I want to upgrade my RX-8 to have the LCD screen, but I was not prepared to pay the $2000 for the NAV option.. I'm looking to find the Mazda Part Number for GPS LCD Screen, and the plastic molding that replaces the stock moulding..

Does anyone know what the part number(s) is/are? And has anyone taken the upper center portion of their dash apart? How do you get the top peice off?

Thanks,

OverLOAD

 

im looking into doing the same, i just need the plastic piece that comes w/ the NAV system then i will take an aftermarket TV of some sort and flush it in. I will also connect this to a brain and tv tuner so i can have tv in the car. the part number and price will be greatly appreciated

 

oh this sounds like a nice idea for down the line... good luck with ur search

 

I called the dealer, and this is the p#: FE0166DV01 and the MSRP list is $1532...

That sure is a heck of a high price, but if nothing else, at least it's cheaper than the full cost of the $2000 nava option.. plus, I have to see if I can order it from my dealer that promised me 15% off accessories (I don't know if this qualifies) or if Trussville Mazda will carry it..

I'm excited about it though, this may get me a step closer to my dream of the Mazdaspeed style LCD Gauges..

OverLOAD

 

is that price for the plastic piece and the LCD screen? because it will be alot cheaper to just get the plastic piece and buy an aftermarket LCD screen and flush it in.

 

Here's a clip from my posting on my Music Keg install:
"...so I decided to check out the space above the stereo. There were a couple of screws (left & right) to remove, then the vent grills just pop out. Following that, there were a couple more screws (left & right) and the central top cover pops off. (upward) Since I don't have the Nav unit, there was plenty of space there for the RF Mod."

 

Thanks jdaled.. That's a great shot of exactly how much room there is up there.. I'm brave but I'm still hesitant about chopping up my upper panel on my center console. I'd like to do it, and from your pictures, it's obvious that there's a lot of room to be able to do it, but I need to figure out if the motorized lcd unit can be purchased in pieces..

That assembly number give to me by a parts department supposedly includes the plastic molding, the lcd housing, the LCD screen, and the connector cable to plug into the head unit.. It's supposed to be a complete package, and sounds like it would be the most elegant way to upgrade to an LCD screen.


Can anyone with the actual NAV screen comment on the quality of the LCD screen that comes with the Nav? Is it worth having, or are there definately much better aftermarket units? and exactly what are the horizontal and vertical dimensions of the LCD screen?

I kind of doubt that I'll be able to order a bunch of piecemeal parts to slap together with a replacement LCD screen.. but this is looking to be an interesting project..

 

i'm very interested to see how far u take this OverLOAD...i'm kicking myself for not getting the nav...especially moving to san diego in a few weeks...woulda come in handy.

i was always thinking,"eh, it costs too much. i can read a map and use mapquest...no need for nav." the convenience factor didn't sink in until my friend got a new accord with nav and he hasn't stopped with the stories of how great it is to have.

anyway, i've been thinking about this a lot lately and feel going this route might end up being more flexible than having the facotry nav installed in the first place.

 

Well, to be honest.. The whole thing that started this was the picture of the mazdaspeed RX-8 with the LCD screen Gauge cluster.. My mind just screamed "I WANT!!!".. It's very slick, and I am capable of making an interface through the OBDII connector, through a computer which would be NAV & DVD equipped, and also give me smoking cool Mazdaspeed LCD digital gauges..

I'm working on figuring out how I will do it. I need to write some more software.

OverLOAD

 

Side note - check out www.garmin.com for the new iQue and StreetPilot 2610. Both portable nav systems with the same maps as the Mazda Nav, point to point live routing, and better route programmability.

Regards,
Gordon

 

gps is only a minor portion of what I'm looking for, I've got a handheld garmin gps which mostly serves that function..

OverLOAD

 

If anyone is trying to not pay $2000 and put in their own, I doubt you will save any money and certainly won't have as nice an install as the factory one. Don't forget you need the DVD unit, dual GPS antenna/receiver, and gyro which would come with any respectable nav unit. Has to tie into the sound system. It's quite a project for anyone willing to tackle it; I'd sure like to hear how it comes out. Don't compare it to Garmin or iQue; those are handheld units that you have to load the maps you want from your PC. With the Mazda factory install, you get the entire nation and Canada with you all the time; no map loading required. I hope one of you hobbiests does find a viable alternative to factory install, but I'll be surprised if you do.

 

Theres a thread in the electronics section as well where someone found some japanese instal pics a guy did with his own setup. I am probably gonna order the tray from canzoomer and start shopping for a nice LCD setup to put in.

Will be a hell of a project, especially when I start to cut into the dash :D

 

You can get a pioneer nav setup that looks exactly like that one, just look up the pioneer website under navigation.

 

I'm interested in this too!! Good luck you guys!!