting in the way

 

^Hope it works out and G4 fixes the software glitches. I'm really interested in doing something like this.

 

I agree....will let you know. The test run looked good with the datalogit plugged in. Just need to do a couple more things....

 

about 3 years ago i started a custom carputer project (this was before anyone offered a packaged solution). i've learned a lot and there's been a lot of products that have come out since then. even with software glitches, i would recommend the packages they have now over building your own unless you *really* need the extras that the package can't offer. the only thing i really enjoyed about mine was 5.1 surround for watching movies. the wiring was a bitch, but i did learn that there are power supplies that are made for car pc's and will turn on amp/computer/etc sequentially and will automatically turn things on and off by way of watching for ignition (and you can set shutdown time that it'll take before turning off power after you turn off the car).

good luck getting it fit man. i had to do my own fiberglassing and relocate my climate controls ('01 ford taurus). i hope the stereo shop does good fiberglass work for you when you get it back, make sure you do what you can to test it and make sure it feels strong enough (i had a guy try to make a bracket for me, and used a lot of bondo, and it ended up cracking in a bunch of places)