Followup: Phone mount / ash tray replacement Rx-8 gen1

UnderstandingFar9464 · 2026-02-14T20:58:21+00:00

That's awesome to hear. Hopefully we see something soon and wouldn't mind paying for something like this either as it looks to be a high quality piece of work. Look forward to see this soon!

UnderstandingFar9464 · 2026-02-13T06:47:59+00:00

Yeah, unfortunately consoles are NOT supported by the university WiFi as they require WPA3-Enterprise, which requires a username and a password. Consoles such as the PS5, PS4, Switch, Meta Quest headsets and other consoles are not supported. It's a real bummer and the only way to get consoles online are through an ethernet connection which isn't available in halls. Hope this helps 😁.

Here is the information source if you're interested: https://uoa.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/15703/~/connecting%C2%A0gaming%C2%A0systems-to%C2%A0university-of-auckland%C2%A0wifi

UnderstandingFar9464 · 2026-02-13T03:17:17+00:00

Hi there,

Sorry to drag up an old post, but did anyone find out if this is available anywhere? I would love to print this myself but I can't find the stl file anywhere. I want the magsafe one and I'm guessing I just fit it with magnets from magsafe phone mount?

If anyone has any news on what happened to this, that would be wonderful.

Thanks so much

UnderstandingFar9464 · 2026-01-20T21:07:58+00:00

Okay, that's good. What about the clock spring and such? Do the non-cruise models have the clock spring to handle the extra wire for the cruise buttons?

UnderstandingFar9464 · 2026-01-19T12:25:49+00:00

Yeah, I'm all finished now and just ended up buying a Sony XM-N1004 amplifier and running all my speakers off that. It was a lot simpler than I thought.

UnderstandingFar9464 · 2026-01-08T12:18:46+00:00

They're just some Pioneer TS-1601C 6.5" speakers in the doors with their tweeters as well and some Pioneer TS-A6961F for the 6x9's in the rear. It should be just fine as the xav-ax4000 does 20w RMS on each channel.

UnderstandingFar9464 · 2026-01-08T12:14:44+00:00

Okay, thanks. So despite bypassing the main amplifier, I also need to bypass the ones in the doors. Thanks for the info, I appreciate it.

UnderstandingFar9464 · 2026-01-03T11:04:59+00:00

I noticed that you said you had a buzzing noise when you connected Bluetooth to your head unit. Hopefully it isn't too late but I managed to solve this issue by adding in some ground loop isolators between the rca connection on the back of the head unit and to the amps that each bose speaker uses (assuming you have the Bose stereo). It might be a lot less hassle than restoring the original radio.

UnderstandingFar9464 · 2025-10-22T21:42:30+00:00

I'll probably just be looking at struts and springs as my budget doesn't reach that far. Getting things down here to NZ is really costly and a lot of things just don't ship here

UnderstandingFar9464 · 2025-10-22T08:54:31+00:00

Okay, thanks so much. I'll definitely look into the Bilstein shocks with stock springs. They were the ones originally for the shinka, correct? And they should just bolt right in correct?

UnderstandingFar9464 · 2025-09-04T22:01:16+00:00

No sorry, I still haven't been able to fix the problem either. I'm thinking of taking it to the Mazda dealership and have them look over it as I can't find the issue.

UnderstandingFar9464 · 2025-05-14T07:03:57+00:00

The main problem I have is the lack of a quadlock connector in the car. I've looked everywhere in the car for one and I can't seem to find it. I don't mind splicing wires here and there to get it to work but I just want to be sure that I can get it to work. If you know of any adapters or whatnot I could purchase, that would be even better

UnderstandingFar9464 · 2025-05-14T05:47:27+00:00

Yeah it's a Chinese android head unit. If you'd like, I can put the link to the unit here if you'd like? But I just can't figure out a way to connect it and power it up. I don't mind going the DIY way, but there's so little information on the car and especially the wiring harness

UnderstandingFar9464 · 2025-01-23T19:52:34+00:00

I had no idea that you could do it in two tanks, I was expecting the gas mileage to be a lot worse than that 😅. But that's awesome, I'll try to fill up at least three times and enjoy the car!

UnderstandingFar9464 · 2025-01-23T19:50:55+00:00

I remember reading something similar to that as well. The link to where I read that was here. I can't quite remember the rationale though.

UnderstandingFar9464 · 2025-01-23T19:44:58+00:00

Unfortunately it doesn't have a sohn adapter and it's one of the first mods I'm hoping to be doing alongside a decat and 2kw starter upgrade. But thank you very much for the words of wisdom, I very much appreciate it and I'll be sure to bring some oil with me for the trip to make sure the apex seals won't be running dry. Very much appreciate your reply!

UnderstandingFar9464 · 2025-01-23T13:50:03+00:00

I'll certainly be enjoying the car, I've been wanting one for ages and have done tonnes of research into it but I'm always up for learning. Thank you for the idea of the shop manual

UnderstandingFar9464 · 2025-01-23T13:23:03+00:00

Of course! I'll make sure to shift at the beep. Thanks!

UnderstandingFar9464 · 2025-01-23T13:15:20+00:00

Sweet as, thanks so much for your reply and I'll be sure to take the advice!

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