Has anyone found an aftermarket digital compass that looks good with rest of interior? I can't believe 8 didn't come with one. Mazda add one for 6, but not 8.

If you find one, let me know. For some reason I like those things.....

Where is the display for the Mazda 6 digital compass located? In the mirror? In the same display with the radio readout?

---jps

Originally posted by Sputnik
Where is the display for the Mazda 6 digital compass located? In the mirror? In the same display with the radio readout?

---jps

its in there rear view mirror... I believe its where our homelink buttons are if i'm not mistaken

Order a Mazda 6 homelink system.

i know this is of no help but i use the digital compass on my navigation system...works great

=P

i agree with above, order the Mazda 6 Homelink system if there really is a digicompass on it

I with brx8

Originally posted by Magnesium
Order a Mazda 6 homelink system.
So does anyone know whether the stock RX-8 mirror is compatible with the Mazda 6 one? Can I easily swap the one from the Mazda 6 or does this require some modification?

Originally posted by Tamas
So does anyone know whether the stock RX-8 mirror is compatible with the Mazda 6 one? Can I easily swap the one from the Mazda 6 or does this require some modification?

Yes, I was thinking about doing the same thing, 'cause I like them too. Except I'm pretty sure the Homelink/Compass mirror for the 6 costs around $250, which is pretty durned expensive just to get a compass. Also, I can tell you from driving our 6S that the compass display is green, and can be a bit distracting. In the RX-8, where the mirror is that much closer to your line of sight than it is in the 6, it could be downright annoying.

I was actually thinking that it would be cool to be able to make a modification to the outside-temp display that shows direction if you push the 'AMB' button a few times. As soon as someone tells me where I can get the schematics of that top head display unit, I can't see how it would be all that difficult. Nice geek project.

. Nice geek project. [/B][/QUOTE]

ROFL

Just get a Radar detector that already has one or sell your car and get one with the navigation system that has a compass

I've seen a clip on LCD compass for rear view mirrors at TARGET. Tried looking it up online, but couldn't find it.

Basically, it clips around the mirror, with a tiny, transparent plastic/LCD readout on the front on the mirror. Not sure what the power requirements were.

It was going for approx $29

I asked a friend to look for a "cool" one in Japan. He said the GPS is pretty common in Japan, therefore digital compass is "outdated". That's pretty sad, why are we always the last one to get the latest gadgets? I thought we're the super power of the world. Hey Bush, why don't you add Japan to your axis of evil list.

Well, no need to look for an outdated product. So i'm considering the iQue 3600, a Palm PDA/NAV system under $600.

Originally posted by Javafuel
Well, no need to look for an outdated product. So i'm considering the iQue 3600, a Palm PDA/NAV system under $600.

way to go ...

Here's some options they may be worth a look:

http://www.1-electronics-store.com/digital-compasses/PNI-V600-VehicleHandheld-B00004YMBC.html
$19.99

http://www.1-electronics-store.com/digital-compasses/PNI-V100-Digital-B00004YMB9.html
$29.99

http://www.brasscompass.com/digitalcompass.htm
$29.98

http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?Ntx=mode+matchallany&langId=-1&AID=1157440&Dx=mode+matchall&PID=1323201&productId=2465&catalogId=10101&storeId=10101
Replacement mirror?

Thanks for the info, Gudlyf.

Does anyone know what is this for?

My Japanese friend found this one. It's a watch, but just think if you get rid of wrist strap...it could be interesting. It priced around $200.00, not a cheap solution.

Originally posted by OmegaBob
I've seen a clip on LCD compass for rear view mirrors at TARGET. Tried looking it up online, but couldn't find it.

Basically, it clips around the mirror, with a tiny, transparent plastic/LCD readout on the front on the mirror. Not sure what the power requirements were.

It was going for approx $29

Sounds like a trip to Target is in order...

That circular button hole that you pointed out looks to me to be one of two possible things:

1. possible Air-bag off switch location? factory designed but not implemented?

2. Extra AUX power plug? You can never have enough power plugs.. esp, for passengers with accessories..

OverLOAD

it's an air bag off switch.MP5's pic (http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=13123)

PS. iQue is pretty cheap on eBay, around $450.00.

Hm, that plug you circled can be easily removed if it's not already occupied by the light/switch people mentioned. I was able to pull it out while I was driving with my fingers. Behind it is just empty space, but I imagine with a few simple tools, you could install an arm there for your iPod/PDA/etc and not worry about having to cut into your dash. I'll probably try this some day.