I agree that loseing the Hvac controls is not an option so if they dont have it worked out In 2-3 weeks i am just going to get the Rockford 3sixty.2
Also The speed line kit is not a option for me i dont like the way it looks to high for me.

U1cracka

 

It's -2.4 where I am now, so being able to control the heat isn't totally useless. :^)

 

That's exactly what I mean. You are forced to keep that thing in there to retain the climate control. As far as the radio goes it's a huge waste of space. Thanks Mazda.

 

Thats my issue with it too, I have a flip up DVD player I am trying to get rid of from a previous car because the speedline puts the screen way to high and it looks out of place to me.

 

its usually not an issue with me since I dont watch movies while im driving
but it isnt that high....im only 5'8" and it doesnt bother me..

 

Of course, I wasn't saying I watched movies while driving....I just happened to have a in-dash dvd player I think I have seen some pics of yours, or it was someone elses...not quite sure, but is there any chance you have a pic from between the seats looking at the screen and whole dash? maybe including the rear view mirror so I can tell how high it goes? If you do and could pm or e-mail me that would be awesome.

 

np....i wasnt implying that you watch while driving.........i wanted to stick with the bose especially since it has sirius (comes with the shinka)...Im only using the Jensen for DVD purposes (there is a Nav unit coming out soon for it)

I dont think i have a pic of exactly what you want but i can take one when the temps are a little warmer....its like zero with the wind chill right now!!!

be patient!!

 

im hoping this does happen, if they get it finshed id buy one asap, but im betting on that this will never happen.

 

Oh, right. I'm sure everyone agrees that Mazda deserves all the blame for such a lousy design. If the 8 wasn't such a unique car, I would not have bought Mazda! And to make it worse, it's obvious that they only do this to sell their own worthless sound solutions.

Phredd

 

I'd give up with the corksport, speedline with the navi looks like the best option.

 

I will be very patient...especially since I think i am selling my dvd unit this weeked (hopefully...i need the money) it is a jensen also. I have put off a couple things with my car because of the weather...so by all means, take your time, I know how it goes!

 

Any new updates???

 

you guys can check out this and tell me what you think?

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-interior-audio-electronics-24/hardware-aftermarket-radio-110485/

i came across this and posted some stuff, dont know if ne one was paying attention to it....it may solve all your problems

 

the kanak unit is the exact same thing as the corksport unit.

 

it is the same except it "looks, and i say looks because i cant read japanses lol" like the hvac still works.

 

they got it working on the cars with automatic climate controls. the North American cars have a standard climate control. they cant get it to work with the standard system on the US cars.

 

hey guys....this thread will be a year old next week....

and STILL they aint got nuttin!!

 

thats what im sayin the climate control in those pics looks like the one in my car......do the automatic and standard climate controls look exactly the same?

 

does your climate control have an automatic setting? if it does then it should work. but no guarantees

 

Yes... How can you tell if you have auto or standard climate control?

 

There is no Automatic climate control for the RX-8 in the USA

 

the automatic and standard controls look slightly different

Standard climate control: http://www.seriouswheels.com/2004/20...d-1280x960.htm

auto climate control: http://www.feast-power.com/rsf/parts...udiokit02b.jpg

 

yup the one in my post is the automatic......****! sorry im just anxious i guess i have alot of stereo equipment that im waiting to install because i dont want to cut up or relocate the radio and i just feel like this kit is never gonna get finished.

 

it probably isnt. theres the speedline kit on ebay. that puts ur aftermarket unit on the dash where the nav goes. u could get that.

 

Hey guys, I know this isn't the selling forum but it seemed to fit here. I bought the speedline kit for my 8 and put an avic n2 in it. It turned out awesome with no side effects . My car got broken into about a month ago and they got the nav unit but left the kit . I am selling the car now and just had the insurance company put it back to factory ($8000 worth of damage!!). If anyone is interest in buying the kit let me know. I am looking to get $150 for it if possible. The only damage that was done to it during the breakin was the front to pins were bent off. Just about any installer should be able to fix that since there are 6 other pins behind those. Thanks guys.