6 Disc Changer & Sirius Sat Upgrade
 

:spank: Will the 6 disc changer from a 2003 Mazda 6 work in my 2004 RX-8? Are the mechanics behind the trim pieces the same? Or are they 2 completely different parts. I have never pulled out the factory head unit from the dash, so I'm not even sure what is behind there. Wanted to check with you before I pull everything out of the dash and buy parts that dont fit. Also, in order to get the factory Sirius Sat do I have to buy a newer RX-8 factory head unit, a post 2004 unit? This is all driving me nuts and no simple site to go to in order to get the answers!! :spank:

Thanks!
Will

I have read that the Mazda 6's 6CD Changers work with the RX-8's. Alot of people on ebay are buying old Mazda 6's CD Changers and sell them as RX-8's all the time.

6-disc - yes they will interchange

Sat radio - Yes you do need to change your audio panel to a newer style audio panel to be able to use the Mazda Sat system.

Hey Bagman,

How much to upgrade a 2004 RX-8 with Bose to a Sirius Sat ready model keeping the Bose? I'm also wanting the in dash 6 disc changer and cassette deck. If I upgrade can I still go get the Mazda 6 in dash 6 disc changer and save some cash or do the Sirius ready units require the RX-8 6 disc changer? Just wanting to be thorough is all.

Thanks!

Parts that you would need
6-disc changer - GJ6D79EGX MSRP-525.00 Website-420.00
Trim panel - F15379BGX MSRP-20.00 Website-16.00
Audio panel - FE04669H0 MSRP-475.13 MSRP-380.10

The 6-disc is the same for the 6 and the RX-8

I went to the website, but the trim piece is not $16.00 it is showing as $29.24.

Also, do you have a decent price on the Factory Sirius receiver, install kit and cassette player with the trim panel?

Here is a link to the 6-disc with trim panel:
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=3987

Sat radio:
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=3987

Cassette player:
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=3987

Hey Bagman!

Are the Mazda OEM Sirius receivers universal in all Mazda vehicles?

The reason I ask is, as stated before I have a 2004 RX-8 that I am ordering an 06 Audio Panel for, so that I can have the factory Sirius option. My buddies brother-in-law runs a junkyard and they got in a totalled CX-9 this weekend. It had the factory Sirius receiver installed. He pulled it and put it back for me and said I could have it if it would fit. So my question to you is are all the Mazda OEM Sirius receivers universal in all Mazda vehicles? Will this Sirius one from a CX-9 work in my RX-8 with the new Audio Panel I'm going to order from your site?

Let me know!

Thanks!

Sorry for the delay in response. I was off for the past 4 days and I wasn't able to get access to parts information needed to reply.

The units themselves are universal (except out of a Mazda6). However you may want to pick up the install kit, 000081K02A.

Hey Bagman,

Do you know where I can get an OEM Illuminated Shift Knob? Either a Black on Black leather or a Black on Red leather?

Thanks!

I cannot get the illuminated knob.