Mazda makes a dashboard insert tray that was designed for those who want to install an aftermarket Navigation or DVD screen.

It is also useful as a place to mount gauges, or for a radar detector.

Other uses may exist, depending on your needs..

I follow with some pictures I took of this part, pus a pic of one used for a NAV install by a forum member in Japan.

What the NAV tray unit looks like from the windshield (front) face:

What it looks like from the inside(rear) view:

Another inside (rear) view, off angle:

Side view:

Bottom view:

Bottom, as seen from the front ( windshield side) angle:

A top view:

A different top view:

One more top view:

The kit comes with all needed fasteners, parts and bits and a manual for installation, plus instructions for installing the Mazda NAV screen.
Templates are included for cutting the dashboard panel.

I will next post up a pic where a fellow installed a different NAV screen, using the same dash kit.

Here is one in use in Japan:

Another thread on using this:
http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=13373

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Originally posted by RX-8 Pimpin'
Canzoomer: What is your paypal sn to send the payment to? PM me if you need to with it.

At:
maurice@harddata.com

Don't forget to email us first to get the prices with shipping to you.

We need you address for that..

Thanks!

Maruice, can you please measure this space:

2 1/8 or 2 1/4 depending if we go out horizontal, or follow the line of the bottom of the tray bottom..

No, wait, after looking again where your line is,
that should be 1 7/8" .

Thanks. I'm looking at installing a motorized, DIN sized LCD monitor in the tray by cutting out the back of that face and mounting some brackets to the underside to support the monitor. Standard DIN sized head units are just under 2" as I understand it. Does it seem sturdy enough that something like this could be possible?

Hi Canzoomer, can you tell me where I can buy the nav tray for RX8?

Thanks a lot

Originally posted by RotorMotor
Thanks. I'm looking at installing a motorized, DIN sized LCD monitor in the tray by cutting out the back of that face and mounting some brackets to the underside to support the monitor. Standard DIN sized head units are just under 2" as I understand it. Does it seem sturdy enough that something like this could be possible?

It has been done already, so I see not reason why not!

Originally posted by airmanos
Hi Canzoomer, can you tell me where I can buy the nav tray for RX8?

Thanks a lot
Why, from us, of course!

F151V 6535 Dashboard Tray for NAV display

Cost is $99 US plus shipping from here in Canada.
Generally shipping runs $10 to $14 depending on where you are.


Email me and i can send you a price list and order form:

maurice@harddata.com

where did you buy the Nav. dashboard insert and how much $$ ?

Ummm....read the post right above yours... :confused:

I could really use one of these, especially for my satellite radio. Plus I've already drilled a nasty little hole in that same area to run my sat radio wiring. The price is a little steep for me though right now ($110.00). Any chance that price could be dropping anytime soon? If you have any specials anytime soon please PM me. Thanks, Lewis

Originally posted by LRTRX8
I could really use one of these, especially for my satellite radio. Plus I've already drilled a nasty little hole in that same area to run my sat radio wiring. The price is a little steep for me though right now ($110.00). Any chance that price could be dropping anytime soon? If you have any specials anytime soon please PM me. Thanks, Lewis

Hey, these are "Genuine Mazda Parts".
What do you expect?

If Mazda drops the price, then I will.
Don't hold your breath..

how's about some install pics??

Any cutting,or can a regular Mazda tech install it,plug n' play?

Enquiring minds NEED :D to know!

you do have to cut the dash- there are pics of the thing installed- search for aftermarket nav or lcd

Ah, glad you found this thread Preacher. This is actually the one I wanted to tell you about.

You have to remove the centre of the dash from the car to cut it (unless you're very brave). To do that, you have to remove stuff starting with the console and work your way to the centre piece (we think).

If you intend to do this, watch for the hidden screw! It's talked about in the TSBs (lots of dealers didn't know about it and damaged dash parts trying to remove them - hence the TSB was issued).

Mazda specifies using a fancy cutter that uses ultrasound, I think, in their directions included with the Nav tray. We will probably just use a knife and/or jig saw (as most dealers will do also, as they don't have the special cutter - $$$$).

The Nav. tray is intended for use with the many aftermarket Nav and information displays, available primarily in Japan, but now appearing all over (even here in Canada!). Maurice is going to use it for the Stage 3 display. When installed properly, it looks stock (because it's a Mazda part, I guess). Well, like a Mazda OEM option.