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Old 05-02-2007, 12:49 AM
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AVIC-D3 install with Corksport RX-8 Kit

Well, the time has come. Corksport finally released the working version of the dash kit for our cars. Today at about noon, I received my kit. I was like a small child on christmas day, tearing into the package. I ordered the kit in Piano black, without the steering wheel controls, and without the Bose adapter (even though i use to have bose, the non bose adapter works fine) Here is a picture of what is included:

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AC Control Module



Wiring Harness



Close up of the Face



Face with the AC ***** and 4-way button installed



Brackets mounted to the Nav unit





If you have been reading the other thread, you guys know I was running late to work today and wasnt able to take pics. I have the unit installed, but the car isnt back together yet. So far I am extremely pleased with the product that Corksport has produced.

*The A/C and Heater both work flawlessly
*The Piano black finish is a perfect match to factory
*You do retain all the A/C functions on the LED screen, but you do loose the clock (no biggie, the nav unit is easily read)
*The installation instructions are extremely easy to follow.

It is now 1:47Est. I am planning to be up and going at 9am to finish the install. At that time, I will post more pics of the final product, allong with scans of the instructions.

Hope the pics I did post will hold you guys off for a couple hours haha
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Thanks for the Pictures Cant wait for tomorrow so I can see the Instruction Scans and more Pictures.



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nice work.

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Old 05-02-2007, 01:39 AM
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Very nice.
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Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet!

So, w/ this kit the factory HU is completely gone?
Old 05-02-2007, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by jstkilntim
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet!

So, w/ this kit the factory HU is completely gone?
Yes sir, you are correct.

I just woke up... I am headed out to finish the car!
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And to think getting rid of our stock HU only took four years!
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If I have the OEM Nav will it still function? I would like to do something similiar if possible.
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sweet cant wait to see pics! where'd you order it from?
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Is this theft proof?
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Originally Posted by LiL BenNy
sweet cant wait to see pics! where'd you order it from?

This would be my guess
Old 05-02-2007, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by LiL BenNy
sweet cant wait to see pics! where'd you order it from?
The Kit or the nav unit?

Kit is from Corksport.com

Nav unit is from a reseller here in knoxville.
Old 05-02-2007, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Nemesis8
Is this theft proof?
Pretty much. In order to get it out you have to take out the coin/ cig lighter. To take out the cig lighert you have to take out the shifter area... If somebody is going to steal it.. They will have to know how an 8 is put together.
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Ok, I am finally finished.. Here are the pics

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Unit installed


Nav Ant.




Bluetooth Mic




AC control Module Installed... sorry for the mess.. i hadnt cleaned it up yet.




Working AC





FINAL PRODUCT!!!


DRUM ROLL....




I love everything about my install... bluetooth, ipod, navigation, vehicle dynamics EVERYTHING!

Thanks for being patient

P.S. In case you didnt know.. here is my trunk



Old 05-02-2007, 11:50 AM
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p.s. instructions are coming.. trying to get my scanner working...
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sorry, but what are the dimensions for the opening?
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Originally Posted by rx8guy86
Pretty much. In order to get it out you have to take out the coin/ cig lighter. To take out the cig lighert you have to take out the shifter area... If somebody is going to steal it.. They will have to know how an 8 is put together.
You're underestimating thieves. All they need is a crowbar, they don't care if they leave your dash in more than one piece.
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hmm, I can't see any pics. Crap!

Thanks for letting us know the Corksport kit works, tho. I wish I had the dough for it now
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That looks like the AVIC-D3?
Did you have to order an accessory part for the vehicle dynamics?

Can't wait till this is finished!!!!!
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Originally Posted by MyRXdrug
That looks like the AVIC-D3?
Did you have to order an accessory part for the vehicle dynamics?

Can't wait till this is finished!!!!!
It is the AVIC-D3. As for the vehicle dynamics.... it comes with the unit.. I had to purchase the bluetooth kit, and the Ipod cable.
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damn i want to get now knowing that it works
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rx8guy86, do you want to set up a group buy with corksport since you have an ongoing relationship with Corksport? If so, put me down as #1 on the list... If not I can try to set one up. Who do I contact?

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Originally Posted by portero23
rx8guy86, do you want to set up a group buy with corksport since you have an ongoing relationship with Corksport? If so, put me down as #1 on the list... If not I can try to set one up. Who do I contact?

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you need to contact Omicron, he's the GB admin. But he's never (and I mean NEVER) on. I sent him an email back in January that is yet to be answered.
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rx8guy do the controls on the steering wheel work with the new unit you installed????
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I'm actually the final guy to talk to about setting up Group Buys. I'm emailing CorkSport right now with a link to this, going to ask them to get a GB going here


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