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installing z1 in a mazda rx8?

By crapdragoon · Sep 12, 2007in Problems/Troubleshooting💬 7 posts👁️ 2,827 views
Posted Sep 12, 2007 · 06:32 UTC#1

So my best bud had this z1 installed in his 92 blazer.

 

 

 

He wrecked it, and took out the indash only , because the tow truck guy was there to pickup the truck.

 

He then decided to give it to me, due to some past debt he had with me.

 

 

so this is whats left of the wiring.

 

 

 

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so i pretty much figure to get it going im also gonna need these cables right?

 

 

http://parts.pioneerelectronics.com/par ... um=CXC4864

 

 

http://parts.pioneerelectronics.com/par ... um=CDE5044

 

 

http://parts.pioneerelectronics.com/par ... um=CDE6825

 

 

 

 

And, i'd like to put it in my rx-8 , but if you'll notice here

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

mazda_rx8_touring_2007_dashboard_dashboard_640x480.jpg

 

 

 

 

the audio controls and hvac controls are on one thing, does anyone here own a rx8 or mazda that they replaced that center peice with a z1/z2?

 

 

Am i going to have to go to a custom shop to get this put in?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks in advance for all replys.

Posted Sep 12, 2007 · 11:56 UTC#2

What you have there will give you all the audio features. What you need for nav functions is

http://parts.pioneerelectronics.com/par ... um=CXC4864

But the other 2 are not necessary. They are just extension cables. A long wire with a plug on it. If you can splice and run wire, you don't need those second 2.

 

You should check the installation manual, it's posted in a sticky in the hacks/mods section and you can download it for free. But you might need these:

http://parts.pioneerelectronics.com/par ... um=CDE8084

http://parts.pioneerelectronics.com/par ... um=CDP1045

Those hook into the white receptacles on the back of the avic. You will need that first one if you want to bypass the lockouts.

 

But looking at your dash, that looks like an impossible installation. I don't know anything about RX8 installs, but it looks like more trouble than it's worth.

Posted Sep 12, 2007 · 15:16 UTC#3

i do i do i do

lol RX8 kit is like $400

Posted Sep 12, 2007 · 15:20 UTC#4

here pics

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Posted Sep 12, 2007 · 18:09 UTC#5

Wow, that's one hell of a kit! :) Pretty cool!

Posted Sep 12, 2007 · 18:16 UTC#6

geez 400 for a kit =/

 

i'll problably just sell this z1 then, thanks for your help ducatiboy and mazdaspeed.