rotarygod... not to step on any toes here...

NEWS!! I hav confirmed in the new issue of RX-7 Magazine that RMagic is going to release a 2 gauge pod (fits in the ashtray space) and the 1DIN dash mount. Check this thread... https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...840#post354840

 

Any news RG? I'm sure others are curious as well. If you've made progress I need to stop by and take pictures.

 

Sorry about that. I sliced my right thumb open pretty good on a dull piece of metal while working on the car. It's fairly small cut lengthwise but deep enough you could see fat and tendons. It was worthy of a few stitches. Thank god I didn't cut anything important. Just all the way through the skin. Needless to say I have a splint on it so I can't bend it. We don't want it ripping open. I'm right handed which makes this really difficult. It's amazing how dependent you are on one little thumb. It's even hard to start the car since I can't grab the key. It needs a few days to heal but and then I'll be back working on everything again. The good news is that it probably won't leave a scar since the stitches are so small and clean.

 

Ouch! Deep enough to see fat and tendons...but no problem... YAH!

Keep off it and heal, man. That's number one priority. Take care, RG.

 

RotaryGod i would be very interested in the 1DIN piece you're making, please PM on it.....

 

I too have just finished installing the Avelectronics video tap. It is a pretty good setup. Does anyone know if there are gauge kits that drive video (similar to the Mazdaspeed photo) or any other. I would like to put a couple of gauges up on my Nav screen like sketter here, but I would prefer an analog image.

Sketter,
How is your video display with the xbox and PS2. Are they both equally displayed or is one better than the other?

 

Since your posts about the HKS stuff don't really apply to the 1-DIN mold that RotaryGod is working on, I'd like to respectfully ask that you move that into a thread of its own. Thanks guys.

 

My hand is healing up pretty nicely. I'll get back on it Monday. I am working Saturday and my girlfriend is graduating from college Sunday so this week end is out.

People please stop telling me to put you on my list. I have no list and I am starting no list. There are only 5 people right now that are getting these so they are all spoken for. After I have finished theirs and find out how much trouble it was, I "might" build some more of them. I am only making these to fix a problem that someone else started. After I finish these then I need to finish the 8" box that I should have finished 6 months ago. If I have the time and ability to make several pieces, I will let everyone know. Until then I am only doing what I am obliged to do.

I'm not trying to be mean. I'm just trying to get a grasp on the current situation before I make it any worse. I don't need anyone else frustrated with me.

 

Hey RG...relax man. It's just like you said... this isn't a business for you and you are just finishing up the leftover project. As for the 8" speaker box... outside of Mr. Wiggles the same applies. And besides it'll still be awhile until I get my own RX-8. :D Seriously though, don't sweat it.

For those who would like to get their hands on a 1DIN dash panel... check the RMagic thread.

 

looks great, i would like to see the final result!

 

OK guys, the hand is good as new and Twisted Interiors got all of his supplies back in stock. If he has the deposit, he'd better let me use his materials. I'll be over there tomorrow. It won't be done tomorrow but there will be some progress made. I'm behind schedule and need to get caught up, namely done.

eXentric: Your phone number doesn't work anymore (I'm sure you know this). How do I get a hold of you other than here?

 

Sorry, yes I changed phone providers but wasn't able to port my number (long story). I'll PM you with my new number and contact you tomorrow.

 

So, RG, what days are you going to be up there this week? I can try and drop by and take some pictures / help out.

 

I just got the shop key today. John is leaving tomorrow (Wednesday) and won't be back until next Tuesday. The good news is that with a key I can work there at my own times rather than based on his. I am going to Las Vegas tomorrow morning but will be back tomorrow night. I am only going for the day to have a little fun. I'll be around Thursday and will get on these then. I need to get them done. It's been far too long. It's good that John is going to give me access when I want it now. He probably isn't going to be there much anymore. He just found out this week that his dad most likely has cancer and he wants to spend as much time with him as he can, whether it's a few months or a few years. The shop will still be there though an I'll still be able to use it. There will just be no business conducted there outside of personal projects. John has been under alot of stress lately. He hasn't completed many other projects too which is why he shouldn't have tried to take this one.

I would like some comments from others on what you guys would like these to look like. Do you guys like the bubble look from the other thread or would you prefer something more traditional that maintains as close as a factory look as possible?

 

As close as factory as possible is the best way to go.

Also curious about the actual slot opening... will it just be a raw edge around the opening, or rounded off, or with a little lip of some sort? I really haven't the slightest clue when it comes to working with molds and materials like that, so I don't know how much work one way versus another would be.

On a side note, I'm also thinking forward to a method of indescretely covering up the LCD face to reduce theft interests. I know several stock in dash LCD setups actually have the dash itself cover the LCD (I guess the flip up on the RX-8 is the same concept). Anybody thought about this yet?

 

I have, but I haven't seen a solution for this in the RX-8 mount other than to do something similar to the stock navigation system. It might be interesting to have the whole 1DIN fit in the dash, and the front popup to a useable angle, but I don't think it's feasible based on in-dash space and complexity. Just thought I'd throw that idea out there.

 

When I accepted the PayPal payments, we all agreed to have it look as close to stock as possible. If any of you would like to suggest otherwise, feel free to do so. I'm just telling RG what we originally discussed.

 

Is it too late to get in on this deal?

 

Please take business inquiries and conversations offline.

---jps