mannygoh

Any PI RX8 drivers out there who have had a problem with the converters of the radios?? I get a cross frequency in a couple of places, especially when class 95 is on. Any ideas on how to fix this problems? Also the radio in my rx8 shows the frequency as 12Mhz lower, example 95fm is 83fm. Any way to sokve the radio problems??

Emperor

I only get poor reception when in certain places that are very built-up. Otherwise its ok.

Cal

My PI car radio doesn't have this prob. However, in general, the antenna on RX8 isn't too good. You can read abt it on the audio section of this forum and ways to "improve" it. But hey, the "invisible" antenna is cool

I think most PI cars will face the this issue. Not sure abt MM cars or how MM fix it. Other bros will be able to advise. It's not a big deal to me but I can see why it is irritating for some... <cough, cough>perfectionist<cough>

2F2F

PI is JDN Spec so the radio frequency is different between Japan and Singapore.....they use short wave!!

You just need to go to an audio shop and ask them to install a FM radio converter (~ S$120-$S$140) so that you can tune exactly to 95FM 98.7FM....etc.

For me.....CD and MP3 lead the way not my radio!!

Cal

Bro, PI typically install the converter before they deliver the car. The prob is that the radio display on the car will show the old frequencies before the conversion...

mannygoh

so i guess there's no way to change the display huh, well, the display's not the problem, it;s the cross frequencies that's irritaing me... asked my dealer to get a cd installed, so hopefully can ask the audio fella to solve the cross frequency problems as well....

BlackEight

the radio converter, there are 2 types.
1 made in China, the other made in New Zeland.
Needless to say the better one is from New Zealand.
Even with the better converter, you will get interference in town for eg.

If u have a Radio frequency CD changer, it is even worst.
u have to switch off the changer before u can get a better signal.

I can recommend 2 experienced auto accessory shops that specialise in PI cars.
One of them is located in Paya Ubi 03rd storey I think. u can't miss it. only 1 shop on that floor, look for tay.

The other is SWT trading, located at Blk 8 Sin Ming Dr. Look for Andy.

You can also check some rx8 websites,
they have the various original headunits with longer frequencies which u can order.

Maybe after changing the headunit or RF converter, u might want to consider adding an electronic antenna to boost the signal.

KJ238

If it really irritates you, swap out the audio system for an export model stereo (if u want to remain OEM)... I think canzoomer and a few others sells them

Silver_Z

Are Mazda's HU universal? I mean, can the 8 use the HU from Mazda 2, 3 and 6 with an 8 face plate.

Nah

Hi 2F2F are you saying,in Singapore there is a audio shop that can tunner the radio frequency to the exactly to 95FM or exactly 98.7FM accordling to Singapore radio station,for what I know so far nobody audio shop is able to do it to the exactly frequency for PI/JDM radio.can you please kindly comfirm this .Many Thanks