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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by RedSheDevil
hey sakura, just an fyi ... theres a wire thats going around (i think i saw it last in the SW forum) that plugs into yer pod. you still get steering wheel controls and such. it was only $150 or so vs the $400 for the iceLink. may want to check it out (then report back of course!!)
Linkage ?
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 09:37 AM
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Linkage ?
OK i was mistaken ... its not $150, it's only $120!!! Here is the link. Tho sadly, my headunit's firmware is 9.53 and it requires 9.55. I'll have to do some more researching to find out if I can get my firmware upgraded.

Hell, I'm still trying to get the NAV firmware upgrade disc that was supposedly going to be sent to me from Mazda. Anyone gotten the disc yet?
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by RedSheDevil
OK i was mistaken ... its not $150, it's only $120!!! Here is the link. Tho sadly, my headunit's firmware is 9.53 and it requires 9.55. I'll have to do some more researching to find out if I can get my firmware upgraded.

Hell, I'm still trying to get the NAV firmware upgrade disc that was supposedly going to be sent to me from Mazda. Anyone gotten the disc yet?
RSD-
You can have my Nav upgrade disc... I had downloaded it from a friend a few months ago and burned my own, then the official Mazda upgrade showed up in the mail back in November I think (not that I need either copy since it's a one time firmware upgrade). I just need to find it and get your address from you (unless you are ever in the woodfield area during the week).

Also- what's your 8's build date? Mine is a somewhat early build (9/03) and I have the 9.55 HU firmware... I thought yours was fairly new?
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 10:46 AM
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my car goes to the dr. on tuesday for some recall work....first time it goes in...i hope they dont say anything about what they see lol
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by G8rboy
RSD-
You can have my Nav upgrade disc... I had downloaded it from a friend a few months ago and burned my own, then the official Mazda upgrade showed up in the mail back in November I think (not that I need either copy since it's a one time firmware upgrade). I just need to find it and get your address from you (unless you are ever in the woodfield area during the week).

Also- what's your 8's build date? Mine is a somewhat early build (9/03) and I have the 9.55 HU firmware... I thought yours was fairly new?
I can host the file for everyone to download if you want to give me an ISO image.
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 11:44 AM
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I can host the file for everyone to download if you want to give me an ISO image.
We can do that, too...

RSD- do you have a DVD burner on your PC?
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by RedSheDevil
OK i was mistaken ... its not $150, it's only $120!!! Here is the link. Tho sadly, my headunit's firmware is 9.53 and it requires 9.55. I'll have to do some more researching to find out if I can get my firmware upgraded.
Alas, I have satellite radio, and this unit uses the same connection, so it's one or the other. Have to check the new Dension unit. Oh well, I guess Eeyor will continue to look and hope and be disappointed. Thanks anyway.
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by G8rboy
We can do that, too...

RSD- do you have a DVD burner on your PC?
no dvd burner, but i can strong arm someone to do it for me also, ill be up in your area feb 7th... i have a haircut in buffalo grove then (yes, i drive an hour to get my hair cut!!!)
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by RedSheDevil
no dvd burner, but i can strong arm someone to do it for me also, ill be up in your area feb 7th... i have a haircut in buffalo grove then (yes, i drive an hour to get my hair cut!!!)
You can stop by and get a copy then!
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by G8rboy
Also- what's your 8's build date? Mine is a somewhat early build (9/03) and I have the 9.55 HU firmware... I thought yours was fairly new?
mine's 6/03 ... wonder if i can upgrade the HU firmware???
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 04:58 PM
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I have a DVD burner. I could take care of it. Is it DVD+R or DVD-R.
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 05:11 PM
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thanks g8r and al, i called mazda a little while ago and they are mailing one out to me today. they also told me theyd send the roadside assistance brochure too.

i had no idea (seeing as how i bought the car used) that we got free roadside assistance under warranty! she also said id have to talk to my local dealership about upgrading my HU firmware in my radio ... that sounds like a NO! but we'll see.

Also, i went thru the first post of our events and cleaned it all up. hopefully it is easier to read now and has all the pertinent info that anyone would need. as always, just let me know if there are any events you want me to list. oh btw, i leave the events as PROPOSED until i have a time for people to meet up, then they get changed to SCHEDULED.

and we are getting a group together for the april RA track day. RA's site has links to local hotels if you need accomodations.
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 05:46 PM
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Chicago Motorcycle Show

Hi all,

I know there are some two-wheeled cats in our group, so I wanted to remind you all of the Chicago Motorcycle Show. It's on Feburary 10-12 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. For more information, go here.
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 05:49 PM
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Welcome!

To our newest member Gforce 8!!! Another Wisconsin fellow to add to our group!

Join the insanity!!!
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 06:05 PM
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and the track weekend!
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 07:35 PM
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Hey RSD, thought I'd drop in for a visit.

You guys can learn some party tricks from us Aussies..LOL!
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 07:38 PM
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yes, please inform us of party tricks! hell, i tried to get you guys to fill my (stanley) cup with champagne ... but sadly, must have missed out. my cup is empty
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 08:05 PM
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I'm also responding to RSD's invitation.

Hello Chicago dwellers.
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by RedSheDevil
yes, please inform us of party tricks! hell, i tried to get you guys to fill my (stanley) cup with champagne ... but sadly, must have missed out. my cup is empty
Ahem, there was an email doing the rounds about another way for race winners to drink their champagne.

If you saw it, you'd know why we LOVED your reference to the Stanley Cup...
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 08:10 PM
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hi hi
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by EZZY
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There goes the neighborhood... the Aussies are here!

Cheers mates... I'll party with you guys any day
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 08:23 PM
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RSD, the invitation for the champers is still open
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 08:31 PM
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^ now that there is a secret email about the stanley cup ... im a little afraid
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 08:49 PM
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[QUOTE=RedSheDevil... im a little afraid [/QUOTE]


that's Ok, I got plenty of laughing gas i can give you
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Old Jan 9, 2006 | 09:32 PM
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that's Ok, I got plenty of laughing gas i can give you
heh heh heh

I think you're going to have to get her email addy and put her out of her misery AMG.
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