Raffmeister

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Hi Guys,

Just got a new Spirit R type A and want to keep as original as possible.The previous owner removed his boom box and fitted the original stereo when I bought it.I think it's the same stereo that's found in all late model FD's. There are 2 vertical black plastic strip/trim panels that run either side of the stereo unit that he lost, I'm looking to replace these if anyone has replaced their original stereo and doesn't mind parting with them for a reasonable price.

BigWillieStyles

i would post this in the wanted section mate. Can you post up some pictures so i can see what your talking about?

Raffmeister

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It's the two plastic strips at the extreme left and right sides of the head unit, they're about a centimetre wide and run vertically up the sides...

FDNewbie

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Raffmeister, like Gordon said, that radio never made it over to the US. You'll have better luck posting in the Australia/New Zealand or Japan sections.

Oh and please do not use my pictures for other purposes without either a) documenting the source or b) obtaining written permission. I take my disclaimer very seriously...

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Thanks,
~Ramy
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BigWillieStyles

I hope you have written approval for the picture in your avatar?

FDNewbie

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It's public domain genius Plus it's not being used for sales or marketing purposes.

FDNena

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I replaced my headunit with one similar to the Spirit R's. It came out of a Millenia. The face tabs were missing on it and I just went to the dealership and ordered them for $8 for the pair. If you don't find any it is worth a try to see if you get lucky and they fit. They only had 2 style tabs I believe.

TRISPEEDFD3S

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Damari does that light up amber?

alphaxxn

That headunit was used in the Bose equipped 01+ miatas as well.

The Mazdaspeed bose unit is silver, the Touring miata one is black.

And yeah, they light up Amber. Atleast the miata ones do.

FDNewbie

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TRISPEEDFD3S, I'll be testing out the Spirit R ones on an FD soon enough (can't do it on my own, cuz mine isn't local to me).

Raffmeister

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Didn't mean to steal your thunder by using yer pics FDNewbie!.Snkydvl I have the head unit that also includes the mini-disc player, the face tabs are slightly different due to the curved rocker switches on both ends,so the tabs are not exactly the same as the ones in your picture, I don't think they'll look correct if indeed they would fit.Thanks for the heads up though.

FDNewbie

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Raffmeister, no worries

Check w/ Mazda Australia and see if they have the part. If not, lemme know and I should be able to get it for ya from Mazda Japan.

~Ramy

FDNena

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No, when I got it it lit up green but that is an easy fix. Just take the faceplate off and change the "condoms" to the amber/orange or red ones. You can get them from Parts-Express for about a $1 for 10 of them. They refer to them as lamp covers I think. If I remember correctly there were six I changed on this unit.

Everyone ditches the idea because of the green backlight on many of the mazda newer radios but I solved it easy enough. Took me 10 minutes to do it. For about $125 total I have a stock looking headunit that works great in the car.

There is a post somewhere on here on how to wire the harness to get all of the controls and lighting to work with the 7.

Raffmeister

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Since Mazda Australia stopped importing the FD in '96, I doubt they'll even know what I'm talking about!, whatya reckon they'll cost if I get them from you?

FDNewbie

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If they're still available, I'd think they're dirt cheap, based on the pricing our local FD chick quoted us (I'm just playin hehe)I've actually never seen that post before; would ya be so kind to provide me w/ a link?

FDNena

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LOL I bought mine off of eBay from a junkyard. Then you need two harnesses to make one good one with all of the fade and backlight wires.

This is the post that has the diagram I used. It worked perfect.

https://www.rx7club.com/interior-exterior-audio-26/bose-modular-din-radio-install-513449/

I've had this set-up for a while in my car and since I don't care if I have my ipod for my rides in my 7 the changer is a good alternative for me.

FDNewbie

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Thanks...good lookin out.

As for the Ipod, the headunit doesn't have any provisions for an auxiliary input? Weird...

FDNena

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Yes, this is what another forum member posted, I have not done it though....maybe someone else will try. I also know you can replace the tape deck module but done know what other options Mazda has.

BigWillieStyles

they stopped in 1998 didnt they?

Raffmeister

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96 or 98 I don't remember.

FDNewbie

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98

alphaxxn

Check out the "auxmod" for Bose miatas. I'd be willing to bet it'll work just fine (it's a PCB you add to that headunit and it puts a jack on the front or back of the headunit so that you can use auxillary audio.)

FDNewbie

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Hmmm...thanks...I'mma hafta look into that.

Raffmeister

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So FD Newbie, is it possible to locate those parts, if so can you give me an idea of costs including airmail to Australia?,

thanks.

FDNewbie

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I can definitely try... Shoot me an email with pics of exactly what you're looking for please, and I'll see what I can come up with. Info@FDNewbieImports.com.

Thanks!
~Ramy
FDNewbie Imports