musicaddikt

Hi i got an 04 rx8 without navi/dvd. I wish to install the oem one, what I need to have? I mean can I buy the complete dash and just fit it on mine? Or I need to mod my dashboard? Thanks(sorry for bad english)

firebirdude

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Top part of the second post

Blazed

It is not worth the work. Honestly, newer navigation systems are much cheaper and better (Traffic info, etc) than the Mazda one. I would just get a separate navigation or just get the Mazda nav hood and replace it with a tablet. This is easier/cheaper than the Mazda solution and it will provide a lot more functionality.

ellis82

Hi Guys i just purchased a 2003 Rx-8 and was wondering if i could get a Navi hood and put it in, everywhere i have looked says compatible with Rx-8 2004's and up. surely it wouldn't matter would it.

firebirdude

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Did you even read our replies?

ellis82

Sorry, I'm considering placing a 7" galaxy tablet in the navi hood so I can get the motorized center console. But just not clear on whether it will fit in a 03 model. I probably should have been more articulate with my question.

So the end state would be having the navi with a tablet in a 2003 rx-8. Not the stock navi.

firebirdude

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Yep. Fits all Series I RX8's. Good luck and post up pictures.

Olorin2

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In case you hadn't seen the other car tablet thread...

I just installed a Galaxy Tab 2 in the Nav hood and it indeed fits well. Of course, you'll need to trim/cut quite a bit of plastic inside the hood. Very happy with the result!




That car tablet thread is not mine, but it gives a lot of great info about the install: https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-int...pleted-239266/

ellis82

Thanks for the Info, gives me more confidence to start churning out my navi hood mod to my 2003 RX-8. I will post photos.